Bari Connnected

Can bariatric surgery take you from 370 lbs to running 100 mile ultra marathons and conquering all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors? In this episode of ProCare Health LIVE, host Brenda Hoehn, MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP, sits down with entrepreneur, husband, father of three, and grandfather of six, John Duffy, to share his extraordinary transformation.

After undergoing Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) in 2021, J...

Are you experiencing a weight loss stall and feeling frustrated or anxious that your progress has completely stopped? In this episode of ProCare Health LIVE, host Brenda Hoehn, MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP, is joined by featured speaker Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN, CBN, CEN, TCRN, NHDP-BC, AFAA-CGFI, NASM-CNC, to break down the biological mechanisms behind stalled scales.

Weight-loss plateaus are a predictable physiologica...

Are most of your meals built backwards with an oversized piece of protein and neglected vegetables? In this episode of the ProCare Health Live Podcast, bariatric nurse Brenda Hoehn sits down with classically trained chef and $140\text{ lbs}$ bariatric success story Henry Baker (Chef Healthy Henry) to discuss The Protein Flip™.

If you are a bariatric patient (VSG or bypass), taking GLP-1 medications, or sim...

Can your DNA unlock the secret to breaking through weight loss stalls? In this episode of the Very Connected Podcast, registered dietitian Sarah Polk joins us to break down how Nutrigenomics testing uses your unique genetic makeup to create a personalized nutrition, supplement, and exercise blueprint.

If you are a bariatric patient (pre-op or post-op), using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, or struggling wi...

Weight loss changes your body — but what about your emotions, habits, identity, and stress responses?

In this powerful session, Dr. Brian Grossman explores The Missing Piece: How to Navigate Your Emotions After Weight Loss. Whether you've experienced bariatric surgery, used GLP-1 medications, or achieved significant weight...

Struggling with a plateau after bariatric surgery? You're not alone—and there's a reason it happens.

In this episode of Bari-Connected powered by ProCare Health, we're joined by Rob DiMedio, CPT, CNC, bariatric patient and founder of Busy Bari...

Setbacks in weight loss are often misunderstood as failure—but what if they're actually essential steps toward lasting transformation? In this powerful and insightful talk, we explore how weight loss plateaus, cravings, emotional eating, and relapse moments can become meaningful turning points in your personal growth journey.

Emotional eating after bariatric surgery can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal. In this powerful support group session, we explore DBT skills for emotional eating and how Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help you build a healthier relationship with food without shame, guilt, or restriction.

If you struggle w...

Are you struggling to feel "at home" in your body after weight loss surgery? You're not alone — and you're not broken.

In this powerful bariatric support group episode, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological shifts that follow r...

In this Bari-Connected Podcast episode, sports dietitian and bariatric nutrition expert Kim Tarapelli shares a detailed and evidence-based approach to endurance training nutrition for post-op bariatric patients and those on GLP-1 medications.

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Is your gut sabotaging your weight loss journey after bariatric surgery? 😖 Whether you're newly sleeved, years post-op, or on a GLP-1 medication—gut health MATTERS. In this special Bari Connected session sponsored by ProCare Health, we're diving deep with Katie Chapman, RD&mda...

Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Fuss, a passionate bariatric physician assistant, to dive deep into what post-op labs like HOMA-IR, CRP, fasting insulin, and A1C are really re...

What happens when you learn to eat again after bariatric surgery?
In this empowering episode of BariConnected, we're joined by Tina Biel from 1000 Pound Best Friends to explore the emotional and psychological jou...

Whether you're considering bariatric surgery, recently post-op, or years into your weight loss journey, questions about food, hunger, and confidence after surgery are completely normal—and you're not alone! In this episode of

Ready to break free from the chains of obesity? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bill Streetman, a renowned bariatric athlete and motivational speaker, who shares his life-changing story of losing 234 pounds through gastric bypass (RNY). Discover how his weight loss tr...

Tune in for an uplifting and heartfelt chat with Scott Bagwill, the charismatic star of 1,000 Pound Best Friends! 🎥✨ Scott shares his incredible weight loss journey — from the challenges and setbacks to the moments of strength and trium...

🔵 Join the ProCare Health Wellness Warriors – Bariatric Panel Discussion 🔵

Ready to take your weight loss journey to the next level? This empowering episode of BariConnected brings together expert voices from ProCare Health's Wellness Wa...

Why do I sabotage my weight loss—even when I'm trying so hard? If you've asked yourself this, you're not alone. In this powerful session with wellness expert Rodolfo Alvarez, we uncover the real reasons behind self-sabotage in weight loss...

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