December 16, 2025

Ep. 151: Quit Drinking Without Calling Yourself an Alcoholic (ft. Suzanne Warye)

53 minutes

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

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Episode Summary

In today’s episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara sits down with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift, host of the Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about motherhood, identity, shame, and the moment many women quietly realize that alcohol is taking more than it’s giving. Suzanne shares her powerful story of becoming “spontaneously sober,” why moderation is a trap for so many women, and how alcohol culture has deliberately targeted exhausted, overwhelmed moms.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you “qualify” for sobriety, or felt like you should be able to make drinking work even though it never really does, this episode will land deeply.

In this episode, we talk about:

Suzanne’s last night drinking and the moment she knew she was done

What “spontaneous sobriety” really means and why relapse isn’t inevitable

The hidden shame cycle so many women live in, even when they look “fine” on the outside

Why moderation fails, and why the drink is the problem, not you

How alcohol marketing targets women and moms under the guise of self-care and empowerment

What abundance actually looks like in an alcohol-free life (hint: it’s quieter, steadier, and more joyful)

Why community is essential for women in sobriety, especially mothers

How quitting drinking allows women to come home to themselves and trust their inner voice again

Suzanne also shares why she wrote The Sober Shift, and how it’s designed for women who don’t relate to rock-bottom stories but still know something feels off.

About Suzanne Warye

Suzanne Warye is the author of The Sober Shift, host of the Sober Mom Life podcast, and creator of the Sober Mom Life Café, a supportive community for mothers exploring alcohol-free living. Her work focuses on dismantling shame, questioning drinking culture, and helping women reclaim their time, energy, and identity.

You can find Suzanne on Instagram at @suzannewarye and learn more about her work at suzannewarye.com.

If this conversation sparked something in you and you’re craving a fresh start with real support, now is the perfect time to get on the Dry January Experience waiting list. Early enrollment opens December 19th, and waiting list members receive a special discounted rate.

👉 Join here: nomorewasteddays.co/waitinglist

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