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The No More Wasted Days Podcast

Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet

This is the No More Wasted Days Podcast. I"m your host - Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet.Grab your favorite NA drink, and listen as we share vulnerable stories so you never feel alone on your alcohol free journey, and gain insights from us as we breakdown our most used tips and strategies that have kept us alcohol free. It’s time to break free from wasting any more of your days to the drinking/blackout/hangover cycle.

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Ep. 167: When You Quit Drinking… But Your Partner...

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2026/04/07

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 relationship, and build a life that actually feels better without drinking. Links, Resources, and

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Ep. 166: Narcissists, Alcohol, and Waking Up w/ Jill...

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2026/03/31

👉👉 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 navigating a narcissistic relationship and how alcohol can both mask and intensify the confusion, self-doubt,

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Ep. 165: Why You Can’t Seem to Stay Alcohol-Free

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2026/03/24

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 every time you restart The dopamine loop that keeps pulling you back in Why anxiety and poor sleep get

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Ep. 164: The Second Act: Reinventing Your Life After...

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2026/03/17

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 retreats in New York City, Melissa proves that an alcohol-free life can be anything but boring. If you’ve

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Ep. 163: The Truth About Alcohol During Perimenopause...

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2026/03/10

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 science behind alcohol and perimenopause, explaining why drinking during this stage of life can intensify

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Ep. 162: When the Wine Mom Gets Sober w/ Stefanie...

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2026/03/03

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 going. We talk openly about shame, driving drunk, mommy wine culture, and what it really looks like to

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Ep. 161: Why I Quit Weed (from Cali Sober to Fully...

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2026/02/24

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 nuance behind that statement 🔹 Cannabis use disorder and withdrawal symptoms 🔹 Brain fog, dopamine, and

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Ep. 160: The Emotional Work Most Men Avoid in...

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2026/02/17

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 unfolded differently. His wife, Sherri, was not the partner struggling with alcohol. When he quit, he

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Ep. 159: What Happens in the First 100 Days of...

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2026/02/09

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 hit the ground running, we’ve already failed. That mindset keeps so many people stuck, especially when it

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Episode 158: Reinventing Yourself After Alcohol with...

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2026/02/03

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, mindset, and what it actually takes to build a life you don’t want to escape from. This conversation goes

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Ep. 157: Is It Time to Quit Drinking?

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2026/01/27

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, workbooks, group coaching, and access to a private, off–social-media community where you won’t have to

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Ep. 156: A Healthier Alternative to Alcohol? Kava 101...

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2026/01/20

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, founder of Kalm with Kava, for a grounded, honest conversation about kava, what it is, how it works,

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Ep. 155: The Shift That Makes Ditching Alcohol Feel...

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2026/01/13

Dry January is usually hardest after the initial motivation fades.The first week can be rough with headaches, fatigue, and withdrawal symptoms. The second week often feels better physically, but this is when the “drinking brain” starts whispering, “See? You don’t have a problem. You can go back now.” ➡️➡️ This episode is your reminder not to listen to that voice. In today’s episode of the No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara shares six practical, mindset-shifting strategies to help you move beyond

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Ep. 154: What Happens to Your Body in the First 10...

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2026/01/06

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

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Ep. 153: Hit Your 2026 Goals by Ditching Alcohol

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2025/12/30

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

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Ep. 152: Your First Sober Christmas: What No One...

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2025/12/23

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

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Ep. 151: Quit Drinking Without Calling Yourself an...

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2025/12/16

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

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Ep. 150: How to Know If Alcohol Is a Problem, Even If...

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2025/12/09

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

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Ep. 149: Why Women are Drinking More, and Who...

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2025/12/02

In today’s episode, Sara sits down with author and advocate Celeste Yvonne, whose book It’s Not About the Wine cuts straight through the noise of mommy wine culture and exposes what’s really going on behind the scenes.This conversation digs into the political and psychological systems that encourage women to drink, profit from their burnout, and quietly benefit when mothers are overwhelmed, numb, and too exhausted to challenge the status quo. Sara and Celeste unpack how alcohol became the

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Ep. 148: Staying Alcohol Free on Thanksgiving: 6...

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2025/11/25

Time is running out to join the Day Makers Community for two weeks for $1. Join today for coaching, connection, and support. www.nomorewasteddays.co/daymakers.************************************************ Thanksgiving used to be one of my biggest drinking holidays. It was chaotic, wine-soaked, and every year followed the same pattern, exhaustion, resentment, chasing a buzz, and then waking up the next morning wishing I could take parts of it back. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain

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