In episode 69 of the Body Grievers® Club podcast, guest Jay Salazar (he/him), a TikTok educator known for his comedic and political content, discusses his experiences with bariatric surgery and then subsequent journey in finding food freedom
This episode includes:
- Challenges faced post-surgery, including criticism from the bariatric community
- Transitioning to intuitive eating post bariatric surgery
- Navigating towards body positivity
- The pressures of existing in both the awareness of anti-diet and the lingering desire for weight loss
00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction
02:33 Jay's Bariatric Surgery Journey
05:48 Post-Surgery Realizations and Food Freedom
11:40 Navigating Social Media and Criticism + Health Care
14:53 Navigating Healthcare Challenges
19:44 Facing Criticism and Finding Peace
22:14 Reflections on Body Image
24:24 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Acceptance
To Find Jay's funny + insightful content, follow him:
Instagram: @thejaysalazar_
TikTok: thejaysalazar
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