The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Nov 05 2024 62 ep. 30 mins 7
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This is the No More Wasted Days Podcast. We’re your hosts - Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet and Heather P-G. Grab your favorite NA drink, and listen as we share vulnerable stories so you never feel alone on your alcohol free journey, and gain insights from us as we breakdown our most used tips and strategies that have kept us alcohol free. It’s time to break free from wasting any more of your days to the drinking/blackout/hangover cycle.

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Ep. 57: Finding Joy in Alcohol-Free Weekends: Strategies and Tips

Nov 05 2024 31 mins  
In this episode of The 'No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara and Heather discuss the challenges and joys of navigating weekends without alcohol. They share personal stories of their own journeys to sobriety, detailing obstacles and successes, and offer actionable strategies for creating fulfilling, alcohol-free weekends. The episode covers reasons why people fall into weekend drinking

Ep. 56: Four Reasons Why Going Alcohol-Free is the Best Choice I Made

Nov 01 2024 15 mins  
Ready to download the FREE Alcohol Free Checklist Sara mentioned in the episode? CLICK HERE to download so you can start your journey with success. In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara shares her journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle, revealing four benefits that have made sobriety her superpower. She discusses how being alcohol-free has vastly improved her rel

Ep. 55: Letting Go of Rescue Mode - Healing Codependency in Sobriety

Oct 29 2024 27 mins  
Sara and Heather are exploring the nature of codependency and its impact on individuals pursuing an alcohol-free lifestyle. Through Heather’s personal experiences and in-depth research, they discuss key aspects such as caretaking as control, the chameleon effect, chronic guilt, and the rescue complex. They highlight the roots of codependency in dysfunctional families and its mani

Ep. 54: Why One Drink is Too Many: The Real Deal on Moderation

Oct 25 2024 18 mins  
In this shorty episode, Sara is exploring the question “Why can’t I just moderate my drinking?” Sara opens up about her personal struggle with moderation, sharing the journey that led her to realize she wasn’t the “take it or leave it” kind of drinker. She candidly explores the four core reasons why moderation is so difficult for many: Conflicting Information on Sa

Ep. 53: Chasing the Buzz - How Dopamine Fuels Addiction

Oct 22 2024 30 mins  
Sara and Heather are talking all about dopamine and helping you understand it’s importance in creating your past habit of drinking alcohol. Drawing from Dr. Anna Lembke's 'Dopamine Nation,' they explore dopamine's role in addictive behaviors, especially with alcohol and cannabis, and discuss how substance abuse depletes natural dopamine levels. They share practical tips for boost

Ep. 52: The Mindset Hacks That Make Staying Alcohol Free Feel Easy

Oct 18 2024 19 mins  
CLICK HERE to download my 10 FREE Mantras to help you master your mindset as a non-drinker. In this episode, Sara dives deep into one of the most crucial elements of maintaining an alcohol-free life: mastering your mindset. She shares her personal experience of shifting from identifying as a "drinker and party girl" to embracing her new identity as a non-drinker, and the mindset

Ep. 51: Conquering People Pleasing in Your Alcohol Free Life

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
Sara and Heather explore the issue of people pleasing and its impact on sobriety and personal well-being. They discuss the root causes, such as fear of rejection and the need for social acceptance, and how these behaviors affect an alcohol-free lifestyle. The episode offers insights and personal experiences on recognizing people pleasing tendencies, setting firm boundaries, and pra

Ep. 50: Transforming Boredom into Purpose in Your Alcohol Free Journey

Oct 11 2024 15 mins  
Sara addresses one of the most common challenges that people face early in their alcohol-free journey: boredom. As you transition into a life without alcohol, you may find yourself with more time on your hands and wonder how to fill it. Sarah shares three powerful strategies that have helped her and many others beat boredom and embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. Key Takeaways: M

Ep. 49: Five Daily Habits to Support Your Alcohol Free Journey

Oct 08 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Sara and Heather discuss five small, daily habits to support an alcohol-free lifestyle. They explore the importance of daily gratitudes, hydration, affirmations, meditation, and movement. Beyond managing an alcohol-free journey, the hosts highlight these practices' broader benefits, including improved mental health and stress management. The episode weaves personal

Ep. 48: Stop Waiting for a Rock Bottom

Oct 04 2024 12 mins  
In this episode, Sara challenges the traditional notion of hitting 'rock bottom' before quitting alcohol, sharing her personal journey of questioning her drinking habits without having a dramatic turning point. Sara explores how the concept of rock bottom, often depicted in media, delayed her path to sobriety as she waited for a catastrophic event to signal her need to quit drinkin