Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez

About Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez

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.

Publisher

Bari-Bestiez

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ep. 36: Learning to Like the Body I Live In

   In this episode, Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez Chatz sits down for a real and honest conversation about body acceptance, aging, and what it actually means to feel confident after weight loss and bariatric surgery. Because the truth is—changing your body doesn’t automatically change how you see yourself. Together, they talk through the emotional side of living in a body that’s been through so much—loose skin, shifting identity, aging, and the pressure to “love your body” when some days that j...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Ep. 35: The Surgery Wasn’t the Hard Part

   Join Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez alongside expert guest Dr. Connie Stapleton as they dive into the often-overlooked emotional and psychological side of bariatric surgery. This powerful conversation goes beyond the scale to explore trauma, self-worth, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, healthy life after weight loss. Together, they unpack how past experiences shape our behaviors, why surgery alone isn’t the full solution, and how healing mentally and emotionally is key to long...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Ep. 34: The hidden costs of losing weight

   In this episode, we explore the hidden financial costs of losing weight whether by bariatric surgery or GLP1s, including ongoing expenses like vitamins, supplements, clothing, and insurance. Learn how to prepare financially for a successful weight loss journey and maintain your health long-term. Key Topics Long-term financial impact of bariatric surgeryOngoing costs of vitamins and supplementsClothing and wardrobe changes post-surgeryInsurance coverage for weight loss proceduresMental health ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,149

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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