Failure is a Learning Opportunity After Weight Loss Surgery | Insights with Bariatric Therapist Ashlynn Douglass Barnes

What does it mean to fail, and how can we turn setbacks into stepping stones? In this episode, we sit down with Ashlynn Douglass Barnes, a Bariatric Therapist who had bariatric surgery 11 years ago, to explore how failure can become a powerful tool for personal growth. Ashlynn shares her unique perspective as both a professional therapist and someone who has personally navigated the challenges of weight loss and self-worth. From understanding how past experiences shape our perception of success to overcoming the fear of failure, she offers valuable strategies for reframing failure and building resilience.

✨ Key Discussion Points:

• Viewing failure as a learning opportunity
• Overcoming fear of failure in personal and professional life
• How childhood trauma shapes beliefs around success and failure
• Practical ways to reframe setbacks and cultivate growth
• The importance of self-worth, boundary-setting, and long-term healing

Ashlynn’s expertise in the bariatric community, combined with her personal journey, provides support and guidance for those on their own weight loss path. Whether you’re facing personal challenges or looking to redefine your relationship with failure, this conversation is packed with practical advice and thoughtful insights.

Connect with Ashlynn Douglass Barnes:

• Instagram: @ashlynchange4life2012
• Find a Bariatric Therapist: www.findabariatrictherapist.com

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