Bariatric Paths Podcast

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This Week’s Episode

Episode Description:

Weight loss is never just about the scale. It is physical, emotional, and deeply personal.

In this episode of the Bariatric Paths, we sit down with Jenn Williamson, who lost nearly 300 pounds without bariatric surgery after reaching over 500 pounds and facing serious mobility limitations.

After spending weeks searching for mobility scooters and realizing she could not walk more than a few hundred steps, Jenn made a decision that changed everything. Instead of surgery, she chose a non-surgical path focused on lifestyle change, emotional healing, and medically guided GLP-1 support.

Jenn shares her story with honesty and clarity, including the realities people rarely talk about. Food as comfort. Trauma stored in the body. The fear of failing. And the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable life, not just lose weight.

In this episode, we explore:

• The moment that forced Jenn to confront her health at over 500 pounds

• Why she chose GLP-1 medication instead of weight loss surgery

• How trauma and emotional eating shaped her relationship with food

• Learning to eat until satisfied, not stuffed

• Building confidence, self-worth, and accountability

• Breaking generational health patterns

• Creating support systems and boundaries that protect progress

This conversation is a reminder that there is no single “right” path to health. What matters is commitment, honesty, and finding an approach that supports long-term change.

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Follow Jenn and explore her recipes and real-life tips on TikTok: @JensCookingForYouToo

Sponsor Spotlight: LifeRx

LifeRx is a telehealth company providing personalized, medically guided weight-management support, including GLP-1–based care. Their approach focuses on long-term wellness, education, and meeting people where they are in their health journey.
Learn more at https://liferx.md

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Fuel Your Journey Episodes

Quick motivation. Real talk. Mini episodes designed to ground you, hype you, and keep you moving.

In this finale of Fuel Your Journey, we’re looking back at the most powerful moments from past episodes—from food addiction and emotional eating to loose skin, marriage struggles, pregnancy, post-op complications, body image, and more.

Top Bariatric Lessons from Season 1

Thinking about the watermelon detox or other diet fads? Here’s why they can hurt your post-op progress. Learn how to ditch diet culture and create sustainable habits for life.

Fall can make or break your bariatric routine—comfort food, cravings, shorter days, and emotional shifts all come at once. In this Fuel Your Journey bonus episode, Jatoyia shares real-world tips to help you handle seasonal cravings, manage your mindset, and stay grounded through the holidays.

The Truth About Detox Diets After Bariatric Surgery

Avoid These Weight Loss Pitfalls This Fall

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Meet Your Host

Jatoyia Armour is a bariatric patient, advocate, and storyteller who believes in real talk over perfection. She created the Bariatric Paths Podcast to help people feel seen, supported, and connected through every part of their journey — not just the scale victories.

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