Trigger Warning: Alcoholism, Mental Health Do you ever feel like the rain showers will never stop? That you are facing storm after storm, with no break between squalls? Know that you are not alone and that sometimes, this is what your season will be like. We recently sat down with E.Beth Goad, an RNY patient who is not only 18 years post, but someone who has weathered every storm she has faced with grace, grit, and determination. Her story is inspiring and will leave you with the understanding that you too can weather the storms of your own life. E’Beth is a Personal Stylist, Military Spouse, active recovery warrior, and an “OG” bariatric patient. She recently joined BariNation as an Expert and is teaching style and fashion classes in our membership community! And be on the lookout for her Style Trend Reports that will keep you looking as fabulous as you feel! Follow E’Beth on Instagram @ebethgoad and visit her online at www.ebethgoad.com to learn about her personalized styling consultations! Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
101: Weathering the Storms with E'Beth Goad
Trigger Warning: Alcoholism, Mental Health Do you ever feel like the rain showers will never stop? That you are facing storm after storm, with no break between squalls? Know that you are not alone and that sometimes, this is what your season will be like.
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