BariDiaries™ — Powered by Healing. Fueled by Community.
Stories that remind you who you are — and who you’re becoming.
BariDiaries™ is where lived experience becomes shared wisdom. Hosted by CeCe Chancellor, each episode invites honest conversation, meaningful connection, and the kind of encouragement that carries you forward — long after the episode ends.
Real lives. Shared wisdom. Collective strength.
This is a space where community becomes the foundation for healing and growth.
Real voices. Shared strength. A global community of support.
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S2 Ep4 Destinee’s Weight Loss Journey: Bariatric Surgery is 90% mental
✨ Destinee: The Courage to Begin Again
In this episode, Destinee (@everydaywithdestinee (https://www.instagram.com/everydaywithdestinee/)) shares the raw truth of what it means to face obesity, find the courage to choose bariatric surgery, and rebuild life on her own terms. Now more than 175 pounds down, her journey isn’t just about pounds lost — it’s about reclaiming power, faith, and freedom in the process.
If you’ve ever felt defeated, doubted your worth, or wondered if real change is possible, Destinee’s story will remind you that transformation isn’t about perfection — it’s about choosing yourself, one brave step at a time.
🎙️ Tune in and walk away with hope, courage, and the reminder that you are stronger than your struggle.
✨ Episode Highlights
How Destinee made the brave decision to take control of her health through bariatric surgery.
The mindset shifts that helped her drop over 175 pounds and gain back her confidence.
Turning fear into fuel — and why progress matters more than perfection.
The role of community and vulnerability in her transformation.
Her reminder that no matter how heavy the weight — physical or emotional — you are never beyond the chance to rise.
This is more than a surgery story — it’s proof that you’re not alone, and that you can rise stronger, no matter where you’re starting.
This podcast is powered by Bariatric Community First™ (BCFirst) — the first global nonprofit dedicated to lifelong bariatric aftercare and support. Join the movement at BCFirst (BCFirst.mn.co)
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8 Mar 2024
S2 Ep3: Weight Loss Journey: Two sisters. One surgery date. A lifetime of healing.
When I first met Megan and Melissa (@sleevedsisters (https://www.instagram.com/the_sleevedsisters/)), I instantly felt their bond — two sisters who decided to take control of their lives together.
They had bariatric surgery on the same day, faced the same fears, and found strength in each other when it mattered most.
In this episode of BariDiaries™, I sit down with them to talk about what it really means to heal side-by-side: the fear before surgery, the courage it takes to say yes to change, and the freedom that comes one sip, one step at a time.
They share how sisterhood, accountability, and pure determination helped them push through doubt, learn food freedom, and find peace beyond the plate.
If you’ve ever struggled to start over or wondered whether you can really do this, their story will remind you that you’re never alone — and that healing is so much more powerful when it’s shared.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and come join our circle of survivors at BCFirst.mn.co (https://BCFirst.mn.co)
This podcast is powered by Bariatric Community First™ (BCFirst) — the first global nonprofit dedicated to lifelong bariatric aftercare and support.
✨ Powered by Bariatric Community First™
Hosted by CeCe Chancellor | BariDiaries™ Podcast
1 Mar 2024
S2 Ep2: When Healing Hurts — Jaime’s Bariatric Story of Strength and Survival
In this episode of BariDiaries™, I sit down with Jaime to talk about the kind of strength that’s born from pain — navigating family, illness, and the grief that forever changes how we see ourselves.
Jaime opens up about loss, resilience, and what it really means to keep showing up when life hits hardest. Together, we talk about healing while still chasing health goals, rebuilding your spirit after heartbreak, and finding light when everything feels dark.
💡 This episode is for anyone walking through hard seasons and still choosing hope. You’ll walk away reminded that you can grieve and grow at the same time.
✨ Powered by Bariatric Community First™ (BCFirst) — the first global nonprofit dedicated to lifelong bariatric aftercare and support.
Join the movement at BCFirst.mn.co (https://BCFirst.mn.co)
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