The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Sara breaks down what really happens in the first 10 days of an alcohol-free journey (beyond the highlight reels and feel-good memes). Most people don’t talk about the not-so-glamorous physical and emotional shifts that come up when you stop drinking. But Sara’s here to get real—and to empower you with science-backed insights and simple strategies so you can make it through the early days with confidence. She covers: 🍷 What’s happening physiologically when alcohol leaves your system 🧠 How the dopamine crash messes with your motivation and mood 💤 Why sleep can get worse before it gets better 🍭 The truth about sugar cravings (and why they’re not just “bad habits”) 🧰 Six practical tools to survive and thrive in the first 10 days Whether you're just getting started or preparing for a new AF season, this episode will help you normalize the messy middle—and stick with it. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Alcohol affects way more than just your bloodstream—it impacts your dopamine, sleep cycles, and blood sugar ✅ You’re not “doing it wrong” if the first 10 days feel flat, foggy, or hard ✅ Healing happens in layers—physical, emotional, and spiritual ✅ Nourishing your body with protein + complex carbs = fewer cravings and crashes ✅ Morning routines and natural dopamine boosts can jumpstart your day ✅ Planning your witching hour (and finding community) is essential to staying the course   👯‍♀️ Want deeper support for your journey? Join the PUSH to 100 waitlist to be the first to apply for the next round (spots open January 28th!). You’ll get structure, coaching, community, and tools that go far beyond “just don’t drink.” ✨ nomorewasteddays.co/100waitinglist   🎧 If this episode helped you feel seen, leave a quick review! Your words help this message reach more people on the path to freedom.   Resources Mentioned: * Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. CLICK HERE to learn more here.   ************************************************   Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community.  CLICK HERE for all the details    ************************************************   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  

If something in your life feels off, if you know you’re capable of more but keep feeling held back, Dry January might be the reset you’ve been looking for. The Dry January Experience is a guided, supportive 30-day alcohol-free challenge designed to help you: Build confidence without relying on willpower Understand what’s actually happening in your body and brain Create momentum, clarity, and self-trust Experience what life feels like without alcohol in the way You’ll get daily support videos, a printable journal, a workbook, and live coaching calls with me, plus a community that’s doing this alongside you. Doors close January 1st at midnight (Pacific). Join now at nomorewasteddays.co/dryjanuary.   Episode Summary As we close out the year, this episode invites you to imagine a different version of yourself. Not a version created by doing more, pushing harder, or fixing yourself, but a version revealed when you remove the one thing that’s been quietly draining your energy, confidence, and clarity. In this deeply personal episode, Sara shares: Why 2025 was one of her hardest years emotionally and mentally How anxiety resurfaced in a way that reminded her of her drinking days, and what she did instead of numbing out The story of her last New Year’s Eve as a drinker, and how it set the stage for real change Why trying to “drink better” kept her stuck, and why removing alcohol closed the gap between who she was and who she wanted to be This episode introduces the idea of YOU 2.0, the version of yourself that emerges when the noise is gone. Alcohol doesn’t create confidence, energy, or freedom. It blocks access to them. Key Takeaways from This Episode Reinvention does not require more habits. Sometimes the biggest upgrade comes from subtraction. Alcohol quietly erodes sleep, emotional regulation, self-trust, and momentum. The distance between your potential and your reality shrinks dramatically when alcohol is removed. You don’t have to decide forever. Thirty days is enough to see what’s possible. Dry January works because it gives you social permission, structure, and space to reflect. Sara also shares how her alcohol-free journey led to: Greater creativity and clarity Financial and career confidence The creation of No More Wasted Days A deeper connection to who she actually is, not who alcohol told her she was A Question to Sit With Who might you become if alcohol no longer dictated your evenings, your energy, or your emotions? What would feel possible in your life if you trusted yourself again? Join the Dry January Experience If you’re curious about who YOU 2.0 might be, Dry January is a powerful and safe place to start. Doors close January 1st at midnight (Pacific). Join here: nomorewasteddays.co/dryjanuary Let’s make this the year you stop leaving yourself behind.    ********************************************   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

Enrollment is officially open for The Dry January Experience, a guided 30-day alcohol-free reset designed to help you step away from drinking with confidence, clarity, and structure. If you’ve ever wished alcohol could become something you could “take or leave,” this experience is for you. You’ll receive daily emails, short supportive videos, and group coaching calls with Sara to help you navigate cravings, mindset shifts, and real-life triggers without white-knuckling it. 👉 Join now at nomorewasteddays.co/dryjanuary or use the link in the show notes to get started. Episode Summary Christmas is supposed to feel magical, but for many people it’s one of the most emotionally intense and alcohol-heavy times of the year. In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara speaks directly to anyone navigating their first alcohol-free Christmas, or quietly questioning whether drinking is making the holidays harder than they need to be. Sara shares honest stories from her own past Christmases, days filled with drinking, waking up hungover, emotional meltdowns, and the familiar December 26th shame spiral. She breaks down the truth many of us avoid: alcohol never actually made the holidays calmer, happier, or more meaningful. It only delayed the stress and magnified the aftermath. This episode offers seven practical, compassionate strategies to help you move through Christmas without alcohol, while protecting your peace, your nervous system, and your self-respect. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why holiday pressure is largely artificial, and how alcohol marketing intensifies it How alcohol increases stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion during the holidays Why you are not boring without a drink, you are more present and more connected How nostalgia distorts memories of drinking, and how to remember past holidays accurately Tools for navigating triggering family dynamics without using alcohol as a coping mechanism How to set boundaries, rehearse responses, and give yourself permission to disappoint others Why choosing yourself may feel uncomfortable at first, but builds lasting self-trust How to create one intentional ritual to anchor you through the holiday Why December 26th is the real victory, and how waking up clear-headed changes everything Sara also shares simple scripts for handling pressure to drink, ideas for taking micro-breaks during family gatherings, and a powerful reminder: your healing journey is not something other people get to vote on. If you’ve been afraid that an alcohol-free Christmas will feel dull, isolating, or joyless, this episode offers a different truth. Alcohol-free holidays can be steadier, calmer, and far more peaceful than anything alcohol ever delivered. Continue your alcohol-free momentum into the new year If this episode resonated, The Dry January Experience is your next step. This is not about willpower or deprivation. It’s about support, education, and creating a solid foundation for an alcohol-free life. 👉 Enroll now at nomorewasteddays.co/dryjanuary and start your year clear-headed, grounded, and supported. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Sara reads and responds to them personally. The greatest gift you can give yourself this Christmas is presence.   ********************************************   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

Thinking about starting the new year alcohol-free, but don’t want to do it alone? You can still join the Dry January Experience waiting list and be first in line when early enrollment opens on December 19th. Waiting list members receive early access and an exclusive discount. 👉 Join the waiting list here: nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist ***************************************   Episode Summary In today’s episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara sits down with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift, host of the Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. This is an honest, grounded conversation about motherhood, identity, shame, and the moment many women quietly realize that alcohol is taking more than it’s giving. Suzanne shares her powerful story of becoming “spontaneously sober,” why moderation is a trap for so many women, and how alcohol culture has deliberately targeted exhausted, overwhelmed moms. If you’ve ever wondered whether you “qualify” for sobriety, or felt like you should be able to make drinking work even though it never really does, this episode will land deeply. In this episode, we talk about: Suzanne’s last night drinking and the moment she knew she was done What “spontaneous sobriety” really means and why relapse isn’t inevitable The hidden shame cycle so many women live in, even when they look “fine” on the outside Why moderation fails, and why the drink is the problem, not you How alcohol marketing targets women and moms under the guise of self-care and empowerment What abundance actually looks like in an alcohol-free life (hint: it’s quieter, steadier, and more joyful) Why community is essential for women in sobriety, especially mothers How quitting drinking allows women to come home to themselves and trust their inner voice again Suzanne also shares why she wrote The Sober Shift, and how it’s designed for women who don’t relate to rock-bottom stories but still know something feels off.   About Suzanne Warye Suzanne Warye is the author of The Sober Shift, host of the Sober Mom Life podcast, and creator of the Sober Mom Life Café, a supportive community for mothers exploring alcohol-free living. Her work focuses on dismantling shame, questioning drinking culture, and helping women reclaim their time, energy, and identity. You can find Suzanne on Instagram at @suzannewarye and learn more about her work at suzannewarye.com.   If this conversation sparked something in you and you’re craving a fresh start with real support, now is the perfect time to get on the Dry January Experience waiting list. Early enrollment opens December 19th, and waiting list members receive a special discounted rate. 👉 Join here: nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist   And if you haven’t already, please consider leaving a review or comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Sara reads every one, and your feedback helps this message reach the women who need it most.   ***************************************   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

Get on the Dry January 2026 waiting list if you know you’re ready for a reset. You’ll receive early enrollment access plus a discounted rate.Sign up at nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist. Episode Summary Most women who struggle with alcohol never fit the stereotype of the “daily drinker.” They function well, they hold everything together, and from the outside, everything looks fine. Yet inside, alcohol is shaping far more than they realize.   In this episode, Sara breaks down how to recognize when drinking is running your life, even if you don’t drink every day. She explores the subtle signs of low grade dependency, how mental energy becomes entangled with alcohol, and why frequency does not equal severity.   Whether you are still drinking or already alcohol free, this episode will help you see your relationship with alcohol with more honesty, clarity, and compassion. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 1. Why frequency isn’t the real issue Sara dismantles the old belief that “a real problem” only exists when someone drinks every day. She explains why modern drinking struggles show up through mental preoccupation, not just quantity. 2. The four signs alcohol may be running your life Sara walks through four categories where alcohol leaves fingerprints, even for gray area drinkers: Mental and emotional signs such as rule setting, constant planning, thinking about alcohol like clockwork, or needing it to regulate emotions. Physical and sleep signs like middle-of-the-night wakeups, sluggish mornings, anxiety spikes, cravings, and inflammation. Behavioral signs including, sneaking sips, avoiding events without alcohol, or planning commitments around hangovers. Identity signs such as struggling to imagine yourself without alcohol or leaning heavily on your “drinking persona.” 3. The brain chemistry behind “needing a drink” Sara breaks down dopamine spikes, cortisol crashes, and why anxiety lingers for days after drinking. She highlights why even inconsistent drinking still keeps the reinforcement loop alive. 4. What gray area drinking actually is Most women who feel stuck in the start-and-stop cycle aren’t “alcoholics.” They’re gray area drinkers living in quiet chaos, often rewarded by society for coping silently. 5. Why a meaningful break changes everything Taking 30 days off alcohol stabilizes the nervous system, exposes what alcohol has been costing you, and gives you a first glimpse of the peace and clarity you’ve been chasing. 6. The questions that matter more than ‘How much do I drink?’ Sara offers reflection questions to help you evaluate whether alcohol is supporting your life or slowing it down. Key Takeaways Alcohol doesn’t have to completely derail your life to be running it. If you’re thinking about it daily, planning around it, or dreading life without it, that is enough information. A meaningful break is often the turning point where everything becomes clear.  Alcohol is a socially accepted poison that disconnects you from your power, but stepping back reconnects you to who you really are. Get on the Dry January Waiting List If this episode hit home, consider joining Sara for Dry January 2026. You’ll receive early enrollment access and a discounted rate when doors open. → Sign up free at nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist. ******************************************** 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