Best Quiet As It S Kept Podcasts (2024)

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22 | 16 Fun Mid-Summer Activities To Do With Your Kids (Without Breaking the Budget!) 27:08

4d ago27:08

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 16 fun mid-summer activities to do with your kids without breaking the budget. These can really apply for all ages (tweaked to your kids’ specific ages and interests), but my kids are currently toddler and preschool age so I would say specifically mamas with kiddos ages 0-6, all of this will definitely ap…

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Ep. 35 - Amends & Forgiveness on Your Alcohol Free Journey: Listener Q&A 32:32

4d ago32:32

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In this episode of the 'No More Wasted Days' podcast, Sara and Heather dive into a Q&A session answering listener questions about navigating life without alcohol. Topics include socialization timelines, managing expectations of oneself and others, dealing with fear and anxiety in new situations, self-reflection and making amends, and non-alcoholic …

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21 | Always Waiting For the Next “Big Thing”?! The Truth About Being Content as a Stay At Home Mom 24:41

8d ago24:41

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Hi, friend! I have a really fun BONUS episode for you today! In today’s episode, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at what the Lord is teaching me about content in the season that I’m in. As Christian mamas that want our lives to be focused on Christ and glorifying Him, we all want to be more content in our day to day lives and find joy in ev…

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20 | Why Don’t Your Kids Play On Their Own Like That IG Mom You Follow?! 3 Habit Shifts for Longer Independent Play Time Daily 26:08

13d ago26:08

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, we’re going to get into the nitty gritty of independent play for kids. We all want more time to get things done around the house, maybe you’re in a season that you need to sneak in a few minutes of work when your toddlers are still awake, or maybe you just want to drink your coffee and read your Bible in peace for a …

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Ep. 34 - What is Emotional Sobriety? 27:03

11d ago27:03

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather discuss the concept of emotional sobriety. Heather shares her journey and extensive research on the topic, emphasizing its importance for long-term recovery and sustainable alcohol-free living. They discuss the common misconceptions surrounding emotional sobriety, practical tips f…

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19 | 4 Step System to Boost Productivity as a SAHM-Saves 2 Hours Per DAY! 21:01

18d ago21:01

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my 4 step system that helps me get more done as a busy mom trying to manage a lot of different areas of life (my kids, marriage, homesteading and gardening in full swing this time of year, my business, being involved in community, etc.). This system that I use daily to prioritize what needs to ge…

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Ep. 33: Rituals of Self-Connection in Your Alcohol Free Journey 26:52

19d ago26:52

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Ready to kickstart your alcohol free journey? CLICK HERE to enroll in my upcoming Reboot & Reset: Dry July Challenge and use the coupon code PODCAST to save 10% on your enrollment. In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss 'rituals of self-connection' and their importance in an alcohol-free journey. Heather …

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18 | Balancing Work & Motherhood: How to Find Your Unique Rhythm with Limited Time w/ Jordan Jones, Part 2/2 31:52

24d ago31:52

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Hi, friend! Are you struggling to balance growing a business (or dreaming of starting one!) in the mom cracks of your day? Do you feel FRUSTRATED for never having as much time as you’d like in this season so it feels like you have to pick and choose between being a good mom or being a good business owner? We GET IT. In today’s episode, this is the …

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17 | How to Build a Quiet Time Routine You Can Actually Stick To with Jordan Jones, Part 1/2 47:27

25d ago47:27

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Hi, friend! Do you REALLY want to be reading your Bible every day but find yourself in a season where honestly, you’re just not? This episode is for you. If you’re a new mom, seasoned mom, mom of many, or mom of one, you probably can resonate that it is hard to find your balance prioritizing your faith, marriage, kids, work, home, all the major are…

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Ep. 32: Becoming Your Best Self Without Alcohol 34:26

26d ago34:26

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Ready to kickstart your alcohol free journey? CLICK HERE to enroll in my upcoming Reboot & Reset: Dry July Challenge and use the coupon code PODCAST to save 10% on your enrollment. In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the process of rediscovering and reinventing oneself after quitting drinking, and shar…

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16 | My Current Morning Routine with 3 Kids 4 & Under 25:04

1M ago25:04

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my exact current morning routine with 3 kids 4 and under. How I’m starting the morning solo, how I WISH I was starting my morning (spoiler alert: I’ve totally slacked on a core must have rhythm in my days recently and we’re going to chat about why + how to fix it), and the general framework th…

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Ep. 31: Quieting the Urge -- Meditation & Your Alcohol Free Journey 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Sara and Heather share all about meditation and its transformative effects. Discussing the history, benefits, and practical tips for incorporating meditation into daily life. Useful strategies are also given to make meditation more accessible, even for those with busy minds. Heather & Sara also emphasize the role of meditation in stress reduction, …

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15 | Dealing with Trauma in Motherhood + Finding Titus 2 Mentors with Kristin Wall, Part 2 34:40

1M ago34:40

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Hi, friend! In part 2 of today’s conversation, Kristin Wall is sharing some of her experiences on dealing with trauma in motherhood and how that has shaped some of her motherhood journey and their family as a whole. How it has bonded them in a very surprising way, what she would do differently, and even what she now sees in a different lens looking…

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14 | How to Find Purpose in the Everyday & Mundane of Motherhood with Kristin Wall, PART 1/2 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like you’re just doing the same things in motherhood (potty training toddlers, change the baby’s diaper, feed the kids, nurse the baby, put everyone down for a nap, give them a snack, pick up toys, and repeat) day after day on repeat? Motherhood is a HARD job and it can often feel like we’re getting lost as moms, espe…

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Ep. 30: Traveling without Alcohol 33:48

1M ago33:48

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It's the 30th episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast!! Sara and Heather share their journeys and success of staying sober while traveling. They share their personal stories, and offer tips and strategies for staying alcohol-free during vacations and trips. The discussion covers various aspects of sober traveling, from creating an alcohol-free b…

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13 | How To Savor the Magic of Summer When the Days Don’t Feel Much Different With Littles 29:34

2M ago29:34

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m going to share a few quick tips and strategies for savoring the magic of summer when the days don’t really feel much different with littles. How to soak up the summer experiences you love with your kiddos, how to set up your expectations realistically, and how to practically still enjoy the summer activities you …

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Ep. 29: Drinking Self? Are you there? 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Sara and Heather celebrate Sara's five-year alcohol-free anniversary. After recapping personal milestones like birthdays and Mother's Day, Sara shares five valuable lessons she'd tell her past drinking self, such as recognizing the hidden stress alcohol causes and understanding its addictive nature. Together, they emphasize the possibilities and jo…

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12 | Constantly Thinking About What To Do Next?! #1 Habit To Be More Present With Your Kids 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m going to give you the #1 habit to help you be more present with your kids in each day. I know you want more quality time with your kids. You have dreamed of being a mom for years and there is so much of your life that you love, but you also find yourself wondering if maybe something is out of whack in your days b…

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11 | The First 2 Daily Rhythms Every Busy Mom Should START With 31:49

2M ago31:49

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m giving you the first 2 daily rhythms you NEED to start implementing as a busy mom. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, feeling like your brain will never shut off with all the things that constantly need to be done, and you just feel completely SPENT by the end of every single day lately, this is specifically fo…

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Ep. 28: Overcoming the Inner Critic in Your Alcohol Free Life 26:20

2M ago26:20

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather dive into the concept of thought work, providing insights into understanding and managing the inner critic. Heather shares her personal milestones and discusses how inner voices shape our behavior. Strategies to externalize and reframe negative thoughts are explored, alongsi…

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Ep. 27 Creating a Joyful, Alcohol-Free Life with Sarah Rusbatch 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Sara and Heather get to talk with guest Sarah Rusbatch, Sarah is the author of the best selling book “Beyond Booze, How to create a life you love Alcohol Free’, a multi-award winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, a menopause coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on m…

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10 | Struggling to Find Your Quiet Time Routine as a New Mom? This One’s for You. 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing some practical tips and encouragement on finding a consistent quiet time routine as a new mom. If you really want to be setting aside the time each day to sit with the Lord, read your Bible, really set aside that time to be prioritizing your faith and relationship with the Lord and the reality is you’re n…

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09 | Overwhelmed Trying to Balance It All?! 5 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Capacity 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 signs to watch out for that are red flags that you’re living beyond your capacity. We ALL experience times when we’ve piled too much on to our plates, we realize too late, and suddenly we’re in wayyy over our head and we feel like we’re drowning. This episode is going to give you some really practical t…

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Ep. 26: What’s in your Sober Toolbox? 39:40

2M ago39:40

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the concept of the 'sobriety toolbox’. They offer listeners a comprehensive guide to resources and strategies that support sobriety. They discuss personal experiences and emphasize the importance of community, routines, hobbies, and self-care practices that aid in ma…

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08 | 4 Ways to Find 30 Minutes to Rest When You’re Overcommitted 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you 4 ways to find 30 minutes to rest when you’re overcommitted. How to find small pockets of rest in really busy seasons when you are operating at max capacity, how to figure out what makes you feel truly rested, and some ideas of what specifically to do with this time. Rest is one of the things tha…

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Ep. 25: Heather is THREE YEARS Alcohol Free 27:22

3M ago27:22

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather celebrate Heather's three-year alcohol-free anniversary. Heather reflects on her sober journey, including her decision to quit drinking, the challenges of the first few days, and the importance of support systems like therapy and sober communities. She also shares her battle with …

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07 | The #1 Reason You’re Never Crossing Off Your To-Do List 27:46

3M ago27:46

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I am going to be walking you through the #1 reason you’re never crossing off your to do list….aka: through the perspective of the #1 reason that I personally have not been crossing off my to do list the past few days and what the Lord is teaching me through it. This is going to be a real, raw, vulnerable conversation…

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06 | 4 Essential Systems to Keep a Tidy Home Daily 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through 4 essential systems to keep a tidy home daily. How to reset your home so you’re not going to bed with MORE of a mess to start the day with tomorrow, why taking small steps is so important, and the systems to make having people drop in unexpectedly so much easier so you’re not frantically…

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Ep. 24: But, Am I an Alcoholic? 40:15

3M ago40:15

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In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, hosts Sara and Heather explore the concept of alcohol labels, particularly challenging the stigma of being called an alcoholic. They introduce alternative terms such as sober, alcohol-free, in recovery, and Cali sober, emphasizing personal choice in how one identifies their relationship with alcoh…

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05 | Can’t Get It All Done?! Do THIS to Communicate with Your Husband to Share the Load 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to divide some of the load that falls on us as moms to share that responsibility with our spouse. How to communicate and get on the same page in managing your home and family, systems to break old pitfalls that you KEEP falling into, and how to even start the conversation. I know that you are st…

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Ep. 23: Who am I Without Alcohol? 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Sara and Heather discuss the topic of rediscovering yourself after quitting drinking. They discuss how alcohol can cloud one's true identity, leading individuals to question who they are without it. They highlight the science behind why people feel low after quitting due to dopamine depletion and how this affects motivation and pleasure. The episod…

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04 | 27 Lessons I’ve Learned in 27 Years in Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Friendship 41:11

3M ago41:11

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 27 lessons that I’ve learned in 27 years. Life lessons that I’ve learned the hard way in marriage, parenting, faith, and friendship. I know balancing all the things in motherhood, business, and life in general is such a huge challenge and I’m so excited to share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned a…

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03 | Chronically Overwhelmed Because Your Brain NEVER Fully Shuts Off? 3 Small Steps to Do TODAY to Unplug 36:29

3M ago36:29

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through 3 steps to help you unplug and truly REST better. Why it’s so important, how to ease into this with small steps that will actually create lasting change, and how to actually rest as a mom who is constantly needed. We’re going to be diving deep here to help you really begin to build rhyth…

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02 | Struggling With Waking Up Before Your Kids? How To Set Up a Morning Routine That Helps You Be More Productive Through Your ENTIRE Day 24:48

3M ago24:48

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, we’re going to talk all about morning routines and waking up before your kids-if you should, if you shouldn’t, all the ins and outs of HOW to realistically make this happen (even if you’re not sleeping through the night #momlife), and how to build a morning routine that actually SERVES you in the season you’re in. I …

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01 | 5 Things To Do NOW If You Feel Overstimulated + Anxious in Motherhood 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m talking all about what to do if you find yourself feeling overstimulated and anxious in motherhood (as we all do probably more often than we’d like!). I’m sharing 5 steps that you can implement TODAY to give you a starting place to start making changes if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed in motherhood. If you ofte…

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Ep. 22: Grieving Your Drinking Self 28:02

3M ago28:02

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Sara and Heather dive into the topic of grieving your drinking self, a concept many might not anticipate when embarking on an alcohol-free journey. They share their personal experiences and struggles with letting go of their past selves who engaged in drinking, discussing how this process involves navigating through the five stages of grief: denial…

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Ep. 21: Grieving While Staying Alcohol-Free 27:25

3M ago27:25

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the complex subject of grief. They approach this heavy topic with a focus on educating listeners on how to 'spiral up' and use understanding of grief to ease its burden. Heather & Sara offer personal experiences with grief, including the loss of loved ones and the un…

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Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms Podcast Trailer 3:37

3M ago3:37

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Do you feel like you’re constantly juggling your time between trying to get work done during nap times, stay on top of the laundry and dishes, and avoid eating take out for the 5th time that week?! Do you worry that you’re destined to simply survive until bedtime day after day for the next several years because you have multiple little kids close i…

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Ep. 20: Boundaries in Your Alcohol Free Journey 34:49

4M ago34:49

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Want to join the 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenge?? CLICK HERE and join us. We start on April 1st. I hope to see you there! ************************************************ In this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, hosts Heather and Sara explore the essential topic of setting and maintaining personal boundaries, especially in the context of …

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Ep. 19: Sober Together - Quitting Drinking with your Spouse 38:09

4M ago38:09

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara is joined with a guest host - her husband, Ryan. They discuss their journey to sobriety as a couple. They share insights into their personal experiences with alcohol, how quitting drinking has changed their lives, impacted their parenting, and strengthened their relationship. Ryan touches upo…

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Ep. 18 - The Buzz: Understanding Alcohol's Effects and Healthy Alternatives 42:22

4M ago42:22

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Sara and Heather dive into the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, aiming to empower listeners on their alcohol-free journey with science based insights and practical tips. They discuss various chemicals like GABA, dopamine, and endorphins, which are affected by alcohol consumption, presenting the impact on the body's systems and simulating t…

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Ep. 17 - Socializing without Alcohol 32:19

4M ago32:19

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather delve into the world of socializing without alcohol. Sara shares updates on moving out of her house in Oregon and the challenges involved, including a significant plumbing repair. The conversation shifts to strategies and insights on maintaining a social life without alcohol, addr…

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Ep. 16: Managing Cravings On Your Alcohol-Free Journey 37:39

5M ago37:39

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In this episode of The No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather discuss the importance of managing cravings in one's alcohol-free journey. They provide tips for managing cravings in the short and long run, stressing the significance of maintaining daily routines, practicing mindfulness and meditation, maintaining a nourishing diet, staying phy…

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Ep. 15: Trauma Awareness in Your Alcohol Free Life 30:52

5M ago30:52

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In this episode of No More Wasted Days Podcast, Heather and Sara dive into a discussion around trauma. They talk about various types, symptoms and manifestations of trauma including physical, mental, emotional, environmental, and more. The episode further explores different ways to cope with trauma like practicing mindfulness, maintaining routines,…

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Ep. 14: Managing Boredom in Your Alcohol-Free Journey 33:06

5M ago33:06

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Sara and Heather discuss ways to navigate feelings of boredom during an alcohol-free journey. Tips discussed include list-making of productive and fun activities, engaging in hobbies and learning new skills, embracing peace and rest, and realizing that what may feel like boredom could be a newfound sense of peace. They also mention the importance o…

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Ep. 13: Journaling to Support Your Alcohol Free Journey 28:57

5M ago28:57

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the importance and benefits of journaling. They share their own experiences with journaling, from their childhood to the present, and how it has helped manage their stress, anxiety, and journey towards sobriety. The hosts not only emphasize how journaling helped them…

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Ep. 12: Ditch the GUILT from your Drinking Days 32:55

6M ago32:55

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara and Heather explore tips and tactics for self-forgiveness, specifically in relation to past alcohol addiction. Heather shares her battles with overcoming her transfer addiction to Sour Patch Kids.. Then they offer 10 strategies on forgiving one’s past drinking self. From accepting one’s past …

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Ep. 11: Redefining Your Values in your Alcohol-Free Life 31:49

6M ago31:49

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In this podcast episode, 'No More Wasted Days' hosts Sara and Heather explore the correlation between personal values and living an alcohol-free life. They share personal anecdotes about transitioning to sobriety, recalling moments of fulfillment, happiness, and pride. They reflect on understanding their past and present values and how they've chan…

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Ep. 10 - The Mindset of a Non-Drinker 36:54

6M ago36:54

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In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss their personal experiences of adopting a new mindset to quit drinking. They discuss how they transitioned from viewing quitting drinking as a punishment to a beneficial life choice. They share their respective journeys which included methods such as constructing dail…

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Ep. 9: Managing Stress without Alcohol 31:56

6M ago31:56

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Stress is one of the leading reason people relapse. Knowing how to manage stress can help you stay strong on your alcohol free journey. On this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara and Heather discuss various strategies to manage stress. They explain that stress is a body's natural response to any demand or challenge, and not all stress…

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