June 10, 2025

Ep. 115: You’re Not Broken. You’re Recalibrating

19 minutes

🎉 Ready to feel better fast? Join the Waitlist for the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience! Doors open soon and the next round is going to be extra powerful. Sign up now to get early access and a special discounted price before enrollment opens to the public.

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Have you ever had one of those weeks where you're checking off the boxes, showing up for yourself, staying alcohol-free, and yet everything still feels heavy?

You're not alone.

In this episode, Sara and Heather get real about the emotional weight that sometimes lingers, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. From family emergencies and grief to burnout and body comparison spirals on social media, they explore what it means to sit with the hard stuff—and how to care for yourself through it.

✨ Whether you're early in your alcohol-free journey or years in, this episode is a permission slip to slow down, rest, and remember that healing doesn’t always feel light.

🔑 In this episode, we talk about:

💭 Why heaviness doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong

🧠 How your nervous system needs time to catch up, especially after stress or trauma

😔 The illusion of “high-functioning” and how it masks depletion

🧹 Replacing old numbing habits (alcohol, sugar, weed) with rest, not hustle

🧴 Simple ways to soothe your nervous system: warm meals, soft clothes, grounding scents

📝 Brain dumps, gentle routines, and letting go of comparison

💪 Reframing rest as essential, not earned

🔄 Real-life examples from Sara and Heather’s week and why sometimes, it’s okay to grieve on a delay

💬 “You’re not broken. You’re recalibrating.” —Heather

📣 Take Action:

If you’re thinking about taking a break from alcohol this summer, don’t miss your chance to be part of the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience.

Join the waitlist to receive early access and a special discount before it opens to the public.

👉 www.nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

🎧 And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who might need a reminder that it’s okay to feel heavy sometimes. Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment on Spotify or YouTube. We’d love to hear from you.

🎉 Want More Support on Your Journey?

Join the Daymakers Community or sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with Heather!

✨ Get personalized support, tools, and encouragement for your alcohol-free journey.

👉 Learn more here

Resources Mentioned:

Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. Learn more here.

Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow sober baddie and leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Let’s break free from the guilt trap together! 💛

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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: @theheatherleecollective

TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

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By Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet

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June 10, 2025

Ep. 115: You’re Not Broken. You’re Recalibrating

19 minutes

👉 www.nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you're checking off the boxes, showing up for yourself, staying alcohol-free, and yet everything still feels heavy?

You're not alone.

✨ Whether you're early in your alcohol-free journey or years in, this episode is a permission slip to slow down, rest, and remember that healing doesn’t always feel light.

🔑 In this episode, we talk about:

💭 Why heaviness doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong

🧠 How your nervous system needs time to catch up, especially after stress or trauma

😔 The illusion of “high-functioning” and how it masks depletion

🧹 Replacing old numbing habits (alcohol, sugar, weed) with rest, not hustle

🧴 Simple ways to soothe your nervous system: warm meals, soft clothes, grounding scents

📝 Brain dumps, gentle routines, and letting go of comparison

💪 Reframing rest as essential, not earned

🔄 Real-life examples from Sara and Heather’s week and why sometimes, it’s okay to grieve on a delay

💬 “You’re not broken. You’re recalibrating.” —Heather

📣 Take Action:

If you’re thinking about taking a break from alcohol this summer, don’t miss your chance to be part of the Refresh & Reboot: Dry July Experience.

Join the waitlist to receive early access and a special discount before it opens to the public.

👉 www.nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

🎉 Want More Support on Your Journey?

Join the Daymakers Community or sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with Heather!

✨ Get personalized support, tools, and encouragement for your alcohol-free journey.

👉 Learn more here

Resources Mentioned:

Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. Learn more here.

Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow sober baddie and leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Let’s break free from the guilt trap together! 💛

************************************************

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.

************************************************

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: @theheatherleecollective