Ep. 29: More Than the Weight Loss: Shea Quinn on Healing, Food Freedom & Living Fully

What happens when weight loss surgery changes more than just your body?In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Bari-Bestiez Chatz, Nina and Pam sit down with bariatric advocate Shea Quinn to talk about losing over 100 pounds while still enjoying food, traveling, camping, body positivity, and living life fully. Shea opens up about: PCOS, infertility, and what led her to surgery  Using GLP-1 medications without shame  Healing emotional eating and childhood trauma  Why restriction wasn’t the answer  Learning self-worth after years of self-sabotage  The mental side of bariatric surgery nobody talks about  Body image struggles even after massive weight loss  Competing in a transformation competition and embracing confidence  The power of NSVs (non-scale victories) and community support This episode is raw, relatable, funny, emotional, and packed with the kind of conversations bariatric patients desperately need to hear. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around food, questioned your worth, or wondered how to truly enjoy life after surgery — this episode will hit home. 🎧 Come laugh, cry, and feel seen with us.We'd love to hear from you, send us a message Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements!Fuel your bariatric journey with ProCare Health. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for our listener 15% discount! Save on ProCare Vitamins & Supplements!To fuel your bariatric journey go to procarenow.com and use code BARIBESTIEZ for a 15% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show🌟 Stay Connected with Bari-Bestiez!Follow Bari-Bestiez on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube for weekly podcasts, motivation, education, and support for your bariatric or GLP-1 journey. Check out our favorite resources below!💜 Our Private Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bh4JcQwHR/🏋️ Busy BariatricsBariatric fitness, coaching, and accountability with Rob DeMedio and his team.Free 1:1 Consultation: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/5d2mmAGpWSLY4ufx2dB0🥤 Devotion NutritionDelicious protein powders with 20g protein and zero sugar for shakes, coffee, and baking.  Use code BARIB897 to save!  https://devotion.rfrl.co/zjmmx💊 ProCare HealthOur recommended bariatric vitamins, calcium, protein, and supplements to help support lifelong success. Use code BARIBESTIEZ for 15% OFF! https://procarenow.com/discount/BARIBESTIEZ?ref=BARIBESTIEZIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, review, and share it with someone on a bariatric or GLP-1 journey.💜 Nina & Pam | Bari-Bestiez