Disaster Diaries, Day 4: SAVERS, Soreness, and a Dragonfly Flash

Welcome back to Disaster Diaries, Sacha’s daily audio journal from The High-Functioning Disaster.Today was classic hodgepodge: a full SAVERS Miracle Morning (Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing), Brandon’s jury duty day on a murder case, a neighborhood walk to an oops-no-election polling place, and a spirited debate about No-Spend November—featuring Sacha’s comedic Y-chromosome rant.On the bariatric front: fasting labs, protein and fluids on point, and a surprise new low on the scale. Fitness wise, yesterday’s FitOn “Pilates Head to Toe” with Cassey Ho delivered soreness everywhere (mat highly recommended), with gentle yoga on deck tonight. Plus a wild, comforting moment during Sacha’s interview with Marie Alessi—the bulb in Sacha’s Scentsy dragonfly warmer blew with a bright flash as they talked about dragonflies as signs. Coincidence? Connection? Either way, it felt like a hug.Mentioned in this episodeThe Miracle Morning (SAVERS)Jury duty; election-day walk mix-upBariatric labs, Monjaro updates, protein + fluidsFitOn — “Pilates Head to Toe” with Cassey HoThe Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyMarie Alessi (Unsilenced Grief) &amp; the dragonfly-bulb momentEditing plans for The High-Functioning Disaster and Life in the Bari LaneComedy sketch idea: The Buford &amp; Cookie Brown ShowSupport the showVenmo: venmo.com/sachasmellsScentsy: sachasmells.com (shop, join, or request a personal shopping link)🧭 Key TakeawaysA full SAVERS stack can reset your day fast.No-Spend November needs clear boundaries and teamwork.Pilates soreness = progress; use the mat, thank yourself later.Signs of love can show up in quick, bright flashes.Progress over perfection—keep editing, keep posting, keep going.⚠️ Content Note:This entry includes mild swearing; mentions jury duty on a murder case, vaccines, bariatric labs/weight; and lighthearted gender commentary (“Y-chromosome theory”). Please listen with self-care.Connect:✨ Connect with The High-Functioning Disaster:🎙 Guest inquiries: bookings [at] holderhausmedia [dot] com📬 Get in touch: heythere [at] holderhausmedia [dot] com🎙 More episodes &amp; info: [https://the-high-functioning-disaster.captivate.fm/]🎙 Discover more podcasts by Holder Haus Media: [https://holder-haus-media.captivate.fm/]📱 Follow on IG: @thehighfunctioningdisaster [https://instagram.com/thehighfunctioningdisaster]📺 Watch on YouTube: Uploads coming soon! [https://www.youtube.com/@HolderHausMedia]💜 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: [<a href="https://sachasmells.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...