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The Bari Chronicles

Damien Verner & Tash Jarrett

A weight loss surgery podcast with zero fluff and maximum truth.The Bari Chronicles brings you unfiltered conversations about WLS, obesity, GLP-1 medications, mental health, addiction, relationships, and everything the clinic doesn’t always have time to explain.Hosted by Damo and Tash, two siblings navigating life, loss, and long-term WLS living — each episode dives deep into the realities that shape this journey. Expect expert interviews, lived-experience storytelling, myth-busting moments, and the kind of honesty you only get from people who have been there.Disclaimer: Informational only

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131 episodes

  1. The Door Handle Question: “Just One More Thing, Doc…” 24:27
  2. Forget the Scales: The Life We Got Back After Metabolic Surgery 46:35
  3. I Miss Sourdough: The Foods We Lose After Metabolic Surgery 30:54
  4. Nobody Told Me (Part 3): It Wasn't My Fault 26:47
  5. Nobody Told Me (Part 2): It Would Change Everything 26:47
  6. Nobody Told Me (Part 1): I Wasn't Prepared 13:44
  7. Dignity at Every Size 11:06
  8. When Food Is More Than Food: Grief, Chocolate & Life After Bariatric Surgery 21:21
  9. We're Back — Surgery, Life & Easter on The Bari Chronicles 43:38
  10. Loose Skin Isn’t Cosmetic: The Hidden Reality After Massive Weight Loss 47:11
  11. “Reflux, Regain, and Reality: What Actually Happens After Bariatric Surgery” 58:01
  12. Reactive Hypoglycaemia After Gastric Bypass: What You Need to Know with Dietitian Daniella Di Benedetto 51:16
  13. Sleeve Gastrectomy Explained: Expectations, Realities and Complications with Dr Alex Craven 28:07
  14. I Did Not Think I Would Be Back Here: Preparing for Revision Surgery 12 Years On 35:12
  15. Lipoedema: When “Just Lose Weight” Is the Wrong Answer with Nurse Sally Baker 36:34
  16. Lipoedema Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management with Physio Nadia Walton 47:31
  17. When a GP's Personal Belief Collides With Evidence-Based Care 33:04
  18. Metabolic Surgery Isn’t Extreme. Ignoring Obesity Is. with Dr Alex Craven 1:00:21
  19. Steve’s Story: Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery and Losing His Licence 33:58
  20. Handling Grief After Weight Loss Surgery — Finding Healing Beyond the Scale 44:28
  21. “Reflux After Weight Loss Surgery: What You Need to Know with Dr Craig Taylor 44:30
  22. The Risks of Vitamin Overload Post-Surgery 39:57
  23. Beyond the Scale with Jennifer from Melbourne Weight Loss Solutions 8:31
  24. Mindset Matters: The Psychological Aspects of Weight Loss: Dr Rachel Gold 59:54
  25. Dr Craig. The o Clinic 46:08
  26. Weight Loss Surgery, Aftercare & The Truth About “Good” Weight Loss 29:26
  27. Q & A With Dr George 46:58
  28. The Power of Community in Health Journeys 17:01
  29. From Setbacks to Strength: Our Journey of Healing 14:25
  30. Episode Title: From Purees to Progress – Bariatric Nutrition with Jane Stoltze 58:48
  31. Understanding the Psychology of Eating Disorders 41:11
  32. The Truth About Body Image and Surgery 24:27
  33. Real Life Medicine: Ditching Diets and Finding What Works 52:09
  34. The Role of Plastic Surgery With Mr Ian Holten (Plastic Surgeon) 34:07
  35. A/Professor Michael Talbot 46:15
  36. Mastering the Puree Stage After Bariatric Surgery 25:13
  37. Transforming Bariatric Nutrition 45:32
  38. OMG I have to have a Fizz CT scan 25:29
  39. Navigating Life After Bariatric Surgery 22:10
  40. It's not a one and done 23:56
  41. Fueling Success: Nutrition, Mindset and Life after Metabolic Surgery 42:46
  42. Losing weight naturally. What does that even mean 33:46
  43. The Lancet Report with Professor Wendy Brown 39:43
  44. Menopause, Perimenopause & Weight Loss Surgery – What You Need to Know 29:14
  45. 10 min coffee chat. It's a whole lifestyle change 11:56
  46. Bariatric Surgery: Myths and Realities 42:50
  47. Understanding Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Nutrition 38:34
  48. It's not a shortcut It's a Bypass 13:33
  49. Reflux after Weight loss surgery: Dr Roy Hopkins 48:41
  50. Bariatric Surgery: Long-Term Commitment 5:45