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 joys of an alcohol-free life, offering hope and inspiration to listeners.

00:00 Welcome & Personal Updates: Celebrations and Reflections

00:52 Discussing Sober Birthdays and Mother's Day Experiences

05:00 Introducing the Daymakers Community

05:43 Celebrating Five Years Alcohol-Free: A Personal Journey

06:49 Adding to the Flock: A Unique Anniversary Celebration

08:39 Advice to My Drinking Self: Reflecting on Five Years of Sobriety

18:28 Meet Heather: Your Guide to Joy and Freedom

19:20 Five Life-Changing Insights for My Past Drinking Self

19:39 #1: The Truth About Being 'Tired'

21:59 #2: Finding Patience and Reducing Stress Without Alcohol

25:21 #3: Rethinking Alcoholism and Addiction

28:33 #4: Embracing Fun and Freedom in Sobriety

31:13 #5: Building a Dream Life Beyond Alcohol

32:55 Inspiring Final Thoughts and Community Encouragement

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details. Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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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, alongside a discussion on the impact of quitting alcohol on mental health. They highlight the importance of kindness and non-judgment towards oneself, and introduce exercises to foster a more positive, compassionate self-dialogue.

00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days!

00:48 Life Updates and Celebrations

03:06 Exploring Thought Work and the Inner Critic

03:57 Unpacking the Inner Critic

05:36 The Journey of Quitting Drinking

14:39 Engaging with the Daymakers Community

16:14 Rewiring Our Brains: Thought Work in Action

24:36 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details. Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:

IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod

Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days

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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 mental health to global audiences. Sarah works tirelessly to support women all over the world to create and live their best lives as they age.

Sarah shares her personal journey from starting to drink at 14 in England to becoming a heavy drinker in her adult life and how moving to Australia with two young children led her to use alcohol to cope with loneliness, boredom, and stress. After numerous attempts, Sarah fully embraced sobriety in 2019, retrained as a coach, and wrote 'Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love, Alcohol-Free.' The book, aimed at midlife women, focuses not on sobriety for its own sake but on building a fulfilling life without alcohol. Sarah's story struck a chord with thousands of women, leading her to support others in navigating midlife without alcohol. The episode also addresses the challenges of menopause and alcohol, societal pressures, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.

00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days

01:03 Celebrating Sobriety and Empowering Midlife Women

02:55 The Journey to Sobriety: A Personal Story

05:55 The Impact of Alcohol on Life and Relationships

10:45 From Personal Transformation to Helping Others

13:26 Deep Dive into 'Beyond Booze': Themes and Insights

22:05 Navigating Perimenopause Without Alcohol

34:10 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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If you’re ready for more support from Sarah, check out all of her material and learning tools on her website – CLICK HERE to head to her website. And CLICK HERE to join Sarah Rusbatch's Facebook Community

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details. Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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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: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @accordingtohpg

TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach