The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, ...

I’m celebrating my 7 year alcohol free anniversary on May 13th, and you’re invited to celebrate with me.

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This is exactly how I started my journey, and it changed ...

If you’ve ever quit drinking and found yourself struggling with food, body image, or control… this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, Sara sits down with sober dietitian Lindsay Sparks (@soberandnourished on Instagram) to unpack the deep connection between alcohol, disordered eating, and the pursuit of control. From growing up in diet culture to navigating sobriety, Lindsay shares how healing her relationship with food ul...

What if being alcohol-free didn’t feel like a daily battle… but just who you are?

In this episode, Sara breaks down the shift from relying on exhausting willpower to stepping into true empowerment, where sobriety feels natural, aligned, and even effortless over time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “white-knuckling” your way through this journey, this episode gives you practical ways to change that.

In this episode, Sara sits down with Jessi Hartnett, host of the Honor Your Heart Podcast, to talk about breaking free from cigarettes, weed, and alcohol, and what it really takes to stay free. Jessi shares her journey from perfectionism and burnout to healing, revealing how substances were never the real problem – they were the solution she used to cope. Together, they unpack the emotional roots of addiction, the surprising chall...

Quitting drinking when your partner doesn’t can feel isolating, but it’s more common than you think. This episode breaks down how to stay grounded in your alcohol-free journey without trying to control or change your partner. Learn how to set boundaries, communicate clearly, and create new ways to connect without alcohol. You’ll walk away with practical tools to protect your peace, strengthen your relationship, and build a life t...

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In this powerful conversation, Sara sits down with mindset coach and speaker Jill McKnight to explore the connection between alcohol, emotional manipulation, and learning to trust yourself again.

Jill shares her personal experience navigating a narcissistic relationship a...

If you’ve ever quit drinking… started again… and then wondered why it feels harder the next time, this episode is for you.

Because it’s not about willpower. It’s about what’s happening in your brain.

In this episode, I break down why the start-stop cycle makes cravings, anxiety, and day one feel heavier each time, and how you can finally break that loop.

• Why quitting feels harder ever...

What if quitting drinking wasn’t the end of the fun… but the beginning of your second act?

In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara sits down with Melissa McGowan, also known as The Sober New Yorker. Melissa shares how she transformed her life after alcohol and created a vibrant, joyful lifestyle filled with creativity, travel, community, and confidence.

From Broadway dance classes to sober retreats in New York City, Melissa pr...

Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster. Mood swings, anxiety, sleep disruptions, and night sweats can leave many women searching for relief. And because our culture constantly tells us that a glass of wine is the perfect way to relax, many women turn to alcohol to cope.

But what if that nightly drink is actually making perimenopause symptoms worse?

In this episode, Sara breaks down the science behind alcohol and perimenopause,...

Today, I’m sitting down with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, author of the book Drunk-ish and host of the Drunk-ish Podcast. 

If you’ve ever tried to “moderate,” justified blackouts, or worried you wouldn’t be fun without alcohol, this conversation will hit home.

Stefanie shares how her drinking escalated after becoming a mom, the mental gymnastics of rule-making, and the moment she knew she couldn’t keep going. We talk openly about shame,...

I quit drinking in 2019. I kept smoking weed. Now I’m one year and five months fully sober. In this episode, I’m answering your real questions about ditching weed, using cannabis as harm reduction, brain fog after quitting, and how to know when it’s time to let it go

🔹 Why I used weed after quitting alcohol

🔹 What changed when it became daily again

🔹 “Weed is medicine” – the nuance behind that statement

🔹 Cann...

In today’s episode, I sat down with Matt Salis, behavioral health researcher, writer, and co-host of the Untoxicated Podcast.

Matt brings a perspective we don’t talk about enough: what happens in a relationship when alcohol leaves the picture, especially around emotional safety, masculinity, intimacy, and long-term connection.

Unlike my story where Ryan and I quit drinking together, Matt’s journey unfolded differently. His wife, Sh...

Enrollment for PUSH to 100, my 100-day alcohol-free challenge, is officially open, and today is the last day to join before we start together on February 10.

This challenge will give you enough time to actually experience what an alcohol-free life feels like.

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January has a way of convincing us that if we didn’t hit the ground running, we’ve alread...

What happens when you quit drinking and realize the hardest part isn’t the alcohol, it’s letting go of who you used to be?

In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, I’m joined by Amy Mashburn, nearly 18 years alcohol-free and co-founder of Upper Left Strength. Amy got sober at just 23 years old, long before sobriety was trendy, and her story offers a powerful perspective on identity, mindset, and what it actually takes to...

If you’ve ever found yourself quietly wondering, “Is my drinking a problem?” this episode is for you.

Before we dive in, I want you to know this:

👉 Early enrollment for the PUSH to 100 Alcohol-Free Challenge opens tomorrow. This 100-day guided experience begins February 10 and is designed to help you step away from alcohol with clarity, structure, and real support. You’ll receive daily guidance, workbooks, group coaching, and acc...

The next round of the PUSH to 100 (100-day alcohol free challenge), begins on February 10. This is for you if you’re ready to quit drinking with confidence.

👉 Join the waiting list for early access, priority enrollment, and an exclusive bonus at:

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In today’s episode of No More Wasted Days, I’m joined by Morgan Smith, founder of Kalm with Kava, for ...

Dry January is usually hardest after the initial motivation fades.

The first week can be rough with headaches, fatigue, and withdrawal symptoms.

The second week often feels better physically, but this is when the “drinking brain” starts whispering, “See? You don’t have a problem. You can go back now.”

➡️➡️ This episode is your reminder not to listen to that voice.

In today’s episode of the No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara shares s...

Sara breaks down what really happens in the first 10 days of an alcohol-free journey (beyond the highlight reels and feel-good memes).

Most people don’t talk about the not-so-glamorous physical and emotional shifts that come up when you stop drinking. But Sara’s here to get real—and to empower you with science-backed insights and simple strategies so you can make it through the early days with confidence.

She covers:

🍷 What’s happ...