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Ep. 135: Back to Day 1: How my Alcohol Free Journey Began

Author
Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet
Published
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://nomorewasteddayspod.podbean.com/e/ep-135-back-to-day-1-how-my-alcohol-free-journey-began/

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In this shorty episode, I’m taking you all the way back to my very first day alcohol-free: May 13, 2019.


I’ll share what life looked like the week before, how my husband and I went from heavy drinking to considering a break, and the exact details of how I got through Day 1. From writing “I do not drink” in my journal, to listening to This Naked Mind on my commute, to sipping LaCroix and kombucha at home. This was the day that quietly but powerfully changed everything.


You’ll hear:



  • The lead-up to my Day 1, including a cruise, milestone birthdays, and that inner knowing that I needed change.




  • How I set myself up for success with gratitude journaling, affirmations, quit lit, and non-alcoholic drinks.




  • The importance of having an after-work plan and identifying my “witching hour.”




  • The one piece I wish I had embraced sooner: community.





Whether you’re just thinking about quitting, preparing for your own Day 1, or already a few days in, my story will give you inspiration, practical tools, and the reassurance that you don’t have to figure it out alone.


👉 Ready to create your own Day 1? Apply now for PUSH to 100 and let’s do it together.


If you enjoyed this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the podcast — it helps more people find encouragement for their alcohol-free journey.


 


Resources Mentioned:


* Daymakers Community: Weekly coaching calls, private messaging threads, and a supportive community. CLICK HERE to learn more here.


* Heather’s 1-on-1 Coaching: Tailored support to help you navigate your alcohol-free life. CLICK HERE to learn more.


 


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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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