The No More Wasted Days Podcast
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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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
The show begins as Sara shares her personal experience with alcohol addiction, from binge drinking in college to quitting alcohol completely in 2019, alongside her husband.
Then, hosts Heather P-G and Sara Kaufman- Bradstreet discuss the importance of routines throughout your alcohol free journey.Emphasizing the significance of establishing consistent morning, midday and evening routines and offering practical advice for listeners wanting to embark on an alcohol-free journey. They also stress the value of regular check-ins with close ones and the use of resources like apps and self-care practices to support the transition.
00:30 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Sara's Journey to Sobriety
03:31 Surprises and Challenges in Quitting Alcohol
05:38 The Importance of Mindset in Sobriety
07:11 The Role of Routines in Daily Life
10:02 Morning Routines and Their Impact
14:15 Evening Routines for Better Sleep
22:02 The Importance of Midday Routines
28:41 Planning Weekly Routines
33:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
Lastly, want to try out The Unplug Meditation app that Heather and Sara both talked about? CLICK HERE to start a 30 day free trial.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Heather & Sara both share their experiences of going through the holiday season alcohol-free. They also open up and share personal stories of embarrassing incidents and guilt-ridden memories from their drinking days compared to fulfilling, noteworthy moments from their sober seasons.
They also offer practical tips including focusing on the positives, preparing for success, remembering the real essence of holidays, and maintaining routines. Both hosts stress on the importance of being present during these moments and building healthy habits. They encourage those embarking on an alcohol-free journey, assuring listeners that it is possible, and can lead to more meaningful holiday experiences.
00:28 Introduction to Staying Alcohol-Free During Holidays
02:02 Sharing Personal Experiences with Alcohol During Holidays
06:56 The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health During Holidays
10:19 Tips for Staying Alcohol-Free During Holidays
30:44 Conclusion and Sharing Alcohol-Free Holiday Memories
Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the importance of tracking one's alcohol-free days and the potential pros and cons. Prior to the discussion, Heather shares her journey of quitting alcohol due to the adverse effects it was having on her life during the pandemic. The hosts highlight the different phases of alcohol abstinence, from withdrawal to the honeymoon phase and finally the resolution phase. They stress the individuality of this journey and state there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Heather and Sara advise listeners who are newly alcohol-free to be patient, seek community support, and remember that counting days is a personal choice. The hosts also share their experiences and the tools they adopted to handle the challenges.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:15 Getting to Know the Hosts: Heather's Alcohol-Free Journey
07:10 The Importance of Tracking Alcohol-Free Days
11:45 The Journey of Alcohol-Free Days: From Day 0 to Day 365
16:00 The Role of Community in the Alcohol-Free Journey
16:44 The Adjustment Phase: Day 121 to 180
18:06 The Resolution Phase: Day 181 to 300
21:15 The Recovery Phase: Day 301 to 365
34:05 Conclusion: The Personal Choice of Tracking DaysLooking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
In this episode of the 'No More Wasted Days' podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the complex topic of sex, hormones, and sobriety. They highlight their personal experiences and factors such as how quitting alcohol can enhance your sex drive and relationship dynamics. They also delve into matters of hormones, specifically estrogen and its interactions with alcohol, leading to increased risks of breast cancer and amplification of menopausal symptoms. Advice and insights are given for single listeners navigating the sober dating scene. They emphasize tracking menstrual cycles, using dating apps and being open about their sobriety. Finally, they invite listeners to join their Daymakers community for additional support on their alcohol-free journeys.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Discussing the Taboo: Sex, Hormones, and Sobriety
01:51 Personal Experiences: Sex Drive and Sobriety
06:54 Reconnecting with Your Partner: Tips and Tricks
13:38 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Daymakers Community
14:36 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Hormones
22:49 Navigating the Sober Dating SceneLooking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Heather and Sara share their past experiences with multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses, uncovering the dark secret that drinking pervaded their ventures. From using alcohol to bond with team members to being part of a drinking-focused team, they talk candidly about how their 'drinking brains' painted the MLM model in a glamorous light. However, their journeys into sobriety gave them the clarity to see how alcohol was negatively affecting their personal and professional lives, contradicting their pursuit of freedom and genuine community.
00:00 Introduction and Our Dark Secret
00:43 Why We Joined MLMs
04:09 The Role of Drinking in Our MLM Experience
05:38 The Illusion of Community in MLMs
13:58 The False Promise of Freedom in MLMs
18:15 The Real Cost of Drinking
20:24 Using Savings from Quitting Drinking
20:44 The Impact of Party Lifestyle on Finances
21:11 The Pressure of MLM Business and Alcohol
21:36 The Hidden Costs of MLM Business
23:04 The Influence of Alcohol in MLM Business
23:11 The Role of Social Media in MLM Business
24:05 The Glamorization of Drinking in MLM Business
24:53 The Reality Behind the Glamorized Drinking
25:36 The Influence of Top Sellers in MLM Business
26:15 Building a Team of Drinkers in MLM Business
27:38 The Impact of Alcohol on Business Performance
27:46 The Role of Alcohol in Building Courage for Business
33:24 The Impact of Quitting Drinking on Business Success
34:29 The Transformation After Quitting Drinking
37:13 The Benefits of Joining the Daymakers Community
37:50 Invitation to Join the Daymakers Community
Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Welcome to the FIRST OFFICIAL episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast.
This podcast episode explores the concept of learning to recognize, understand, and respond to emotions in a healthy way, particularly when quitting drinking. Heather & Sara discuss various coping mechanisms such as meditation, journaling, exercise, and music. They also discuss the importance of leaning into feelings, rather than suppressing them and the positive influence it has on mental health and overall well-being. Tips for managing feelings such as understanding that emotions are temporary and that experiencing them is a part of the human experience are also provided.
00:30 Introduction
00:30 The Importance of Feeling Your Feelings
00:53 The Impact of Alcohol on Emotions
01:12 The Experience of Quitting Drinking
01:39 The Universality of Emotions
02:10 The Cycle of Numbing and Suppressing Emotions
02:49 The Journey of Embracing Feelings
10:23 The Role of Meditation and Journaling in Processing Emotions
13:07 The Power of Music in Emotional Healing
24:55 The Impact of Exercise on Emotional Health
30:19 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Daymakers CommunityWant join the Day Makers Community so you NEVER feel alone on your alcohol free journey? CLICK HERE Does one-on-one coaching sound like something that could help you on your journey? CLICK HERE to work with Heather today!
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag. We're starting a podcast!Heather and Sara are PUMPED to launch the No More Wasted Days Podcast.
The official launch date is November 28th.
Be sure to hit the subscribe button NOW because Sara and Heather have been having a BLAST while recording the first episodes.