The Bariatric Grind

Follow The Bariatric Grind
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Bariatric Grind was a NZ based podcast dedicated to breaking the weight loss surgery stigma by sharing first-hand gastric bypass and sleeve experiences. Emma and Lian share their deepest darkest - funniest - moments, talk to other fascinating humans a

Emma & Lian


    • Apr 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Bariatric Grind with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Bariatric Grind

    Ep 13. The Breakup - Our final episode together!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 52:02


    After 14 recorded episodes (15 including the wine drunk one that never made it to air), the girls are parting ways. Lian says it's a “conscious uncoupling” and in this episode, the girls share what they have learnt from The Bariatric Grind, why they have chosen to end the podcast and what they are doing next! Follow the girls on Instagram Emma @bypassed_em Lian @from_lian

    Ep. 12 Did she find her normal? feat. Lana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 47:21


    In episode 5 we caught up with Lana who was on her pre-op diet, a week out from her Vertical Gastric Sleeve. At nearly 6 months post-op, Lana talks about her big day, the weeks following and gives us a general recap on life post WLS! In the first episode with Lana she said "I am excited to be MY normal" and in this episode we find out if her wish has come true. Thank you for sharing with us Lana, big love from The BG!

    Ep 11. We're back b%tches! Season 2 starts here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 58:51


    Season 2 B%TCHES! We are back! It's been a hot minute since we recorded our last episode back in November, so there was a lot to catch up on in the first episode of Season 2. Emma's has been travelling the North Island visiting beautiful places over summer buts gets real and raw about some current challenges she is experiencing regarding her emotional wellbeing. Lian has been off Social Media for a spell, focusing on writing her upcoming 12 months post-WLS eBook, unlearning diet culture and focusing on mindful and intuitive eating. There was ALOT to talk about and we didn't waste any time. Thanks for listening, we missed you! PS: There is moment Lian was meant to edit out of a child having a tantrum outside, but it was too good to remove so keep an ear out near the end of the 8-minute mark for a laugh.

    Ep 10. Gail Watene - Emotional Wellbeing Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 51:01


    In the final episode of Season 1, Emma and Lian catch up with Emotional Wellbeing Educator, Gail Watene. Gail who Lian often references as her "Emotional Therapist" and has supported her since pre-op with the huge mental and emotional changes that come with extreme weight-loss. Gail believes EMOTIONAL & MENTAL health is critical to our overall wellbeing - and we agree! This is one of our favourite episodes yet!

    Ep 9. WLS on Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 57:29


    Emma and Lian talk about social media and sharing their Weight Loss Surgery journeys online with [literally anyone]. Find out why they started their Instagram accounts and why they keep them going. Hear first hand the roller coaster social media can become at times, fuelling comparison and negative thoughts but also just how uplifting and supportive the online WLS community has been for both of the girls.

    Ep 8. M O V E M E N T Pre-op & Post-op

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 48:34


    Emma and Lian talk about their physical activity before WLS and what has changed since.

    Ep 7. NSV's - our top Non-Scale Victories to date

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 61:21


    We talk about our top Non-Scale Victories to date, from physical changes to mental breakthroughs.

    Ep 6. Yes, this episode will see the light of day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 53:33


    After a remote recording fail on episode 4, Emma and Lian woke up at the crack of dawn to try some NEW remote recording software. In case the recording failed again, they chose to talk about some random topics for 50 minutes including what was "top of mind" for each of them that day and Lian's list of "pet peeves". We can't say you won't learn something new during this episode, but will it be WLS related? That's debatable.

    Ep 5. Excited to be MY normal feat. Lana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 85:06


    Lana joins us a week before her vertical gastric sleeve surgery. We hear about her journey to this point and her hopes and dreams for life post-surgery. 

    Ep 4. She shat her pants too! - The download on private WLS in NZ Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 67:22


    Following on from episode 3 part 1, Emma and Lian talk about their surgery day experiences and what life was like in the initial recovery phase of surgery. Disclaimer: This was our first attempt at recording remotely and the audio isn't to our preferred standard, bare with us while we navigate the podcast world!

    Ep 3. Eat a donut - The download on private WLS in NZ Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 42:41


    Emma & Lian talk about their private WLS stories. In this episode they cover funding & choosing their surgeons and the pre-op diet. Hear about withdrawing KiwiSaver, using the Southern Cross Subsidy and the girls personal reasons for choosing the Bypass and Sleeve.

    Ep 2. Feel the fear and do it anyway (Lian's Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 68:43


    Learn more about Lian's VSG story, from slowly gaining weight in her early teens to trying every diet and health approach under the sun and then the big leap into Bariatric Surgery. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded with 4 children running wild in the background and included over 5 different interruptions. We've edited out as much as we can but bare with us - this is the reality of recording Mothers! PS: Be prepared for an expletive heavy listening experience today - maybe pop the headphones in around the kiddies!

    Ep 1. Hello, I've Arrived (Emma's Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 52:49


    Emma shares her journey from before weight loss surgery to one-year post-op as we celebrate her first surgiversary together. Things get real deep, there are goosebumps, tears and the whole rainbow of emotions as we discuss the big changes post-surgery from a different perspective.

    Ep 0. The Bariatric Grind - Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 20:17


    Meet your co-hosts, Emma and Lian as they tackle their first EVER podcast in a bid to reduce the stigma around weight loss surgery, share their own experiences and enjoy a good grind of coffee. 

    Claim The Bariatric Grind

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel