The No More Wasted Days Podcast

What can change when you give yourself 100 alcohol-free days? In this episode, Sara talks with Leah, a former PUSH to 100 member, about going from daily drinking and constant fatigue to feeling more present, empowered, and free. Leah shares how she navigated vacations, holidays, cravings, and a partner who still drank, plus the unexpected ways her life began to open up without alcohol. Ready to see what 100 alcohol-free days coul...

Your first 30 days without alcohol might not look like the highlight reels you see on social media, and that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things nobody tells you about your first month alcohol-free, including why sleep and energy may take time to improve, how much of drinking is actually habit, why boredom and big emotions can show up, and how every alcohol-fre...

In this episode, I’m walking you through what to realistically expect during your first seven days alcohol-free, from cravings and sleep changes to that sneaky voice that starts negotiating with you after a few successful days. You’ll learn simple strategies to make that first week easier, how to handle your usual drinking window, and why you shouldn’t judge alcohol-free life based on how you feel on day three. M...

If summer left you feeling like alcohol took up more space than you wanted, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to wait until January to reset. We’re talking about using fall as a fresh start, setting a clear alcohol-free goal, focusing on what you’ll gain instead of what you’re giving up, and giving yourself permission to try alcohol-free life without deciding what “forever” looks...

Quitting drinking doesn’t have to feel like deprivation. In this episode, Sara shares six simple strategies to help you feel more confident, supported, and joyful in your alcohol-free life. You’ll learn how to manage cravings without shame, strengthen your reason for quitting, navigate social situations with more confidence, tune out drinking culture, focus on what you’re gaining, and create real moments of joy w...

In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, for a conversation about sobriety, grief, independence, and the healing power of the outdoors. Christine shares how hiking the Appalachian Trail after losing her mother changed the direction of her life, why she decided alcohol was no longer serving her, and how becoming alcohol-free created space for a bigger and more intentional life. We also tal...

When you quit drinking, you expect the hard part to be over, but sometimes, the brain finds a new outlet for the same addictive patterns. In this episode, Sara opens up about her personal experience with transfer addictions - how her addictive tendencies shifted from alcohol to food tracking, sugar, and weed, and what she learned about herself in the process. Through stories, science, and self-compassion, Sara breaks down:

What happens when sobriety feels awkward, uncomfortable, or like more work than you expected?

In this episode, I’m sharing the parts of being completely sober that I don’t always love, from making new friends without alcohol to setting harder boundaries, managing stress without checking out, and accepting that my house may be a little messier.

I also explain why I’m still choosing sobriety every time. Because disc...

In this episode, Sara sits down with Beth Feraco of Beth Feraco Fitness to talk about quitting drinking, rebuilding her identity, and creating a sustainable approach to fitness and weight loss. They discuss the connection between alcohol and disordered eating, why extreme diets fail, and how simple habits like sleep, walking, strength training, and consistent nutrition can change your life.

Beth also shares why your health plan sho...

Sara sits down with her friend Chelsea Bohnstedt, a yoga instructor and certified sound healer, to talk about her powerful alcohol-free journey. At the time of recording, Chelsea is 562 days sober, but her path to get here was far from linear.

Chelsea opens up about:

• Hitting rock bottom after repeated starts and stops, and how a medical crisis finally became her turning point.
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