Life in the Bari Lane

Today was long—not in hours, but in emotional weight. I talk through the heaviness of caregiving, a FedEx package still held hostage in Chicago, feeling unexpectedly down before a vendor event I normally love, and the weird burnout that comes from a life season that just… won’t let up. I also share updates on our Total Money Makeover journey, a pivot we had to make for today’s Scentsy event, why r...

I missed my Miracle Morning again (big womp-womp energy), my voice is still froggy, my Scentsy order is being held hostage in Chicago, and my brain is doing mental gymnastics about caregiving, finances, and job searching. Today I talk about the emotional load of trying to take care of my mom, the frustration of wanting someone to choose better for themselves, a Dateline rabbit hole on domestic vio...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump is a mix of tech frustration, family dynamics, and some pretty heavy reflection on justice and how we treat people. Sacha starts with a “womp-womp” confession: she forgot her Miracle Morning for the first time this month and blames at least some of the chaos on Mercury being in retrograde. Riverside keeps eating recordings, tech is glitching, and the patience tank...

In Part 1 of this conversation, Jessica Setnick breaks down the origins of our eating patterns by tracing them back to infancy, early attachment, and the messages absorbed from caregivers. She explains how babies experience comfort, connection, and safety through feeding — and how disruptions in this process can shape emotional patterns for decades. Jessica introduces her “influence map” exercise,...

Hey Berry Besties 💜 Today’s dump is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human. Sacha records from the floor of her childhood bedroom—now her peaceful home office—while navigating illness, exhaustion, caregiving, and the emotional fallout of family tension. She reflects on feeling alienated by her aunt, the echoes of past hurt from her father’s family, and how Braving the Wilderness (Brené Brown) is speak...

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In Part 3 of Sacha’s conversation with Dr. Evan Nadler — one of the nation’s leading pediatric bariatric surgeons — they explore the future of obesity treatment with clarity, honesty, and real hope. Dr. Nadler breaks down why new medications aren’t just “stronger versions” of each other, how different receptor pathways may help people who don’t respond to certain GLP-1s, and why surgery and medica...

Hey Berry Besties 💜 Today’s dump is a whole vibe: fresh hair, family drama, unexpected naps, Costco adventures, and the kind of emotional exhaustion you can feel behind your eyes . Sacha kicks off the morning with a Miracle Morning on the road (because who has time?), then heads into a swirl of errands, sibling calls, awkward aunt tension, and the struggle of trying to get everyone aligned on car...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump hits all the cozy, productive notes: friendship, fitness, finances, and a spicy chai hack. Sacha oversleeps (relatable), skips the tail end of her Miracle Morning, and heads to her Meetup group for women 55+ — even though she’s not quite there yet. She makes a new friend, shares laughs, and finds hope in building in-person community during a tough caregiving season...

Hey Bari Besties! 💜 Indiana said “it’s mid-November, who?” — ~70–72°F and sunny , which made pool-closing whiplash extra real. Today was GLP-1 shot day : I took my final 7.5 mg Mounjaro dose; 10 mg starts next Friday. Big nutrition win: 85g protein , mostly from food (only one 30g shake!). Breakfast was a high-protein yogurt (texture saga: Chobani = paste vibes; Oikos Pro still the MVP). Dinner w...

In Part 2 of Sacha’s powerful conversation with pediatric bariatric surgeon Dr. Evan Nadler , they tackle some of the most misunderstood areas of obesity care: GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, diet culture myths, and the harmful idea that treating obesity is “the easy way out.” Dr. Nadler breaks down why medications and surgery aren’t shortcuts—they’re evidence-based interventions for a chron...

Hey Bari Besties! 💜 Started with Miracle Morning (still finishing the long “reading” pod), then a double-header clinic day: my bariatric check went well—one more week at 7.5 mg Mounjaro , then bumping to 10 mg . Dietitian homework: more real food, fewer shakes (max two daily, a third only on shot day). Also: my LDL was 112 (goal <100), so I’m troubleshooting protein sources beyond red meat. Mo...

In one of the most important conversations of her life, Sacha sits down with pediatric bariatric surgeon Dr. Evan Nadler to unpack the real science of obesity. Dr. Nadler explains why obesity is a chronic disease—not a lifestyle choice—and why children can’t simply “eat themselves” into type 2 diabetes. Together, they explore how genetics, epigenetics, trauma, and the brain’s hypothalamic set poin...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump is short, sweet, and powered by grit. Sacha wakes up with a migraine — the whole aura, vision-loss kind — and ends up taking a recovery day. After a rough morning, she finally feels well enough to get some work done, knocks out a quarter of her office cleanup, and squeezes in a nighttime Pilates session that hits her core hard (and leaves her sore but grateful). Sh...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Birthday episode vibes: reflective, honest, and a little spooky. Sacha starts with her Miracle Morning (so resonant she replayed it) and opens up about living with anxiety since her teens, how daily meds + nervous-system tools keep panic at bay, and why mental health is central in her home — for her, for Brandon, and for her mom, who’s navigating deep depression. Caregiver real...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump is a mix of edits, endorphins, and honest opinions. Sacha starts with her Miracle Morning , edits The High-Functioning Disaster , and lines up work on Life in the Bari Lane . She meets a therapist who serves primarily men of color and reconnects with intuitive coach Shannon Curtis — a conversation that feels like the start of a meaningful friendship. On the movemen...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump is all about rest, reality, and ridiculous Midwest weather. Sacha leans into a full-on PJ day — comfy clothes, gentle yoga, and weekly planning — while managing another round of caregiver chaos. From a pharmacy mix-up that led to a messy mishap to a snowstorm that froze their still-open pool, it’s giving real life energy . She also unboxes her new Happy Planner set...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s dump is short, sweet, and a little sugary. After staying up way too late with Brandon, Sacha slept in, powered through her Miracle Morning , and spent the day running errands for herself and her mom — with a side of protein shakes, slippers, and Costco chaos . Between a fridge clean-out, a new vacuum-mop hybrid from the TikTok shop (oops, No-Spend November loophole?), a...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today was… a lot. After oversleeping, Sacha speed-runs her morning and lands at the doctor just in time — only to get stuck in a lab-results loop until the A1C finally comes through: 4.8 . Cue relief. From there, she navigates another hard caregiving day with her mom (appointment logistics, big emotions, and holding boundaries), squeezes in a car-based Miracle Morning , and lat...

Hey Bari Besties 💜 Today’s Daily Dump hits a little harder. Sacha shares an honest look at caregiver fatigue, frustration, and the emotional toll of supporting an aging parent. After a morning that began with her Miracle Morning routine and ended in tears, she walks through what it’s really like to balance patience, boundaries, and compassion — when all three feel impossible. She also shares a fe...

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 hous...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 t...