Ep. 139: I Ditched Weed - My First Year Completely Sober

Episode 143 of the The No More Wasted Days Podcast podcast, hosted by Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet, titled "Ep. 139: I Ditched Weed - My First Year Completely Sober" was published on September 23, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

September 23, 2025 ·33m · The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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Summary

This week, I’m opening up about something I’ve kept close to the chest: my journey to becoming one year weed-free. 🍃🚫 For years, I celebrated living alcohol-free while still using weed as a way to “take the edge off.” At first, it felt like harm reduction. A softer landing after quitting drinking. But over time, I realized it was keeping me stuck, sneaking around, and not fully free. In this episode, I share: Why I decided “Cali sober” didn’t feel aligned for me. The messy truth of quitting weed (and how it was harder than quitting alcohol). The failed attempts, restarts, and what finally made it stick. How community, affirmations, and mindset shifts helped me reach one year. The identity shift that came with saying, “I’m sober! Alcohol and THC free.” The real benefits I’ve noticed, even when it didn’t feel easy. This is a vulnerable episode, but I know I’m not alone. Many people in alcohol-free spaces also wrestle with weed, and I hope my story gives you encouragement, clarity, and permission to keep going even if it takes multiple tries. ✨ Free Resource: Grab my 10 Mantras to Stay Alcohol-Free (they work for THC too!) → https://nomorewasteddays.co/10-mantras/ If you’ve been curious about what life looks like without THC, or you’re somewhere in the messy middle, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. ************************************************ 🌟 Want deeper support on your alcohol-free journey? Come join us inside the Day Makers Community — my private coaching space where you’ll find weekly group calls, book clubs, reflection prompts, and real connection with people who get it. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your sobriety, this is where you’ll find the tools, strategies, and support to keep moving forward. 👉 Learn more and join us here: https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/ ************************************************ 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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

Episode Description

This week, I’m opening up about something I’ve kept close to the chest: my journey to becoming one year weed-free. 🍃🚫

For years, I celebrated living alcohol-free while still using weed as a way to “take the edge off.” At first, it felt like harm reduction. A softer landing after quitting drinking. But over time, I realized it was keeping me stuck, sneaking around, and not fully free.

In this episode, I share:

Why I decided “Cali sober” didn’t feel aligned for me.
The messy truth of quitting weed (and how it was harder than quitting alcohol).
The failed attempts, restarts, and what finally made it stick.
How community, affirmations, and mindset shifts helped me reach one year.
The identity shift that came with saying, “I’m sober! Alcohol and THC free.”
The real benefits I’ve noticed, even when it didn’t feel easy.

This is a vulnerable episode, but I know I’m not alone. Many people in alcohol-free spaces also wrestle with weed, and I hope my story gives you encouragement, clarity, and permission to keep going even if it takes multiple tries.

✨ Free Resource: Grab my 10 Mantras to Stay Alcohol-Free (they work for THC too!) → https://nomorewasteddays.co/10-mantras/

If you’ve been curious about what life looks like without THC, or you’re somewhere in the messy middle, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are.

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🌟 Want deeper support on your alcohol-free journey? Come join us inside the Day Makers Community — my private coaching space where you’ll find weekly group calls, book clubs, reflection prompts, and real connection with people who get it. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your sobriety, this is where you’ll find the tools, strategies, and support to keep moving forward.

👉 Learn more and join us here: https://nomorewasteddays.co/day-makers-community/

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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: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial