BariNation Podcast

About BariNation Podcast

Welcome to The BariNation Foundation Podcast, where you’ll hear real talk about bariatric surgery, obesity medicine, medical weight loss, metabolic health, weight management, and lifelong obesity care. Whether you're considering bariatric surgery, preparing for weight loss surgery, recovering after surgery, or looking for evidence-based strategies to maintain long-term weight loss, this podcast gives you the education, support, and community you need to succeed. Hosted by members of the bariatric community who are living the journey themselves, The BariNation Foundation Podcast brings together leading bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine physicians, registered dietitians, psychologists, exercise specialists, and real patients to share practical advice, inspiring stories, and the latest research in obesity treatment. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease, and lasting success requires more than a procedure. Every episode explores the science, strategies, and mindset behind sustainable weight management. We discuss bariatric surgery, gastric bypass,vertical sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch SADI, revision/conversion surgeries, medical weight loss, bariatric nutrition, healthy weight loss, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, obesity care, emotional eating, body image, mental health, exercise, protein, vitamins, supplementation, meal planning, and long-term success after surgery. You'll also hear honest conversations about the challenges that many people face, including weight reoccurrence, plateaus, transfer addiction, emotional health, relationships, loose skin, excess skin surgery, fertility, pregnancy after bariatric surgery, hormone changes, body confidence, and navigating life before and after surgery as well as GLP1’s. Our goal is to provide realistic expectations, expert guidance, and encouragement so you never feel like you're facing your journey alone. As obesity treatment continues to evolve, we also explore the latest advances in obesity medicine, including GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and emerging therapies, while helping you understand how these medications may fit alongside bariatric surgery and comprehensive medical weight loss. We break down the latest research into practical, easy-to-understand conversations that empower you to make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Where ever you are in seeking treatment for the chronic disease of obesity, be it researching bariatric surgery for the first time, preparing for your procedure, celebrating major milestones, overcoming setbacks, or supporting a friend or family member through their journey, you'll find expert interviews, patient success stories, nutritional guidance, motivation, and actionable strategies that help you build healthy habits for life. The BariNation Foundation Podcast is more than a podcast. It's a supportive community built on education, compassion, accountability, and hope. We believe every person deserves access to trusted information, meaningful support, and evidence-based resources that improve health and quality of life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon or wherever you listen to podcasts, and join thousands of people committed to improving their metabolic health, achieving sustainable weight loss, and thriving after bariatric surgery. No matter where you are on your journey, BariNation is here to help you take the next step with confidence. Website: https://www.barination.com

Publisher

April Williams

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2020

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 311 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Everyone Was Wrong About Obesity: Dr. Michelle Gordon on Why Treatment Is Not Cheating

   Host April Williams interviews obesity medicine physician Dr. Michelle Gordon about understanding obesity as a chronic disease and the evolving science of its treatment.

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   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   "I Thought It Was the Easy Way Out": A Therapist and His Wife Choose Sleeve Surgery

   Therapist Derek Colvin and his wife Sheena Colvin share their personal journey and insights into choosing sleeve surgery for improved health and quality of life in this interview with host Jason.

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   16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Power of Movement: Hope Molecules, Joy & Healing with Dr. Kelly McGonigal & Charity Guerrero

   Host April Williams interviews psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal and community member Charity Guerrero about how movement fosters hope, joy, and healing beyond physical change.

Inside a recent episode

Everyone Was Wrong About Obesity: Dr. Michelle Gordon on Why Treatment Is Not Cheating

Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And I just wanted that to finally be gone. And what did you what did you discover as you went through the whole process about yourself? A lot of changes I had to make about how I saw myself, how I talked to myself had to change because I realized that the way people saw and talked about me was what I gave them. I gave them that information. I gave them those ways to feel about me. that I was lazy because I was overweight or I was lazy because I couldn't move quick. I allowed those people to have that information about me and did not change it. And after bariatric surgery, I changed the way I talked about myself. […]

Who has been a guest on BariNation Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michelle Gordon
• Tabitha Tyler
• Derek Colvin
• Sheena Colvin
• Kelly McGonigal

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

79 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

36 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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