Episode 38: Pop-Tarts, Fake Cookie Dough & Why Breakfast Is A Scam
This week, Hannah and Steph are getting into the REAL shit – like why did our parents let us believe Pop-Tarts were an acceptable breakfast? And why is the North American breakfast basically just "sugar: the meal"?We're diving into childhood food trauma (shoutout to those judgy grocery store vibes), the absolute mindfuck that is "breakfast food," and Hannah's new obsession with dates that taste like cookie dough (yes, you read that right).Plus: Steph's on a tea kick, we're plotting some recipe testing for you guys, and we want to know what bariatric products YOU'RE loving right now. Seriously, slide into our DMs because we're trying everything.This is bariatric life – messy, real, and way fewer rules than year one. Let's banter.
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Episode 37: Protein Recalls, Dinner for Breakfast & Classy-Ass Women
We’re back with a full serving of sass, snacks, and seriously good ideas! 🍁 In this week’s episode, Hannah and Steph dive into the recent protein controversay, lead in leading brands! They also explore alternative protein sources that don’t come from a shaker bottle — from bone broth hot chocolate (yes, really!) to maple sugar magic and the legendary Vector protein cereal. 🥣The ladies also spill a little early tea on Make Good Food (spoiler alert: some meals are under 400 calories 👀) and chat about plans to start testing products and recipes for YOU — so you don’t have to.It’s fun, it’s real, it’s slightly unfiltered — and it’s exactly what Bariatric Banter is all about. 💁♀️✨🎧 Tune in and join us as we sip, snack, and sass our way through another week of wellness — with a dash of maple sweetness.
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Episode 36: Fast Food Confessions: Protein Coffees, Happy Meals & Travel Mishaps
Ever tried eating a block of cheese in a hotel room with no cutlery? Been personally victimized by Starbucks’ “protein” coffee calories? Same. In this week’s episode, Hannah and Steph swap hilarious travel stories, unpack the truth behind Starbucks and Tim Hortons’ new protein drinks, and share their favourite fast-food and coffee hacks that actually work for bariatric life. From Happy Meals to DIY protein lattes, this one’s full of real talk, laughs, and game-changing tips for life on the go.Grab your protein shake (or a cake pop — we won’t judge) and tune in!
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Episode 35: The Mental Side of Bariatric Life: Comparison, Shame & Support Fatigue
What happens when the scale stops moving, the compliments fade, and real life creeps back in? 😳In this episode, Hannah and Steph pull back the curtain on the mental rollercoaster of bariatric life — from the rush of early milestones to the gut-punch of comparison, the sting of shame, and the silence of support fatigue.It’s messy. It’s hilarious. It’s brutally honest. And it’s exactly the conversation we all need but rarely have. Whether you’re fresh post-op, years out, or just curious, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even ugly cry (we won’t judge).🎧 Buckle up, babes — we’re going there.
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Episode 34: Our GLP-1 Deep Dive pt 2 (featuring @bypasskass)
The conversation gets real in Part 2 of our GLP-1 series! Hannah and Steph are joined by the amazing @bypasskass, who shares her honest experience trying GLP-1s before bariatric surgery. From virtual doctors and missing support systems, to side effects, gallbladder scares, and the mental load of weight loss — nothing is off the table.We laugh, we debate, and we bust some myths about what GLP-1s really do, how they compare to bariatric surgery, and why support systems matter more than quick fixes. Whether you’re GLP-curious, post-op, or just navigating food noise, this episode is packed with raw honesty and the encouragement you need to feel less alone.
Canada’s TOP bariatric podcast — because no one should have to figure this out alone.Looking for real talk about life after bariatric surgery? You’ve found it. Bariatric Banter is the no-BS podcast hosted by Steph and Hannah — two women from Ontario, Canada, who got tired of feeling like they had to figure it all out alone. We’re here to change that. Every episode brings you raw, honest conversations about weight loss surgery: the wins, the struggles, the mental battles, the science, the slip-ups, and how to build a life that actually works post-op. Whether you’re in Canada or anywhere else, this is the podcast that tells the truth about bariatric surgery, with zero judgment and a lot of heart.👉 Keywords: bariatric surgery, weight loss, health, nutrition, exercise, mental health, discipline, dietary rules, personal experiences, Canada, Ontario
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