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!)

💜 Support & Connect:

• Venmo: venmo.com/sachasmells
• Shop or join Scentsy: sachasmells.com
• Listen to The High-Functioning Disaster wherever you get podcasts

🔑 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. 💜

Connect:

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• 💜 When I’m not podcasting, I’m also a Scentsy Consultant of 10+ years. If you’re into fragrance and cozy vibes, you can find my shop here: [https://sachasmells.com]

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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