Ep. 102: It's my Birthday!! What I'm Holding Onto and Letting Go in my 46th Year

Ready for an alcohol free weekend?? CLICK HERE (nomorewasteddays.co/weekend) to join the free No More Wasted Weekends Challenge. We start on April 25th, and I can’t wait to see you there. ✌️❤️ It’s Sara’s birthday! 🎉 In this special solo episode of No More Wasted Days, Sara reflects on her 46th birthday and what it means to celebrate another year alcohol-free. With five sober birthdays under her belt and nearly six years alcohol-free, Sara takes you behind the scenes of her personal growth, honest struggles, and the evolving mindset that’s shaped her journey. To honor turning 46, she shares 4 powerful anchors that keep her grounded in her alcohol-free life—and 6 things she’s working on letting go of in her 46th year. From routines to nature, people-pleasing to perfectionism, this episode is filled with heartfelt wisdom and gentle reminders to help you reflect on your own sobriety journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🎂 Why sober birthdays feel better—mentally, emotionally, and physically 🌱 4 practices that help Sara stay alcohol-free and fully present 🧹 6 things she’s actively letting go of to grow into her next year ✨ How letting go of old identities, people-pleasing, and external validation opens up space for self-trust and joy 👣 Encouragement to reflect on your own sobriety anchors and growth 4 Things That Anchor Sara’s Alcohol-Free Life: • Nature – Daily hikes, her land, and even her chickens remind her how to slow down and stay present
• Daily Routines – Structure, simplicity, and reclaimed mornings
• Connection with Others – Through her community, her family, and new goals for real-life friendships
• Health & Wellbeing – A shifting focus on intuitive living, joyful movement, and nourishing self-care
6 Things She’s Letting Go Of in Her 46th Year: • People-pleasing
• Old identities (suburban mom, “fun drinker,” perfectionist)
• Limiting beliefs (especially around body image, success, and worth)
• Over-functioning (doing everything for everyone)
• Outdated definitions of fun
• The need for external validation
Memorable Quotes: • “Now, I remember my birthdays—and I’m present for them.”
• “You can’t ‘should’ all over yourself and expect to grow.”
• “Sobriety isn’t just about what I let go of—it’s about what I let in.”
• “Growth doesn’t make me lovable—I already am.”
• “Your animals will teach you how to live a healthy life—watch them.”
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