The No More Wasted Days Podcast
This is the No More Wasted Days Podcast. I'm your host - Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet.
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 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.