Episode Details

Epi 207  

Do you ever want to just kick off your shoes and walk barefoot in the grass or sand? 🌿 That’s not just a feel-good moment—it could be a powerful grounding practice that helps you reconnect with your post-op body and emotions.

In this calming, insightful episode, Kellie and Mel speak with Terri, a certified forest therapy guide, counselor, and bariatric patient, who shares how mindful nature walks helped her break cycles of emotional eating and become more aware of head hunger patterns.

🌳 What You’ll Learn:

🧠 What is Head Hunger & How to Manage It
Discover the difference between true hunger and emotional cravings—and how mindfulness in nature can help you cope.

🌱 Forest Therapy After Bariatric Surgery
Terri explains how connecting with the natural world helped her slow down, listen to her body, and release old food triggers.

📚 Books That Inspired Her Journey

The Myth of Normal – Dr. Gabor Maté

When the Body Says No – Dr. Gabor Maté

💬 From Trauma Work to Bariatric Life
With over 17 years in mental health, Terri brings a trauma-informed approach to both her professional work and personal transformation.

🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you’re:

Struggling with food guilt or cravings post-op

Feeling disconnected from your new body

Searching for a non-traditional healing method

Curious about using nature and stillness as tools for recovery

🔔 Subscribe to Our Sleeved Life Podcast for more mind-body tools, real patient stories, and bariatric life support.

📲 Connect With Terri – The Forest Therapy Coach:

Find her on Instagram: @theforesttherapycoach
Explore her forest therapy journey and work with her directly!

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