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Ep. 84: How to Talk to Your Teen About Alcohol (Without the Awkwardness)
In this special episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara is joined by her husband, Ryan, as they dive into a heartfelt and essential topic: how to talk to your teenagers about drinking. With their own boy-girl twins nearing 14 and reflecting on nearly six years of sobriety, Sara and Ryan share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical strategies to help parents navigate this often tricky conversation.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Real Talk from Real Parents:
Sara and Ryan get candid about their own experiences with alcohol, the parenting mistakes they’ve learned from, and how quitting drinking has shaped their approach to raising teens. They even share the awkward (and funny) moments of having these conversations with their own kids.
Bonus:
Stay tuned until the end, where they discuss what to do if you discover your teen has been drinking—how to respond with curiosity, not judgment, and turn mistakes into valuable learning opportunities.
This episode is packed with relatable stories, science-backed insights, and actionable advice that will leave you feeling more confident about talking to your kids about alcohol—whether they're 8, 14, or heading off to college.
Resources Mentioned:
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube. 💛
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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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In this special episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara is joined by her husband, Ryan, as they dive into a heartfelt and essential topic: how to talk to your teenagers about drinking. With their own boy-girl twins nearing 14 and reflecting on nearly six years of sobriety, Sara and Ryan share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical strategies to help parents navigate this often tricky conversation.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Real Talk from Real Parents:
Sara and Ryan get candid about their own experiences with alcohol, the parenting mistakes they’ve learned from, and how quitting drinking has shaped their approach to raising teens. They even share the awkward (and funny) moments of having these conversations with their own kids.
Bonus:
Stay tuned until the end, where they discuss what to do if you discover your teen has been drinking—how to respond with curiosity, not judgment, and turn mistakes into valuable learning opportunities.
This episode is packed with relatable stories, science-backed insights, and actionable advice that will leave you feeling more confident about talking to your kids about alcohol—whether they're 8, 14, or heading off to college.
Resources Mentioned:
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube. 💛
************************************************
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
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
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