Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam
Real Friends. Real Talk. Bariatric Journey
Welcome to Bari-Bestiez Chatz, the podcast where honesty lives and community comes first. Hosted by Nina & Pam, founders of the Bari-Bestiez community, we have real conversations about the weight loss surgery journey and the life that comes with it.
Each week, we dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between — nutrition, mindset, movement, regain, relationships, self-worth, mental health, and learning to love yourself through every stage.
Whether you’re pre-op, post-op, years out, or simply searching for people who get it, you’ll find support, laughter, expert insight, powerful stories, and unfiltered truth right here.
💜 Pull up a seat, Bestiez — you’re home. Let’s chat.
Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam
Ep. 4: Special Guest Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes - Bariatric Therapist
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🎙️ EXTENDED EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️
Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam are back with a powerful special you won’t want to miss! 💜❤️
We’re honored to welcome Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, a nationally recognized bariatric therapist and a true success story — 13 years post-op and among the less than 3% of bariatric patients who’ve maintained 100% excess weight loss for over a decade. 💪✨
Ashlyn’s real-life journey fuels her passion for helping others navigate the emotional and mental side of bariatric surgery.
In this episode, Nina and Pam get raw and real alongside Ashlyn, opening up about some of the personal trauma that led them to seek therapy and how that decision became a turning point in their journeys. Together, they dive deep into the mental work that often goes unspoken — and why it’s essential for long-term success.
Ashlyn shares:
- How to heal your relationship with food and your body
- The hidden challenges no one talks about
- Why mental health support is crucial before AND after surgery
- How she trains other therapists to better serve our community
Ashlyn is the founder of a thriving group practice focused entirely on bariatric mental health, offering care that blends professional insight with personal experience. 🧠💙
🎧 Tune in to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded that success goes far beyond the number on the scale.
➡️ Visit www.findabariatrictherapist.com to learn more about Ashlyn’s work and get connected with a therapist who understands YOU.
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