The No More Wasted Days Podcast2 Apr 2024

Ep. 21: Grieving While Staying Alcohol-Free

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the complex subject of grief. They approach this heavy topic with a focus on educating listeners on how to 'spiral up' and use understanding of grief to ease its burden. Heather & Sara offer personal experiences with grief, including the loss of loved ones and the unique grief of losing a pet. They explore the definition of grief, its impact on the brain, and its potential to drive individuals towards addictive behaviors, emphasizing the importance of staying alcohol-free during such times. The episode covers the concept of grieving one’s 'drinking self' as part of recovery. They also touch on the five stages of grief, providing insight into each stage and offering advice on how to support others going through loss. The hosts share stories from their lives to illustrate how grief has affected them and how being alcohol-free has allowed for healthier processing of loss.The episode concludes with a reminder that grief is not linear and stresses the importance of compassion and self-care.

00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days: Spiraling Up Instead of Down

01:35 Lightening the Mood with Corny Jokes

02:09 Navigating the Teenage Brain and Parenting Challenges

04:17 Understanding and Managing Grief

06:18 The Impact of Grief on the Brain and Addiction

07:17 Personal Stories of Grief and Sobriety

14:47 Grieving the Loss of a Pet and Finding Comfort

17:42 The Five Stages of Grief Explained

20:28 Supporting Others Through Grief and the Importance of Community

25:14 Wrapping Up: Grief, Sobriety, and the Daymakers Community

************************************************

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.

************************************************

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

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(191)

Ep. 186: How to Reset Your Drinking After Summer

If summer left you feeling like alcohol took up more space than you wanted, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to wait until January to reset. We’re talking about using fall as a fresh...

18 Aug 18min

Ep. 185: Six Ways to Make Quitting Drinking Feel Easier

Quitting drinking doesn’t have to feel like deprivation. In this episode, Sara shares six simple strategies to help you feel more confident, supported, and joyful in your alcohol-free life. You’ll le...

11 Aug 29min

Ep. 184: From Drinking Culture to a Life of Adventure with Christine Reed

In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, for a conversation about sobriety, grief, independence, and the healing power of the outdoors. Christine shares how hikin...

4 Aug 35min

Ep. 183: Transfer Addiction Explained: What Happens After You Quit Drinking

When you quit drinking, you expect the hard part to be over, but sometimes, the brain finds a new outlet for the same addictive patterns. In this episode, Sara opens up about her personal experience w...

28 Jul 25min

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...

21 Jul 23min

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 d...

14 Jul 37min

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, bu...

7 Jul 39min

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 ...

30 Jun 35min