Hi Reader, This week, we are excited to share an encore of episode 229 with Dr. Sarah Hayek, who shares profound insights from her husband's bariatric surgery journey. The emotional and mental hurdles faced when considering bariatric surgery are great and Dr. Hayek has had a front row seat to those barriers, guiding her husband through the pre and post-op process. She saw firsthand how powerful curiosity and community are, how pivotal they are in overcoming personal barriers, as well as the...

Hi Reader, In our latest episode, we explore the empowering BariNation mantra of "space and grace" with Jonathan Cleveland, a dedicated member of the BariNation Support Community. You might be wondering what space and grace means. Or maybe you want to understand how it can be a powerful tool we use to shift our mindset around facets of life impacted by the disease of obesity. Space and grace is about giving yourself room to grow and forgiving your own missteps, which can lead to lasting...

Hi Reader, When it comes to your bariatric journey, curiosity isn’t just a nice trait, it’s a game-changer. Instead of judging a choice, a feeling, or a setback, curiosity invites you to notice what’s happening with kindness and without shame. Curiosity sounds like: “Why might my body be asking for this right now?” “What can I learn from this moment?” “How could I support myself differently next time?” This gentle shift helps turn guilt into growth, fear into clarity, and confusion into...