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 movement front, she’s hunting for better Pilates options: testing a short BetterMe trial, calling out FitOn’s meh Pilates selection, and (big win) discovering the YouTube Pilates channel’s Master the Foundations series — short, free, and form-first.

Then it gets real: No-Spend November, how to keep date nights while staying disciplined, and a heartfelt rant about dignity, living wages, and helping our neighbors without strings attached. Sacha wraps with a bright spot — her best friend’s call to plan a birthday dinner — and the reminder that connection is the point.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• YouTube Pilates – “Master the Foundations” playlists [https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubePilates]
• BetterMe (trial), FitOn app (Pilates vs. yoga)
• No-Spend November parameters (needs > wants, with room for birthdays, Thanksgiving, and date nights)
• Volunteering/charity ideas (e.g., Gleaners Food Bank)
• Shannon Curtis (medium/intuitive coach)
• The High-Functioning Disaster (editing in progress)
• Scentsy: sachasmells.com

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• Free, quality Pilates exists — foundations matter.
• No-Spend rules work best with clear, humane exceptions.
• You can hold strong opinions and still lead with empathy.
• Community (friends, guests, listeners) makes the hard days lighter.
• Progress is a practice — show up, even imperfectly.

⚠️ Content Note

Includes discussion of U.S. politics, economic inequality, food insecurity, and organized religion — all handled respectfully and thoughtfully. Tone moves from calm reflection to passionate advocacy, ending with warmth and personal connection.

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Keywords

bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, post-op life, Life in the Bari Lane, Daily Dump, Miracle Morning, Pilates foundations, YouTube Pilates, BetterMe app, FitOn, no-spend November, volunteering, food insecurity, dignity, living wage, trauma-informed healing, intuitive coach, Shannon Curtis, therapist for men of color, podcast editing, bariatric mindset, self-care, integrity, Scentsy consultant

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