Episode 5 - bonus

Daily Dump, Day 4: Jury Duty, Dragonflies & the Y Chromosome Theory

Published on: 4th November, 2025

Hey Berry Besties 💜

Today’s Daily Dump is a full one — equal parts real life, reflection, and the kind of weirdly wonderful synchronicities that make you stop and say, okay, Universe, I see you.

Sacha kicks off her day with an all-in-one Miracle Morning practice before diving into errands, lab work, and jury-duty updates from Brandon (who may or may not have been disappointed he didn’t get picked for a murder trial). There’s also a spirited rant about No-Spend November, a hilarious “Y chromosome theory,” and a fitness check-in after yesterday’s Pilates (aka “Pill-ah-tees”) workout that left her delightfully sore.

But the biggest moment comes when she shares what happened during last night’s interview with Marie Alessi, host of Unsilenced Grief — a powerful, heart-stopping experience involving dragonflies, symbolism, and a Scentsy warmer that flickered at exactly the right time.

This episode is raw, funny, spiritual, and deeply human — proof that progress, presence, and the occasional blown lightbulb can all be part of the healing journey

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

  • The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
  • The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
  • FitOn app (Cassie Ho’s “Pilates Head to Toe” workout)
  • Scentsy “Dragonfly Away” warmer
  • Unsilenced Grief with Marie Alessi
  • The High-Functioning Disaster podcast
  • Buford & Cookie Brown Show (coming soon!)

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🔑 Key Takeaways

  • The Miracle Morning keeps paying off in focus and energy.
  • No-Spend November isn’t supposed to be easy — that’s the point.
  • Post-op progress isn’t linear, and that’s okay.
  • Sometimes our loved ones say “hi” in ways we can’t explain.
  • Laughter (and a little sass) really can reset the day.

⚠️ Content Note

This episode includes light discussion of grief and symbolic spiritual experiences (referencing a lost loved one and signs of connection). Please listen with care and take breaks if needed. 💜

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Keywords

bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, post-op journey, bariatric podcast, Life in the Bari Lane, Daily Dump, Miracle Morning, self-growth, fitness after surgery, Pilates, FitOn app, Scentsy warmer, Unsilenced Grief, dragonfly symbolism, spiritual signs, post-op lifestyle, bariatric mindset, humor, resilience, No-Spend November, marriage, daily routine, personal development

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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.