Setbacks in weight loss are often misunderstood as failure—but what if they're actually essential steps toward lasting transformation? In this powerful and insightful talk, we explore how weight loss plateaus, cravings, emotional eating, and relapse moments can become meaningful turning points in your personal growth journey.

Using the Hero's Journey framework, this video reframes common weight loss struggles as part of a deeper process of self-discovery, resilience, and sustainable change. Whether you're navigating bariatric surgery recovery, emotional eating patterns, or long-term health goals, this discussion offers a holistic approach to weight loss mindset, behavior change, and inner healing.

Blending evidence-based psychology, drama therapy techniques, and holistic wellness strategies, this session helps you transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Learn how to shift your perspective on setbacks and build a more compassionate, empowered relationship with your body and health journey.

✨ If you're looking for:

Sustainable weight loss strategies
Emotional eating support
Bariatric surgery mindset guidance
Personal growth & healing tools
Holistic wellness and behavior change

This video is for you.

👩‍⚕️ About the Speaker – Tova Abelman

Tova Abelman, Registered AMFT, Provisional Drama Therapist, MBA, integrates mental health, integrative nutrition, and creative therapy to support deep personal transformation. With a background in biochemistry and holistic wellness, she helps individuals reconnect with meaning, resilience, and everyday enchantment.

🎙️ Hosted by Brenda Hoehn MSN, RN

Brenda is a bariatric nurse with over a decade of experience supporting bariatric surgery patients (VSG, gastric sleeve). Through her work with ProCare Health, she provides education, support groups, and weekly LIVE bariatric podcasts to help patients thrive before and after surgery.

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"The Hero's Journey of Change: Reframing Setbacks as Part of the Path" with Featured Speaker: Tova Abelman, MA, registered AMFT, P-RDT, MBA