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 few bright spots: connecting with fellow podcaster Carolyn Sangle (Your Next Success), a surprising iPhone screen protector story that turns from disaster to relief, and reflections on empathy, identity, and how humanity shows up in unexpected places — even at the post office.

This episode weaves together exhaustion, gratitude, and humor — because even on the hardest days, Sacha stays grounded in her values: integrity, authenticity, and relationships.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Your Next Success podcast by Carolyn Sangal
• The High-Functioning Disaster
• iPhone repair + replacement mishaps
• Caregiver fatigue and self-compassion
• Pilates & yoga via FitOn app
• Scentsy

💜 Support & Connect:

• Venmo: venmo.com/sachasmells
• Shop or join Scentsy: sachasmells.com
• Listen to The High-Functioning Disaster for more personal reflections

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Caregiver burnout is real — and hard to talk about.
• Holding boundaries doesn’t make you cruel; it makes you human.
• Progress over perfection — even when the day falls apart.
• Integrity means keeping promises to yourself, not just others.
• Sometimes the best workout is simply showing up.

⚠️ Content Note

Mentions caregiving stress and upcoming cognitive testing for a parent, financial topics (debt myths/credit cards), and light frustration humor. Gentle, reflective tone.

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