Therapist & Bariatric Patient Tells All: GLP-1s, Trauma, and Food Mindset | Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes

Epi 194About This Episode:Today, the OSLP ladies are joined by Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW — a bariatric therapist who’s also a bariatric patient herself (RNY, 10+ years post-op!). 🎙️ Ashlyn brings powerful perspective from both sides of the bariatric journey — sharing therapeutic tools, GLP-1 hormone therapy insights, and lived experience to help patients understand the mental & emotional side of long-term success after surgery. 🧠💖 🧠 What We Discuss: 🧬 GLP-1 hormone therapy for weight maintenance 🍞 Why eating carbs isn’t “bad” — it’s about mindset 🧠 Trauma, behavioral changes & transfer addictions (like alcohol) ⚠️ What patients often misunderstand pre-op 🧍‍♀️ When family support changes after surgery — and how to cope 🛠️ Tools for long-term mental health after bariatric surgery 📚 Helping other therapists learn bariatric-focused care This one’s packed with healing energy, truth bombs 💣, and support strategies to help you on your journey — whether you're pre-op, post-op, or a professional in the space. 👩‍⚕️ About Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW: 🔗 Practice: Advance Bariatric Counseling📸 Instagram:@ashlynchange4life2012(personal)@advancebariatriccounseling(therapy)@learnbariatricassessments(therapist training course) 💌 Stay Connected:🌐 Website & Email List: www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com📸 Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcast💖 Support: www.patreon.com/OSLP– Join the Badass Benchies! 🗓️ OSLP East Coast Tour:📍 Feb. 11 – Orlando, FL📍 Feb. 18 – Philadelphia, PA (SOLD OUT)📍 Feb. 25 – Brooklyn, NY 🛍️ Our Favorite Bariatric Brands:🧡 ProCare Now— Code: OSLP💪 Devotion Nutrition — Code: OSLP5 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.