Bariatric Banter Podcast

Bariatric Banter Podcast

di Hannah Cameron
Salute & BenessereSocietà e cultura
Stagione 1

Episode 40: Holiday Hunger Games: When Sugar Gets Loud and Old Habits Get Sneaky

This episode felt like one big “okay… let’s get honest.” We’re heading into the holidays while juggling work chaos, winter moods, and the lovely little sugar voice that keeps trying to drag us back into old habits. Both of us admit we’ve slipped in different ways these past few months. Hannah talks about going a bit wild with sugar over the summer and trying to pull things back before Christmas hits. Steph opens up about hitting a plateau at the one-year mark and how frustrating it is when the scale just… stops. We talk about how sneaky old patterns can be. How your brain tries to convince you that grabbing McDonald’s “just this once” is fine. How sugar slowly gets back into your thinking without you noticing. How the busiest season of the year also seems to be the easiest time for excuses to sound reasonable. We get into the mental side of all of it. The weird inner voice. The food noise. The habits you thought you broke. And the part everyone forgets: this is a lifelong thing, not a one-year sprint. If you’re feeling a bit off, or overwhelmed, or like your brain is trying to sell you on cookies every day, this episode will feel familiar. And at the end, we ask for your ideas for our last three episodes of the year, plus your questions for our listener episode.
S1 · E41
1 dic 2025
39:42

Episode 39: That Viral Social Recipe Was A Lie!!

Welcome back to the Bariatric Banter Podcast! This week Steph and Hannah both tried that cottage cheese pizza recipe that's all over TikTok and Instagram. Spoilers: We both disliked it. Like, really did not like it. But it got us talking about something bigger - all these bariatric substitute recipes that are supposed to replace the foods we love, and how most of them just... suck. And then you're stuck spending money on expensive ingredients for something that tastes terrible, and you still want pizza anyway. We're getting into the holidays, and everyone's panicking about how to navigate all the food, and we're both kind of over the idea that we need to find a "bariatric-friendly" version of everything. Sometimes it's better to just have the actual donut instead of eating five different things that don't hit the spot. Also we argue about when it's acceptable to put up Christmas decorations, because apparently that's controversial.
S1 · E40
17 nov 2025
46:22

Episode 38: Pop-Tarts, Fake Cookie Dough & Why Breakfast Is A Scam

This week, Hannah and Steph are getting into the REAL shit – like why did our parents let us believe Pop-Tarts were an acceptable breakfast? And why is the North American breakfast basically just "sugar: the meal"? We're diving into childhood food trauma (shoutout to those judgy grocery store vibes), the absolute mindfuck that is "breakfast food," and Hannah's new obsession with dates that taste like cookie dough (yes, you read that right). Plus: Steph's on a tea kick, we're plotting some recipe testing for you guys, and we want to know what bariatric products YOU'RE loving right now. Seriously, slide into our DMs because we're trying everything. This is bariatric life – messy, real, and way fewer rules than year one. Let's banter.
S1 · E39
3 nov 2025
39:56

Episode 37: Protein Recalls, Dinner for Breakfast & Classy-Ass Women

We’re back with a full serving of sass, snacks, and seriously good ideas! 🍁 In this week’s episode, Hannah and Steph dive into the recent protein controversay, lead in leading brands! They also explore alternative protein sources that don’t come from a shaker bottle — from bone broth hot chocolate (yes, really!) to maple sugar magic and the legendary Vector protein cereal. 🥣 The ladies also spill a little early tea on Make Good Food (spoiler alert: some meals are under 400 calories 👀) and chat about plans to start testing products and recipes for YOU — so you don’t have to. It’s fun, it’s real, it’s slightly unfiltered — and it’s exactly what Bariatric Banter is all about. 💁‍♀️✨ 🎧 Tune in and join us as we sip, snack, and sass our way through another week of wellness — with a dash of maple sweetness.
S1 · E38
20 ott 2025
39:02

Episode 36: Fast Food Confessions: Protein Coffees, Happy Meals & Travel Mishaps

Ever tried eating a block of cheese in a hotel room with no cutlery? Been personally victimized by Starbucks’ “protein” coffee calories? Same. In this week’s episode, Hannah and Steph swap hilarious travel stories, unpack the truth behind Starbucks and Tim Hortons’ new protein drinks, and share their favourite fast-food and coffee hacks that actually work for bariatric life. From Happy Meals to DIY protein lattes, this one’s full of real talk, laughs, and game-changing tips for life on the go. Grab your protein shake (or a cake pop — we won’t judge) and tune in!
S1 · E37
6 ott 2025
38:49

Episode 35: The Mental Side of Bariatric Life: Comparison, Shame & Support Fatigue

What happens when the scale stops moving, the compliments fade, and real life creeps back in? 😳 In this episode, Hannah and Steph pull back the curtain on the mental rollercoaster of bariatric life — from the rush of early milestones to the gut-punch of comparison, the sting of shame, and the silence of support fatigue. It’s messy. It’s hilarious. It’s brutally honest. And it’s exactly the conversation we all need but rarely have. Whether you’re fresh post-op, years out, or just curious, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even ugly cry (we won’t judge). 🎧 Buckle up, babes — we’re going there.
S1 · E36
22 set 2025
41:13

Episode 34: Our GLP-1 Deep Dive pt 2 (featuring @bypasskass)

The conversation gets real in Part 2 of our GLP-1 series! Hannah and Steph are joined by the amazing @bypasskass, who shares her honest experience trying GLP-1s before bariatric surgery. From virtual doctors and missing support systems, to side effects, gallbladder scares, and the mental load of weight loss — nothing is off the table. We laugh, we debate, and we bust some myths about what GLP-1s really do, how they compare to bariatric surgery, and why support systems matter more than quick fixes. Whether you’re GLP-curious, post-op, or just navigating food noise, this episode is packed with raw honesty and the encouragement you need to feel less alone.
S1 · E35
15 set 2025
58:00

Episode 33: Do you really need a personal trainer after Bariatric surgery?

This week on Bariatric Banter, Hannah and Steph dive into one of the most hotly debated questions in the bariatric community: Are personal trainers worth it? They open up about their own experiences — from splurging on memberships and training sessions to realizing that sometimes the best (and cheapest) tool is simply a pair of walking shoes. Hannah shares how burnout and pneumonia reshaped her views, while Steph talks about how the right trainer gave her accountability and confidence. Along the way, they remind us that there’s no one-size-fits-all journey: movement looks different for everyone, and that’s okay. Whether you’re team “walk it out” or “strength train it up,” this episode will leave you with practical takeaways, laughs, and the reassurance that your path is valid.
S1 · E34
8 set 2025
37:12

Episode 32: Our Deep Dive into GLP-1s (Part One)

This week, Hannah and Steph are diving into a hot topic in the bariatric community — GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. 👀 We’ve been seeing more and more people talking about (and using) these meds, but there’s also a lot of confusion, a lot of comparisons to surgery, and honestly… a lot of questions. In part one of this two-part series, we’re sharing our own thoughts, concerns, and a few things that make us go “hmmm.” We’ll cover everything from health risks to influencers not being upfront, and why support systems and nutrition are non-negotiable. And next week — we’ve got a special guest joining us who’s actually on GLP-1s to answer ALL the questions. Pull up a chair, grab your water bottle (hydration counts, y’all 🥤), and let’s get into it.
S1 · E33
1 set 2025
39:16

Episode 31: When Your Hair Has Other Plans: Surviving Post-Op Hair Loss Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Ponytail)

Hair today, gone tomorrow… literally. In this week’s raw and unfiltered episode of Bariatric Banter, Hannah and Steph dive into the ugly truth about post-op hair loss — the tears in the shower, the clumps on your shirt, and the desperate Amazon searches for miracle shampoos that never work. From grieving the hair you loved, to finding humor in “baby hairs that have a mind of their own,” we share our honest struggles, hacks that actually help, and the blunt reality: your hair will come back, but your confidence doesn’t have to wait. Whether you’re pre-op, mid-shed, or finally rocking regrowth, this episode is your reminder: you’re not vain, you’re human. Grab your dry shampoo, put down the rosemary oil, and tune in for laughs, validation, and maybe a little tough love. 👉 Keywords: Bariatric hair loss, weight loss surgery recovery, post-op hair struggles, hair regrowth tips
S1 · E32
25 ago 2025
40:00
3 di 7