Episodes
Ep 21: They Treated Me Better After I Lost Weight—And That Hurt
In this raw and real episode of Bariatric Banter , Hannah and Steph unpack the often-unspoken side of weight loss: what actually changes after the weight is gone. From the thrill (and terror) of shopping in new sizes, to the ...
Swipe Right & Farmer Fantasies: Dating After Bariatric Surgery
Dating after bariatric surgery? It’s not for the weak. This week, Hannah spills every cringe, chaotic, and occasionally cute detail of what it’s really like trying to find love (or a decent Hinge match) when your stomach is t...
Ep 19: We didn't get fat eating salads. Obesity, Accountability & the Hard Truths of Recovery
In this brutally honest episode of Bariatric Banter , Hannah and Steph dive deep into the messy middle of obesity, weight loss, and what it really takes to heal your relationship with food. From calling out the excuses we all...
10 Things We Really Wish We Knew Before Bariatric Surgery
Thinking about weight loss surgery? Hit play before you book that consultation. In this episode, Hannah and Steph reveal the 10 things they really wish they knew before going under the knife—from the myth of food funerals to ...
Episode 17: Body Dysmorphia, Loose Skin & Life After Bariatric Surgery ft. @bypasskass
What happens after the weight comes off? In this candid, heartfelt episode, Canadian content creators Hannah and Steph sit down with @Bypasskass to unpack the emotional aftermath of bariatric surgery. From loose skin and body...
Episode 16: The Bariatric Myth-Busting Episode: What No One Tells You
There’s a lot they don’t tell you about bariatric surgery — and even more they get completely wrong. In this myth-busting episode, Hannah and Steph dive into the real truths about surgery, recovery, eating habits, pain manage...
Episode 15: When Nothing Worked: Our Bariatric Backstories
We didn’t wake up and decide to get surgery. We were out of options. We were out of hope. In this raw, honest episode, Hannah and Steph share: What led them to say yes to bariatric surgery Why diets were never the real soluti...
Episode 14: Can I Ride a Horse Yet? And Other Bariatric Bucket List Dreams
This episode? It’s your post-op pep talk, therapy session, and hype squad—all rolled into one. If you thought weight loss surgery was just about the scale, think again. 🎯 In this unfiltered, wildly relatable episode of Bariat...
Episode 13: From Snack Attacks to Greek Yogurt Hacks: Our Bariatric Food Survival Guide!
🥳 Welcome back to Bariatric Banter with Hannah & Steph! Today, we’re serving up ALL the tea on how we’re tackling post-surgery food life like total bosses. 💪 Here’s what we’re dishing out: 🍦 Greek Yogurt Hacks – Spoiler alert...
Episode 12: Beyond the Scale: Celebrating Non-Scale Victories 🎉✨
In this episode of Bariatric Banter , Hannah and Steph dive deep into the world of Non-Scale Victories (NSVs) —those magical, confidence-boosting moments that have nothing to do with the number on the scale. From crossing you...
Episode 11: Planes, Trains, and Tiny Portions: The Bariatric Travel Episode
Pack your protein and prep your pill organizers—Hannah and Steph are spilling their top travel tips for life after bariatric surgery. Whether you’re jet-setting for work, cruising for pleasure, or just figuring out how to sna...
Episode 10: Our Post Bariatric Surgery Recovery & The Realities of Rapid Weight Loss🎉
🚨 We hit double digits! 🚨 Welcome to Episode 10 of Bariatric Banter! 🎉 We’re celebrating a HUGE milestone—500 subscribers (thank you!!) and listeners tuning in from Boston to Australia. 🌎💙 In this episode, we get real about: ...
Episode 9: Navigating Exercise & Body Image After Weight Loss Surgery
💪 Bariatric Banter is BACK, and this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 💪 We’re getting real, raw, and ridiculously relatable about post-bariatric life, tackling exercise, self-esteem, and the absolute chaos of figuring out clothing s...
Episode 8: The Weight Loss Truth No One Wants to Hear: You NEED to Track Calories!
In this episode of Bariatric Banter , Hannah and Steph get real about why calorie tracking isn’t just another dieting trend—it’s the key to long-term success, especially after bariatric surgery . Most people think they’re eat...
Episode 7: Our Bariatric Surgery Full Experience. Part 1: Post-Op
🚨 Surgery Talk: The Good, The Bad & The IV Anxiety 🚨 Alright friends, let’s get real about bariatric surgery. In this episode of Bariatric Banter , Hannah & Steph spill all the tea on what it's actually like to go from "maybe...
Episode 6: What we REALLY eat after Bariatric Surgery (The truth about post-op hunger and nutrition)
🎙️ Bariatric Banter – Real Talk, No Fluff. Hannah & Steph are diving DEEP into post-op eating, tracking macros, and navigating life after bariatric surgery. 🍽️💭 👀 In This Episode: ✔️ What we REALLY eat in a day (no sugar-coat...
Episode 5: Does Bariatric Surgery Cure PCOS?
💥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 💥 In this episode of the Bariatric Banter Podcast, your fave hosts Hannah & Steph get REAL about living with PCOS and how it impacts weight loss and overall health. 🧠💪 They spill the tea on their personal...
Episode 4: Family, Friends, and Saying Goodbye to Haters
Telling your loved ones about bariatric surgery can be just as tough as the surgery itself. Will they support you? Will they question your choice? Will your relationships change? In this episode, Hannah and Steph get real abo...
Episode 3: Breaking Stigmas & Busting Myths
Buckle up, because in this episode of Bariatric Banter, Hannah and Steph are diving headfirst into the wild world of bariatric surgery misconceptions. From tackling the age-old “it’s the easy way out” myth (spoiler: it’s not)...
Episode #2: Bariatric Influencers, the good, the bad, the downright toxic
🎙️ Bariatric Banter: Influencers, Sweeteners, and Keeping It Real 🎙️ Let’s be honest—bariatric life is a journey, and social media isn't always the best travel guide. In this episode of Bariatric Banter, Hannah and Steph get ...
Episode 1: Our Journey Begins (Part 2)
Part 2 of our inaugural episode. In this episode, Hannah and Steph discuss their personal journeys with bariatric surgery, the challenges faced post-operation, and the importance of mental health and support in the weight los...
Episode 1: Our Journey Begins (Part 1)
Welcome to episode one of the Bariatric Banter Podcast (part 1)! Full of spicy views and language, dive in with your Canadian BFFs as they share their journeys with obesity and bariatric surgery! In the inaugural episode of t...