The Weight of Worth

We sit down with psychotherapist Ciara Conlon, founder of Clear the Clouds Counselling, to explore what it really means to lose, and rebuild, your sense of self. Ciara shares her personal journey through identity loss, weight gain, and the emotional challenges that followed becoming a mother of three.  From reaching her heaviest point to making the life-changing decision to undergo bariatric surgery in Latvia, she opens up about the mindset shifts, resilience, and inner work that led her to take back control of her body, mind, and life. Together, we unpack the often misunderstood reality of bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery (most common procedures being gastric sleeve or gastric by-pass) challenging the idea that it’s an easy way out and reframing it as a long-term tool that requires commitment, courage, and self-compassion. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with self-worth, body image, or feeling disconnected from themselves. It’s a reminder that change is possible and that choosing yourself is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.