Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam

Ep. 30: Breaking the Late-Night Snacking Cycle

🌙 Why Are the Cravings Always Worse at Night? You know the feeling… You've had a good day, stayed on plan, checked all the boxes—and then nighttime hits. Suddenly, the cravings show up, emotions creep in, and the battle with food starts all over again. In this honest and relatable episode of Bari-Bestiez Chatz, Nina and Pam dive into the realities of emotional eating, late-night snacking, stress, exhaustion, and the invisible weight many bariatric patients carry long after surgery. Together, they explore: 💜 Why cravings can feel completely different depending on your emotions 💜 How stress, lack of sleep, and emotional exhaustion affect our food choices 💜 The struggle of balancing work, family, and taking care of everyone else before ourselves 💜 The unique challenges of remote work and always being "on" 💜 Healthy alternatives and simple habits that support long-term success 💜 Why support, connection, and community matter more than perfection This episode is a reminder that bariatric surgery changes your stomach—not your life circumstances. Success isn't about being perfect. It's about learning to recognize your triggers, giving yourself grace, and creating routines that support the person you're becoming. If you've ever found yourself standing in the kitchen late at night asking, "Am I really hungry, or am I just exhausted?"—this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Join Nina and Pam for a real, unfiltered discussion about cravings, self-care, sleep, and what it truly means to take care of yourself after surgery. ✨ Real Friends. Real Patients. Real Talk.  We'd love to hear from you, send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/fan_mail/new] Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/support] For additional content and patient to patient support on your Bariatric or GLP-1 Journey follow Bari-Bestiez on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Ep. 29: More Than the Weight Loss: Shea Quinn on Healing, Food Freedom & Living Fully

What happens when weight loss surgery changes more than just your body? In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Bari-Bestiez Chatz, Nina and Pam sit down with bariatric advocate Shea Quinn to talk about losing over 100 pounds while still enjoying food, traveling, camping, body positivity, and living life fully.  Shea opens up about: *  PCOS, infertility, and what led her to surgery  *  Using GLP-1 medications without shame  *  Healing emotional eating and childhood trauma  *  Why restriction wasn’t the answer  *  Learning self-worth after years of self-sabotage  *  The mental side of bariatric surgery nobody talks about  *  Body image struggles even after massive weight loss  *  Competing in a transformation competition and embracing confidence  *  The power of NSVs (non-scale victories) and community support  This episode is raw, relatable, funny, emotional, and packed with the kind of conversations bariatric patients desperately need to hear. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around food, questioned your worth, or wondered how to truly enjoy life after surgery — this episode will hit home.  🎧 Come laugh, cry, and feel seen with us. We'd love to hear from you, send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/fan_mail/new] Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] To fuel your bariatric journey go to procarenow.com and use code BARIBESTIEZ for a 15% discount! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/support] For additional content and patient to patient support on your Bariatric or GLP-1 Journey follow Bari-Bestiez on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Ep. 28 The Weight of Losing Weight

Weight loss is supposed to feel like freedom… so why can it feel so heavy?  In this episode of Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez, we get real about The Weight of Losing Weight—the emotional, mental, and even social layers that come with changing your body and your life.  We’re talking about the parts no one prepares you for:  *  The pressure to “keep it off”  *  The identity shifts that can leave you asking “Who am I now?” *  The guilt, comparison, and quiet struggles behind the wins  *  And why success doesn’t always feel the way you thought it would  This is an honest conversation about what happens after the scale moves—when the real work begins. Because losing weight isn’t just physical… it’s personal.   If you’ve ever felt proud and overwhelmed at the same time, this episode is for you.   💜 Real Friends. Real Talk. Stronger Together. To find out what vitamins or supplements you need on your journey click here and  receive 15% off of every order placed:  https://procarenow.com/pages/vitamin-quiz?ref=BARIBESTIEZ&utm_source=affiliate For Busy Bariatrics Coaching & Support, click here:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/5d2mmAGpWSLY4ufx2dB0 For Busy Bariatrics free email list of recipes, click here:   https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/916ykeGNTTXmc1PXG2rK   We'd love to hear from you, send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/fan_mail/new] Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/support] For additional content and patient to patient support on your Bariatric or GLP-1 Journey follow Bari-Bestiez on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Ep. 27: Busy Bariatrics: A Complete Approach to Fitness, Mindset & Support

In this episode, Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez sit down with Busy Bariatrics founder Rob DiMidio to talk about what it really takes to thrive after bariatric surgery. So many of us think doing more is the answer—but what if that’s actually what’s holding us back? Rob breaks down the Busy Bariatrics approach to long-term success, focusing on smarter—not harder—strategies that combine fitness, mindset, and community support. From overcoming gym intimidation to building sustainable habits, this conversation dives into the real-life challenges bariatric patients face—and how to move through them with confidence. Together, we explore: *  Why “more isn’t better” on your journey  *  The role of mindset and mental health in lasting weight loss  *  How tailored fitness plans can change everything  *  The power of community, accountability, and vulnerability *  Simple ways to prioritize your time, energy, and goals  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next—this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. 💬 Real Friends. Real Talk. Stronger Together. To start a conversation with Rob of Busy Bariatrics, fill out this form and he will reach out to you directly: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/5d2mmAGpWSLY4ufx2dB0 To join their mailing list for free recipes: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/916ykeGNTTXmc1PXG2rK We'd love to hear from you, send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/fan_mail/new] Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/support] For additional content and patient to patient support on your Bariatric or GLP-1 Journey follow Bari-Bestiez on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Ep. 26: You Can’t Stay the Same and Succeed, You have to Evolve!

This week’s episode is a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to keep going. Nina and Pam talk about the emotional weight behind the journey—celebrating wins while carrying guilt, facing comparison, navigating regain, and unpacking how past experiences impact self-worth. They share how staying successful means constantly evolving—your mindset, your habits, and your approach to food and movement. This is a conversation about growth, resilience, and staying committed to yourself for the long haul.  We'd love to hear from you, send us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/fan_mail/new] Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements! [https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZ] Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507609/support] For additional content and patient to patient support on your Bariatric or GLP-1 Journey follow Bari-Bestiez on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.