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Ep. 23: Who am I Without Alcohol?

Episode 24 of the The No More Wasted Days Podcast podcast, hosted by Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet, titled "Ep. 23: Who am I Without Alcohol?" was published on April 16, 2024 and runs 38 minutes.

April 16, 2024 ·38m · The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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Summary

Sara and Heather discuss the topic of rediscovering yourself after quitting drinking. They discuss how alcohol can cloud one's true identity, leading individuals to question who they are without it. They highlight the science behind why people feel low after quitting due to dopamine depletion and how this affects motivation and pleasure. The episode offers three approaches to finding oneself again, including understanding and managing the ego, breaking free from the comparison trap, and a unique exercise to help listeners identify their true selves. The hosts emphasize the ongoing nature of self-discovery and the importance of embracing this process, encouraging listeners to participate in the community and coaching for further guidance.   00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Finding Ourselves After Ditching Alcohol 01:40 The Journey of Self-Discovery Without Alcohol 03:32 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Identity and Health 10:04 Exploring the Ego in Our Alcohol-Free Lives 19:29 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Sobriety 19:31 Navigating Ego and Self-Reflection 21:17 Embracing Curiosity and Continuous Learning 23:27 Confronting Comparison and Cultivating Joy 28:58 Rediscovering Your True Self Through Reflection 37:37 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement   Do this activity that Sara went through at the end of the episode to help find your true identity as a non-drinker.   Picture yourself all alone.What do you choose to do? Start creating time to do those things again Picture yourself as a child/teenagerWhat did you love to do when you were alone. Make time for that again Close your eyes and think of a time you felt immense joy all on your own.What were you doing? Can you do that again?   ************************************************   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 discuss the topic of rediscovering yourself after quitting drinking. They discuss how alcohol can cloud one's true identity, leading individuals to question who they are without it. They highlight the science behind why people feel low after quitting due to dopamine depletion and how this affects motivation and pleasure. The episode offers three approaches to finding oneself again, including understanding and managing the ego, breaking free from the comparison trap, and a unique exercise to help listeners identify their true selves. The hosts emphasize the ongoing nature of self-discovery and the importance of embracing this process, encouraging listeners to participate in the community and coaching for further guidance.

 

00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Finding Ourselves After Ditching Alcohol

01:40 The Journey of Self-Discovery Without Alcohol

03:32 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Identity and Health

10:04 Exploring the Ego in Our Alcohol-Free Lives

19:29 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Sobriety

19:31 Navigating Ego and Self-Reflection

21:17 Embracing Curiosity and Continuous Learning

23:27 Confronting Comparison and Cultivating Joy

28:58 Rediscovering Your True Self Through Reflection

37:37 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

 

Do this activity that Sara went through at the end of the episode to help find your true identity as a non-drinker.

 

  • Picture yourself all alone.
    • What do you choose to do?
    • Start creating time to do those things again
  • Picture yourself as a child/teenager
    • What did you love to do when you were alone.
    • Make time for that again
  • Close your eyes and think of a time you felt immense joy all on your own.
    • What were you doing?
    • Can you do that again?

 

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

 

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

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