The No More Wasted Days Podcast Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet

Sara and Heather celebrate Sara's five-year alcohol-free anniversary. After recapping personal milestones like birthdays and Mother's Day, Sara shares five valuable lessons she'd tell her past drinking self, such as recognizing the hidden stress alcohol causes and understanding its addictive nature. Together, they emphasize the possibilities and joys of an alcohol-free life, offering hope and inspiration to listeners.
 
00:00 Welcome & Personal Updates: Celebrations and Reflections
00:52 Discussing Sober Birthdays and Mother's Day Experiences
05:00 Introducing the Daymakers Community
05:43 Celebrating Five Years Alcohol-Free: A Personal Journey
06:49 Adding to the Flock: A Unique Anniversary Celebration
08:39 Advice to My Drinking Self: Reflecting on Five Years of Sobriety
18:28 Meet Heather: Your Guide to Joy and Freedom
19:20 Five Life-Changing Insights for My Past Drinking Self
19:39 #1: The Truth About Being 'Tired'
21:59 #2: Finding Patience and Reducing Stress Without Alcohol
25:21 #3: Rethinking Alcoholism and Addiction
28:33 #4: Embracing Fun and Freedom in Sobriety
31:13 #5: Building a Dream Life Beyond Alcohol
32:55 Inspiring Final Thoughts and Community Encouragement

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
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Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather dive into the concept of thought work, providing insights into understanding and managing the inner critic. Heather shares her personal milestones and discusses how inner voices shape our behavior. Strategies to externalize and reframe negative thoughts are explored, alongside a discussion on the impact of quitting alcohol on mental health. They highlight the importance of kindness and non-judgment towards oneself, and introduce exercises to foster a more positive, compassionate self-dialogue.
00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days!
00:48 Life Updates and Celebrations
03:06 Exploring Thought Work and the Inner Critic
03:57 Unpacking the Inner Critic
05:36 The Journey of Quitting Drinking
14:39 Engaging with the Daymakers Community
16:14 Rewiring Our Brains: Thought Work in Action
24:36 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
 
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
 
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

Sara and Heather get to talk with guest Sarah Rusbatch, Sarah is the author of the best selling book “Beyond Booze, How to create a life you love Alcohol Free’, a multi-award winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, a menopause coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. Sarah works tirelessly to support women all over the world to create and live their best lives as they age.
 
Sarah shares her personal journey from starting to drink at 14 in England to becoming a heavy drinker in her adult life and how moving to Australia with two young children led her to use alcohol to cope with loneliness, boredom, and stress. After numerous attempts, Sarah fully embraced sobriety in 2019, retrained as a coach, and wrote 'Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love, Alcohol-Free.' The book, aimed at midlife women, focuses not on sobriety for its own sake but on building a fulfilling life without alcohol. Sarah's story struck a chord with thousands of women, leading her to support others in navigating midlife without alcohol. The episode also addresses the challenges of menopause and alcohol, societal pressures, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.
 
00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days
01:03 Celebrating Sobriety and Empowering Midlife Women
02:55 The Journey to Sobriety: A Personal Story
05:55 The Impact of Alcohol on Life and Relationships
10:45 From Personal Transformation to Helping Others
13:26 Deep Dive into 'Beyond Booze': Themes and Insights
22:05 Navigating Perimenopause Without Alcohol
34:10 Closing Thoughts and Resources
 
Please go follow Sarah on social media:
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If you’re ready for more support from Sarah, check out all of her material and learning tools on her website – CLICK HERE to head to her website.And CLICK HERE to join Sarah Rusbatch's Facebook Community 

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
 
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
 
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the concept of the 'sobriety toolbox’. They offer listeners a comprehensive guide to resources and strategies that support sobriety. They discuss personal experiences and emphasize the importance of community, routines, hobbies, and self-care practices that aid in managing cravings and maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle. Additionally, they share insights on how to create a personalized sober toolkit, highlighting the role of therapy, gratitude, tracking apps, and social media in their sobriety journeys. 
 
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Sobriety Toolbox
01:27 Personal Check-ins and Sobriety Journeys
08:37 Exploring the Sobriety Toolbox: Definitions and Personal Stories
11:18 Building Your Sobriety Toolbox: Practical Tips and Strategies
16:09 The Power of Community in Sobriety
19:09 Journaling, Mantras, and Affirmations: Essential Tools for Sobriety
19:58 Harnessing Gratitude to Shift Your Mindset
20:35 Diving Deep into Journaling Practices
22:34 Exploring Hobbies for a Fulfilling Life
24:55 Building Your Sober Toolbox: Apps and Trackers
26:36 Establishing Routines for Success
31:21 Expanding Your Sober Toolbox: Therapy and Screen Time Management
34:32 Wrapping Up: Your Personal Sober Toolbox

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
 
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
 
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather celebrate Heather's three-year alcohol-free anniversary. Heather reflects on her sober journey, including her decision to quit drinking, the challenges of the first few days, and the importance of support systems like therapy and sober communities. She also shares her battle with breast cancer during early sobriety. Heather reveals three key lessons learned from her sobriety: alcohol and addiction are boring, deciding to quit is the hardest part, and the significance of self-discovery. The episode closes with encouragement for listeners to seek support and self-improvement.
 
00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days
00:58 Heather's Hilarious Restroom Key Story
02:44 Celebrating Sobriety and the Joys of Sober Birthdays
05:04 Join the Daymakers Community: A Call to Action
05:54 Heather's Journey to Sobriety: The Early Days
12:38 The Battle with Breast Cancer and Sobriety
20:27 Three Key Lessons from Heather's Sobriety Journey
26:15 Wrapping Up: The Power of Community and Self-Improvement

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
 
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
 
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, hosts Sara and Heather explore the concept of alcohol labels, particularly challenging the stigma of being called an alcoholic. They introduce alternative terms such as sober, alcohol-free, in recovery, and Cali sober, emphasizing personal choice in how one identifies their relationship with alcohol. They discuss the significance of recognizing alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a more modern and less stigmatizing term than alcoholic. They also touch on the fluidity of recovery and the openness to change how one identifies with their alcohol use over time. 
 
00:00 Welcome & Introductions: Meet Your Hosts Sara and Heather
04:49 Revisiting the Term 'Alcoholic': A Deep Dive
08:24 Exploring Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Its Impacts
14:36 Personal Reflections: Identifying with AUD
19:13 Understanding Alcohol Use Through the DSM-5
21:38 Exploring Sobriety Terms: From Alcohol-Free to Recovery
22:07 The Journey of Embracing 'Alcohol-Free'
23:12 Understanding 'In Recovery' and Its Personal Journey
24:12 Navigating the 'Cali Sober' Lifestyle
28:55 Transitioning to a Book Club Discussion
30:10 Empowerment in Sobriety: Choosing Your Identity
34:08 Communicating Your Sobriety Journey to Others

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey?  Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach.  CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
 
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
 
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach