最佳High Functioning播客 (2026)

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THE ONE ABOUT THE ELEPHANT 5:50

1d ago5:50

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Are you ready to think about your face and body as a connected whole? For more, including my free Face Mapping chart and 5-minute breathing meditation, go to www.savannahalalia.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let's stay connected! Come explore and play in my world! YOUR INTUITIVE LIFE - my signature VIP…

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BAD MATH: $40K vs $150 with Chris Fevry 1:12:09

4d ago1:12:09

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Massachusetts cannabis delivery is brutally hard because the economics are stacked against operators. In Episode 53 of High Functioning, Jason talks with Christopher Fevry about why the delivery model bleeds cash, how “lowest bid wins” creates a race to the bottom, and what it takes to build an operation that can survive real compliance costs, insu…

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9 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety Mode (You’re Probably Doing Half of Them) [Ep 32] 12:34

26d ago12:34

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If you struggle with high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, this episode is a must-listen. We dive into the 9 hidden habits that fuel chronic anxiety, even when life seems “fine” on the outside, including overthinking, emotional suppression, multitasking, saying yes too much, and ignoring your body’s warning signs. You’ll lear…

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Why Legal Weed Packaging Looks So Ugly (It’s Not Safety) 1:14:54

18d ago1:14:54

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Why does legal weed packaging look so bland? In Connecticut, strict rules limit color, branding, and even logo size, especially for edibles, which pushes brands to look “medical” by default. Jason Reposa talks with Lindsay Roth (Happy Confection) and Rich Magaña (Queer in Cannabis) about what those rules do to brands, what products can actually win…

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I Sold $1B In Jets: Jay Sapovits on Gambling Addiction, Ego, and Sales 1:36:04

25d ago1:36:04

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How do you go from bankruptcy to selling $1 billion in private aviation? Jay Sapovits (Founder, Ink’d) shares his raw, unfiltered journey from a crippling gambling addiction to high-stakes business success. Topics: The $1B Sales Secret: Specific tactics for closing high-net-worth clients. The Ego Trap: Why success is more dangerous than failure for…

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CAN'T FEEL IT CAN'T FIND IT 7:35

29d ago7:35

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Thirteen years ago, I had an injury that could have left me bedridden. I was doing all the right things to address the pain I was feeling on the right hand side of my body, yet this cycle of treatment, pain, treatment, pain felt like it was never ending. And that's because the issue was actually sitting in the left hand side of my body, masked by n…

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Build A Crowd & Feed with Gary Bolles 58:25

1M ago58:25

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Boston comedian and creator Gary Bolles (@boyfromboston617) joins Jason to talk about growing up in Southie, getting clean, and finally committing to stand up after his sister’s death pushed him to change his life. He explains how therapy, endless open mics and reps turned into paid shows, crowd work and a late-blooming comedy career, and why he is…

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Grounding Your Senses for Calm [Ep 31] 7:57

1M ago7:57

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High-functioning anxiety can leave your mind racing and body tense. This episode offers a short, simple practice for grounding through your senses. Notice what you see, hear, feel, and taste, pair it with a slow breath, to help you reconnect with the present and create a small reset for your anxious mind and body. ----more---- Important Links Get t…

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Episode 11. Questionable Decisions, New Pets, Theater Kids, + WEED! 31:48

1M ago31:48

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My older sister joins me as we unpack the deeply questionable decision of getting new pets like we’re emotionally responsible enough for that (we’re not). We wander into childhood theater kid chaos, moments of accidental brilliance, and a very honest amount of weed-fueled reflection. If you've ever impulsively brought home a furry creature and hope…

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Pause Before You React: A Simple Tool for High-Functioning Anxiety 10:46

1M ago10:46

10:46

Today, we dive into a simple high-functioning anxiety tool, the pause. One breath, one grounding moment, one intentional choice. You’ll learn a simple step-by-step tool you can use anytime your anxiety spikes. A simple reset for women who carry a lot, move fast, feel everything deeply, and want a moment of relief. Important Links Get the FREE ⁠High…

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Disaster Diaries: The One Where Everything Feels Heavy 11:53

2M ago11:53

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Today felt slow, soggy, and emotionally dense — not because of chaos, but because life itself felt heavy. Between caregiving, exhaustion, a FedEx package that refuses to leave Chicago, and Mercury still doing cartwheels in retrograde, my bandwidth hovered at “running on fumes.” We kicked off day one of our annual vendor event (shoutout to Scentsy s…

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Winning As A Small Cannabis Operator with Michael Hunnewell (Eskar) 2:11:59

2M ago2:11:59

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In this High Functioning episode, Jason sits down with Eskar President Michael Hunnewell to unpack what “winning as a small operator” really means. Michael explains how group purchasing works in grocery, why license caps matter less than COGS, and how private label and MAP pricing change shelf strategy. They walk through real examples from Massachu…

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Disaster Diaries: The One Where I Chase Packages & Lose My Patience 21:29

2M ago21:29

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Today’s Disaster Diary is brought to you by fatigue, froggy voice vibes, caregiving burnout, and a Scentsy shipment held hostage in Chicago. I missed my Miracle Morning again, tried to keep fourteen mental browser tabs open, and spent way too much energy wrestling with the reality that I cannot force my mom to care about her own health. I talk thro…

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Disaster Diaries: Family Fallout & A Fractured Country 40:41

2M ago40:41

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Hey fellow high functioners — today’s diary is coming in hot from the messy middle of family and country stuff. I talk through the ongoing tech gremlins (looking at you, Mercury retrograde 👀), a beautiful interview with author and nonprofit founder Gail Showalter, and how her work with Single Moms Empowered got me dreaming about what real support f…

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When Family Feels Like the Wilderness 🌲💔 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Today’s Disaster Diary comes to you from the floor of my childhood bedroom–turned–home office, because I needed to feel grounded in the one room that has always felt peaceful and safe. I talk about feeling physically run down, emotionally raw, and deeply reflective as I sit in that space and reach for my Brené Brown books, especially Braving the Wi…

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Jessica Setnick on Food, Trauma & the Stories We Carry (Part 2) 37:52

2M ago37:52

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Eating disorder dietitian Jessica Setnick returns for Part 2, and we go straight into the intersections of trauma, food, grief, and the stories we’re still unconsciously living by. Jessica breaks down food as a mood-altering chemical, why bingeing or restricting often starts as survival, and how childhood chaos gets wired into adult patterns. Sacha…

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Disaster Diaries 17: Short & Sweet 3:01

2M ago3:01

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Hello again: A Short Breath for High-Functioning Anxiety in this New Season [Ep29] 7:01

2M ago7:01

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After taking time to navigate pregnancy and postpartum, I’m back with a new season of Peace with Anxiety. In this first episode, we take a few gentle minutes to pause, breathe, and create a small moment of calm in your day, even if you’re juggling everything. Perfect for high-functioning women who need a little relief, clarity, and connection with …

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Why You Eat the Way You Do with Jessica Setnick (Part 1) 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Dietitian and eating-psychology educator Jessica Setnick joins Sacha to unravel the unconscious stories shaping our eating, coping, and self-soothing behaviors — stories rooted in childhood, emotion, and survival. Jessica introduces the idea of the “inner eater” — the younger self who learned how to navigate fear, comfort, chaos, and connection thr…

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Two Naps, New Coats & Family Drama 😭🧥✨ 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

Today’s entry was a whole journey, starting with a rushed Miracle Morning in the car on the way to get fresh cuts and color. ✂️✨ From there? Straight into errands, exhaustion, and a family misunderstanding that somehow evolved into a full-on silent treatment situation. Love that for us. 😭 My aunt is currently not speaking to me because I mentioned …

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Introvert at a 55+ Meetup 😂👵✨ 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

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. …

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Shot Day, 85g Protein, and Saying No to Steak 16:30

2M ago16:30

16:30

Hey, fellow high functioners! Indiana served up 70°+ and sunny in mid-November (wild). I knocked out an all-in-one Miracle Morning on GLP-1 shot day (last 7.5 mg dose of Mounjaro; 10 mg starts next Friday). Big win: hit 85 g protein with only one shake. Breakfast was high-protein yogurt (texture war with Chobani continues), plus rotisserie chicken …

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10+ Years in Lessons With Bobby Nuggz 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Bobby Nuggz has spent more than a decade inside New England cannabis as a writer, event producer, and community connector. In this High Functioning episode he talks about the festival days, the early medical markets, the shift into legal, and what he has seen brands and media do right and wrong. The conversation touches on concentrates, lab testing…

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Bari Wins, Shake Limits & CPAP Hope 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Hey, fellow high functioners! Today started with Miracle Morning (not an all-in-one — still finishing the “reading” pod) and turned into a legit healthcare day: Bariatric check-in: Officially moving from 7.5 mg to 10 mg Mounjaro next cycle. Scale alignment was tight (within 0.6 lb of the home Withings). Dietitian marching orders: cap protein shakes…

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Episode 10. Dad Jokes, Too Many Tokes, The Best for Last + WEED! 27:06

2M ago27:06

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We’re high, we’re laughing, and somehow my husband thinks he’s a comedian now. Join us for dad jokes gone wrong, too many tokes, and one last joke that might actually break us.由melissa addison

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Disaster Diaries: Migraines, Muscle Loss & Motivation 14:46

2M ago14:46

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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 he…

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Disaster Diaries: Birthday Feels, Caregiver Stress, and Ghosty Gremlins 28:50

2M ago28:50

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It’s Sacha’s birthday, and the day lands heavy. She starts with a double-dose Miracle Morning focused on mental health, shares her own history with anxiety and panic disorder, and reflects on the hard reality of caregiving when a loved one insists they “don’t deserve care.” There’s honest talk about boundaries, compassion, and what “helpful” really…

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Emma Lyons on Evicting the Inner Narcissist (Part 2) 37:25

2M ago37:25

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In Part 2 of my conversation with Emma Lyons — trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix — we move from awareness to action. Emma explains why mindset work alone can’t undo shame, and how the real healing happens when we retrain the nervous system to feel safe again. We talk about breathwork, yoga, and her B.R.E.A.K. method for interr…

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Disaster Diaries: Pilates, Politics & People Who Need Help 30:37

2M ago30:37

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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 colo…

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Emma Lyons on the “Inner Narcissist”: Dismantling Shame and Reclaiming Self-Trust (Part 1) 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Trauma-informed healer Emma Lyons, founder of The Trauma Matrix, joins Sacha to unpack her concept of the “inner narcissist” — the shaming, controlling voice that masquerades as protection while keeping us small. Emma shares how shame hijacks the nervous system, why mindset work alone can’t heal, and why shame isn’t a moral compass but a mechanism …

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LOST YOUR SPARK? 6:12

2M ago6:12

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Do you ever feel like your spark, the essence that makes you You, has dimmed a little? Do you look back at an earlier version of yourself and see a person you wish you still were? Today we’re talking about how fascia release can help you to reignite your Lost Spark and get back to being the highest version of yourself. For more, including my free F…

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Disaster Diaries: PJ Day Productivity & Poolside Problems 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster. Today’s episode is proof that pajamas and productivity can totally coexist. Sacha embraces a PJ day, gets her weekly planning done, and navigates some tough caregiving moments with honesty and grace. After convincing her mom to finally pick up her prescriptions, a communication mi…

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Disaster Diaries: Costco Hauls, Cookie Wins, and Cozy Saturdays 13:06

2M ago13:06

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster. It’s Saturday — and the vibe is pure weekend chaos meets comfort. After staying up late with Brandon, Sacha sleeps in (until 11!), dives into her Miracle Morning, and heads out for a day of errands, bulk hauls, and sweet indulgence. Today’s adventures include Sam’s Club and Costco…

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Disaster Diaries: A1C Wins, Caregiver Weight, and Friday Fuel 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster. Today starts messy and ends honest: Sacha oversleeps a 7:40 a.m. doctor visit, speed-runs out the door, and lands in a weird lab limbo until results get faxed over. The headline: A1C = 4.8 — low end of normal and a hard-won win. 🙌 From there, it’s real-life roulette: running Mom’s…

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Routines That Stick with Kyle Moon 1:20:43

2M ago1:20:43

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Prevention first. Kyle Moon walks through coping skills that work, the mind-body routine that starts his day, and a simple approach to bring SEL into real classes. He also explains how to grow a member space into a public venue and why partner fit matters at each stage. highfunctioning.show For audiences 21+ where legal. Please follow local laws. N…

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Disaster Diaries: Caregiver Tears, Broken Screens & Hard Truths 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster. Today’s entry is raw and real — equal parts exhaustion, reflection, and hard-earned self-accountability. After starting with an all-in-one Miracle Morning on procrastination, Sacha faced a tough day with her mother — appointments missed, emotions high, and tears shed on the office…

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Episode 9. Overwhelmed, Over It, Over the Hill + WEED! 24:42

2M ago24:42

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In this episode of High Functioning, Melissa gets blazingly honest about feeling overwhelmed, developing “grandma problems” at 31, and rethinking Thanksgiving one edible at a time. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and a little too relatable — like your inner monologue, but higher.由melissa addison

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Pet the Kitty, Don’t Poke the Snake — with Hilary Momberger-Powers 21:56

2M ago21:56

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In this closing conversation with Hilary Momberger-Powers, Sacha explores the grounded daily rituals that keep healing practical. From beginning every morning with gratitude, to setting gentle boundaries with her pet the kitty, don’t poke the snake philosophy, Hilary shares how she maintains peace in a noisy world. Together, they reflect on freedom…

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Disaster Diaries: SAVERS, Schedules, and a Protein Shake Explosion 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries from The High-Functioning Disaster. Today’s entry is peak real life: an 11½-minute all-in-one SAVERS (Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing), a last-minute caregiving pivot for Mom’s appointment (with brain testing Friday), and a bummer reschedule with guest Noah May (Lethal Venom). On th…

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Re-Parenting, Self-Soothing & Emotional Ownership — with Hilary Momberger-Powers 27:08

2M ago27:08

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In this heartfelt continuation of Sacha’s conversation with Hilary Momberger-Powers — the original voice of Sally Brown from Peanuts — the focus turns inward to the younger self within. Hilary opens up about learning to self-soothe, re-parent, and rebuild the trust that trauma once fractured. She shares what it looks like to comfort your inner chil…

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Disaster Diaries, Day 4: SAVERS, Soreness, and a Dragonfly Flash 21:23

2M ago21:23

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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 a…

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Reinvention Is a Calling — with Hilary Momberger-Powers 30:10

2M ago30:10

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This episode includes brief references to recovery, fear, and emotional healing, as well as candid discussion of spirituality. Please listen with care if you’re in a tender place or navigating addiction recovery. In this conversation, Hilary Momberger-Powers — the original voice of Sally Brown from Peanuts — joins Sacha to talk about what it means …

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Disaster Diaries, Day 3: Messages, Money, and Meaningful Connections 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Welcome back to Disaster Diaries, Sacha’s daily audio journal series from The High-Functioning Disaster. In this third installment, Sacha reflects on productivity, loss, and unexpected signs of connection. Between editing podcast episodes, reading The Total Money Makeover, and cheering on her husband Brandon as he launches his own show (Ashes & Aft…

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No Longer Leading with Your Wounds with Hilary Momberger-Powers (Part 1) 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Hilary Momberger-Powers—best known as the original voice of Sally Brown in the Peanuts cartoons—shares the raw truth of what came after childhood fame: trauma, addiction, and ultimately recovery. In this first part of our conversation, Hilary and host Sacha Holder unpack what it means to stop leading with your wounds, how childhood survival roles b…

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Disaster Diaries, Day 2: Family, Football, and Finding the Floor 16:35

2M ago16:35

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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 o…

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Disaster Diaries, Day 1: Rest, Reflection, and Resetting the Pace 23:54

2M ago23:54

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Welcome to Disaster Diaries, a daily audio journal series from The High-Functioning Disaster. In this first entry, Sacha gets honest about burnout, lost audio files, and the emotional fatigue that comes with trying to hold it all together — while also learning when to simply rest. She shares how she's balancing job loss, financial strain, and creat…

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Clean Up Your Data with Jeff Rawson! 1:19:59

2M ago1:19:59

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Clean Up Your Data gives operators a practical safety playbook. Jeff Rawson, PhD of the Institute of Cannabis Science, explains why measuring work beats tracking inventory, how to design clear recalls, and how to reduce hardware lead risk. Use these steps right away. You’ll learn• Seed to sale vs real safety• Clear recall lists people can follow• F…

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