The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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, but her path to get here was far from linear. Chelsea opens up about: Hitting rock bottom after repeated starts and stops, and how a medical crisis finally became her turning point. The kindling effect....

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 drinking cycle, and see how good you can feel without alcohol. Click the link to sign up today. www.nomorewasteddays.co/dryjuly In this episode, Sara talks with sober content creator and author Hadle...

Let's stop wasting our summers to hangovers! Get early access to the Dry July challenge. --> https://nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist Sara discusses the mindset shift that helped her quit drinking effortlessly. She shares strategies from her personal journey, including writing daily affirmations, developing an unwavering commitment to sobriety, and adopting new identities.   00:00 Introduction a...

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara sits down with Laura Van Antwerp, also known as Your Sober Pal, for an honest and funny conversation about moderation, relapse, and finding your way back after drinking again. Sara and Laura talk about why so many of us try so hard to moderate, the rules we create around drinking, and the moment when it becomes clear that moderation is takin...

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara talks about how so much of her drinking was rooted in habit, and how learning to change those habits helped her build an alcohol-free life. Inspired by James Clear’s book Atomic Habits, this episode explores why quitting drinking is not just about one big decision. It is about creating small, repeatable systems that support the person you ar...

Heather Pennell is back on the No More Wasted Days podcast, and this episode feels like catching up with an old friend. In this conversation, Sara and Heather talk about Heather’s five-year alcohol-free anniversary, what life has looked like since stepping away from the podcast, and how she has been rebuilding after a season of burnout, health challenges, major life disruptions, and emotional over...

👉👉 Ready to take your first step toward an alcohol-free life? This is you last chance to save $20 off  the Reboot & Refresh: 30 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge with the code MAY20. Inside the challenge, you’ll get daily videos, daily emails, a printable workbook, and a mindset journal to help you build momentum and confidence in your alcohol-free journey. About this Episode: This week on the No M...

Ep. 173: The Truth About Long-Term Sobriety Nobody Talks About 🎉 May is my alcohol-free anniversary month, and to celebrate, you can save $20 on my self-led 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge with coupon code MAY20. Details linked below.   Episode Summary: In this deeply personal episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned after 7 years alcohol-free, including what changed dramatically, what surprise...

Ready to take your first step toward an alcohol-free life? During the month of May, you can join the Reboot & Refresh: 30 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge for $20 off with the code MAY20. Inside the challenge, you’ll get daily videos, daily emails, a printable workbook, and a mindset journal to help you build momentum and confidence in your alcohol-free journey.   Episode Summary: In this episode of...

I’m celebrating my 7 year alcohol free anniversary on May 13th, and you’re invited to celebrate with me. 👉 Join the Reboot & Refresh: 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge Use code MAY10 to save 10% this month. Inside the challenge: • Daily videos + emails for guidance • Printable workbook + mindset journal • Self-paced, simple structure to get you through your first 30 days This is exactly how I sta...

If you’ve ever quit drinking and found yourself struggling with food, body image, or control… this conversation will hit home. In this episode, Sara sits down with sober dietitian Lindsay Sparks (@soberandnourished on Instagram) to unpack the deep connection between alcohol, disordered eating, and the pursuit of control. From growing up in diet culture to navigating sobriety, Lindsay shares how he...

What if being alcohol-free didn’t feel like a daily battle… but just who you are? In this episode, Sara breaks down the shift from relying on exhausting willpower to stepping into true empowerment, where sobriety feels natural, aligned, and even effortless over time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “white-knuckling” your way through this journey, this episode gives you practical ways to change tha...

In this episode, Sara sits down with Jessi Hartnett, host of the Honor Your Heart Podcast, to talk about breaking free from cigarettes, weed, and alcohol, and what it really takes to stay free. Jessi shares her journey from perfectionism and burnout to healing, revealing how substances were never the real problem – they were the solution she used to cope. Together, they unpack the emotional roots...

Quitting drinking when your partner doesn’t can feel isolating, but it’s more common than you think. This episode breaks down how to stay grounded in your alcohol-free journey without trying to control or change your partner. Learn how to set boundaries, communicate clearly, and create new ways to connect without alcohol. You’ll walk away with practical tools to protect your peace, strengthen your...

👉👉 Join the Alcohol Free April Challenge today and start your 30-day reset with daily support, tools, and community. www.nomorewasteddays.co/alcoholfreeapril     In this powerful conversation, Sara sits down with mindset coach and speaker Jill McKnight to explore the connection between alcohol, emotional manipulation, and learning to trust yourself again. Jill shares her personal experience navi...

If you’ve ever quit drinking… started again… and then wondered why it feels harder the next time, this episode is for you. Because it’s not about willpower. It’s about what’s happening in your brain. In this episode, I break down why the start-stop cycle makes cravings, anxiety, and day one feel heavier each time, and how you can finally break that loop. What We Cover Why quitting feels harder eve...

What if quitting drinking wasn’t the end of the fun… but the beginning of your second act? In this episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara sits down with Melissa McGowan, also known as The Sober New Yorker. Melissa shares how she transformed her life after alcohol and created a vibrant, joyful lifestyle filled with creativity, travel, community, and confidence. From Broadway dance classes to sober re...

Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster. Mood swings, anxiety, sleep disruptions, and night sweats can leave many women searching for relief. And because our culture constantly tells us that a glass of wine is the perfect way to relax, many women turn to alcohol to cope. But what if that nightly drink is actually making perimenopause symptoms worse? In this episode, Sara breaks down the scienc...

Today, I’m sitting down with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, author of the book Drunk-ish and host of the Drunk-ish Podcast.  If you’ve ever tried to “moderate,” justified blackouts, or worried you wouldn’t be fun without alcohol, this conversation will hit home. Stefanie shares how her drinking escalated after becoming a mom, the mental gymnastics of rule-making, and the moment she knew she couldn’t keep...

I quit drinking in 2019. I kept smoking weed. Now I’m one year and five months fully sober. In this episode, I’m answering your real questions about ditching weed, using cannabis as harm reduction, brain fog after quitting, and how to know when it’s time to let it go In This Episode: 🔹 Why I used weed after quitting alcohol 🔹 What changed when it became daily again 🔹 “Weed is medicine” – the nu...

In today’s episode, I sat down with Matt Salis, behavioral health researcher, writer, and co-host of the Untoxicated Podcast. Matt brings a perspective we don’t talk about enough: what happens in a relationship when alcohol leaves the picture, especially around emotional safety, masculinity, intimacy, and long-term connection. Unlike my story where Ryan and I quit drinking together, Matt’s journey...

Enrollment for PUSH to 100 , my 100-day alcohol-free challenge, is officially open, and today is the last day to join before we start together on February 10. This challenge will give you enough time to actually experience what an alcohol-free life feels like. 👉 Learn more and join here: nomorewasteddays.co *********************************** January has a way of convincing us that if we didn’t h...

What happens when you quit drinking and realize the hardest part isn’t the alcohol, it’s letting go of who you used to be? In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, I’m joined by Amy Mashburn, nearly 18 years alcohol-free and co-founder of Upper Left Strength. Amy got sober at just 23 years old, long before sobriety was trendy, and her story offers a powerful perspective on identity, min...

If you’ve ever found yourself quietly wondering, “Is my drinking a problem?” this episode is for you. Before we dive in, I want you to know this: 👉 Early enrollment for the PUSH to 100 Alcohol-Free Challenge opens tomorrow. This 100-day guided experience begins February 10 and is designed to help you step away from alcohol with clarity, structure, and real support. You’ll receive daily guidance,...

The next round of the PUSH to 100 (100-day alcohol free challenge), begins on February 10. This is for you if you’re ready to quit drinking with confidence. 👉 Join the waiting list for early access, priority enrollment, and an exclusive bonus at: www.nomorewasteddays.co/100waitinglist   ***************************************   In today’s episode of No More Wasted Days, I’m joined by Morgan Smith...