Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster.
Today starts with Sacha’s signature Miracle Morning and a full day of editing, planning, and reflecting on what really matters — movement, meaning, and compassion. She talks about connecting with Shannon Curtis, a medium and intuitive coach, and meeting a therapist for men of color, both reminding her how powerful podcasting can be for community and healing.
She dives into her No-Spend November challenge and a search for accessible fitness, discovering the YouTube Pilates channel (dog co-host included 🐾) and rediscovering how much can be learned for free. From there, the conversation expands — into food insecurity, fairness, religion, and the way our country treats its most vulnerable.
It’s not a rant — it’s a reality check wrapped in heart, honesty, and humanity. Sacha reminds us that dignity, empathy, and equity aren’t luxuries. They’re the basics.
She wraps with gratitude and excitement: a call from her best friend of 30+ years and plans for a long-overdue birthday dinner together. Because after all, connection is what keeps us going.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Miracle Morning routine
- Podcasting community wins (Shannon Curtis & new guest connections)
- YouTube Pilates discovery [https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubePilates]
- FitOn vs BetterMe apps
- No-Spend November + budget mindfulness
- Rant on food insecurity, living wages, and religious hypocrisy
- The importance of compassion over judgment
- Upcoming birthday dinner with her best friend 🎉
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🧭 Key Takeaways
- Growth and grace can coexist — especially when we’re messy.
- Accessibility matters: movement, wellness, and food shouldn’t cost a fortune.
- True faith shows up in compassion, not conditions.
- No-Spend November = mindful living, not restriction.
- Friendship and community are the best medicine for burnout.
⚠️ Content Note:
Includes discussion of U.S. politics, economic inequality, food insecurity, and organized religion — all handled respectfully and thoughtfully. Tone moves from calm reflection to passionate advocacy, ending with warmth and personal connection.
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Disaster Diaries, The High-Functioning Disaster, Sacha Holder, daily podcast, Miracle Morning, YouTube Pilates, FitOn, BetterMe, No-Spend November, intuitive coach, Shannon Curtis, therapist for men of color, food insecurity, living wage, empathy, compassion, religion, politics, faith, advocacy, self-awareness, humanity, mindfulness, bariatric lifestyle, community, birthday dinner, friendship
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