The No More Wasted Days Podcast

• Ep. 139: I Ditched Weed - My First Year Completely Sober

  This week, I’m opening up about something I’ve kept close to the chest: my journey to becoming one year weed-free. 🍃🚫 For years, I celebrated living alcohol-free while still using weed as a way to “take the edge off.” At first, it felt like harm reduction. A softer landing after quitting drinking. But over time, I realized it was keeping me stuck, sneaking around, and not fully free. In this episode, I share: Why I decided “Cali sober” didn’t feel aligned for me. The messy truth of quitting weed (and how it was harder than quitting alcohol). The failed attempts, restarts, and what finally made it stick. How community, affirmations, and mindset shifts helped me reach one year. The identity shift that came with saying, “I’m sober! Alcohol and THC free.” The real benefits I’ve noticed, even when it didn’t feel easy. This is a vulnerable episode, but I know I’m not alone. Many people in alcohol-free spaces also wrestle with weed, and I hope my story gives you encouragement, clarity, and permission to keep going even if it takes multiple tries. ✨ Free Resource: Grab my 10 Mantras to Stay Alcohol-Free (they work for THC too!) → https://nomorewasteddays.co/10-mantras/ If you’ve been curious about what life looks like without THC, or you’re somewhere in the messy middle, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are.   ************************************************   🌟 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

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• Ep. 138: Heather’s Farewell: Sobriety, Stress, and Following Your Inner Voice

  This week’s episode is bittersweet. After two years of laughter, learning, and countless “aha” moments, Heather is saying goodbye as co-host of the No More Wasted Days podcast. In this heartfelt conversation, Heather opens up about: Why listening to your intuition becomes so much clearer when you’re alcohol-free The difference between intuition and anxiety—and how to know which voice you’re hearing What “the work” really looks like in sobriety (spoiler: it’s not a rigid manual, it’s simple next-right-thing choices) Her own journey through stress, burnout, and learning to simplify life without alcohol Memorable moments from past episodes—everything from deep values work to cracking up over “almond brothers” and making your bed You’ll also hear Sara and Heather reflect on their favorite podcast memories, what they’ve learned from each other, and why laughter has been such an important part of tackling tough topics together. Although Heather is stepping away as co-host, she’s still active in the Day Makers community, leading coaching calls and supporting people on their alcohol-free journeys. You’ll likely hear her voice again as a guest on future episodes, and she’s also working on an exciting new memoir project. 👉 If Heather has impacted you on this podcast, let her know! Follow her on social media (links below) and come connect with her inside the Day Makers. This isn’t goodbye. It’s just “see you later.” Resources Mentioned: * Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. CLICK HERE to learn more here. * Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life. CLICK HERE to learn more.     ************************************************   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   Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @withheatherp TikTok: @withheatherp

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• Ep. 137: The First 100 Days Alcohol-Free: What Really Happens to Your Body and Mind

  ✨ Enrollment for PUSH to 100 closes tonight at midnight! If you’ve been waiting, this is your moment. Join me and an incredible community for 100 days alcohol-free. The challenge starts tomorrow, September 12th, and enrollment closes tonight (9/11) at midnight. Don’t do this alone. Join the PUSH to 100 here → https://nomorewasteddays.co/push-to-100/ What really happens when you go 100 days without alcohol? In today’s shorty episode, I’m walking you through the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual changes that unfold during the first 100 days of alcohol-free living. This is more than just white-knuckling it through a few weeks. It’s about experiencing a full transformation in body, mind, and spirit. We’ll break it down in clear timelines: Days 1–10 → The shock and shift. Withdrawal, sleep disruption, cravings, and the importance of tools and mindset right from the start. Days 11–30 → New patterns emerge. Energy begins to stabilize, mood regulation improves, and skin clarity starts to show. Days 31–60 → Identity begins to shift. Confidence grows, relationships change, and new habits take root. Days 61–90 → True rewiring. Dopamine recalibrates, triggers become easier to manage, and emotional resilience builds. Days 91–100 → Transformation takes root. Sobriety feels natural, self-trust deepens, and life begins to expand in exciting new directions. 100 days is a milestone that changes everything. It’s not the finish line. It’s the launchpad for a whole new way of living. Resources & Links 👉 Enrollment for PUSH to 100 closes tonight, September 11th at midnight. Join here: [https://nomorewasteddays.co/push-to-100/] Listen to Episode 128 for more on what happens in the first 10 days.   ************************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial   Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @withheatherp TikTok: @withheatherp

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• Ep. 136: Facing Loss Alcohol Free: How to Process Grief and Keep Moving Forward

  💥 Enrollment for the PUSH to 100 closes Thursday, September 11th at midnight! If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. Join me for 100 days alcohol free with coaching, community, and a clear plan so you can roll into the holidays feeling strong, steady, and proud of yourself. Doors close at midnight on Sept. 11th. Don’t miss it! Tap here to join now. Losing a beloved pet can feel like the ground has been pulled out from beneath you. Pets aren’t “just animals”, they are companions, anchors, and members of the family who walk with us through our best and worst moments. And when they’re gone, the silence is deafening. In this heartfelt episode, Sara and Heather open up about their own experiences with pet loss on the alcohol-free path. Together, they explore: 🐾 Why pet grief can feel so heavy, especially when you’re not numbing with alcohol. 🌙 The routines and memories that make loss so jarring—and why it always feels like a shock. 💔 How grief tests your sobriety tools and what helps (and doesn’t). ✨ The concept of somatic grief—how our bodies physically hold onto loss. 🎶 Creative and holistic ways to process emotions (sound baths, movement, writing). 🐶 Welcoming new pets without “replacing” the ones we’ve lost, and how animals can ground us in our sober routines. This is a soft, compassionate space for anyone who has lost a pet, whether recently or years ago, and is navigating that grief in sobriety. Healing isn’t about forgetting, it’s about remembering with love and continuing forward, even through the cracks. 🔗 Resources & Links Join the PUSH to 100 (enrollment closes Sept. 11 at midnight!) → CLICK HERE If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who might need this reminder: you are not alone in your grief, and you don’t have to numb the pain to move through it.   ************************************************   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   Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @withheatherp TikTok: @withheatherp

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• Ep. 135: Back to Day 1: How my Alcohol Free Journey Began

  ✨ Enrollment for PUSH to 100 is officially open! This is my signature 100-day alcohol-free challenge designed to give you daily support, live coaching, and community so you never have to walk this path alone. Enrollment closes September 11th and space is limited so grab your spot today! www.nomorewasteddays.co/push-to-100/   In this shorty episode, I’m taking you all the way back to my very first day alcohol-free: May 13, 2019. I’ll share what life looked like the week before, how my husband and I went from heavy drinking to considering a break, and the exact details of how I got through Day 1. From writing “I do not drink” in my journal, to listening to This Naked Mind on my commute, to sipping LaCroix and kombucha at home. This was the day that quietly but powerfully changed everything. You’ll hear: The lead-up to my Day 1, including a cruise, milestone birthdays, and that inner knowing that I needed change. How I set myself up for success with gratitude journaling, affirmations, quit lit, and non-alcoholic drinks. The importance of having an after-work plan and identifying my “witching hour.” The one piece I wish I had embraced sooner: community. Whether you’re just thinking about quitting, preparing for your own Day 1, or already a few days in, my story will give you inspiration, practical tools, and the reassurance that you don’t have to figure it out alone. 👉 Ready to create your own Day 1? Apply now for PUSH to 100 and let’s do it together. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the podcast — it helps more people find encouragement for their alcohol-free journey.   Resources Mentioned: * Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. CLICK HERE to learn more here. * Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life. CLICK HERE to learn more.   ************************************************   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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial   Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @withheatherp TikTok: @withheatherp

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