Welcome back to Disaster Diaries, Sacha’s daily audio journal series from The High-Functioning Disaster.

In this second entry, Sacha shares a slice of real life — football losses, messy home projects, Target runs (no-spend November…ish), and trying to connect with family through complicated dynamics. She reflects on grounding rituals like sitting on the floor, practicing yoga, and slowly reshaping her mornings with The Miracle Morning.

It’s candid, funny, and unfiltered — from calling the Colts the “Indianapolis Dolts” to her husband’s Pilates awakening. This episode is about the tiny wins that come with giving yourself grace when progress looks like “half done” but still moving forward.

💡 Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Target’s Y-Weave bins (and the art of functional chaos)
• FitOn App for Pilates & Yoga
• Costco pulled pork and protein goals
• No Spend November progress
• 2026 goal planning and letting go of resolutions

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🧭 Key Takeaways:

• Progress doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to keep moving.
• Humor and honesty can make even “blah” days feel lighter.
• Sometimes your most grounding moment is literally on the floor.
• Family relationships may take time, patience, and persistence.
• Morning routines can evolve — even for night owls.

⚠️ Content Note:

This episode includes casual mentions of family tension, job loss, and post-COVID cognitive fatigue. It also contains mild adult language. Sacha approaches these topics with humor, honesty, and compassion, offering a grounded look at daily life and healing.

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