Life is Too Short to be Wasted: Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet's Journey
Episode Overview
Sara's drinking escalated from her twenties to forties. Mommy Juice culture made quitting tough without feeling isolated. A cruise experience was her wake-up call to rethink drinking. Quitting alcohol improved her mental clarity and energy. Sara now runs a 30-day alcohol-free challenge to help others.
I wasn't hungover. It turned out I was living in a constant state of hangover.
In this episode of 'Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!', Janet Gorond chats with Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet, founder of 'No More Wasted Days'. Sara opens up about her journey from a casual drinker in her twenties to a heavy drinker by her forties. She shares how social norms, especially the 'Mommy Juice' culture, made it tough to quit without feeling isolated. A cruise filled with heavy drinking became her wake-up call, pushing her to rethink her lifestyle.
Sara's candid account includes how she worried quitting alcohol would impact her marriage since drinking was a shared activity with her husband. Spoiler: they both quit and found it strengthened their relationship. You'll hear how Sara struggled with failed moderation attempts and setting rules that never stuck. She also talks about the liberating feeling of quitting alcohol, from losing belly bloat to gaining mental clarity and energy.
Sara now helps others through her 30-day alcohol-free challenge, offering coaching and support for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol. If you’re looking for real talk about the highs and lows of going sober, this episode is a must-listen.