The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet
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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.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 182: I Don’t Always Like Myself Sober

    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 discomfort passes, but the clarity, self-trust, and freedom that come from facing life fully present are always worth it.  Need sober friends who truly understand? Try the Day Makers community for two weeks for just $7. https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/ Resources and Links: Join the Day Makers Community Looking for alcohol-free support, weekly group coaching calls, and a private community of like-minded alcohol-free badasses? Come join us inside Day Makers. You can try your first two weeks for just $7. CLICK HERE to join. Sara’s Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  2. Jul 14

    Ep. 181: Beth Feraco on Sobriety, Fitness, and Breaking the Diet Cycle

    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 should fit your actual life, not the life of a fitness influencer, and how sobriety helped her stop wasting days and start building a life she truly loves. Follow Beth on Instagram and TikTok at @bethferacofitness or learn more about her coaching at bethferacofitness.com 👉👉 Looking for support on your alcohol-free journey? Try your first two weeks inside the Day Makers community for just $7. https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  3. Jul 7

    Ep. 180: From Chaos to Calm - Rediscovering Yourself After Alcohol

    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. The kindling effect. A dangerous neurological response that makes withdrawal symptoms worse each time you quit and start drinking again. Finding recovery through SMART Recovery and Y12SR (Yoga for 12-Step Recovery) after struggling to connect with traditional AA. Healing anxiety, rediscovering peace, and embracing the beauty of a “boring life.” How yoga, meditation, and sound baths helped her reconnect with her body and spirit, and why spirituality doesn’t have to look “religious.” Sara and Chelsea also share stories from their time together at the Sober Tahoe Adventure Retreat and reflect on how sound healing and self-care practices can unlock powerful emotional healing. 🧘‍♀️ Key Takeaways Kindling is real. If you've started and stopped many times, it can make withdrawals more severe and even life-threatening. Always consult a doctor for support when quitting. Peace is the new thrill. Sobriety gives you back your time, energy, and clarity. Spirituality can be simple. Connection, mindfulness, and presence count just as much as prayer or religion. Self-care is rebellion. Taking care of yourself and living with intention isn’t boring, it’s revolutionary. 🔗 Resources Mentioned SMART Recovery Meetings Y12SR – Yoga for 12-Step Recovery Follow Chelsea on Instagram @yogini.chels CLICK HERE to Join Chelsea’s hybrid yoga classes online through her studio (link in show notes). 💖 Favorite Quote “Taking care of yourself is the most rebellious thing you can do. Especially as a woman.” – Chelsea Bohnstedt If you loved this episode, please rate and review the show! Your support helps the No More Wasted Days Podcast reach more people who are ready to live free, present, and fully alive.   ************************************************ 🌟 Want deeper support on your alcohol-free journey? Come join us inside the Day Makers Community — my private coaching space where you’ll find weekly group calls, book clubs, reflection prompts, and real connection with people who get it. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your sobriety, this is where you’ll find the tools, strategies, and support to keep moving forward. 👉 Learn more and join us here: https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/ ************************************************ 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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  4. Jun 30

    Ep. 179: The Truth About Being a Beachbody Coach: We Sold Fitness, Drank Alcohol, and Called It “Balance”

    Ready for a real reset this summer? Join the Dry July Challenge, a 30-day alcohol-free challenge with daily support, coaching, mindset tools, and community. Stop white-knuckling, break the start-stop drinking cycle, and see how good you can feel without alcohol. Click the link to sign up today. www.nomorewasteddays.co/dryjuly In this episode, Sara talks with sober content creator and author Hadley Sorensen about quitting drinking, blackout drinking, moderation, mommy wine culture, and the pressure to make alcohol part of a “healthy” lifestyle. They also unpack their complicated pasts as Beachbody coaches, including the ways alcohol, fitness culture, and MLM-style marketing became intertwined. Hadley shares why she chose an alcohol-free life without identifying as an alcoholic, what socializing looks like now, and why none can be easier than trying to moderate. Follow Hadley on Instagram: @hadley_sorensen Get her book: The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: Everything in Moderation and Other BS   Sara’s Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey.   ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  5. Jun 23

    Ep. 178: The One Mindset Shift That Finally Made Quitting Alcohol Easy

    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.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:29 Early Days: Building Momentum 00:54 The Game Changer: 100 to 150 Days 01:09 Mindset Shift: Practical Steps 02:52 The Power of Affirmations 05:18 Deciding to Quit Forever 11:22 Identity and Willpower 12:52 Planning for Success 20:27 Creating a Support System 24:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   🎧 Mentioned in this episode: 10 Mantras for the Beginning of Your Alcohol Free Journey - CLICK HERE to download the 10 Mantras that Sara used at the beginning of her alcohol free journey. Dry July Challenge - CLICK HERE to get early access to the Dry July Challenge. 🧠 Sources & Further Reading If you want to dig deeper into what’s really happening in your body during a hangover — from dehydration to acetaldehyde toxicity — here are the research-based resources referenced in this episode: Patrick, V. M., & Hagtvedt, H. “I Don’t vs. I Can’t: When Empowered Refusal Motivates Goal-Directed Behavior,” Journal of Consumer Research, 2012. Pignatiello, G. A., et al. “Decision Fatigue: A Conceptual Analysis,” Nursing Outlook, 2018. Evans, D. R., et al. “The nature of self-regulatory fatigue and ‘ego depletion’,” Personality and Social Psychology Review, 2016. Cooke, R., et al. “The effect of forming implementation intentions on alcohol consumption,” Health Psychology Review, 2022; see also 2023 update. Malaguti, A., et al. “Effectiveness of implementation intentions on substance use,” 2020 review. Milyavskaya, M., et al. “Saying No to Temptation: Want-to Motivation Improves Self-Regulation,” Journal of Personality, 2015. Larimer, M. E., & Marlatt, G. A. “Relapse Prevention and the Abstinence Violation Effect,” overview. 💬 If this episode resonated with you: Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's one of the easiest ways to support the show!   ************************************************   🌟 Want deeper support on your alcohol-free journey? Come join us inside the Day Makers Community — my private coaching space where you’ll find weekly group calls, book clubs, reflection prompts, and real connection with people who get it. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your sobriety, this is where you’ll find the tools, strategies, and support to keep moving forward. 👉 Learn more and join us here: https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/   ************************************************ 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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  6. Jun 16

    Ep. 177: Coming Back After a Relapse w/ Laura Van Antwerp (aka: Your Sober Pal)

    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. Laura also shares her experience with multiple day ones, what helped her keep going, and why relapse does not mean you have failed. They also talk about sober joy, sober retreats, backpacking adventures, and the power of finding people who remind you that alcohol-free life is not boring. It can actually be bigger, freer, and a lot more fun. In this episode, we talk about: Why moderation can feel like a full-time job The red flags that show alcohol may no longer be working for you What to do after a relapse Why “never give up” can be more powerful than “never drink again” Laura’s sober adventure retreats and backpacking trips The importance of connection and sober community   Follow Laura: You can find Laura on Instagram and TikTok at @yoursoberpal and learn more about her retreats, backpacking trips, scholarship program, and free monthly sober hangouts at www.yoursoberpal.com.   Resources and Links: Join the Day Makers Community Looking for alcohol-free support, weekly group coaching calls, and a private community of like-minded alcohol-free badasses? Come join us inside Day Makers. You can try your first two weeks for just $7. CLICK HERE to join. Sara’s Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  7. Jun 9

    Ep. 176: The One Habit Change That Makes Quitting Drinking Easier

    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 daily gratitude, affirmations, new routines, and identity-based habits helped her move away from drinking and start seeing herself as someone who simply does not drink. She also breaks down James Clear’s four laws of behavior change and shows how to use them to build alcohol-free habits while making drinking less automatic, less appealing, and harder to return to. If you have ever felt stuck in the same drinking patterns, this episode will help you see that change does not have to happen overnight. Small choices, repeated consistently, can completely shift your life. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why alcohol can feel more like a habit than an addiction for many people How small daily actions compound over time Why your systems matter more than willpower How to start seeing yourself as a non-drinker Simple habit swaps for the hardest craving windows How to use James Clear’s four laws of behavior change in your alcohol-free journey   Resources and Links: Join the Day Makers Community Looking for alcohol-free support, weekly group coaching calls, and a private community of like-minded alcohol-free badasses? Come join us inside Day Makers. You can try your first two weeks for just $7. CLICK HERE to join. Sara’s Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

  8. Jun 2

    Ep. 175: The Sobriety Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed w/ Heather Pennell

    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 helped her begin to feel more regulated, including slowing down, creating calmer mornings, delaying phone use, supporting blood sugar, and increasing her window of tolerance. She also opens up about emotional sobriety, taking up space, letting go of “nice girl” conditioning, and learning how to live alcohol-free in a way that feels grounded, calm, and sustainable. This episode is a reminder that alcohol-free living is not just about removing alcohol. It is also about learning how to care for your nervous system, protect your energy, and build a life you no longer need to escape from.   Resources and Links: Join the Day Makers Community Looking for alcohol-free support, weekly group coaching calls, and a private community of like-minded alcohol-free badasses? Come join us inside Day Makers. You can try your first two weeks for just $7. CLICK HERE to join.   Work with Heather 1:1 If Heather’s story and coaching style spoke to you, check out her one-on-one coaching options for deeper support on your alcohol-free or personal reset journey. CLICK HERE to work with Heather.   Join Heather’s Real Life Reset Heather’s Real Life Reset is a 40-day group coaching program designed to help you feel more like yourself again by focusing on sleep, mornings, food, anxiety, motivation, habits, and emotional regulation. The next round starts June 15th. CLICK HERE to join the Real Life Reset.   Connect with Heather: Instagram: @heatherpennellcoaching   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

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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.

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  • Creator
    Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    187
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    Explicit
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