Episode 3 - bonus

Daily Dump, Day 2: Grounding, Goals & Getting It Done (Slowly)

Published on: 2nd November, 2025

Welcome back to Life in the Bari Lane! 💜

In today’s Daily Dump, Sacha shares another honest glimpse into life post–gastric bypass — the balance between productivity and peace. From her Miracle Morning routine and reorganizing her home office to checking in with family and carving out space for Pilates, yoga, and rest, she’s finding her rhythm again.

This episode dives into the reality of messy progress — how decluttering isn’t just about stuff, how sitting on the floor can ground your spirit, and why goals (not resolutions) matter most as she starts reflecting ahead of her 2026 birthday.

There’s also talk of pulled pork, booty bands, LeBron James’ Pilates skills, and how no-spend November is going (hint: those Target “why-we’ve bins” were essential 😅).

Whether you’re post-op, post-burnout, or just trying to make peace with your own work-in-progress — this episode reminds you that forward motion doesn’t have to be fast to be meaningful. 💫

🩷 Mentioned in this episode:

  • The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
  • FitOn App (Pilates, Yoga, HIIT)
  • Target “Why-We’ve” storage bins
  • Costco pulled pork & salad kits
  • No-Spend November Challenge
  • Goal-setting (not resolutions!) for 2026

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🔑 Key Takeaways

  • Your environment affects your energy — decluttering clears mental space.
  • Small wins (like yoga or cleaning one drawer) still count.
  • Rest and structure can coexist.
  • Grounding yourself — even literally — can restore your spirit.
  • Resolutions fade, but intentional goals last.

⚠️ Content Note:

This episode includes casual mentions of family tension, job loss, and post-COVID cognitive fatigue. It also contains mild adult language. Sacha approaches these topics with humor, honesty, and compassion, offering a grounded look at daily life and healing.

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Keywords

bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, post-op life, daily diary, Life in the Bari Lane, bariatric podcast, mindset, goal setting, Miracle Morning, decluttering, no-spend November, bariatric lifestyle, Scentsy consultant, FitOn app, Pilates, yoga, gentle fitness, mental health, grounding, self-care, slow progress, post-bariatric life, bariatric nutrition

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About the Podcast

Life in the Bari Lane
Come along for the ride — it's no fun going alone.
Life in the Bari Lane is your 30-minute dose of real talk about life after bariatric surgery — the good, the hard, the weird, and the “nobody warned me about this” moments. No fluff, no “just follow the plan” nonsense — just honest conversations about what it’s like to change your body, your habits, and your whole damn life.

This podcast is a space for the highs and lows of the weight loss journey. Because here’s the truth: bariatric surgery is a tool — not a magic fix. It’s still work. It’s still messy. And it’s still life — with a different GPS.

Whether you’re pre-op and researching, post-op and thriving, or somewhere in the “what the hell did I just do?” stage, you’re in the right lane. This show is about building community — the kind that gets it, supports you, and doesn’t sugarcoat the process.

I’m Sacha — a real-life bariatric patient navigating this wild ride — and I’m here to keep it honest, funny, and deeply human.

You’ll hear:
💥 Unfiltered talk about the hard days
🥗 Nutrition talk that’s actually realistic
🧠 Mental health, body image, and identity shifts
👯‍♀️ Support systems and “friendship fallout”
💪 Motivation that doesn’t suck
🙃 Oops moments, progress wins, and honest reflections

New episodes drop weekly — short enough to fit into your day, but packed with the good stuff to keep you going.

About your host

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Sacha Holder

Sacha Holder is a project manager, podcast host, and bariatric patient who’s not here to pretend it’s all perfect. With over a decade of professional experience and a whole lot of lived experience, she creates podcasts that tell the truth about what it means to live, heal, and grow — through chaos, and curveballs, while keeping it together (mostly).

She’s the voice behind Life in the Bari Lane, a bite-sized bariatric podcast for real people navigating post-op life, and The High-Functioning Disaster, a show about showing up even when everything feels like too much. Through humor, honesty, and zero judgment, Sacha builds community through conversation — because no one should have to figure it out alone.