Handling Grief After Weight Loss Surgery — Finding Healing Beyond the Scale

⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussion about grief, loss, and the death of a loved one. If this topic is distressing or triggering for you, please take care while listening. You can choose to skip this episode or reach out for professional support if you need it.🎧 Episode Description:In this deeply personal episode, Tash and Damo open up about navigating grief after their mum’s passing — and how life after bariatric surgery changes the way we experience emotional pain, comfort, and healing.They talk about food noise returning under stress, setting healthy emotional boundaries, and learning to find comfort in memories rather than meals.This conversation reminds us that healing isn’t linear — it’s messy, human, and full of grace.💬 “Even when the storm is raging, I can now stop. I never had an off button before surgery.”If you need support in Australia:💛 Lifeline: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention💙 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — 24/7 mental health support💚 Griefline: 1300 845 745 — 8am–8pm, 7 days a week (grief counselling and resources)💜 Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 — support for eating and body image concerns🧡 Head to Health: headtohealth.gov.au — connect with free mental health servicesRemember: you’re not alone, and help is always available.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.🔗 Search “The Bari Chronicles”Sponsored by: CostPriceSupplements.com.auUse code GASTRIC175 for up to 17% OFF trusted bariatric supplements and protein.Affiliate disclaimer: Bariatric Support Australia may receive a small commission from purchases made using this code, which helps us continue providing free resources and community support.