Weight Loss Winformation

By Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.Health & Fitness Nutrition Mental Health Fitness

Weight Loss Winformation episodes

April 02, 2025 Episode 222: Dr. Brugman Explains The Connection Between Your Brain and Your Behavior
Do you ever wonder why you do some of the things you do? And also… why you might not do other things you want to do or plan to do? If you’re human… I’m gonna guess you have wondered those exact same things… maybe on daily basis! Our behaviors are linked to all sorts of things going on in our brains. Listen in as Dr. Joan Brugman helps us better understand the connection between our brains and our behavior!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
59 min
March 26, 2025 Episode 221: Life After Weight Loss…by Whatever Means
There are all sorts of ways people choose to lose weight… surgical weight loss procedures, GLP 1’s, Weight Watchers, Noom, and all sorts of various diets such as the Mediteranian Diet, the KETO diet, or tragically, some version of the cabbage soup diet. Here’s the deal… no matter how a person loses weight, they all experience many of the same things after losing weight… and I’m NOT just talking about physical changes. Yes, clearly there are physical changes but there are also dietary changes, not to mention the NUMEROUS emotional, psychological and relationship changes that happen when someone loses weight. Being aware of, and maybe even prepared for, these changes is important! Listen in and be in the know!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
5 Best Weight Loss Programs to Try in 2025, According to Dietitians https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-weight-loss-programs
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
1 hr 11 min
March 19, 2025 Episode 220: A Post-Op Creates a Business to Help Others Improve Their Lives
There’s little in life I find more inspiring than when a person takes a difficult situation and creates something amazing out of it! Rob DiMedio is one of those people! Rob, a post-op who chronicled his journey on social media, has taken his passion for health and created a business called Busy Bariatrics. Due to Rob’s passion for taking charge of his health, Busy Bariatrics has gotten VERY BUSY! If you already know Rob, you’ll love catching up with him on this episode. If you don’t know Rob, you’re in for a treat! Listen in and become one of the people inspired by this energetic post-op!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
56 min
March 12, 2025 Episode 219: Food – The Red Herring
Food… a red herring? As in… a fish? Nope! So what does that mean… food… a red herring? You think I’m gonna tell you here, in the intro? Not a chance! But when you listen to the entire episode, you’ll learn why Dr. Anita A. Johnson, author of Eating in The Light of The Moon, wrote an entire chapter on this topic. Also, as you listen to this episode, based almost entirely on that one chapter in Dr. Johnson’s book, I hope you will make the decision to join me for a Book Review about Eating in The Light of The Moon to be held on Sunday, March 30th at 7 PM EST on the Zoom platform. To register for this event, go to my website www.conniestapletonphd.com/books If you are a member of the online BariAftercare community, this event is, of course, free for you! Now let’s get started on this awesome information!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Book: Eating In The Light Of The Moon by Anita A. Johnson
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
59 min
March 06, 2025 Episode 218: The Wisdom to Know the Difference... Can Make a Big Difference in Your Post-Op Living!
You’ve heard the Serenity Prayer: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot chance, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Turns out the founders of AA did NOT create this thinking. It originated many years BC… before the birth of Christ! The ideas used in the Serenity Prayer come from an ancient Greek Philosophy known as Stoicism. Using the tenets of this philosophy, focusing on what you CAN change in your life and NOT paying attention to the things you can’t change, is how to create the life you want. This does require that you know the difference between what you can and cannot control. Listen and learn how to better create your healthiest life after weight loss. There’s an amazing exercise at the end of the podcast that could be a game changer for you!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Book: The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom by Nick Trenton.
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
1 hr 14 min
February 26, 2025 Episode 217: Self-discovery After Surgery — Sandra’s Story
People usually have certain expectations when they begin a weight loss experience, whether that means having a surgical intervention, taking medications or participating in a structured program. For many people, some of their expectations are met; some are not. What I find particularly interesting as people lose weight are the things they learn about themselves that they hadn’t anticipated. In this episode, I’ll be talking to Sandra about the things she has discovered about herself in the nearly two years since having bariatric surgery. I’m sure many listeners will relate to what Sandra shares! Let’s get started and be sure to leave us comments after listening! We love those!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
1 hr 23 min
February 19, 2025 Episode 216: Why Do I Need a Psychological Evaluation to Have Bariatric Surgery?
So many people considering bariatric surgery are confused as to the reason anyone would have to have a pre-surgical psychological evaluation? Why would they need to be cleared by a psychologist just to have weight loss surgery? As today’s guest host, Dr. Joan Brugman, a psychologist who, like myself, conducts many bariatric pre-surgical evaluations, explains to people, “Having bariatric surgery is not like having your tonsils taken out.” When you have your tonsils or appendix removed, you have the surgery, let your body heal, and go about your life as before. That’s not the case when a person has bariatric surgery, although far too many people going into bariatric surgery think that’s how it’s going to be. When a person has bariatric surgery, every area of their life changes … which is part of the reason we do pre-surgical evaluations. Listen in as Dr. Brugman and I share how vitally important the pre-surgical evaluation is and how it can help you prepare for long-term success following bariatric surgery.
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Joan Brugman: [email protected]
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
50 min
February 12, 2025 Episode 215: Consider the Viewpoint: Overcome the Fear of Failure/Regain
What does the story of a young child participating in swim meets have to do with fear of failure… or fear of regain? Listen in and gain a different perspective on fear of failure. I’ll talk about how fear of regain can lead you right to that place you most want to avoid! And, of course, I’ll give you some tips on how to lead yourself away from fear of failure and fear of regain while empowering yourself to create the healthy life you said you wanted at the beginning of your weight loss journey! We have a lot to cover so let’s get started!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
1 hr
February 05, 2025 Episode 214: Fear of Success Following Significant Weight Loss
Today I have three guests, all members of the BariAftercare program, joining me to talk about their fears of success following significant weight loss. Each of my guests is at a different place in their post-op journey and each is experiencing unique concerns related to their weight loss success. It’s likely that each person who experiences significant weight loss has some worries about the changes they will experience in life as they reach and maintain the lifestyle goals associated with weight loss. See if some of the concerns expressed by today’s participants are things you have thought about and let us know if you have experienced other fears about life as you successfully maintain your weight loss. Let’s get started.
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies
Wiest, Brianna. The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery. Kindle Edition.
Why Do You Say You Want to Lose Weight But Then Don’t Do It by Sherry Pagoto, PhD
Why Do I Fear Success by Carrie Barron M.D.
Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
1 hr 16 min
January 29, 2025 Episode 213: Improved Health and a Better Life — Your Drishtis! Preparation and Patience Required
I’m introducing a funky new word to your bariatric journey tonight when I ask you to keep your DRISHTI in mind as you move through your years of creating your healthy lifestyle. You need consistent effort, ongoing preparation and a lot of patience to prevent falling back into the dreaded DIET mentality, which can suck you far, far away from your life of growth and healthy living! Let’s get started and learn -or maybe relearn some things critical to remember on this journey!
Resources:
BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)
Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
Dr. Susan Mitchell:
https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell
https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
54 min

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Welcome to Weight Loss Winformation: The Podcast, where weight loss surgery patients learn healthy coping skills for dealing with the emotional and psychological issues related to living an amazing…