⟡ Personal Note: This episode was recorded just before a heartbreaking loss in my family. I’m releasing it with minimal edits, trusting that the conversation will still bring value to those who need it. Thank you for your love and understanding. ⟡

Today I’m joined by Casey McGuire Davidson, a Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the top 100 mental health show The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. She’s an ex–red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder before quitting drinking a decade ago, and her work has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, HuffPost, The New York Times, and NBC News.

Together we dig into Dry January, the real impact alcohol has on stress and burnout, why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your drinking habits, and some truly wild insights into the alcohol industry. It’s honest, educational, AND fun.

We wrap it up with a lightning round full of wellness rituals, productivity hacks, and cozy favorites.

❄️ What’s in this Episode ❄️

✨A heartfelt update on grief, loss, and choosing “done over perfect.”

✨Introducing Casey: life coach, sober-curious advocate, and host of Hello Someday.

✨Quick-fire warm-ups: spicy hockey romances, comfort shows, and current obsessions.

✨Why high-achieving women often overdrink + alcohol’s impact on stress and burnout.

✨The rise of sober curiosity + how Gen Z is changing everything.

✨Big Alcohol lobbying, debunking “drink responsibly,” and the real science.

✨Why a 100-day break is life-changing — and how to approach it with curiosity.

✨Casey’s Sober New Year 100 program + the power of community support.

✨Lightning round: movement, mocktails, blankets, habits, and grounding rituals.

❄️ Casey’s Links❄️

Hello Someday Coaching: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/

Free 30-Day Sober Guide: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/30-day-sober-guide/

The Sobriety Starter Kit Course: https://www.thesobrietystarterkit.com/

The Hello Someday Podcast: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast/

Follow Casey @hellosomedaysober: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok

✨ Work with Me (Sara Shum) ✨

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If this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.

And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out,⁠ book a free consultation. ⁠I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.

Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!

💫Sara

(Episode disclaimer, if I sound like I’m gasping for air in this episode, sorry, I just have a stuffy nose and I’m doing my best out here. Also, how sad is it that I noticed the unintentional ~6 7~ in the title?)

Hi friend. Just here to say, no, your Christmas cookies do not need protein powder or cottage cheese to be guilt-free. Today I am sharing seven health and mindset tips for eating Christmas sweets without spiraling or losing gains :)

Also, if Christmas makes you sad, for whatever reason, I have been there. I am here for you, and I deeply care for you. We are going to talk about how to take care of yourself during the holidays if you are missing a loved one, need to work, or are grieving something out of your control.

Plus, I’m sharing a cozy holiday mocktail recipe 🍹🎄 not to fix anything, but just to offer a small, grounding moment of comfort when the season feels like a lot.

🦌❄️ What I Get Into in this Episode ❄️🦌

✨Healthy holiday eating without restriction or food guilt

✨Celebrating Christmas when grieving

✨Why Christmas can feel sad, lonely, or overwhelming

✨Letting go of food guilt and shame during the holidays

✨Supporting body recomposition during the holiday season

✨Mindlessly eating to stim for ADHD

✨Adding magic in the kitchen

✨Managing blood sugar while eating sweets

✨Nervous system regulation for holiday stress and burnout

✨A simple, alcohol-free holiday mocktail recipe

✨Using food and rituals for comfort, grounding, and emotional support

✨And as always…how to be happy and healthy :)

🦌❄️ Timestamps if you want to jump around 🦌❄️

✨[03:03 ]My love letter to all of you feel lonely, sad, and melancholy during the holiday, and personal stories of sadness and grief during Christmas

✨[09:15] Mocktail recipe

✨[11:15] 7 guilt-free cookie tips

✨ Work with Me ✨

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Email: sara@sarashum.com

If this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.

And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out, book a free consultation. I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.

Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!

💫Sara

Hi friend, in today’s episode, I’m so excited to welcome my very first podcast guest ✨ Jenn Blair ✨ a board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine coach who works with driven, high-achieving women who feel like they’re doing everything right… yet still feel exhausted, bloated, foggy, and burnt out.

Jen and I dive into what’s really going on beneath the surface when ambitious women hit a wall… from chronic stress and gut issues to hormone imbalance and the flaws of conventional “eat less, move more” advice. We talk about why burnout is so common for high performers, how functional medicine looks at the body as a whole, and the small, sustainable shifts that can help you feel back in control of your health without sacrificing your goals.

Plus, stay to the end for our fun rapid-fire wellness questions! There are some sweet, easy, and fun little things you’ll definitely want to steal for your own routine :)

Episode Highlights

• Why Jen shifted from conventional medicine to functional medicine after experiencing burnout firsthand

• The biggest gaps in traditional healthcare when it comes to chronic symptoms in women

• How stress, sleep deprivation, and ambition impact gut health, hormones, and blood sugar

• Jen’s 6-pillar functional medicine framework for sustainable healing

• Simple lifestyle shifts busy, high-achieving women can start today to reduce bloating and brain fog

• Why slowing down, eating mindfully, and prioritizing protein actually boosts productivity

• The mindset shift every ambitious woman needs: you don’t have to choose between health and success

[45:13] 🧘‍♀️🍵🌿 Rapid-Fire Wellness Favorites 🧘‍♀️🍵🌿Jenn’s healthy comfort foods, movement practices, productivity hacks, cozy home joys, and grounding rituals

✨ Work with Jenn ✨

Instagram: @JennBlairWellness

Tik Tok: @JennBlairWellness

✨ Work with Me ✨

Book a Free Consultation

Instagram: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠

TikTok: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠

Email: sara@sarashum.com

If this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.

And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out, book a free consultation. I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.

Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!

💫Sara