The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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.

What We Cover

• 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

In This Episode:

🔹 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:

www.nomorewasteddays.co/100waitinglist

 

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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...

If something in your life feels off, if you know you’re capable of more but keep feeling held back, Dry January might be the reset you’ve been looking for.

The Dry January Experience is a guided, supportive 30-day alcohol-free challenge designed to help you:

• Build confidence without relying on willpower
• Understand what’s actually happening in your body and brain

Enrollment is officially open for The Dry January Experience, a guided 30-day alcohol-free reset designed to help you step away from drinking with confidence, clarity, and structure.

If you’ve ever wished alcohol could become something you could “take or leave,” this experience is for you. You’ll receive daily emails, short supportive videos, and group coaching calls with Sara to help you navigate cravings, mindset shifts, and real...

Thinking about starting the new year alcohol-free, but don’t want to do it alone?

You can still join the Dry January Experience waiting list and be first in line when early enrollment opens on December 19th. Waiting list members receive early access and an exclusive discount.

👉 Join the waiting list here: nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

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Episode Summary

In today’s episode of the No More...

Get on the Dry January 2026 waiting list if you know you’re ready for a reset. You’ll receive early enrollment access plus a discounted rate.Sign up at nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist. Episode Summary

Most women who struggle with alcohol never fit the stereotype of the “daily drinker.” They function well, they hold everything together, and from the outside, everything looks fine. Yet inside, alcohol is shaping far more than they r...

In today’s episode, Sara sits down with author and advocate Celeste Yvonne, whose book It’s Not About the Wine cuts straight through the noise of mommy wine culture and exposes what’s really going on behind the scenes.

 

This conversation digs into the political and psychological systems that encourage women to drink, profit from their burnout, and quietly benefit when mothers are overwhelmed, numb, and too exhausted to challenge t...

Time is running out to  join the Day Makers Community for two weeks for $1. Join today for coaching, connection, and support. www.nomorewasteddays.co/daymakers.

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Thanksgiving used to be one of my biggest drinking holidays. It was chaotic, wine-soaked, and every year followed the same pattern, exhaustion, resentment, chasing a buzz, and then waking up the next morning wishing I could t...

If the darker months tend to stir up cravings, low motivation, or the urge to numb out, this is your sign to plug into real support. For November only, you can try the Day Makers Community for two weeks for just $1. Get coaching, connection, and stability during the hardest season of the year. Join at www.nomorewasteddays.co/daymakers.

Episode Summary

Winter can be one of the most challenging seasons to stay alcohol free. Shorter d...