Welcome to the FIRST OFFICIAL episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast. This podcast episode explores the concept of learning to recognize, understand, and respond to emotions in a healthy way, particularly when quitting drinking. Heather & Sara discuss various coping mechanisms such as meditation, journaling, exercise, and music. They also discuss the importance of leaning into feelings, rather than suppressing them and the positive influence it has on mental health and overall well-being. Tips for managing feelings such as understanding that emotions are temporary and that experiencing them is a part of the human experience are also provided.    00:30 Introduction 00:30 The Importance of Feeling Your Feelings 00:53 The Impact of Alcohol on Emotions 01:12 The Experience of Quitting Drinking 01:39 The Universality of Emotions 02:10 The Cycle of Numbing and Suppressing Emotions 02:49 The Journey of Embracing Feelings 10:23 The Role of Meditation and Journaling in Processing Emotions 13:07 The Power of Music in Emotional Healing 24:55 The Impact of Exercise on Emotional Health 30:19 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Daymakers CommunityWant join the Day Makers Community so you NEVER feel alone on your alcohol free journey? CLICK HERE Does one-on-one coaching sound like something that could help you  on your journey?  CLICK HERE to work with Heather today!