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 setup for 2026 (complete with productivity and budget add-ons), meal planning goals, and the ongoing battle to convince Brandon that the world won’t end if the pool isn’t closed yet.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• The Happy Planner (custom build, budget & meal planning inserts)
• Mounjaro & post-bariatric progress
• Caregiving & aging parent realities
• Snowy Indiana weather and pool maintenance
• Gentle yoga and Sunday reset rituals
• Scentsy (sachasmells.com)

💜 Support & Connect:

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

🔑 Key Takeaways

• PJ days count as self-care (and productivity).
• Caregiver wins come in small moments — like a shower.
• Perfection is a mirage; progress is the goal.
• Planning brings peace (even when chaos wins).
• The pool will survive — skimmer baskets are replaceable.

⚠️ Content Note

Mentions of caregiving, toileting accident (handled factually, not graphically), medication management, bariatric surgery, and cold weather stress. Tone is calm, reflective, and realistic.

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Keywords

bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, post-op life, Life in the Bari Lane, Daily Dump, caregiver life, aging parents, pharmacy error, Monjaro, diabetes, Happy Planner, planning session, self-care, yoga, Sunday reset, bariatric community, post-bariatric lifestyle, Scentsy consultant, progress not perfection, authenticity, real life recovery

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