The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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.

Episodes

July 1, 2025 26 mins

Ready for a 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge? CLICK HERE to join the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience..  We start on July 1st, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️

If you’ve ever had that moment where a craving hits hard and fast, whether from stress, loneliness, boredom, or habit then this episode is for you.

Sara and Heather break down 10 real-life, science-backed tools you can use the next time you feel the urge to drin...

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Ready for a 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge? CLICK HERE to join the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience..  We start on July 1st, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️

Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of quitting drinking forever? You’re not alone. In this short, inspiring solo episode, Sara shares why a simple 30-day break from alcohol might be the mindset shift and life reset you’ve been craving.

Sara reflects on her own jou...

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June 24, 2025 23 mins

Ready for a fresh start this summer? CLICK HERE to join the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience!

In this episode, Heather and Sara crack open what it really means to navigate a sober summer. From the awkwardness of no longer being the “fun” one at the party to the surprising joy of belly laughs, quiet moments, and actually remembering conversations.

 

Heather shares her personal evolution through summers past, comparing the...

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Want to take a break from alcohol with support, structure, and momentum? Join the Waitlist for the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience! By joining the waitlist now, you’ll receive early access and special pricing → nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

 

Are you afraid of missing out if you quit drinking? You’re not alone—but that fear is based on a lie. In this short but powerful episode, Sara flips the script on alcohol-free livi...

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Ready for a fresh start this summer? Join the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience! Get early access + a special discount when you join the waiting list here.

We hear the term “dry drunk” thrown around a lot,sometimes by critics online, sometimes in recovery spaces. But what does it actually mean? And how does it differ from true recovery?

In this episode, Sara and Heather unpack the meaning behind this misunderstood term. Whe...

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Want to take a break from alcohol with support, structure, and momentum? Join the Waitlist for the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience! By joining the waitlist now, you’ll receive early access and special pricing → nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

If you're feeling maxed out, pulled in a million directions, and wondering when you're supposed to take care of yourself then this episode is for you. In this shorty  episode, Sara b...

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🎉 Ready to feel better fast? Join the Waitlist for the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience! Doors open soon and the next round is going to be extra powerful. Sign up now to get early access and a special discounted price before enrollment opens to the public. 👉 www.nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you're checking off the boxes, showing up for yourself, staying alcohol-free, and yet...

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✨ Ready for a reset? Join the waitlist for the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July experience starting July 1st! Details below 👇

 

What will people think if you stop drinking? Will they ask questions? Judge you? Think you're boring?

 

In this shorty episode, Sara opens up about one of the biggest fears people face when they consider quitting drinking: judgment. Whether you're sober curious, taking a 30-day break, or farther along in yo...

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If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3 a.m. questioning every life decision you’ve ever made, you’re not alone—and alcohol might be the hidden culprit. In this episode, Sara and Heather dive into the tangled web of sleep, hormones, and booze and why quitting drinking may be the best thing you can do for your rest.

 

We cover:

🧠 Why alcohol tricks you into thinking it helps you sleep 💤 The science behind why you wake up at...

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In this shorty episode, Sara is discussing the common misconception that alcohol aids in relaxation. She shares her personal journey of realizing that true relaxation comes from within and provides listeners with practical strategies to unwind without alcohol. Key methods discussed include creating a wind-down ritual, moving your body, engaging your senses, practicing mindfulness, exploring creative outlets, and trying alcohol-free...

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In this relatable episode, Sara and Heather dive into the very real experience of burnout—what it feels like, how it shows up, and how to recover gently without defaulting to old patterns like alcohol.

 

Whether you're juggling kids, work, a partner, or just the pressures of everyday life, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. Heather shares her recent “tired to the core” moment, Sara opens up about feeling emotionally ...

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Need support in managing your cravings?  CLICK HERE to download my free guidebook that will make your next craving feel easy to navigate. Cravings don’t mean you’re weak—your brain is just doing what it was trained to do. In this solo shorty episode, Sara breaks down the science behind alcohol cravings and helps you release the shame that often comes with them.

You’ll learn how alcohol hijacks your dopamine and reward system, why ...

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Sara and Heather dive into what it means when that initial "spark" from early sobriety fades—and how to get it back. Whether you're 30 days in or six years alcohol-free, this episode is for anyone who's ever wondered, "Why doesn't this feel exciting anymore?"

In this episode, we cover:

🌟 What “the spark” is in early sobriety—and why it doesn’t always stick around 🔄 The Pink Cloud vs. The Wall: Understanding different phases of t...

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In this compassionate and deeply honest episode, Sara and Heather dive into a topic that so many of us need to hear—especially when the alcohol-free journey feels bumpy: the power of starting over. Whether you're on Day 1, Day 100, or somewhere in between, this conversation reminds you that your worth is never defined by your streak. Starting again isn’t failure—it’s resilience.

Sara and Heather share personal stories and insights ...

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Sara gets vulnerable in this solo episode. She opens up about something many of us deal with—even deep into the alcohol-free journey: anxiety.

 

At nearly six years sober, she shares her surprise when anxiety started showing up again. But instead of turning back to alcohol or spiraling, Sara got curious. In this episode, she shares four unexpected tools that have been easing her anxiety without a drop of alcohol.

 

Also, if you’re ...

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When you quit drinking, you go through periods of learning how to parent yourself on your alcohol-free journey. Whether you're a parent, child-free, or somewhere in between, Sara and Heather dive deep into the power of becoming your own inner caregiver—your inner mother, father, or adult—and how sobriety makes space for that transformation. Quitting alcohol isn’t just about removing something toxic. It’s about rebuilding your life...

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Want to join the Refresh & Reboot: 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge?  CLICK HERE to join today.  We start on May 5th, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️

 

What can really change in just 30 days without alcohol? In this shorty episode, I share the story of how my alcohol-free journey began with a single decision—not to quit forever, but just to try 30 days. That one-month trial became the springboard to a whole new life.

 

I b...

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When you quit drinking, the physical detox gets a lot of attention—but what about the emotional detox? In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Heather and Sara dive into what it really means to emotionally detox after quitting alcohol.

They explore why emotions feel so intense in early sobriety, how to move through them without fear, and how emotional healing is not just necessary—it’s transformational. If you’ve ever felt overwhel...

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Ready for an alcohol free weekend?? CLICK HERE to join the free No More Wasted Weekends Challenge.  We start on April 25th, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️

What if your drinking isn’t “that bad”—but it’s still not working for you? In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara and Heather dive into the concept of gray area drinking, a space so many people quietly occupy without even realizing it. They break down what gray ar...

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Ready for an alcohol free weekend?? CLICK HERE to join the free No More Wasted Weekends Challenge.  We start on April 25th, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️

It’s Sara’s birthday! 🎉 In this special solo episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara reflects on her 46th birthday and what it means to celebrate another year alcohol-free. With five sober birthdays under her belt and nearly six years alcohol-free, Sara takes you behind t...

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