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Enrollment for the PUSH to 100, my 100-day alcohol-free challenge, is officially open, and today is the last day to join before we start together on February 10.

This challenge will give you enough time to actually experience what an alcohol-free life feels like.
👉 Learn more and join here: nomorewasteddays.co

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January has a way of convincing us that if we didn’t hit the ground running, we’ve already failed. That mindset keeps so many people stuck, especially when it comes to quitting drinking.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why there is no magical start date for an alcohol-free journey, and why starting later might actually work in your favor.

I also share my own real-time goals for 2026, including what I’ve been consistent with, what I haven’t started yet, and why none of that means I’ve failed.

If you skipped Dry January, didn’t finish it, or never planned to do it at all, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 Why January is not the make-or-break month we’ve been taught to believe it is
🔹 How all-or-nothing thinking keeps people stuck in drinking cycles
🔹 Why February can be a quieter, more supportive time to start real change
🔹 My personal story of quitting drinking in May, not January
🔹 Why shorter alcohol breaks often feel harder than longer ones
🔹 What actually happens in your body and brain during the first 100 days alcohol-free
🔹 Physical changes you may notice in the first 6 weeks
🔹 Emotional shifts that tend to show up between weeks 3–8
🔹 Mental clarity and identity changes that often happen after week 6
🔹 How to start now without overwhelming yourself
🔹 Why support and community matter more than willpower

Why I Recommend 100 Days Alcohol-Free:

Short breaks can be helpful, but they often don’t give your nervous system enough time to stabilize or your brain enough time to recalibrate.

With 100 days, you move through:
➡️ withdrawal and adjustment
➡️ emotional regulation
➡️ habit change
➡️ identity shift

You don’t just “stop drinking”, you actually get to try on an alcohol-free life and see how it feels when things settle.

It’s the phase of my journey where everything changed, and it’s why the PUSH to 100 exists.

About the PUSH to 100:

The PUSH to 100 is a structured, supportive, 100-day alcohol-free challenge designed to help you stop starting over.

Inside the program, you’ll get:
✨ Guided video support
✨ 8 live group coaching calls with me
✨ A private text-based community for daily support
✨ Tools to navigate cravings, emotions, routines, and social pressure
✨ A longer runway to actually feel the benefits of being alcohol-free

You do not need to be on Day 1 to join.
Many members continue into PUSH to 100 after Dry January or other breaks.

Final Reminder:

If January didn’t look the way you hoped, that doesn’t mean the year is lost.

You are not late.
You didn’t miss your chance.
You can start now.

And if you want to do it with support, I’d love to walk with you through the next 100 days.
👉 Join the PUSH to 100 at nomorewasteddays.co

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