Life in the Bari Lane

Hey Berry Besties 💜Today’s Daily Dump is equal parts relatable, productive, and downright funny — from early-morning pivots to mid-day Kindle naps and a frozen protein shake explosion.Sacha shares how her Miracle Morning routine keeps her grounded as she juggles caring for her mom (whose upcoming brain testing brings new emotions), re-recording her lost bariatric story, and managing a full house of pets and projects. She also dives into The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, reflecting on debt

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

Hey Berry Besties 💜In today’s Daily Dump, Sacha shares a full, heartfelt day that blends productivity, progress, and unexpected grace. From her Miracle Morning routine and home office clean-up to supporting her husband Brandon as he launches his new podcast (Ashes & Aftermath), this episode reminds us that growth shows up in big and small ways.Then—something extraordinary happens. During one of Brandon’s interviews, his guest (a medium) delivers an unexpected message from Sacha’s late father

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

Welcome back to Life in the Bari Lane! 💜This month, Sacha is doing something new — a short daily audio diary she’s calling her Daily Dumps. In today’s first entry, she shares a raw, real snapshot of life as a nearly two-year post-op bariatric patient, job seeker, and human learning to listen to her body and trust the process.After losing most of her original bariatric story recording (thanks to a rogue mute button), Sacha reflects on what it means to rest when your body says enough, how she’s

Welcome to the very first episode of Life in the Bari Lane! In this powerful opener, host Sacha Holder takes us all the way back to the start of her lifelong struggle with weight and what it means to grow up in a body that never quite fit the world around it.From childhood obesity and early teasing, to emotional eating, diet culture, diabetes, and eventually deciding to pursue bariatric surgery, Sacha gets real about the lived experience behind the before-and-after pictures.This is Part 1 of her

Welcome to Life in the Bari Lane — the podcast for real people navigating life after bariatric surgery.This trailer breaks down what the show is about, who it’s for, and why I’m here to talk about the messy, emotional, unfiltered reality of bariatric life — not just scale wins or before-and-after pics.Whether you're pre-op, post-op, or deep in the “WTF did I do?” stage, this space is for you. We’ll talk nutrition, mental health, identity shifts, cravings, relationships, regain fears, and everything