Episodios

  • Episode 251: Big T AND Little t Trauma in Your Weight Journey
    Oct 22 2025

    Many of us think we escaped life without having experienced trauma. I say, “Guess again!” because as it turns out, many – if not most people – do experience the internal pain that is trauma, related to either big T or little t traumatic events. Trauma impacts how we react to stress in life… and our reactions to stress are often what lead us directly to the things that steer us away from maintaining weight loss or refraining from alcohol/other drug use, excessive spending, or other unhealthy behaviors. That means that unrecognized and unresolved emotional damage from traumatic events may be interfering with your ability to sustain the healthy lifestyle behaviors necessary for ongoing weight loss… not to mention the ability to have healthy interpersonal relationships. You’re gonna want to hear and share today’s episode!

    The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

    When The Body Says No – book by Gabor Mate

    The Myth of Normal – book by Gabor Mate

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Episode 250: This Post op guy is giving back to the bariatric community in a big way!
    Oct 15 2025

    We see and hear from so many fewer males in the bariatric sommunity than we do females. Today’s guest, an incredible male post-op, teaches us all a great lesson: If what you need to help ensure your success in maintaining your weight loss isn’t available, create it! Aaron Goodman, who had bariatric surgery shortly before the COVID pandemic, took some courageous steps to get what he needed and in doing so, provided an amazing resource for others, as well! Listen in and hear what Aaron did, which was an amazing act of self-care and an avenue for others to create a supportive and encouraging path for you, too, if you choose to join him!

    The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

    Aaron J. Goodman: Email: attorney_aaron@yahoo.com

    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-goodman-44b41612/

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    1 h y 10 m
  • Episode 249: Ill-Prepared and/or Ill-Equipped
    Oct 8 2025

    As you go about your life after having a surgical bariatric procedure, or while taking a GLP-1 for weight loss, you are going to encounter situations in which you are faced with stress… as in every day… you are dealing with stressful situations. You are going to be in situations requiring you to deal with conflict (do you know how to do so?). You’ll find yourself needing to set boundaries with people (are you able to do this?). You’ll find yourself reacting to triggers by engaging in unhealthy habit patterns that are well-enstablished in your brain. Have you been prepared as to how to handle these things without turning to food or another unhealthy coping mechanism? Are you equipped with the tools and skills to do so? Those are some of the things we talk about in today’s episode. The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?”

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Episode 248: Is a higher power part of your healing journey?
    Oct 1 2025

    Is a higher power part of your healing journey? Obesity is a disease and like recovery from many diseases, a lot of patients incorporate a spiritual component into their recovery process. In today’s episode, post-op and therapist/coach Tabitha Johnson and I talk about how having a higher power can be beneficial for some people. The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Episode 247: Body Image… Distortion or Dysmorphia?
    Sep 24 2025

    I’ve talked about this before but today I have BariAftercare’s very own Shea Quinn joining me to discuss a common topic … a topic that is often misrepresented in the bariatric community… related to body image! Word on the street is that a lot of people who lose a significant amout of weight refer to themselves as have Body Dysmorphia. That is likely not the case as you’ll learn as you listen to the critical information people need to understand about what body dysmorphic disorder is and what it is NOT as explained in this episode. The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

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    1 h y 9 m
  • Episode 246: Skincare and Weight Loss with Dr. Mary Alice Mina
    Sep 17 2025

    We all care about our face and how our skin looks and feels! Double board certified dermatologist, Dr. Mina, who hosts the SkinReal Podcast joins us today to talk about caring for our skin, focusing on how our skin changes through the weight loss process and as we age! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

    Dr. Mary Alice Mina

    https://www.theskinreal.com/podcast/

    https://www.atlantadermsurgery.com/about/dr-mary-alice-mina

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    46 m
  • Episode 245: Bill Streetman, Author of Simple... not Easy!: Escaping the Prison of Obesity
    Sep 10 2025

    My friend Bill Streetman, who I have known for many years, wrote a book about his bariatric journey. The book is called Simple... not Easy!: Escaping the Prison of Obesity. Bill has been super active in the bariatric community, inspiring hundreds of people who have also been dealing with obesity. During our conversation, Bill and I talk about how weight loss is about so much more than pounds lost, but is a path to living life fully! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

    Bill Streetman: https://www.facebook.com/bill.streetman

    Simple... not Easy!: Escaping the Prison of Obesity

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Episode 244: Alone and Depressed
    Sep 3 2025

    “Welcome to Weight Loss Winformation - I’m your host, Dr. Connie Stapleton. This is episode 244. Today’s episode is at the direct request from a listener who emailed me because she is feeling, and I quote, “alone and depressed” following her 120-pound weight loss. She shared a lot of information that I KNOW many of you are also experiencing in your post weight-loss process. Get ready to connect with this listener! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?”

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

    Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

    Dr. Susan Mitchell:

    https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

    https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

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    1 h y 10 m