After 14 recorded episodes (15 including the wine drunk one that never made it to air), the girls are parting ways. Lian says it’s a “conscious uncoupling” and in this episode, the girls share what they have learnt from The Bariatric Grind, why they have chosen to end the podcast and what they are doing next!
Follow the girls on Instagram
Emma @bypassed_em
Lian @from_lian
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Ep. 12 Did she find her normal? feat. Lana
In episode 5 we caught up with Lana who was on her pre-op diet, a week out from her Vertical Gastric Sleeve.
At nearly 6 months post-op, Lana talks about her big day, the weeks following and gives us a general recap on life post WLS!
In the first episode with Lana she said "I am excited to be MY normal" and in this episode we find out if her wish has come true.
Thank you for sharing with us Lana, big love from The BG!
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Ep 11. We're back b%tches! Season 2 starts here.
Season 2 B%TCHES! We are back!
It's been a hot minute since we recorded our last episode back in November, so there was a lot to catch up on in the first episode of Season 2. Emma's has been travelling the North Island visiting beautiful places over summer buts gets real and raw about some current challenges she is experiencing regarding her emotional wellbeing. Lian has been off Social Media for a spell, focusing on writing her upcoming 12 months post-WLS eBook, unlearning diet culture and focusing on mindful and intuitive eating.
There was ALOT to talk about and we didn't waste any time. Thanks for listening, we missed you!
PS: There is moment Lian was meant to edit out of a child having a tantrum outside, but it was too good to remove so keep an ear out near the end of the 8-minute mark for a laugh.
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Ep 10. Gail Watene - Emotional Wellbeing Educator
In the final episode of Season 1, Emma and Lian catch up with Emotional Wellbeing Educator, Gail Watene. Gail who Lian often references as her "Emotional Therapist" and has supported her since pre-op with the huge mental and emotional changes that come with extreme weight-loss. Gail believes EMOTIONAL & MENTAL health is critical to our overall wellbeing - and we agree! This is one of our favourite episodes yet!
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Ep 9. WLS on Social Media
Emma and Lian talk about social media and sharing their Weight Loss Surgery journeys online with [literally anyone]. Find out why they started their Instagram accounts and why they keep them going. Hear first hand the roller coaster social media can become at times, fuelling comparison and negative thoughts but also just how uplifting and supportive the online WLS community has been for both of the girls.
The Bariatric Grind was a NZ based podcast dedicated to breaking the weight loss surgery stigma by sharing first-hand gastric bypass and sleeve experiences. Emma and Lian share their deepest darkest - funniest - moments, talk to other fascinating humans and figure out life post Weight Loss Surgery together!
TBG released their final episode on the 25th of April 2021.
Follow the girls on Instagram:
Emma @bypassed_em
Lian @from_lian
Find us on Instagram @thebariatricgrind
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