Best Quiet As It S Kept Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

3h 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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39 | 5 Things I Did to Bring Joy to my Life After Losing my Child 19:56

4d ago19:56

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Feeling joy after losing your child can seem impossible. How in the world are we going to be able to feel joy and happiness after walking through such deep grief? I feel you friend. I was there wondering that same exact thing after losing Sam. But I’m here on the other side looking back to you saying that you CAN feel joy and happiness again! And h…

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

1d ago34:40

34:40

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

3d 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

3d ago33:48

33:48

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

10d ago29:34

29:34

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

13d 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

15d 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

19d 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

20d 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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38 | My Easy 3 Step Quiet Time Routine 25:34

27d ago25:34

25:34

We all know we should be spending time every day with Jesus. It’s how we find our strength to get through the days, especially after losing our child. I believe the key in making this a routine, a part of your every day life, is to keep it simple! So in this episode I’m sharing my easy 3 step quiet time routine that I strive to do every morning. I …

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

27d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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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37 | 3 Ways Walking Outside Can Play a Role in Your Healing Journey 14:55

1M ago14:55

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Y’all know how big a fan I am of walking! Walking outside in nature has played (and continues to play) such a huge part of my healing journey. But why? Why would walking outside help with healing your heart? I’m here to tell you! Here are 3 ways that walking outside in nature, in God’s creation, is a great thing to do in your grief journey. 🔗Links …

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M ago27:46

27:46

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

2M 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

2M 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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36 | Having a Bad Day? 7 Ways You Can Survive Hard Days Missing Your Child 22:24

2M ago22:24

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Sometimes you just have a plain old bad day. Either you wake up missing your child or a wave of grief knocks you down and you find it hard to come back from it. What do you do? It can be hard to feel like you can turn the day around when it starts going south. Almost like you’ve fallen in a pit of quicksand that’s pulling you down and you don’t see…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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35 | The ONE Thing That Helped Me Survive After Losing My Child 18:19

3M ago18:19

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If you were to ask me... Courtney, what is the one thing that helped you get through after losing Sam? What would I say? What is the one thing that helped me survive? Well my friend, in today's episode, I tell you. And I also will let you know how you can use this same thing in your grief journey to help you make it too. ✨Free Resources: Find Your …

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

3M 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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34 | 3 Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful Home 13:24

3M ago13:24

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When we’re walking through our grief journey anything we can do to help bring some peace to our lives is helpful! So today I wanted to bring you 3 simple ways you can make your home a place of peace. These things are NOT hard at all! And most of them will cost you nothing! I pray that as you listen to this episode it will give you some ideas that y…

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Ep. 17 - Socializing without Alcohol 32:19

3M 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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33 | How my Lifesaver Verse Has Kept Me From Drowning in my Grief Journey (Plus how you can find yours!) 13:22

3M ago13:22

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There are a few things that have been critical in me being able to make it after losing my child. One of those things, without a doubt, is my lifesaver verse. So what is a “lifesaver verse”? And how can you find yours? In this episode I go all into what this is and how I’ve used it in my own grief journey to help keep me from drowning in my grief. …

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

4M 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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32 | Stepping Out in Faith - Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back! 13:01

4M ago13:01

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Stepping out in faith and doing something that God has called you to do can be so scary. What if it wasn’t God telling you to take that step? How is it going to work out? How will I know what my next step is supposed to be? The fear of not knowing can hold you back from doing what you feel God is telling you to do. This recently happened to me. I h…

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

4M 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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31 | How to Meditate as a Christian 6:20

4M ago6:20

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Meditation. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word? Is it how God defines meditation - or is it how the world defines it? This short episode is actually a clip I pulled out of another episode. After pulling it out I realized I wanted to share it with y’all! So in this little baby episode we dive into what meditation is, what Go…

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

4M 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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30 | The Power of God’s Love as a Grieving Parent 13:34

4M ago13:34

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Valentine's Day is next week. And when I think about love, I can't go without talking about the greatest love I've ever experienced... The love of God in my grief. After I lost Sam, the depth of my pain and sadness was so very deep, but God met me with love that was equally as deep. So this episode is dedicated to him, the one who has been there fo…

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

4M 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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29 | How Does Grief Affect Your Body and Mind? 5 Ways to Start Healing After Grief 20:14

4M ago20:14

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Grief affects every part of us - emotionally, mentally, and physically. Anyone who has walked through deep grief will know the effect of grief mentally and even on our physical body. So how do we start healing after grief? Today I wanted to talk through 5 things we can do to bring healing mentally and physically so we can better process our thought…

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

4M 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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28 | How to Find Joy in Your Grief Journey 19:29

5M ago19:29

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In my grief journey after losing Sam, there have been many times that I’ve experienced joy and sadness all at the same time. But an important lesson I’ve learned is, feeling joy again IS POSSIBLE! I know it doesn’t seem like you will ever feel anything but sadness (especially if you’re early in your grief journey), but I want to encourage you that …

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

5M 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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