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Bariatric YarnsEp 18. Megan gets Bypassed (on the same day as her Husband)In this episode, I talk to one of my long-time friends Megan about her experience with Gastric Bypass in January this year. Megan and her husband went under the knife on the same day, back to back with the same surgeon. We hear about how they navigated those early days with a small child at home and how much life has changed during the year. Megan experienced a complication that meant some time in the local hospital and a stay in the big smoke.2021-09-1957 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 16. Panel Yarn: Body AcceptanceIn this episode, we discuss Body Acceptance and what it means to us individually. We cover the difference between Body Dysmorphia and Phantom Fat Syndrome. Thanks for joining us Emma, Sam, Angela and Natalia!
2021-09-1633 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 17. The Bariatric Grind Special feat. @bypassed_emOn this very special yarn, we have a Bariatric Grind Reunion with Lian's co-host Emma! The girls catch up 5 months after their final Bariatric Grind Episode and talk about everything that has been happening, Emma's upcoming Wedding and how the lock-down has been going.2021-09-161h 01
Bariatric YarnsEp 15. Charlie Palupe returns for more! VSGCharlie Palupe, our Brisbane based Samoan friend returns for his second episode to talk more in-depth about building good habits around food and movement. We talk about mental wellbeing, continual learning, conversations around WLS and how food has bought our Samoan culture together for so long and continues to do so. It's always a pleasure to talk to Charlie!2021-09-141h 03
Bariatric YarnsEp 14. Panel Yarn: Our thoughts on the BMI IndexLana and Jess join me on this episode to talk about the BMI Index and what our thoughts are on this as part of the WLS experience.
We had some trouble with the audio on this one so apologies in advance, it sounds like we are talking over each other in some parts but it was just the ol' 4G.2021-09-1135 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 13. Jess B and her Gastric Bypass ExperienceIn this episode, we chat with Jess all about expectations vs reality with weight loss surgery. Jess talks about how her mindset changed post-op and we discuss how common this is - finding that there is more to life after extreme weight loss. 2021-09-071h 03
Bariatric YarnsEp 12. Panel Yarn: How do we know when we are done with Weight Loss & How to take a compliment!This Panel Yarn ended up being a 1-1 after some of our guests were unable to make it but @herahauora, Sarah, bought the fire and we talked all about how we know when we are done with weight loss after WLS and then went off on a tangent into taking a compliment! So it ended up being a double banger.
Thank you for coming on Sarah! It was a blast! 2021-09-0232 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 11. Fiona the WLS Communities biggest cheerleader!Fi is a kiwi who was living in the US when she pursued Weight Loss Surgery. She immersed herself in the online WLS Community and made some great friends but due to some health concerns was unable to proceed with WLS. I met Fiona through Instagram and have enjoyed every interaction! She is one wise woman whose words quite often lift up others online. We talk about weight, emotional and mental wellbeing plus more!2021-08-311h 01
Bariatric YarnsEp 01. TestHave a look at your podcast. 2021-08-2801 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 10. Panel Yarn: How COVID19 has had an impact on our WLS JourneysOur first Panel Yarn. 8 WLS ladies talk about how COVID19 has impacted our Weight Loss Surgery Journeys. With a mix of Gastric Sleeve and Bypassed women who had surgery from August 2019 to just 19 days ago, we have a good discussion about how covid has had an impact on our journeys. From cancelled surgery dates all the way through to having extra time at home to adjust to a new stomach. Tune in to hear more!
Episode Panel
Sam @weighttogosam
Ari @aris_fit_to_live
Ashton @shrinking.mumma
Natalia @itstalz_
Angela...2021-08-2630 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 09. My most hilarious friend on the planet Sam feat. Lana riding shotgun (Mini Bypass)In this episode, Lana and I catch up with our good pal Sam @weightogosam and talk about her experience with the Mini Bypass. We also have a solid discussion about Dr Tererai Trent's book "The Awakened Woman" and we make fun of a lot of other stuff that might actually offend people (take this as your trigger warning).
Fair warning - alcohol was consumed during the making of this episode (from the hosts - not the guest (although she did gracefully donate a bottle of wine)) so please be ready for some childish behaviour.2021-08-241h 13
Bariatric YarnsEp 08. Lockdown Special - Natalia 7 weeks post VSGI catch up with Natalia for the SECOND time - except our first recording fell off the face of the earth. The last time we spoke, Talz was 8 days away from her big day (her vertical gastric sleeve surgery) and now she is 7 weeks post-op. We talk about how things have been going so far! There are a lot of laughs in this one, it was a pleasure to record!2021-08-221h 17
Bariatric YarnsEp 07. Lockdown Special with @dromgjessuncut (VSG + your questions)Jess joins me to answer some of your lockdown questions around snacking, building good habits at home, social media, learning to love excess skin and much more! My favourite quote from this episode (and forever onward) is "WLS doesn't magically stop you from being a lazy f&ck".
Hear about Jess's experience with WLS and our reflections on Lockdown 2020 vs 2021.2021-08-221h 17
Bariatric YarnsLockdown Special - Virtual Gastric BandI recorded this little beauty off the cuff. Talking about my recent experience trying a Virtual Gastric Band. Yes, sounds a bit weird considering I’ve already had Gastric Sleeve Surgery but hear a girl out - it doesn’t have the ending I imagined when I started.2021-08-2133 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 05. Bypassed Brookes LifeWe yarn to Brooke about her Gastric Bypass, food jealousy, dumping syndrome, eating too quickly, having weight stalls, experiencing Bulimia as a teen, family-supporting our decisions but not neccesarily agreeing with it and much more! 2021-08-1757 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 04. Shit talk with Den [literally] and meeting her new friends ( - ) ( - )In this yarn, we recorded our first face to face episode with Den who had Gastric Sleeve Surgery through the Auckland Public System. It's fascinating to hear about the longer process and the benefits of the extra workshops had post-op. We talk about shit, like literally, pooping post-op and Den talks us through her Breast Augmentation that she had a year after her initial VSG surgery. There are a lot of laughs in this one!2021-08-1057 min
Bariatric YarnsEp 03. Charlie Palupe from Band to SleeveWe yarn with Charlie Palupe, Samoan born, Brisbane based ex bander and current sleever! Editing this episode was a HOOT because there are so many laughs. Charlie is one wise soul and he shares with us what he has learnt through experience and his years on this earth to date. We talk about his weight journey, being banded for 10 years and choosing to get a sleeve, adapting post-op culturally with family events based around food (like many cultures), finding love in exercise, struggling with clothing in smaller sizes and SO MUCH MORE! 2021-08-031h 05
Bariatric YarnsEp 02. Amy goes to Mexico for VSGWe yarn with Amy from Blenheim about her weight loss surgery journey. Travelling to Mexico to go under the knife (pre-covid) in November 2019, Amy had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and her life has changed in so many wonderful ways since. We chat about being a solo parent and her Dad travelling with her as her support person, chronic illness, clothing (she makes her own), baking (she once trained as a Chef), how making food has always been an outlet for her and how that has changed post-op.
Disclaimer: I call this episode one but it ended up being episode two a...2021-07-271h 05
Bariatric YarnsEp 01. @FROM_LIANIn this impromptu episode, I introduce myself as the Bariatric Yarns Podcast Host. I talk about WHY I started this podcast and what my hopes and dreams are for it. I also recap my own WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) story and what I wish I knew now that I didn't know then.2021-07-2245 min
Bariatric YarnsThe Bariatric Yarns TrailerWant to know what Bariatric Yarns is all about? Listen to this!2021-07-2201 min
HaumaruEp. 19 | Leadership Tips With Tai (ft. Tai Passmore)Here's an older episode from the vault with TERRIBLE audio quality, sorry about that! Anyway, we were both travelling for work and had to drop Lian's son off somewhere for the day so decided to record a quick podcast ep with him. Tai talks about a speech he did at school and recently becoming a captain of his rugby team, while Jasher is once again waaaay out of his depth talking about sports.2021-06-1613 minHaumaruEp. 10 | Meet Your Hosts! (ft. Lian Passmore)Get to know the hosts of the Haumaru Podcast a little better as Lian and Jasher interview each other in the final 2 episodes of 2020.
Lian shares about her role within Northpower and goes in depth about her personal weight loss journey.2021-01-101h 11