Bariatric Banter Podcast

Hannah Cameron

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

  1. Episode 54: Sorry this might be a running podcast now (and how we survived eating cat food)

    2d ago

    Episode 54: Sorry this might be a running podcast now (and how we survived eating cat food)

    Episode 54 and yes, Hannah finally looked at the number this time. Buckle up, because this one starts exactly where you'd hope a bariatric podcast wouldn't: with a deeply unhinged trip down memory lane involving dog food kielbasa (human grade, allegedly), a handful of Whiskas Temptations mistaken for Gravol while the entire room just watched, and a tender childhood tradition of peeling pre-chewed gum off arena benches. We're fine. We turned out fine. Probably. Once the girls scrape themselves off the pet-food tangent, they get to the actual point: running. Steph's four weeks in and shocked at how fast she's improving (when she's not convinced she's going to vomit on the school lawn). Hannah unpacks the brutal first week back, the magic of the run where you stop giving a damn and accidentally set a personal best, and why "I don't give a f**k" is apparently solid therapist-approved sports psychology. You'll also get the real talk on fueling as a bariatric runner — why running on empty might be sabotaging you, the case for a banana and peanut butter, what "bonking" actually means, and the controversial world of running gels (yes, they'll make you poop, no, you probably can't avoid them forever). Plus: interval training that makes you want to cry, the great two-pairs-of-shoes debate, and why you should absolutely not be walking around in your running shoes, you animals. It's gross. It's helpful. It's banter. Welcome back.

    47 min
  2. Episode 53: The Bariatric Life Isn't a Side Quest

    May 19

    Episode 53: The Bariatric Life Isn't a Side Quest

    Fair. Let me strip it down — no "dig into," no "real one," no "roaring back," no em-dashes doing emotional work. Just how you'd actually describe it. Episode Description Hannah and Steph are back, and neither of them remembers what episode number this is. (It's 53. Probably.) This one starts with both of them admitting that some weeks, recording the podcast is the only time they actually sit down and think about bariatrics. Which is kind of the whole point of the episode: you can't put this on autopilot. Not at one year out, not at three, not at ten. They talk about treating bariatric life like a job (sorry), the mindset people bring into surgery and why "I'm not giving anything up" tends to catch up with people, the 3-5 year mark when hunger hormones come back, transfer addiction, and why tying your self-worth to the scale will wreck you the second the number stops moving. Also covered: Steph storming out of a pizza place over a missing slice, Hannah's therapist making her figure out why she actually runs, and both of them giving themselves homework to pay better attention this week.

    36 min
  3. Ep 52: We're Baby Runners and We're Not Okay (But Also We Are)

    May 4

    Ep 52: We're Baby Runners and We're Not Okay (But Also We Are)

    Hannah is back from Miami with conference plague and a lot of feelings. Steph just survived her longest run interval to date and nearly died (she didn't). This week we're getting into all of it — what it actually feels like to start running when your whole relationship with exercise has been shaped by being the last kid picked, the one who dreaded track and field day, the one who got yelled at during The Loop. We talk about the treadmill-to-outdoor humbling experience, why "conversational pace" sounds like a personal attack, and what happens when you pass someone in your first 5K and immediately blow your entire race plan because the thrill of not being last is too powerful. Hannah also gets vulnerable about something she hasn't fully admitted until now: she's grieving. Grieving the running version of herself she was building before pneumonia, tanking iron levels, and cardiac scares took it all away. She shares a raw therapy session moment that a lot of you are probably going to relate to — what happens when you realize you're not lazy, you're just carrying a lot. We also shout out Emma Flynn (@itsemflynn) and Tatiana Forbes, two runners worth following who actually keep it real, and talk about why obsession and motivation aren't the same thing — and how confusing the two will make you hate something you used to love. Come run with us. We're slow, we're loud, and we're not stopping.

    51 min
  4. Ep 51: Protein Balls, a 5K Announcement & Hannah's Honest Weight Check-In

    Apr 21

    Ep 51: Protein Balls, a 5K Announcement & Hannah's Honest Weight Check-In

    Episode 51 and we're back with back-to-back weeks — which means we're either very dedicated or very unhinged. Possibly both. This week we're getting into the stuff nobody talks about enough: what it actually feels like to slip, own it, and claw your way back. Hannah gives a raw, honest update on where she's at with her weight, her clothes, and the GLP-1 prescription sitting unused in her drawer. Steph drops the protein ball recipe that her whole family is absolutely devouring (and that Hannah is already obsessed with). We also get into the 10-minute workout rule — the one trick that gets you off the couch even when your brain is screaming at you to stay home — and Steph casually reveals she's training for a 5K. No big deal. We cover: The 10-minute rule for when you really, really don't want to work outSteph's protein ball recipe (and whether they're actually as good for you as they feel)Post-workout protein: 30g in 30 minutes and why it mattersHannah's honest weight check-in: what "regain" looks like after bariatric surgeryGLP-1 fears, side effects, and why Hannah still hasn't taken the plungeSteph's 5:30am running era beginsWhy Steph says: "It's not a regain. It's a re-lose."New page. Let's go.

    52 min
  5. [Matinee Monday] Episode 50: Our Very First Bariatric Banter Podcast Episode

    Apr 13

    [Matinee Monday] Episode 50: Our Very First Bariatric Banter Podcast Episode

    We're re-releasing Episode 1 for Matinee Monday — and if you've never heard it, this is your starting point. In our very first episode, Hannah and Steph introduce themselves, break down their bariatric journeys, and give you an honest, no-filter look at what it actually takes to get weight loss surgery in Canada. We cover how we both ended up at the same Ontario clinic, why we chose VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) over bypass, and what the Canadian bariatric process actually looks like — from the referral to orientation to the 8-12 month checklist of bloodwork, dietitian meetings, social worker sessions, and psychological check-ins before anyone lets you near an OR. We also talk about the orientation experience, which... let's just say the chat was a lot. If you've ever wondered whether someone genuinely asked if McDonald's counts as a soft food on a post-op diet, we have your answer. Plus: why Canada's fully covered program changed how we think about surgery, the real talk on why 30% of people regain their weight, and Hannah's hot take on who's actually ready for this surgery and who isn't. Raw, real, and a little chaotic — just like us.

    1h 31m
  6. Episode 49: Hot Takes, Sour Puffs & One Very Bad Korean Protein Shake

    Mar 30

    Episode 49: Hot Takes, Sour Puffs & One Very Bad Korean Protein Shake

    Hannah and Steph are back, one of them sick as a dog and both of them with extremely strong opinions about protein bars. This week kicks off with a little Easter nostalgia — because nothing says "first post-op holiday" like surviving a candy-filled occasion on tuna salad and mashed potatoes. Then things take a turn, as they do, into a PSA about Russell Stover sugar-free chocolate and why Ricola nearly derailed Steph's new job certification call. You'll want to hear this one before Easter weekend. Then we get into the real content: Built Bar Sour Puffs have arrived in Canada and Hannah is having a full moment. Spoiler: they're not actually sour, they taste like Laffy Taffy, and candy is officially back on the tableThe full Built Bar flavour ranking — peanut butter cup cold from the fridge is elite, coconut is cancelled, and birthday cake is a gamble nobody should takeThe Korean pouched protein shake from Costco that went viral and absolutely should not have. Roasted soybean flavour. Does not blend. Genuinely the worst thing either of them has consumed post-opMilton's crackers — Hannah bought three Costco-sized bags and has zero regrets. 10g of protein, great crunch, worth every pennyPrime cookies and cream protein shakes — drink them cold, full stop

    51 min
  7. Episode 48: Dates, Dance Class, and Things We Found on the Internet

    Mar 16

    Episode 48: Dates, Dance Class, and Things We Found on the Internet

    Hannah and Steph are back with a jam-packed episode that somehow covers a $5,000 food convention neither of them can afford, the rise of flavoured dates (yes, really), and why protein is absolutely everywhere right now. Hannah's been doing a deep dive on Expo West from her couch and has a LOT of thoughts on egg white chips, oat milk leather (wait, what?), and whether the low-sugar movement is actually it or just a scam wrapped in monk fruit. Steph is trying to figure out if she's actually allergic to monk fruit, and the A&W root beer debate gets personal fast. Plus — Hannah is on a mission to try all 42 classes at Movati. Aqua Bootcamp nearly ended her. Dance class absolutely did. She went in looking like a "flailing f***ing idiot" and somehow came out the other side not caring who was watching. And that's kind of the whole point. We also recap Rob's free 30-minute call (Steph did it, it was great, zero pressure, highly recommend), talk about why gym culture can feel so intimidating — especially post-surgery — and why we're both just trying to figure it out one class at a time. Episode 49, baby. Episode 50 is coming, and we're almost at our ONE YEAR mark. Thank you to every single one of you listening from Canada to the US to New Zealand (we see you and we love you).

    49 min
  8. Episode 47: Burpees, Bikinis & Breaking the Regain Cycle

    Mar 3

    Episode 47: Burpees, Bikinis & Breaking the Regain Cycle

    Steph and Hannah are joined by bariatric coach and fellow post-op bad-ass Rob DiMedio for one of our most real conversations yet. We’re talking: Why bariatric surgery isn’t a magic pill (and never was)The truth about regain (and why it’s fixable)Strength training without the gym intimidationWhy walking AND lifting both matterHealing your relationship with food before and after surgeryThe mindset shifts that actually stickAnd yes… the “inappropriate honeymoon bikini” story 👀Rob shares his journey from 365 lbs to thriving five years post-op, how COVID delayed his surgery, what he wishes existed when he started, and how he now helps bariatric patients put the whole picture together — fitness, nutrition, habits, and real life. We also dive into: Facebook group chaosPizza math (4 slices vs. 2 slices 👀)Why “I’m only eating 600 calories” might not be the full storyAnd how small, sustainable changes beat extreme resets every single timeIf you’ve ever stalled, struggled, regained, felt intimidated by the gym, or wondered “am I doing this right?” — this episode is for you. No shame. No fluff. Just honest, practical, supportive real talk.

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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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