BariAftercare: The Podcast

Whether you are getting ready to have bariatric surgery or are one, two or twenty years out from surgery, you can always increase your readiness for ongoing change! Thinking about change and creating change are two different things, as most of us have figured out! Sometimes we talk about making changes but maybe we’re not ready to actually follow through with the changes! Are there things about your bariatric lifestyle that you say you’d like to change right now in your present journey? Do you think you’re ready? Let’s find out… Listen in and learn about what indicates an actual readiness to change and then get ready to take action… the only real way to bring about lasting change. 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) What Is Readiness for Change? https://positivepsychology.com/readiness-for-change/ What Is the GROW Coaching Model? https://lattice.com/library/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-grow-coaching-model#:~:text=The%20name%20is%20an%20acronym,plans%20alongside%20their%20direct%20reports. The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories6.html 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.

One day I’m going to turn this episode into an ebook… I’ve had that in the back of my mind for years now, actually! So here you go – a sneak peek at the ebook that will one day be available to one and all! For now, listen to this lighthearted but really relevant comparison between what goes into having bariatric surgery and what goes into having a wedding! While it’s a fun and rather funny comparison, the serious message is that planning a wedding is not the same as creating a healthy marriage! Similarly, getting ready for bariatric surgery isn’t at all the same as creating and living a post-op healthy lifestyle! Listen in to this episode for some really good … pardon the lame expression, but … really good food for thought! 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) 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.

Getting used to the bariatric lifestyle following surgery can be like a full time job! There are bariatric specific vitamins to take at certain times of the day, there’s a lot of water to be consumed, more than a lot of protein to take in, movement goals to squeeze into the day, and so much more! It can be overwhelming for sure! As soon as it seems you’ve gotten into a good routine, the honeymoon bliss takes over and the surgery does its work … the weight seems to fall off and you may slack off from some of the good habits you’d gotten into. Until the worst of the worst happens and not only do you stop losing weight but there are a few pounds of regain every now and then! For many, panic sets in and they feel lost, crying, “I don’t know what to do! Where do I start?” The answer, my friends, every time, is at the beginning. Go back to the basics: the bariatric basics. That’s what this episode is all about. If you’re new to bariatric surgery or if you’re many years out from your procedure, a good review of the basics is always helpful. 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) 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.

BariAftercare’s movement contributor, Kelsey, who is a personal trainer and Burn Boot Camp instructor, met a post-op who is shaking things up in the best way, not only at the gym but in her life as a mom, a teacher, and through her posts on social media! In this episode, Amy highlights the fact that each of us is born to shine in this world! Listen as Amy shares how she made the choice to create a life rich in non-scale victories, how she shares her wisdom, her positive attitude and her understanding that each day is filled with difficult moments that we can work to handle in a healthy way because we CAN do hard things! Both Amy and Kelsey share the reasons they chose to overcome the physical and emotional hurdles they faced as they began their movement routines and how the accomplishments they experienced in their physical workouts translated to improvements in their overall confidence and self-esteem, which in turn, led to positive changes in other areas of their lives! We can all learn some great life lessons in this episode. 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) 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.

The Butterfly Effect. You may or may not have heard of this, but the butterfly is commonly recognized in the world of bariatrics to represent the transformation people go through as they modify their bodies through significant weight loss. The transformation of a butterfly is sometimes thought of as being symbolic of rebirth and personal growth. Transformation is thought to represent self-discovery and the ability to change and evolve. When people go through significant weight loss following surgery or with the aid of medications, they have the opportunity to experience either modification, or changes in their body, or they can choose transformation, a whole person personal growth opportunity that brings with it improved self-confidence, increased awareness of healthy personal power and a host of life adventures, along with the weight loss. And yet – transformation requires much more effort than modification. Which will you choose? Listen in for more information about the differences between modification and transformation! 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) The Bert Show podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bert-show/id1498200241 Dr. Dharius Daniels https://dhariusdaniels.com/ 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.

This week I conclude this two-part series on establishing and utilizing a sense of personal power that will facilitate you in defining and reaching your goals, not only related to your bariatric adventure, but your life beyond bariatrics, as well! Having a healthy sense of personal power is an attitude, a way of approaching all areas of your life, with confidence and a can-do, will-do attitude. Learn what some professionals have to say about developing and demonstrating the amazing way of life associated with personal power. Use YOUR personal power to make it easier to maintain weight loss and live the life you dream of creating! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton 9 Ways for You to Keep Your Personal Power by Amy Morin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201601/9-ways-you-keep-your-personal-power Stepping into Your Personal Power by Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202006/stepping-your-personal-power “Laws” of Personal Power by George Everly, Jr. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-disaster-strikes-inside-disaster-psychology/202405/laws-of-personal-power 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.

As part of the full online BariAftercare program, we have a word of the week that corresponds to our word of the year, which is accountability. One of the words we recently discussed is the word POWER. This word has a lot of definitions, which I hadn’t thought about until I actually looked on dictionary.com. For our purposes, we are talking about PERSONAL POWER, which is the ability you have within yourself to create the life you want for yourself. UNLESS… you don’t believe you do … have that sort of power within. We need to develop the skills and self-esteem to create and use our own sense of personal power if we are to create the life we want. The life I want includes physical health, of course, as health truly is wealth, as they say. In addition to a healthy body, I want healthy relationships and a healthy sense of being disciplined, to be accountable and follow through when I say I am going to do something, and to believe in myself enough to carry on with the going gets tough! Listen to this episode and think about your own sense of personal power and how you use that in your bariatric 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton 9 Ways for You to Keep Your Personal Power by Amy Morin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201601/9-ways-you-keep-your-personal-power Stepping into Your Personal Power by Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202006/stepping-your-personal-power “Laws” of Personal Power by George Everly, Jr. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-disaster-strikes-inside-disaster-psychology/202405/laws-of-personal-power 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.

In this episode I pick up where we left off last week, only in this episode I provide a number of five to ten-minute practical exercises you can use to help ensure your long-term success as a post-op. These exercises are ones the author of Mental Toughness for Young Adults suggests for kids so if they are easy enough for kids…. You and I can certainly manage them! AND these exercises are directly related to skills post-ops can use to reach their long-term goals, not just related to the bariatric aspect of their lives, but in all areas! Tune in for some amazing tools you can learn and practice in five-minute increments! Invite your friends and family members to join you and grow together! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Mental Toughness for Young Athletes by Moses and Troy Horne 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.

This episode has been so much fun to record! I have been reading a book called Mental Toughness for Young Athletes to two of my grandsons. As I’ve been reading it aloud to them, I’ve found myself regularly saying, “I need to share this with my bariatric patients!” And so I did! In this episode, I share the beginning of the information that the authors have prepared for young kids to develop some mental and emotional toughness to get through the struggles and “failures” related to playing sports. My daughter, their mother, reminds us, “Baseball is a game of failure,” meaning that even professional players strike out more often than they hit the ball. Kids need to learn not to turn these “normal” failures in sports into negative self-talk or the fast track to low self-esteem. This relates to bariatric patients, many having felt like “failures” in the past when it comes to losing and regaining weight, struggling with weight fluctuations after surgery, continuing to struggle with the behavior changes required to live a healthy post-op life, and comparing themselves to others in the bariatric community. Join me for the first part of what has turned into a two-part podcast series and learn what mental toughness for young athletes and life as a post-op patient have in common! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Mental Toughness for Young Athletes by Moses and Troy Horne 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.

We have some terms to define in today’s podcast episode. More specifically, we need to explore what the words perception and perspective are… and what they have to do with increasing the likelihood that you maintain your weight loss and live a healthier quality of life. Once we have talked about the difference between perception and perspective, we’ll discuss how, by being able to identify both, you’ll be able to decide if by tweaking your perspective you might improve your relationships with other people… and more importantly, with yourself! The bottom line… any time we improve our relationship with ourself, we increase the likelihood of engaging in healthier lifestyle habits in every area of our life! Listen in…! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Perception Vs Perspective: Why Knowing The Difference Is Important In Reaching High Performance by Eddie O’Connor, Clinical Sport Psychologist https://dreddieoconnor.com/blog/perception-vs-perspective/#:~:text=Perception%20is%20the%20process%20of,encompasses%20our%20beliefs%20and%20values The Importance of Taking the Perspective of Others https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-controversy/201906/the-importance-taking-the-perspective-others 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.

What a fancy word… Self-Efficacy! What the heck does it mean? What’s the connection between self-efficacy, habits and your long-term success after bariatric surgery? You’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to get the answers to those questions! But trust me… self-efficacy is well-researched and is important in reaching your long-term goals of maintaining weight loss, improving your health and getting on with living out your dreams! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton 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.

So many people ask about how they can find a bariatric therapist to work with! Well – in this episode you are going to get the answer to that question! In addition, you’ll learn more about Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, creator and founder of the Find A Bariatric Therapist program. You likely already know Ashlyn! She herself is a bariatric therapist and is also a bariatric post-op of many years! Ashlynn is popular on Instagram as @ashlynchange4life2012. Her contact information is right here in the show notes, as is the link for the Find a Bariatric Therapist program! There’s a lot to cover in this episode 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Find a Bariatric Therapist (Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes): https://www.findabariatrictherapist.com/ Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes on Instagram: ashlynchange4life2012 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.

What does it look like on a daily basis to take responsibility in order to create the life you imagine… the life you can create… the life you want to live? In this episode you’ll be given a phrase that has helped guide my behavior and helped me make responsible choices for the past 35 years. Being able to respond in healthy ways… otherwise known as being responsible, is one powerful way to reach your goals and create the life you want! Listen in and learn how! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton How accepting responsibility for our happiness empowers us to become happy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201102/taking-full-responsibility-your-life Accepting Responsibility https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-your-voice/201311/accepting-responsibility Responsibility, Freedom, Empowerment, and Mental Health https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-insights-new-world/202111/responsibility-freedom-empowerment-and-mental-health 9 Suggestions for Self-Improvement https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-three-minute-therapist/202304/9-suggestions-for-self-improvement Personal Responsibility: How to Develop Personal Responsibility https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/personal-responsibility 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.

It’s that time of year when lots of us are re-igniting that New Year’s resolution to work out more… because the weather is getting better every day! Tune in and listen to one of my favorite podcast guests and one of your favorite bariatric men, Rob Demedio, as he gives you some words of wisdom, encouragement and enthusiasm. AND… he’s going to help you reach your physical fitness goals by inviting you to join him at the Busy Bariatrics Summer Camp! Just in time, Rob! Let’s hear what he has to say! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Busy Bariatrics by Rob Demedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/ 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.

Welcome to Part II of the book review… the book being Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss. In the last episode we got deep into ways people consciously or subconsciously interfere with their own healing. In this episode we’ll be focusing more on ways those who CHOOSE to heal can do so! I really love this book and although it’s not specifically written for a bariatric audience, it applies! And, it applies to anyone struggling with any disease, so please – share this podcast and recommend the book! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss 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.

This is an episode that tops my list for all-time favorites! Why? The book I review! I loved it so much and it applies so well to the process of healing from the disease of obesity. The book is called Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can. It is written by Caroline Myss, who is an incredibly intuitive human whose life work is dedicated to helping people understand that they have a great deal of power in terms of healing their own physical illnesses. I think you’ll get a lot from this episode… in fact, this episode and the next as this is a two-part series! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss 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.

Do you believe that having the disease of obesity lets you off the hook for making unhealthy food choices? Is what you choose to eat even related to the disease of obesity? Does knowing that obesity is considered to be a chronic disease relieve you of all personal responsibility for assisting in the treatment of the disease? What about other chronic diseases? Aren’t most people advised to eat healthy foods and to exercise as a way to help manage diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases? Having the disease of obesity is not related to personal responsibility in many ways to include genetics, neurotransmitters, biological hormones, and other factors. Yet, there are many ways that taking personal responsibility in a variety of ways can effectively help manage the disease of obesity. Are you willing to put forth the effort in those areas? Remember… you are responsible for the effort you put into whatever you do… but not necessarily the outcome. Let’s get started with this week’s episode! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Articles to read related to this week’s episode: Why Obesity is a Disease https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/why-is-obesity-a-disease/ Disease of Obesity https://asmbs.org/patients/disease-of-obesity/ Is Obesity a Disease? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/obesity-is-now-considered-a- disease 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.

I’m pretty fired up in this episode! The goal weight fixation is a sign that so many of us are caught up in a very unhealthy phenomenon called the diet mentality, which is part of the diet culture, which is a sickness in our country… if not throughout the world! In this episode I talk about the struggles inherent when focusing on a goal weight, which most often sets people up for failure. I then describe diet mentality and diet culture and encourage people to extricate themselves from this toxic way of life, sharing tips for how to do so. Learning to live life at a healthy weight for your body offers a much more joy-filled option! Let’s work on that together. Now, put on your seatbelts and let’s get into this week’s rant… I mean, content. 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton https://www.gatewaytosolutions.org/diet-mentality/ https://afullbite.com/diet-mentality/ https://encountercounselingcenter.com/blog/8-signs-diet-mentality 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.

Not only is Kevin Stephens a very successful long-term post-op who is an example to everyone of what it means to Give Back to your community, Kevin is undisputedly a great human. I’m excited for you to hear Kevin’s story and to learn about various bariatric organizations in the community. Kevin has, and continues to, participate in many of these organizations. You may or may not be interested in becoming active within one or more of these groups. Either way, you’ll learn about some great conferences that take place around the country that you may want to attend! Enjoy and let us know in the comments what interested you most about what Kevin has to share! 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) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton 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.

Kelley Gunter is the author of one of the best books I have read from a bariatric patient. Her book is called “You Have Such a Pretty Face,” a perfect title that so many people who struggle with the disease of obesity can relate to! Kelley is 22 years out from her bariatric surgery and maintains a weight loss of over 200 pounds. She has done a tremendous amount of “head work,” which she talks about in this podcast episode, along with the significant issues she has suffered due to a lack of having taken bariatric specific vitamins… hair, teeth, vision problems and bone issues! She no longer makes that mistake and supports the emphasis we have been placing on taking bariatric-specific vitamins. Kelly is a therapist, a life coach, a speaker and is working on a sequel to “You Have Such a Pretty Face,” which is titled “Queen of Crazy Town!” If you haven’t met Kelley before, you will be awed and inspired after listening to her today! Resources: BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com Kelley Gunter website: https://kelleygunter.com/ BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton 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.