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Today’s diary entry comes to you at 2 a.m., powered by chai, salmon leftovers, and pure introvert grit. I dragged myself to my 55+ women’s Meetup group (yes, I am absolutely not 55, yes, they still let me in), and ended up meeting the sweetest, most community-minded woman who basically volunteers for sport. Instant admiration. Friendship unlocked. 🫶
I hacked my chai latte with a protein shake (bless the baristas who didn’t judge), watched IU football with Brandon, took an accidental nap, and still hit 87 grams of protein for the day — half food, half vibes.
Dinner was leftover salmon and a salad my mom tried to steal (rude). The evening wrapped with Dateline, a Pilates mat workout that obliterated my core, and a confusing but determined attempt to figure out the EveryDollar budget app for No-Spend November.
It’s that time of year when the planning bug hits, so I’ve started rough-sketching my 2026 goals and prepping for a new season… even if the pool is still not closed and the weather refuses to commit to November.
Short, simple, sleepy — but still showing up.
Key TakeawaysLight mentions of caregiving stress, food tracking, and budgeting; mild lifestyle frustrations.
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By Sacha HolderToday’s diary entry comes to you at 2 a.m., powered by chai, salmon leftovers, and pure introvert grit. I dragged myself to my 55+ women’s Meetup group (yes, I am absolutely not 55, yes, they still let me in), and ended up meeting the sweetest, most community-minded woman who basically volunteers for sport. Instant admiration. Friendship unlocked. 🫶
I hacked my chai latte with a protein shake (bless the baristas who didn’t judge), watched IU football with Brandon, took an accidental nap, and still hit 87 grams of protein for the day — half food, half vibes.
Dinner was leftover salmon and a salad my mom tried to steal (rude). The evening wrapped with Dateline, a Pilates mat workout that obliterated my core, and a confusing but determined attempt to figure out the EveryDollar budget app for No-Spend November.
It’s that time of year when the planning bug hits, so I’ve started rough-sketching my 2026 goals and prepping for a new season… even if the pool is still not closed and the weather refuses to commit to November.
Short, simple, sleepy — but still showing up.
Key TakeawaysLight mentions of caregiving stress, food tracking, and budgeting; mild lifestyle frustrations.
✨ Connect with The High-Functioning Disaster:Disaster Diaries, Sacha Holder, High-Functioning Disaster, Miracle Morning, Meetup, introvert life, protein goals, bariatric surgery, Mounjaro, GLP-1, chai latte protein hack, Pilates, YouTube Pilates, No-Spend November, EveryDollar app, caregiving, IU football, Dateline, goal planning
👉 Make sure you’re subscribed to The High-Functioning Disaster so you don’t miss this next entry.
📌 Standard DisclaimerThis podcast reflects personal experiences and opinions and is for informational and peer-support purposes only. It is not medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to you.