Disaster Diaries: Migraines, Muscle Loss & Motivation

Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster.Today was a rough one. Sacha started with a repeat of her favorite Miracle Morning track before getting knocked flat by a migraine with aura — the kind that steals your vision and your plans. Pre-interviews got rescheduled, progress slowed, but she still managed to chip away at her office cleanup and clock a 2–3 on the productivity scale (and that’s okay).By night, she was back at it with Pilates — and the soreness proves it. Between workouts, she found the perfect mesh pouches to wrangle all her bands and equipment, started planning a Linktree for shared resources, and reflected on staying consistent through setbacks.She also talks about tomorrow’s follow-up at her bariatric office, supporting her mom’s appointment, and keeping her daily protein (80g+) and fluid goals (80oz+) on track.A surprise twist? Forbes’ “Best Wall Pilates Apps” list, a few new insights about muscle loss in menopause, and a heartfelt update on her upcoming Life in the Bari Lane episode featuring Dr. Evan Nadler — a pediatric bariatric surgeon changing lives and breaking stigmas.It’s a mix of honesty, humor, and human progress — even when the day starts with a migraine.Mentioned in this episode:Miracle Morning (replay)Migraine with auraPilates &amp; BetterMe app reviewProtein &amp; hydration goals post-bariatric surgeryMesh storage pouches for workout gearLinktree setup for links to books and products mentionedForbes’ best Wall Pilates apps listMuscle loss after menopauseLife in the Bari Lane episode with Dr. Evan NadlerSupport the show:🕯️ sachasmells.com💸 venmo.com/sachasmells🧭 Key TakeawaysSome days, showing up at 20% is still 100% effort.Movement counts, even on migraine days.Protein and sleep are underrated health tools.Menopause and muscle loss deserve more open talk.Gratitude + progress &gt; perfection, every time.⚠️ Content Note:Mentions of migraines with aura, bariatric care, menopause-related health, and bodyweight discussion. Tone is grounded, conversational, and self-compassionate.✨ 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"...