The No More Wasted Days Podcast14 Jan 2025

Ep. 76: Redefining Friendship Without Alcohol

In this episode, Sara and Heather dive deep into the topic of relationships and how they evolve on the alcohol-free journey. Whether you’re just starting out or have been alcohol-free for a while, this episode is packed with insights and strategies for building stronger, more meaningful connections.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

The Impact of Alcohol on Relationships: How trust, emotional distance, communication, and bonding can all be affected by drinking.
Shifts in Values During Sobriety: Discover how authenticity, self-awareness, and personal growth become cornerstones of sober relationships.
Practical Strategies for Connection: From setting boundaries to creating new rituals and practicing empathy, learn actionable ways to strengthen relationships.
Rebuilding Trust: Tips for being transparent, addressing past mistakes, and showing consistency in your alcohol-free journey.
Navigating Social Situations: Gain confidence in alcohol-focused settings with real-life examples and tools for success.
Finding Your People: The importance of sober allies, online communities, and how to create or join alcohol-free activities.

Listener Takeaways:

Practice the examples of clear communication and boundary-setting provided in this episode.
Reflect on how sobriety has shifted your relationships and what connections you want to nurture moving forward.
Explore creative ways to engage in alcohol-free activities and build your sober support network.

Resources Mentioned:

Meetup and Creative Mornings for finding local or virtual activities.
Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. Learn more here.
Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who’s on an alcohol free journey or exploring sobriety.

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

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: @theheatherleecollective

TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 35min