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
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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. ✌️❤️
In this deeply personal and empowering milestone episode of No More Wasted Days Podcast, Heather reflects on what four years of alcohol-free living has taught her—and what healing truly looks like.
From year one’s emotional rollercoaster to year four’s sense of peace an...
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. ✌️❤️
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of “never drinking again”? You’re not alone. In this milestone 100th episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara shares a powerful reframe that helped her begin her alcohol-free journey: 👉 You don’t have to quit forever—you just have to decid...
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. ✌️❤️
Ever forget parts of a night—even when you didn’t drink “that much”? Struggle with brain fog, anxiety, or mood swings? This episode of No More Wasted Days is for you. Sara and Heather dive into the science of what alcohol does to your brain—short-term, long-term, and (m...
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. ✌️❤️ Who am I without alcohol? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt solo episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara shares how quitting drinking can spark a powerful identity shift—and why that’s actually a beautiful t...
In this laughter-filled episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara and Heather take on a question that so many people secretly (or not-so-secretly) wonder when they stop drinking: 👉 “Am I boring now?”
Whether you’ve been asked this directly, felt self-conscious in social settings, or worried that your social life might fade after quitting alcohol—this episode is for you. Sara and Heather bust the “boring” myth wide open with personal ...
In this short and soul-nourishing solo episode, Sara explores one of the most underestimated tools in the alcohol-free toolbox: nature. Whether you live near a forest, a city park, or just have a porch to step out on, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with the outdoors and use it as a powerful tool for healing, grounding, and restoring your sense of peace.
Sara shares her personal story of rediscovering nature through a so...
Sara shares a recent emergency with her husband’s health, and together she and Heather reflect on the tools, mindset shifts, and daily habits that can help you stay alcohol-free—especially when life feels chaotic or overwhelming.
Life doesn’t wait until it’s “convenient” for you to be alcohol-free. Whether it’s a personal crisis, unexpected health emergency, or just the weight of world events, stressful situations will come—and the...
Spring is the perfect time to start your alcohol free journey. Want to do it with some support? Hop into my Refresh & Reboot: 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge! CLICK HERE to join today.
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and fresh starts—so what better time to recommit to your alcohol-free journey? In this episode, Sara dives into why spring is the perfect time to refresh your mindset, reset your habits, and embrace new be...
Ever feel like if you’re not doing something perfectly, it’s not worth doing at all? That’s all-or-nothing thinking, and it can sabotage your progress—not just in sobriety, but in every area of life. In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Heather and Sara dive into why this mindset is so harmful, how it keeps you stuck, and what to do instead.
Whether you’ve struggled with feeling like one drink means total failure, or you tend to...
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner (and plenty of other drinking-heavy holidays throughout the year), navigating these occasions without alcohol can feel overwhelming. In this short and powerful episode, Sara shares practical strategies to help you stay confident and alcohol-free, no matter the holiday. Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, or the 4th of July, you’ll learn how to ditch the FOMO, handle social pressur...
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I deserve this drink after a long day,” you’re not alone. In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara and Heather dive into the Mom/Caregiver Drinking Trap—why so many caregivers turn to alcohol to unwind, why it doesn’t actually help, and how to break free from the cycle. Whether you’re a parent, a caregiver, or in a helping profession, this episode will help you rethink self-care and create healthi...
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