Ep. 22: Grieving Your Drinking Self
Episode 23 of the The No More Wasted Days Podcast podcast, hosted by Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet, titled "Ep. 22: Grieving Your Drinking Self" was published on April 9, 2024 and runs 28 minutes.
April 9, 2024 ·28m · The No More Wasted Days Podcast
Summary
Sara and Heather dive into the topic of grieving your drinking self, a concept many might not anticipate when embarking on an alcohol-free journey. They share their personal experiences and struggles with letting go of their past selves who engaged in drinking, discussing how this process involves navigating through the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, depression, anger, and finally acceptance. The episode serves as a continuation of their grief series, aiming to shed light on the emotional challenges of quitting drinking and finding peace in acceptance of a new, alcohol-free identity. 00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days: Continuing the Conversation on Grief 00:51 The Personal Journey: Grieving Our Drinking Selves 01:01 Introducing the Daymakers Community: Your Support Network 07:39 The Five Stages of Grief and Your Drinking Self 26:52 Navigating the Journey Together: Community and Support 27:21 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Us ************************************************ 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: @accordingtohpg TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
Episode Description
Sara and Heather dive into the topic of grieving your drinking self, a concept many might not anticipate when embarking on an alcohol-free journey. They share their personal experiences and struggles with letting go of their past selves who engaged in drinking, discussing how this process involves navigating through the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, depression, anger, and finally acceptance. The episode serves as a continuation of their grief series, aiming to shed light on the emotional challenges of quitting drinking and finding peace in acceptance of a new, alcohol-free identity.
00:00 Welcome to No More Wasted Days: Continuing the Conversation on Grief
00:51 The Personal Journey: Grieving Our Drinking Selves
01:01 Introducing the Daymakers Community: Your Support Network
07:39 The Five Stages of Grief and Your Drinking Self
26:52 Navigating the Journey Together: Community and Support
27:21 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Us
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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
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