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.
Episodes
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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In this episode, Sara talks with sober content creator and author Hadley Sorensen about quitting drinking, ...
Let's stop wasting our summers to hangovers! Get early access to the Dry July challenge. --> https://nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist Sara discusses the mindset shift that helped her quit drinking effortlessly. She shares strategies from her personal journey, including writing daily affirmations, developing an unwavering commitment to sobriety, and adopting new identities.
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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara sits down with Laura Van Antwerp, also known as Your Sober Pal, for an honest and funny conversation about moderation, relapse, and finding your way back after drinking again.
Sara and Laura talk about why so many of us try so hard to moderate, the rules we create around drinking, and the moment when it becomes clear that moderation is taking more work than simply quitting. L...
In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara talks about how so much of her drinking was rooted in habit, and how learning to change those habits helped her build an alcohol-free life.
Inspired by James Clear’s book Atomic Habits, this episode explores why quitting drinking is not just about one big decision. It is about creating small, repeatable systems that support the person you are becoming.
Sara shares how d...
Heather Pennell is back on the No More Wasted Days podcast, and this episode feels like catching up with an old friend.
In this conversation, Sara and Heather talk about Heather’s five-year alcohol-free anniversary, what life has looked like since stepping away from the podcast, and how she has been rebuilding after a season of burnout, health challenges, major life disruptions, and emotional overwhelm.
Heather shares what he...
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This week on the No More Wasted Days Podcas...
Ep. 173: The Truth About Long-Term Sobriety Nobody Talks About 🎉 May is my alcohol-free anniversary month, and to celebrate, you can save $20 on my self-led 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge with coupon code MAY20. Details linked below.
Episode Summary: In this deeply personal episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned after 7 years alcohol-free, including what changed dramatically, what surprised me most, and what s...
Ready to take your first step toward an alcohol-free life? During the month of May, you can join the Reboot & Refresh: 30 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge for $20 off with the code MAY20. Inside the challenge, you’ll get daily videos, daily emails, a printable workbook, and a mindset journal to help you build momentum and confidence in your alcohol-free journey.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podc...
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...
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...
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 t...
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...
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, ...
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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 relationsh...
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.
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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 Cit...
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