The No More Wasted Days Podcast27 Feb 2024

Ep. 16: Managing Cravings On Your Alcohol-Free Journey

In this episode of The No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather discuss the importance of managing cravings in one's alcohol-free journey. They provide tips for managing cravings in the short and long run, stressing the significance of maintaining daily routines, practicing mindfulness and meditation, maintaining a nourishing diet, staying physically active and nurturing positive thinking through practices like gratitude and affirmations. They also touch upon the use of social support, life coaching, therapy and community engagement in dealing with cravings. Lastly, they highlight the role of continuous personal and emotional growth in sustaining an alcohol-free lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:37 Discussing Cravings in Alcohol-Free Journey

01:18 Reflecting on February and Sober Super Bowl

02:56 Sober Valentine's Day Experiences

04:36 Invitation to the Day Makers Community

05:22 Managing Cravings: Short-Term Strategies

05:51 Understanding the HALT Method

11:07 The Role of Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Managing Cravings

13:56 Thinking Through the Drink: Playing the Tape Forward

16:16 Procrastinating the Drink: A Simple Yet Effective Strategy

18:43 Invitation to Check Out the Show Notes

19:19 The Importance of Vetting Your Coach

19:51 Reflecting on the Alcohol-Free Journey

20:11 Taking Care of Your Mind, Body, and Emotional Health

21:17 Grounding Techniques for Cravings

23:15 The Importance of Routines

25:25 The Power of Meditation

28:20 Nutrition and Movement for a Healthy Body

30:56 Creating Healthy Thought Patterns

34:06 Conclusion: Embracing the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

34:15 Building a Larger Support System

35:09 Adding Workshops or Retreats to Your Journey

If you want to take a deeper dive into learning about routines, CLICK HERE to listen to Episode 6 all about routines in your alcohol free journey. (This link is for Apple Podcasts, but you can find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.)

Want to learn more about affirmations and practicing gratitudes? CLICK HERE to liisten to Episode 10 - The Mindset of a Non-Drinker (This link is for Apple Podcasts, but you can find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.)

Lastly, you can try out the Unplug App for 30 days using this friends and family link from Heather and Sara to you. CLICK HERE to check it out.

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.

Want to check out the sober adventure retreat that Sara mentioned? CLICK HERE to follow Your Sober Pal Adventures which was founded by Laura at @yoursoberpal

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

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