Ep. 4: Special Guest Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes - Bariatric Therapist

🎙️ EXTENDED EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam are back with a powerful special you won’t want to miss! 💜❤️We’re honored to welcome Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, a nationally recognized bariatric therapist and a true success story — 13 years post-op and among the less than 3% of bariatric patients who’ve maintained 100% excess weight loss for over a decade. 💪✨Ashlyn’s real-life journey fuels her passion for helping others navigate the emotional and mental side of bariatric surgery.In this episode, Nina and Pam get raw and real alongside Ashlyn, opening up about some of the personal trauma that led them to seek therapy and how that decision became a turning point in their journeys. Together, they dive deep into the mental work that often goes unspoken — and why it’s essential for long-term success.Ashlyn shares:How to heal your relationship with food and your bodyThe hidden challenges no one talks aboutWhy mental health support is crucial before AND after surgeryHow she trains other therapists to better serve our communityAshlyn is the founder of a thriving group practice focused entirely on bariatric mental health, offering care that blends professional insight with personal experience. 🧠💙🎧 Tune in to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded that success goes far beyond the number on the scale.➡️ Visit www.findabariatrictherapist.com to learn more about Ashlyn’s work and get connected with a therapist who understands YOU.📲 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms. 💬 Be sure to like, share, and subscribe — and tag a Bestie who needs this message!We are stronger together. 💜❤️ #BariChatz #BariBestiez #MentalHealthMatters #BariatricJourney #FindABariatricTherapistWe'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! 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