Hi Reader,

There is something about the transition from summer to fall that offers us a perfect moment to turn inward.

Life after bariatric surgery isn’t a straight line. Some days feel empowering. Other days feel heavy, confusing, or even discouraging.

We also know that when the honeymoon is over and we start to get the hang of bariatric life, we start to wonder "what's next?"

If you’ve ever felt a little lost along the way, you’re not alone.

This journey does not come with a road map. But we have found something that can serve as that, in every stage of the journey.

That’s why we’re so excited to bring a brand-new experience to BariNation: The Bariatric Hero’s Journey.

The Hero’s Journey is a timeless story framework that reminds us:
✨ Struggles aren’t failures, they’re part of the path.
✨ Challenges help us discover our strength.
✨ No hero walks alone, we all need allies and mentors.
✨ Every story has meaning, and every hero has wisdom to share.

Starting on October 9th, we’ll explore the Hero's Journey together, learning how this "map" can help guide us through each stage of the journey.

This experience is a part of our BariNation Community Membership, and we invite you to join us.

No matter where you are in your journey, this learning will apply to you.

There are 12 stops along that way and each week, we will spend time identifying what it can look and feel like through learning, discussion, and reflection.

It’s a powerful way to reframe your bariatric experience and remind yourself that you are not just slogging this journey, we are the hero in our our story.

💙 You don’t have to do this alone. Let's discover together the power of embracing our heros' role in our own life.

How To Join

1️⃣ Join the BariNation Support Community

2️⃣ Join us in the Hero’s Journey space inside BariNation

3️⃣ RSVP to the events in the Community Calendar​

4️⃣ Explore the weekly journal prompts to help you prepare for the journey ahead.

Have questions about this new experieince?

Reply to this email or send your question to hello@barination.com.

See you in the Nation, soon!

💙 With Gratitude,

--April, Jason, Natalie, and the BariNation Team