Hosted by Sacha Holder · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Life in the Bari Lane is your 30-minute dose of real talk about life after bariatric surgery — the good, the hard, the weird, and the “nobody warned me about this” moments. No fluff, no “just follow the plan” nonsense — just honest conversations about what it’s like to change your body, your habits, and your whole damn life.This podcast is a space for the highs and lows of the weight loss journey. Because here’s the truth: bariatric surgery is a tool — not a magic fix. It’s still work. It’s still messy. And it’s still life — with a different GPS.Whether you’re pre-op and researching, post-op and thriving, or somewhere in the “what the hell did I just do?” stage, you’re in the right lane. This show is about building community — the kind that gets it, supports you, and doesn’t sugarcoat the process.I’m Sacha — a real-life bariatric patient navigating this wild ride — and I’m here to keep it honest, funny, and deeply human.You’ll hear:💥 Unfiltered talk about the hard days🥗 Nutrition
Sacha Holder hosts Life in the Bari Lane, a health show with 28 episodes published.
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 we
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
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 Morn
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 experie
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 emotion
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 dow
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 Mira
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
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
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
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
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 l
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
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 m
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 the
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
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 he
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.
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 Miracl
Gail Showalter
founder · Single Moms Empowered
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Setnick
eating disorder specialist and dietitian
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Evan Nadler
pediatric bariatric surgeon
3 appearances on this show
Sacha
VP of Data Science · CoverMyMeds
1 appearance on this show
Shannon Curtis
registered naturopathic and holistic acne doctor · Angel Goddess Healing
1 appearance on this show
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