Best Connie Stapleton Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 191: Your Gut Biome: What YOU Need To Know! 1:03:46

2h ago1:03:46

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Boy, did I learn a lot of great information in this interview with Katie Chapmon, Registered Dietician, who specializes not only in working with bariatric patients, but also in helping people understand their gut biome and how imbalances in our guts can wreak havoc on how we feel on a daily basis and with our overall health! Listen in and learn thi…

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Episode 190: What Exactly IS Trauma and How Does Trauma Impact Your Bariatric Journey? 1:05:10

20h ago1:05:10

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The last three episodes of the podcast have focused on Diane Petrella’s fantastic book, Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. The core of the information in these episodes has been trauma resulting from childhood neglect or abuse. There is a great deal of misunderstanding when it comes to what trauma is exactly … what kinds of actions or b…

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Episode 189: Book Review of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors, Part 2 1:01:43

2h ago1:01:43

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Let’s pick up where we left off in the last episode, completing the book review of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors by Diane Patrella. I’ll continue sharing insights and wisdom that Diane offers readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. I’ve gotte…

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Episode 188: Book Review of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors, Part 1 58:11

6d ago58:11

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In the last episode, I interviewed Diane Petrella who wrote this incredible book! Today, I start a thorough book review, sharing with you the insight and wisdom Diane shares with readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. Listen thoughtfully and with an open mi…

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Episode 187: Meet Diane Petrella, Author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors 1:08:49

21d ago1:08:49

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This podcast episode is absolutely one of my favorite ever! It was a complete honor talking with Diane Petrella, author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. Diane has been a therapist for the past 40 years and is a therapist anyone would be fortunate to work with! Her years of experience led to her writing the incredible book, Healing …

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Episode 186: Readiness for Change…At Every Step Along the Way 1:05:55

1M ago1:05:55

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Whether you are getting ready to have bariatric surgery or are one, two or twenty years out from surgery, you can always increase your readiness for ongoing change! Thinking about change and creating change are two different things, as most of us have figured out! Sometimes we talk about making changes but maybe we’re not ready to actually follow t…

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Episode 185: Weight Loss Surgery is Like a Wedding! Who Knew? 46:05

1M ago46:05

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One day I’m going to turn this episode into an ebook… I’ve had that in the back of my mind for years now, actually! So here you go – a sneak peek at the ebook that will one day be available to one and all! For now, listen to this lighthearted but really relevant comparison between what goes into having bariatric surgery and what goes into having a …

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Episode 184: Always Go Back to the Basics — The Bariatric Basics 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Getting used to the bariatric lifestyle following surgery can be like a full time job! There are bariatric specific vitamins to take at certain times of the day, there’s a lot of water to be consumed, more than a lot of protein to take in, movement goals to squeeze into the day, and so much more! It can be overwhelming for sure! As soon as it seems…

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Episode 183: Post-Op Amy is Crushing the NSV’s and Kelsey is Helping Her! 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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BariAftercare’s movement contributor, Kelsey, who is a personal trainer and Burn Boot Camp instructor, met a post-op who is shaking things up in the best way, not only at the gym but in her life as a mom, a teacher, and through her posts on social media! In this episode, Amy highlights the fact that each of us is born to shine in this world! Listen…

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Episode 182: Modification or Transformation. What’s It Gonna Be? 58:32

2M ago58:32

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The Butterfly Effect. You may or may not have heard of this, but the butterfly is commonly recognized in the world of bariatrics to represent the transformation people go through as they modify their bodies through significant weight loss. The transformation of a butterfly is sometimes thought of as being symbolic of rebirth and personal growth. Tr…

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Episode 181: Personal Power, Happiness and Long-Term Success, Part 2 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

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This week I conclude this two-part series on establishing and utilizing a sense of personal power that will facilitate you in defining and reaching your goals, not only related to your bariatric adventure, but your life beyond bariatrics, as well! Having a healthy sense of personal power is an attitude, a way of approaching all areas of your life, …

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Episode 180: Personal Power, Happiness and Long-Term Success 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

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As part of the full online BariAftercare program, we have a word of the week that corresponds to our word of the year, which is accountability. One of the words we recently discussed is the word POWER. This word has a lot of definitions, which I hadn’t thought about until I actually looked on dictionary.com. For our purposes, we are talking about P…

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Episode 179: What Do Mental Toughness For Young Athletes And Life As A Post-Op Patient Have In Common? PART 2 59:39

3M ago59:39

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In this episode I pick up where we left off last week, only in this episode I provide a number of five to ten-minute practical exercises you can use to help ensure your long-term success as a post-op. These exercises are ones the author of Mental Toughness for Young Adults suggests for kids so if they are easy enough for kids…. You and I can certai…

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Episode 178: What Do Mental Toughness For Young Athletes And Life As A Post-Op Patient Have In Common? 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

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This episode has been so much fun to record! I have been reading a book called Mental Toughness for Young Athletes to two of my grandsons. As I’ve been reading it aloud to them, I’ve found myself regularly saying, “I need to share this with my bariatric patients!” And so I did! In this episode, I share the beginning of the information that the auth…

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Episode 177: Perception vs Perspective and YOUR BariAftercare! 57:10

3M ago57:10

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We have some terms to define in today’s podcast episode. More specifically, we need to explore what the words perception and perspective are… and what they have to do with increasing the likelihood that you maintain your weight loss and live a healthier quality of life. Once we have talked about the difference between perception and perspective, we…

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Episode 176: Self-Efficacy, Habits and YOUR Success! 53:29

4M ago53:29

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What a fancy word… Self-Efficacy! What the heck does it mean? What’s the connection between self-efficacy, habits and your long-term success after bariatric surgery? You’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to get the answers to those questions! But trust me… self-efficacy is well-researched and is important in reaching your long-term goals of …

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Episode 175: Find a Bariatric Therapist with Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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So many people ask about how they can find a bariatric therapist to work with! Well – in this episode you are going to get the answer to that question! In addition, you’ll learn more about Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, creator and founder of the Find A Bariatric Therapist program. You likely already know Ashlyn! She herself is a bariatric therapist and i…

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Episode 174: You – Taking Personal Responsibility for Creating the Life You Want to LIVE! 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

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What does it look like on a daily basis to take responsibility in order to create the life you imagine… the life you can create… the life you want to live? In this episode you’ll be given a phrase that has helped guide my behavior and helped me make responsible choices for the past 35 years. Being able to respond in healthy ways… otherwise known as…

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Episode 173: Summer Camp with Rob Demedio's Busy Bariatrics 49:50

4M ago49:50

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It’s that time of year when lots of us are re-igniting that New Year’s resolution to work out more… because the weather is getting better every day! Tune in and listen to one of my favorite podcast guests and one of your favorite bariatric men, Rob Demedio, as he gives you some words of wisdom, encouragement and enthusiasm. AND… he’s going to help …

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Episode 172: Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can (Part Two) 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

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Welcome to Part II of the book review… the book being Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss. In the last episode we got deep into ways people consciously or subconsciously interfere with their own healing. In this episode we’ll be focusing more on ways those who CHOOSE to heal can do so! I really love this book and although it’s n…

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Episode 171: Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can (Part One) 1:06:21

5M ago1:06:21

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This is an episode that tops my list for all-time favorites! Why? The book I review! I loved it so much and it applies so well to the process of healing from the disease of obesity. The book is called Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can. It is written by Caroline Myss, who is an incredibly intuitive human whose life work is dedicated to helping …

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Episode 170: The Disease of Obesity and Your Food Choices 58:26

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Do you believe that having the disease of obesity lets you off the hook for making unhealthy food choices? Is what you choose to eat even related to the disease of obesity? Does knowing that obesity is considered to be a chronic disease relieve you of all personal responsibility for assisting in the treatment of the disease? What about other chroni…

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Episode 169: The Bleepity Bleep Goal Weight! 54:13

5M ago54:13

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I’m pretty fired up in this episode! The goal weight fixation is a sign that so many of us are caught up in a very unhealthy phenomenon called the diet mentality, which is part of the diet culture, which is a sickness in our country… if not throughout the world! In this episode I talk about the struggles inherent when focusing on a goal weight, whi…

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Episode 168: Meet Kevin Stephens: A Post-Op Who Models What it Means to “Give Back” 1:05:37

5M ago1:05:37

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Not only is Kevin Stephens a very successful long-term post-op who is an example to everyone of what it means to Give Back to your community, Kevin is undisputedly a great human. I’m excited for you to hear Kevin’s story and to learn about various bariatric organizations in the community. Kevin has, and continues to, participate in many of these or…

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Episode 167: A Talk with Kelley Gunter, 22-year post-op about Persistence, Vitamin Deficiency and Doing the “Head Work” 1:05:58

6M ago1:05:58

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Kelley Gunter is the author of one of the best books I have read from a bariatric patient. Her book is called “You Have Such a Pretty Face,” a perfect title that so many people who struggle with the disease of obesity can relate to! Kelley is 22 years out from her bariatric surgery and maintains a weight loss of over 200 pounds. She has done a trem…

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Episode 166: Regain and The Return of Those Old Habits…What’s up with that? 50:06

6M ago50:06

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SOOOO many people struggle with weight regain, regardless of how they have lost weight. If YOU have a history of yo-yo’ing with your weight, this episode is important for you! You’ll likely hear things you’ve heard before, but I suspect you may also learn thing or two about YOURSELF… if you’re willing to listen with an open mind! The information in…

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Episode 165: Are You Making Your Health and Wellness a Priority? 53:52

6M ago53:52

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IS your health and IS your overall wellness a priority in your life? Well… how can one know!? I’ll tell you! When I look at your lifestyle, the choices you make, the values you live by, the significance that your health plays in your life… I know. And so do others… by seeing how you treat yourself and how you take care of yourself… or not. And if y…

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Episode 164: The Un-Sciency Version of The Science of Vitamins 1:15:08

6M ago1:15:08

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I’m gonna sound like everyone’s mother here for just a minute: TAKE YOUR VITAMINS! Not just any vitamin! TAKE YOUR BARIATRIC-SPECIFIC VITAMINS. And listening to Heather Mackie, a Registered Dietician who has worked in the bariatric field for over 18 years will hopefully be the reason you become the reason you never miss another day of taking your b…

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Empower Patients to Decode Medical Decisions with Dr Justin Perron 43:20

6M ago43:20

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To ease concerns and enhance comfort during medical examinations, it is imperative for patients to conduct thorough research on the attending doctor. However, what specific responsibilities and certifications should one be aware of to make the most informed decision? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Justin Perron, a trained specialist, plastic…

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Episode 163: Consistency: How Anger Provided Her Motivation! 1:03:36

7M ago1:03:36

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You DO know that if you consistently follow through with a behavior… one of the Gotta Do ‘Em, perhaps… and IF you use an accountability tool, as well… the Gotta Do ‘Em checklist, perhaps… then without any question you increase your odds of developing a healthy habit AND reaching your goals! Listen to how Laura used some BIG anger to motivate her to…

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Episode 162: Consistency, the Gotta Do ‘Ems, and Believing in Your Ability to Succeed 48:44

7M ago48:44

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The BariAftercare word of the year is Accountability. The word for this week is Consistency. A listener asked for a podcast about self-efficacy. How did I put all of these things together? Well, I added one additional ingredient to the mix and came up with what felt like a really great episode! The additional ingredient?! The brand new version of t…

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Episode 161: The Bariatric Therapists Chat: Meet Lora Grabow 47:43

7M ago47:43

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Bariatric therapist Lora Grabow joins me for this episode of BariAftercare. Like myself, Lora has worked in the bariatric field for 20 years. Listen to our conversation and hear the discussion between two bariatric therapists about common struggles we see with patients, what is the same today as it was 20 years ago and what has changed! I have the …

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Episode 160: Self-Sabotage 1:02:32

7M ago1:02:32

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In the last episode we talked about what to do when others sabotage, or get in the way of, our goals. THIS week we go a step farther and talk about something even closer to home: SELF-SABOTAGE. When we interfere in our OWN progress toward our goals. It’s not logical to set ourselves up for failure. So, why, then, do we do it so frequently???? Liste…

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Episode 159: Sabotaging Partners and Other Well-Meaning Meddlers 59:30

7M ago59:30

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A listener asked what to do about her husband of many years who brings home foods that are not consistent with her post-op health goals. She believes he is not happy about losing his “eating buddy.” His behaviors have the potential to sabotage her progress! What about you? Are there people in your life that seem to trying to sabotage your healthy p…

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Episode 158: Get BariEDucated 1:10:34

8M ago1:10:34

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For this episode I am joined by two amazing women who thoroughly understand the bariatric community. Kelly Broadwater is a certified eating disorder specialist with extensive experience working in the field of bariatrics. Chaundra Evans is a registered dietician who specializes in bariatrics and eating disorders. They have been working together to …

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The Power of Hypnotherapy in TRANCEformation with Glenn Mackintosh 1:06:00

8M ago1:06:00

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Losing weight is tough for many aiming to be healthier. But guess what? Hypnotherapy has stepped into the ring as a cool and interesting player among all the methods out there. In this episode, Glenn Mackintosh, a psychologist and hypnotherapist, explores the transformative power of hypnotherapy in weight loss. Glenn explains that it's not magic or…

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Episode 157: Accountability – A Deep Dive! 1:04:46

8M ago1:04:46

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Accountability is the BariAftercare word of the year! We chose it because the research is extensive and makes it clear that using accountability measures improves the likelihood of experiencing success, in particular when it comes to keeping weight off! AND… using accountability measures like tracking devices for food intake, water consumption, and…

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Episode 156: Words Matter. Language Matters. 55:21

8M ago55:21

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Join Laura Preston and me for a lively discussion about the power of words! We chose the word Accountability for BariAftercare’s word of the year. In this podcast episode we announce a special invitation to join us for a 3-series workshop inside BariAftercare to create a vision project based on YOUR word of the year for 2024! Listen to the end of t…

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Episode 155: A Bari Merry Christmas and what’s coming in the NEW YEAR on BariAftercare! 1:26:19

8M ago1:26:19

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NOT to get completely ahead of myself… BUT… I wanted to give you a sneak peak at what we have in store for you in the New Year at BariAftercare! Get ready to learn and grow with our BariAftercare community as we live and breathe ACCOUNTABILITY and all things related throughout the year. Why accountability? Because it is the number one way to get an…

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Episode 154: Alone or Lonely? 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

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We’ve all been alone and I’m guessing we’ve all felt lonely at times… in fact, I’d venture to say that most of us have felt lonely at times when we are with other people and when we have been alone. In this episode, I’ll talk about the physical and mental health benefits of spending some time alone and, if you’re uncomfortable being alone, I’ll sha…

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Episode 153: Are You a Control Freak? 46:39

9M ago46:39

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Have you ever been referred to as a control freak? Well, I have. Even if you aren’t a controlling person, chances are good that you know someone who is… or several someones, perhaps! In this episode, you’ll learn what it actually means to be controlling, what being controlling looks like, and the reasons people become controlling in the first place…

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Episode 152: The Harshest Person in the Bariatric Community 1:05:24

9M ago1:05:24

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In this episode, one of my best bariatric buddies joins me to talk about… all kinds of bariatric wisdom, to include how all of us can fall into the social comparison game. But we talk about SOOOO much more in this episode… we get real and personal with you throughout the episode! Let’s just get started… and be sure to listen to the very end as ther…

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Episode 151: Passive-Aggressive Communication 50:26

9M ago50:26

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Wait… What? There’s passive communication… we’ve gone over that. There’s aggressive communication… we’ve talked about that! What then, is passive-aggressive communication? I mean, passive communication and aggressive communication couldn’t be any more opposite? What’s up with combining the two into a category of communication all its own?! Passive-…

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Episode 150: Passive Communication 54:20

10M ago54:20

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We’ve discussed the most healthy form of communication, Assertive communication, and we’ve discussed a pretty detrimental form of communication, Aggressive communication! In this episode, I’ll be explaining what is referred to as a PASSIVE communication style. Passive communication is another form of less-than-healthy communication and one used by …

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Episode 149: A Professional and Traveling Post-Op 1:08:04

10M ago1:08:04

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The guest on this episode has travelled to an astonishing 70+ countries, to include over a handful since having gastric bypass surgery… which was… get this … less than a year ago! She is ALSO a professional! A professional traveller? No, although I’m not sure a) if there is such a thing or b) what would qualify one as such! Today’s guest, Kenda Har…

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Episode 148: From Aggressive Communication to Assertive…Making the Changes 1:03:15

10M ago1:03:15

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The goal for everyone when it comes to communicating with others would be to use ASSERTIVE communication… directly, respectfully, and honestly sharing your thoughts, feelings and desires with others. If you know your style tends to be more aggressive, listen to these real life situations and learn how to tweak that aggressive manner – which will cr…

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Episode 147: Aggressive Communication A Lose-Lose in Life! 54:31

10M ago54:31

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Far from being an effective way to interact with people in life – and definitely as you navigate the many changes you face following bariatric surgery, aggressive communication is almost ALWAYS a lose-lose! If YOUR natural or habitual manner of talking to others has an aggressive edge, or if someone in your life regularly speaks to you using an agg…

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Episode 146: YOUR Real-Life Examples and Assertive Communication 56:06

11M ago56:06

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“How do I tell my mother to back off my teenage girls and their lack of cleaning skills?” “What do I say to my almost-adult kids who told me they were fully supportive of me having surgery but now eat whatever they want in front of me? They tell me THEY didn’t have surgery and THEY aren’t trying to lose weight so they’ll eat whatever they want, whe…

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Episode 145: Assertive Communication in Your Post-Op Life 45:29

11M ago45:29

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What is assertive communication? This is: “Hey! When you listen to my podcast, I feel grateful because I know you are working to understand yourself better as you create a healthy life you love!” Assertive communication is sharing with someone else how you feel about something, the reason you feel the way you do, and oftentimes, includes something …

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Episode 144: Stop Should’ing on Yourself! 48:08

11M ago48:08

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What does SHOULD’ing on yourself even mean? It means you’re being rigid, causing yourself, guilt and tension, and imposing additional obligations on yourself… by virtue of using the word SHOULD. Using shame-provoking words like “should,” “must,” “ought” and “have to” decreases motivation and decreases self-esteem… and increases stress, which, as I …

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