The Bariatric Experience: Recent Episodes
Lindsay Uri
Each week, join Lindsay Uri, bariatric success coach and VSG surgery recipient, as she interviews guests about their bariatric journey and share their experiences.Whether you are just thinking about bariatric surgery and want to know what the future looks like; you're new in your journey and need help through the struggles; or are years out from surgery and are looking for a reminder that you are not alone - this podcast is for you!
The rumors are true - The Bariatric Experience Podcast is relaunching in January!
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In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm sharing the thing major A-HA moment I had recently and how this has triggered how I think about something. I challenge you to listen and then see how this simple shift in focus could be a game changer for you.
What You Will Learn:
- My recent A-HA moment
- How it's got me questioning everything
- How you can apply it to your life to make a change!
If you have struggled with anything on this journey - this episode might just give you the shift you need!
*5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE*The 5-Day BARIATRACK Challenge is running from from Sep 27-Oct 1 to ensure that you finish the last 90 days of 2021 strong (and not like the dumpster fire it's felt like so far!). Get all the details and register at:
5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE
Once you register, you will get all of the instructions to join the private FB group that will open September 22 and then the daily challenge emails with your super simple actions for each day (hint - each one takes 20 min or less!). Registration will close on Thursday, September 30.
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm sharing the thing I really, really (REALLY) need all bariatric recipients (and hopefuls) to know. I encourage you to listen and then challenge you to make the simple shift that will make all the difference.
What You Will Learn:
- What I need you to know (and remember!)
- How responsibility for your current actions are not a reflection of your past
- One shift you can make TODAY that will change everything
If you have struggled with the mental game in your journey - this episode is exactly what you need to hear (and repeat to yourself!).
*5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE*I'm hosting a free 5-Day BARIATRACK Challenge from Sep 27-Oct 1 to ensure that you finish the last 90 days of 2021 strong (and not like the dumpster fire it's felt like so far!). Get all the details and register at:
5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE
Once you register, you will get all of the instructions to join the private FB group that will open September 22 and then the daily challenge emails with your super simple actions for each day (hint - each one takes 20 min or less!).
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm sharing the 3 things I would share with Lindsay from 10 years ago. These 3 things were hard to reflect on and dive into, as they were such an deeply integrated version of who I was. I encourage you to listen and then reflect on your own journey to get to where you are now.
What You Will Learn:
- What I wish I could tell share with the past version of myself
- How we are making up for our past now
- Three things you should ALWAYS remember
If you've been struggling to move from your past self into your future self - this is the episode you need to hear!
*5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE*I'm hosting a free 5-Day BARIATRACK Challenge from Sep 27-Oct 1 to ensure that you finish the last 90 days of 2021 strong (and not like the dumpster fire it's felt like so far!). Get all the details and register at:
5-DAY BARIATRACK CHALLENGE
Once you register, you will get all of the instructions to join the private FB group that will open September 23 and then the daily challenge emails with your super simple actions for each day (hint - each one takes 20 min or less!).
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm giving you an update on what's been going on during my hiatus from the podcast and that it's absolutely okay to not be fine!
What You Will Learn:
- What happened while I fell off the Earth for a few months
- How I'm making changes to be "fine" again
- What to focus on if you're in a season of struggle.
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm sharing the 3 things you absolutely must stop doing right now! These 3 things a few tips and trick on how to turn the ship around if you're feeling off track. Not only are there a few easy things you can do to make a quick shift - there is one thing you absolutely MUST do to get out of the weeds. Listen in to what to focus on to change your struggle into success!
What You Will Learn:
- The 3 things you need to stop doing!
- Why these 3 things can be detrimental to your long term success
- How to stay inspired!
If you've been guilty of these 3 things - this is the episode you need to hear to reset and gain a new perspective!
*BARIATRIC EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY*The Bariatric Experience podcast is about to hit TEN THOUSAND downloads so we're celebrating with a giveaway! The winner is going to receive a swag box of all my favourite bariatric things! To enter all you have to do is:
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!
- Grab a screenshot of your favourite episode or a photo of you listening to the podcast and tag me in it!
Deadline for entries is April 20, 2021! Winner will be drawn at random.
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
If you’re anything like me, sometimes life just happens and before you know it, you’re feeling off without realizing you’ve gotten a bit off track. In this episode I’m going to share some quick fixes to get back on track quickly without shame spiraling into more bad choices!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I'm sharing a few tips and trick on how to turn the ship around if you're feeling off track. Not only are there a few easy things you can do to make a quick shift - there is one thing you absolutely MUST do to get out of the weeds. Listen in to what to focus on to change your struggle into success!
What You Will Learn:
- The 3-steps you need to take to avoid the shame spiral!
- Actual things you can do right now to help with the Top 3 struggles
- How to make it all work for you, not against you.
If you've been feeling 'off' and like you need to get back on track - this is the episode you need to get get some quick ACTUAL things you can do right now to right the ship!
*BARIATRIC EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY*The Bariatric Experience podcast is about to hit TEN THOUSAND downloads so we're celebrating with a giveaway! The winner is going to receive a swag box of all my favourite bariatric things! To enter all you have to do is:
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!
- Grab a screenshot of your favourite episode or a photo of you listening to the podcast and tag me in it!
Deadline for entries is April 20, 2021! Winner will be drawn at random.
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
If you have struggled, felt worn down or are just straight frustrated with the whole weight loss surgery process – it doesn’t matter if you are 6 months pre op and trying to get to surgery or 5 years post op and struggling with maintaining – there is one point in this process you’re forgetting – and I’m gonna tell you what it is on this episode!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about what the point of this whole WLS thing is. The point of the struggles and hard stuff. The point of the challenges and liquid diets. Once you dig deep into the whole point - your perspective changes. Listen in to what to focus on to change your struggle into success!
What You Will Learn:
- Different places in your journey that struggle and frustration can show up
- The actual point of all of this!
- How to get out of your Bariatric Brain
If you've been struggling through the struggles - this is the episode you need to get your refocused and reenergized!
*BARIATRIC EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY*The Bariatric Experience podcast is about to hit TEN THOUSAND downloads so we're celebrating with a giveaway! The winner is going to receive a swag box of all my favourite bariatric things! To enter all you have to do is:
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram!
- Grab a screenshot of your favourite episode or a photo of you listening to the podcast and tag me in it!
Deadline for entries is April 20, 2021! Winner will be drawn at random.
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
At some point in your post op journey, you are going to find the void. And that's what we're going to chat about this week!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about what the void is that food creates in your post op life and how to identify it (cuz it doesn't show up at the same time for everyone!). Then once it does show up - what to do about it! Listen in to learn what to do about it once it does show up!
What You Will Learn:
- When I was able to identify the void in my own journey and how it presented itself
- How to be ready to identify it so it doesn't leave you feeling like somethings missing
- What to do when you've identified that void
If you've been trying to figure out why things are feeling a little off post op - this is the episode for you!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
Have you ever found yourself looking for motivation to get started on something? I'm constantly looking for motivation and that's what we're going to chat about this week!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about how to create motivation rather than waiting for it to just show up (hint - you'll be waiting a LONG time!) - but more importantly how just small actions can light the fire. Listen in to learn how to make these rules work for you - rather than you working the rules!
What You Will Learn:
- Three things you can do right away to build motivation
- How the smallest things that can start the biggest fire and get you going!
- My not-so-secret favorite movie that reminds me what to do every time!
- The 4th secret thing to spur you into action!
If you've been trying to figure out how to get motived - this is the episode you need to hear!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
This week I am officially 2 years post-op from my vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)! WHAT!? While it feels like both a long 2 years and also a blink of an eye - I'm sharing the most important lessons I've learned so far (though I am sure there are many more to come!).
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I reflect on the lessons that have shown up for me - both specific to surgery and in my overall life - after doing the most life changing thing I've every done for myself.
Listen in to learn:
- The five lessons that I learned going through this process
- How to think about your first 18 months
- What I'm continuing to learn heading into my 3rd year
If you're looking for a few insider secrets - I've got you covered this week!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
Do you every just feel that there are SO MANY RULES on this journey? And that no one ever talks about how to apply it to real life? Yep, me too and that’s what we are talking about on this weeks episode.
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about all the rules that come along with this journey - but more importantly how to apply the Real Life Factor to ensure your success. Listen in to learn how to make these rules work for you - rather than you working the rules!
What You Will Learn:
- The two categories of Rules and how we interpret them
- The steps to apply your real life situations to each type of rule so you can enjoy your new life
- How to not let the rules overwhelm and discourage you. You got this!
If you've been trying to figure out how to make this new life work for you - you gotta hear this!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
We've been doing it our whole lives and it can be all-consuming sometimes - especially when it's everywhere. Online, real life, in our heads. Yup, I'm talking about comparison. Unfortunately, comparison never goes away - our society thrives on it but you can manage it!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about comparison and how to overcome getting stuck. Listen in to learn why simple steps can help you move out of comparison and allow you to stand proudly on your own path of happiness.
What You Will Learn:
- The three types of comparison we all make, especially in the bariatric community
- The steps to identify and move past comparison
- One type of comparison that you probably didn't even realize you're making!
Do not miss out on this weeks episode - it's a must hear!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
We all start our journey looking to be successful – but why are some successful and others struggle? Its about sustainability and that’s exactly what we’re talking about on this episode.
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about how to create sustainable habits that lead you to success instead of riding the struggle bus. Listen in to learn why your community might evolve as you continue with your journey.
What You Will Learn:
- How I, personally, am making adjustments to create my path to long term success
- Why you shouldn't have to feel like you're losing, when you don't feel like you're winning
- The 3 things you need to do to create sustainability
This is an episode you do not want to miss!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
No matter how much your family and friends support you, they sometimes will simply not be able to understand the challenges (and successes!) you will face - which is why it's crucial to your success to have a safe and supportive bariatric community!
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about finding a bariatric community online or offline through the 4C’s formula. Listen in to learn why your community might evolve as you continue with your journey.
What You Will Learn:
- The different types of communities that you could be part of and why a bariatric community is a MUST!
- Places you can find bariatric communities both offline and online for support pre-op and post-op.
- The 4C’s to help find your crew
- Learn about my bariatric crew and where I found them!
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Your Bariatric Experience by Lindsay Uri
What challenges are you having to battle (or think you will battle) post-op? Are you craving the things you have been told to stay away from?
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about some of the common challenges you’re likely to experience post your weight loss surgery. Listen in to learn tips and tricks on how to deal with 3 common obstables you'll face.
- What You Will Learn:
- The list of the three things you’re likely experiencing post-operation.
- What to do when a substitute doesn’t exist
- How to do the hard work and make the choices you need to make
- What you're going to have to to do conquer hydration
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What is driving your goals this year? Maybe you’re looking for a solid less formal goal-setting method that will help you succeed this year?
In this episode of the Bariatric Experience Podcast, I talk about goal setting for 2021 and your year-long success. This can be directly tied to your bariatric journey but also to business, family or your overall personal growth. Listen in to learn about the one word of the year practice and why you should adopt it this year to see a difference.
What You Will Learn:
- How picking a word to drive my progress for a year has worked for me.
- The three things you need to know when choosing your word
- Why you should take your time choosing your word and ensure it aligns with the goals you want to achieve.
- What I chose as my 2021 word of the year.
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Are you completely motivated by the start of the new year? Or does completely changing everything about yourself sound exhausting?! In this episode, we're on why it shouldn't be New Year, New You and what you need to focus on to keep one foot in front of the other. In this episode, find out:
- How to keep moving forward in 2021
- How set a goal a little differently - you'll be surprised on what to focus on
- What my goal is for the next 90 days
- And where you will find success!
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Oh! And if you haven't heard - The Bariatric Experience just launched a snazzy new website!
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How many times has someone asked you to do something you didn’t want to do and you said yes – just so they wouldn’t feel bad? In this episode, we're diving in and talking people pleasing! In this episode, find out:
- How to identify people pleasing and the 2 things you need to ask yourself.
- How people pleasing is detrimental to your growth
- How to stop it in it's tracks - find out my motto to stop people pleasing (it's a good one!)
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With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode, I'm fired up to talk about taking the "easy way out"! In this episode, find out:
- What does the "easy" way even mean?
- Why is the "hard way" better?
- Things to keep you in the right headspace when challenged with the "easy way" conversation.
If you haven't already make sure to download your FREE copy of The Bariatric Roadmap. - head over to www.thebariatricroadmap.com
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are talking about the 3 steps to take to relearn your life following bariatric surgery! In this episode, find out:
[4:54] How to avoid the one-size-fits-all mindset
[6:32] What does NOT work for me...
[7:23] What promises not to break
[9:21] How to deal with slip-ups
[10:03] Bet you hadn't heard of this a year ago!
If you haven't already make sure to download your FREE copy of The Bariatric Roadmap. - head over to www.thebariatricroadmap.com
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are talking about all the 3 misleading things I see come up online time and time again! In this episode, find out:
[1:43] What stage on the Roadmap a lot of these questions stem from
[2:52] A terrible misconception - and what you shouldn't focus on
[5:32] If you know anything about me you know I am NOT about this
[7:41] This lie makes me angry every single time I see it
If you haven't already make sure to download your FREE copy of The Bariatric Roadmap. - head over to www.thebariatricroadmap.com
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are talking about all the good stuff - Halloween Treats and how to cope in this season! In this episode, find out:
[1:17] What we've all been thinking about
[3:14] Why this is actually the best time for bariatrics
[5:59] What food is WORSE than a Halloween chocolate bar
[9:19] Why I'm always talking about indulging?
If you haven't already make sure to download your FREE copy of The Bariatric Roadmap. - head over to www.thebariatricroadmap.com
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are talking about the 5 stages of your bariatric journey - and they probably are not what you think! In this episode, find out:
[2:40] How I USED to look at the stages of bariatric process
[3:45] What I've spent hundreds of hours doing in the last 2 months
[5:11] The 5 stages broken down for you
[10:00] The most exciting part...
To download your FREE copy of The Bariatric Roadmap. - head over to www.thebariatricroadmap.com
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are talking habits - specifically how your habits contribute to your happiness! In this episode, find out:
[3:20] The habit I didn't identify until after surgery.
[4:40] Something you need to look out for
[6:01] What you need to find out about yourself.
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are myth-busting! Find out why Skinny Doesn't Solve Problems and 3 things you can do to overcome this belief!
In this episode, find out:
[1:44] What "skinny" meant to me before I lost the weight.
[3:19] Why some numbers are arbitrary?
[6:16] What I didn't even know I was lacking until I was already "skinny"?
[8:03] What you need to find out about yourself.
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are going to dive in on 3 things you can do to say "YES" to your life after surgery so you can ensure that your life ends up exactly how you wanted it on and off the scale.
In this episode, find out:
[2:19] What does saying yes look like for you?
[2:50] What saying yes doesn't mean!
[7:34] What you need to celebrate? It might not be what you think!
[10:18] My favourite saying!
[11:01] What distractions prevent you from acknowledging!
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success. If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
In this episode we are going to dive in on identifying your beliefs so you can challenge those “truths” that are holding you back from true success.
In this episode, find out:
[1:16] What I‘ve been focusing on in these last few weeks
[2:50] What I’ve been telling myself my whole life, until now.
[5:35] How to challenge your beliefs
[6:27] The beliefs you need to look at that impact your bariatric journey!
[9:00] Rewriting beliefs and what you physically need to do to reprogram your brain!
With so much unknown in the world - make sure you are leaning on others to support your success.
If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so our community can support you - now more than ever.
These are crazy times we are living in right now, but there are still things you have control over. In this episode we are going to dive in to how to move your mindset from perfection to consistency to ensure you're staying on track.
In this episode, find out:
[3:29] What happened this week that had me reeling and how I coped
[5:47] How do you work through perfection and over to consistency?
[10:46] How to break down your daily goals to allow you to win everyday!
[15:05] One thing we all must remember, especially right now!
Times are tough for all of us right now, so make sure you are leaning on others to support your success.
If you are not a part of my FB community, jump over and like my page so we can support you - now more than ever.
These are crazy times we are living in right now, but there are still things you have control over. In this episode we are going to dive in to 3 things you always control and how to make the best and the most of your situation.
In this episode, find out:
[1:49] How I would have reacted to stress in the past
[3:09] The number one thing you are in complete control of
[5:56] Find out what sign I am putting on my fridge
[7:32] What I am personally doing during this time
[9:14] This might be the only opportunity you have for this
As we go through this tough time together, remember you are still in control of your success. Remind yourself of that – every day. You’ve got this.
I am so thrilled to share the first episode of The Bariatric Experience!
In this episode, I figured it would only be fitting to share with you who I am, the story of my bariatric journey and why I've launched this podcast!
Here’s the best part of today’s episode, I'm sharing things I wished I had done before surgery, how my life has changed since and what I would have done differently!
Here’s a snapshot of a few things I talk about in this episode…
[1:04] A little about me and my A-ha! moment that made me decide to have surgery
[4:35] What I struggled with the most and felt like I needed the most help with
[8:13] Find out if I cheated on my pre-op and what happened the day of surgery
[9:30] The most anxiety I felt about surgery
[13:00] What I did at 2am the night after surgery
[15:40] When things went a little downhill for me
[19:55] Why I was mad following surgery
[23:45] What I feared post-op
[26:20] What my life is like now and what my focus changed to
[30:46] Advice for those considering surgery
[31:45] Advice for those that are on the struggle bus post op
[33:00] Would I do this surgery again?
If you want to be a part of The Bariatric Experience Podcast, check out www.lindsayuri.com/podcast
You are not alone and we have the experience.
Each week, join Lindsay Uri, bariatric success coach and VSG surgery recipient, as she interviews guests about their bariatric journey and share their experiences.
Whether you are just thinking about bariatric surgery and want to know what the future looks like; you're new in your journey and need help through the struggles; or are years out from surgery and are looking for a reminder that you are not alone - this podcast is for you!