Ep. 4: Understanding Your Alcohol-Free Journey - Tracking Days and Beyond

The No More Wasted Days Podcast

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, hosts Sara and Heather discuss the importance of tracking one's alcohol-free days and the potential pros and cons. Prior to the discussion, Heather shares her journey of quitting alcohol due to the adverse effects it was having on her life during the pandemic. The hosts highlight the different phases of alcohol abstinence, from withdrawal to the honeymoon phase and finally the resolution phase. They stress the individuality of this journey and state there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Heather and Sara advise listeners who are newly alcohol-free to be patient, seek community support, and remember that counting days is a personal choice. The hosts also share their experiences and the tools they adopted to handle the challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:15 Getting to Know the Hosts: Heather's Alcohol-Free Journey

07:10 The Importance of Tracking Alcohol-Free Days

11:45 The Journey of Alcohol-Free Days: From Day 0 to Day 365

16:00 The Role of Community in the Alcohol-Free Journey

16:44 The Adjustment Phase: Day 121 to 180

18:06 The Resolution Phase: Day 181 to 300

21:15 The Recovery Phase: Day 301 to 365

34:05 Conclusion: The Personal Choice of Tracking Days
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