Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!

Ready to (finally) Break Free from Alcohol?

On this weeks solo episode I talk about our Breaking Free program which we run three times a year. 
Registration for the current program is open   - more info on tribesober.com
We limit each Breaking Free group to 20 so you’ll always get personal attention
In this episode:-
I talk about the warning signs of alcohol dependence as well as the benefits of an alcohol free lifestyle
The Breaking Free program has four components…
Four pieces of a puzzle that come together to create a transformation…
The first piece of the puzzle is Community Support so we connect you with the other people on the Breaking Free program
 We put you in a chatgroup with where you’ll also find some TS team members to answer any questions you may have
You'll also be invited to several Zoom meetings every week
The second piece is our 4 hour Masterclass – a group session which we hold via Zoom.  Another opportunity to get to know the other people on the program as everyone will share their story at the beginning of the session.  By the end of the Masterclass you’ll understand:-
The importance of a mindset change and the damage alcohol does to our health
We’ll be sharing our tried and tested sobriety toolkit and you’ll end the session feeling motivated and excited about the changes ahead.
While the Masterclass will give you an overview of the Tribe Sober approach to thriving in sobriety the online course will enable you to dive deeper at your own pace.  You’ll get all the theory and training you need to overturn your limiting beliefs around alcohol which is the key….
Just as we’ve been programmed into thinking that alcohol is an essential part of our daily lives our online program will de-program you and enable you to understand that you will be happier and healthier without it!
The third piece is our online course which includes videos, podcasts, articles and book recommendations so you’ll be able to throw the book at your sobriety – you’ll be able to treat it as a 3-month project that will take a deep dive into psychology, biology and neuroscience - a project that will change the trajectory of your future.
The fourth part of the puzzle is the personal support. 
You’ll have a 1.2.1 Zoom call with Sue who will explain how everything work and help you with any tech issues
Mid-way through the 3 month program you'll have a session with Coach Darren to review learnings so far
A final session with our Coach Lynette who will discuss how you are applying the theory of the Breaking Free program to your daily life
So that’s the four pieces of our Breaking Free puzzle, four pieces that will come together to create an alcohol free lifestyle that you love..
Apart from creating a program that will get results we’ve created a program that is flexible and will fit in with your busy lives…. 
All of the 1.2.1’s can be scheduled to suit your convenience, the online course can be worked through at your own pace so the only timeslot you need to fit in is the four hour Masterclass. (we can send you a recording if  you can't make it)
While we’re on the subject of time that’s one of the unexpected benefits of sobriety….. when we no longer spend time drinking and recovering from the drinking we find ourselves with extra time on our hands….
As well as the energy to do something constructive with that time!
Registration for the current Breaking Free program is open - more info on tribesober.com
More Info
Tribe Sober membership – you can join up HERE.
To access our website, click HERE.
If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com.
If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com.
 
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Those Drinking Rules! with Sue Wood

In this episode I interview Sue Wood. In 2018 she contacted me offering her help and we've been working together ever since. She had got sober with AA but was on the look out for a new approach.
Sue helped me set up our Membership Program and has been invaluable helping me to develop it further.
In this Episode
Sue didn't really feel she had a problem with alcohol until March 2014 - when she started drinking every day
She could feel it getting worse so started putting "rules" in place - and then promptly broke them all!
Sue went to AA in 2016 because she didn't know where else to go - it worked for her
We agreed that "finding your tribe" is essential - we understand each other - almost impossible to do this alone
She never had a "rock bottom" but had a walking, talking blackout and an argument she couldn't even remember
Sue never went back to Day 1 - she felt that she had reached the point where she was "done" with alcohol
She prefers Tribe Sober's approach to AA as she doesn't agree with labelling herself as an "alcoholic"
She loves our tribe - and has discovered that ex-drinkers are really interesting people!
When she was younger Sue always felt she had to be "perfect" - now she is happy to be "good enough"
She agrees with our approach that we need to ditch the drink - and then create an alcohol free life that we love
Her main benefit of alcohol free life is that she feels "at peace" with life - she's not looking for anything anymore
We are both thrilled that many people who have got sober with us are now helping the newbies 
These days we are getting a lot of international members via the podcast and Zoom Masterclasses
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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The Power of Vulnerability with Nick Jonsson

Our guest this week is Master Coach and TED speaker Nick Johnsson
In this episode:-
Nick spent 11 years climbing the corporate ladder,
However when he did reach the senior roles he was striving for he felt unfulfilled and full of self doubt
Nick resigned from his job which led to divorce so he turned to alcohol for relief
Alcohol became his coping tool for stress and unexpressed emotions.
After 2 or 3 years of heavy drinking he reached rock bottom and found his health was collapsing
At age 40, he realized he needed help—he began to share his feelings with his new wife, got medical help, and joined a 12-step program.
He has been sober for nearly 7 years since that first meeting.
These days Nick is an executive and sobriety coach, studying psychology to become a therapist.
Runs men’s groups and peer support networks
He also works with corporates across Asia to address vulnerability, burnout, and connection.
We agreed on the "power of vulnerability"— which is central to our philosophy here at Tribe Sober
Being open and honest and sharing our feelings is so critical for healing and growth and it seems to happen naturally in our community as we have a common struggle that binds us
However I was intrigued as to how he could get hard nosed business men and women to be vulnerable
Nick explained that he uses keynotes and workshops in corporates to create safe spaces for open conversation.
He shares his own story and then encourages the most senior executives to lead by example, sharing personal stories to build trust and openness.
Executive Burnout & the importance of Resilience
Nick warns about three signs of burnout: denial, changed habits, and secrecy.
Defines resilience as seeking help and using support systems, not just “pushing through.”
Nick has written a Book called: Executive Loneliness
Based on a survey showing 30% of executives feel isolated.
75% wouldn't ask for help; 84% wouldn’t talk about their mental health at work.
Follow-up book in progress with case studies and a holistic leadership model.
Connect via LinkedIn or find his book Executive Loneliness on Amazon/Audible.
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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Chasing the Buzz...with Marietjie

Our guest this week is Marietjie, a lovely lady who came to a Tribe Sober workshop years ago and has been thriving in her sobriety for 5 years now.
In this episode:
Marietjie explained that her dependence on alcohol had sneaked up on her over the years. 
We talked about chasing the buzz. Drinkers love that buzz.
We just want to prolong it the buzz so we carry on drinking and that's where we get into trouble.
There is a category of drinker called the Almost Alcoholic and chasing the buzz is a warning sign that you might be an almost alcoholic.
Here are a few more warning signs that you might be becoming dependent:-
Drinking alone
Also drinking to relax at the end of a day – that could be a sign that your drinking has shifted from socialising to self medication
Drinking more than the recommended limit of a bottle and a half of wine a week
Marietjie said that she was using alcohol to put a wall up a wall between herself and herself...
We use alcohol to numb ourselves to disassociate ourselves from our feelings.  
In fact one of the (many) benefits of ditching the booze is that we get to knock down that wall and reconnect with who we are and what we really want out of our lives
If you use alcohol then take regular breaks to test your dependence - Tribe Sober run regular challenges
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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Spirit Vigilante Lindsey shares her story...

Our guest this week is Lindsey Van Wagner who is based in Washington, D.C., and runs a wellness studio.
In this episode:-
Lindsey began drinking at 14 years old; initially, it was social drinking, but it escalated in her 20s.
She used alcohol as an escape as she was struggling with perfectionism
Despite her external appearance of success, her life was chaotic, involving blackouts, DUIs, and reckless behavior.
She managed to quit using 12 step program but early sobriety was tough—she cried a lot and felt exposed.
At 1.5 years sober, she hit a severe depression and was hospitalized for suicidal ideation.
It was then that Lindsey realized that sobriety had revealed deeper mental health issues that needed attention.
We agreed that recovery is not linear—there are highs and lows before we stabalise and can relax into our alcohol free life
Over time, she found emotional balance, embracing wellness practices and creating a community.
Lindsey has written a book called the Spirit Vigilante – it was Initially a memoir but evolved into a self-discovery guide with practical exercises.
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Her book covers themes like addiction, life purpose, emotional healing, and wellness.
She encourages journaling as a tool for self-reflection and tracking progress.
We agreed that the pain we go through as we hit rock bottom can be a catalyst for transformation.
Sobriety is an adventure - a leap into the unknown which is scary, but staying stuck in our drinking is so much worse.
Lindseys daily rituals for maintaining sobriety are:
Writing and journaling.
Staying connected with a supportive community.
Staying active (walking, yoga, meditation).
Website: thespiritvigilante.com
Instagram: @spiritvigilante
Her book available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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Alcohol...and your Heart with Mel Meik

This week our guest is Psychotherapist Mel Meik who has worked for the British Heart Foundation so is very knowledgeable about heart health
She shares some life saving information in this episode
In this episode:
As a child Mel had a tragic exposure to alcohol-related trauma:
At six years old, her mother survived a car accident caused by a drunk driver, which deeply impacted her views on alcohol and drink-driving.
She also had her drink spiked once, reinforcing her need to stay in control.
She is grateful for her "off switch" that prevents excessive drinking.
Mel shared her knowledge of Heart disease which  is the world's leading cause of death.
It increases blood pressure and weight.
It also raises risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
It can damage the heart muscle and cause abnormal heart rhythms and of course...
Drinking large amounts in one go can dangerously slow heart rate and breathing.
Twice as many women die from heart disease as from breast cancer and
Women's heart attack symptoms are often different and overlooked – we are more likely to be stoic and brush off the symptoms if they are not too severe
I asked Mel to describe the key symptoms in women:
Chest pain, breathlessness, sweating, nausea (often for months before an attack).
Pain in the left arm, feeling overly tired or weak.
Her heart health tips are to monitor blood pressure regularly (2-3 times per week).
Stay active (even walking helps).
Eat a healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, protein).
Avoid smoking—a major heart disease contributor.
We talked about our mutual friend Helen who has been with Tribe Sober for just over a year
Mel has been friends with Helen for over 20 years so was able to describe her journey into dependence and her transformation as she ditched the drink and began to thrive in sobriety
Helen is now happy, healthy, and inspiring others as a Tribe Sober Cheerleader
Mel explained how she’s seen Helen’s life open up – her newfound friendships and travel plans (Copenhagen, Paris, South Africa) reflect her growth.
Mel’s childhood trauma pushed her toward becoming a psychotherapist.
Trained for three years while working full-time.
Completed 200+ hours of client work and three years of personal therapy.
Specializes in humanistic and integrative psychotherapy.
Believes people are healed in relationships.
I asked Mel how psychotherapy could help people in recovery
Mel believes that it Helps address root causes of drinking (trauma, stress, avoidance).
Can also uncover developmental trauma from childhood.
Recommends additional support (e.g., community like Tribe Sober).
Mel offers online therapy sessions and her website is https://www.lincolnshirepsychotherapy.co.uk/
she offers free discovery calls
Mel sent me some useful links:-
The study on the gender bias mis diagnosis and spotting the signs of a heart attack
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/women-and-heart-disease
 
RevivR - learn CPR at  home in 15 minutes
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More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
Episode Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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How Alcohol Took My Parents...with Vuyo

Tribe Sober - Your guide to alcohol-free living!
After running Tribe Sober for 10 years and helping thousands of people to ditch the drink and embrace alcohol-free living I've learned a thing or two.  My biggest insight has been that sharing our stories around alcohol is the most powerful way we can help others - that's why the heart of this podcast is recovery stories.
In this episode I interview Vuyo.  She came along to a workshop a few years ago and has been a valuable member of our community ever since.  Vuyo has been an inspiration to so many.
In this Episode
Vuyo explains that she started to worry about her alcohol consumption about 5 years ago
She began to have a niggling feeling that all was not well - although she was functioning normally
It finally reached a point where there were just too many signals she could no longer ignore
Vuyo's health was suffering and her daughter was noticing
She tried to stop in 2017 - and failed - that's when she realised there was a problem
She came to a workshop with the idea that she could learn to handle her drinking - abstinence was just too frightening
After the workshop she committed to 100 sober days - but then decided she could have just one glass
That worked for a while but then she reverted to old ways - the decline was swift
Vuyo finally reached the point when she accepted that she would have to stop 
She counted the milestones - the "Sober Firsts" - eventually she began to enjoy those events!
She feels great and can cope with any challenges that come her way
We agreed that Sobriety is a Superpower!
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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The Dark Side of Mommyjuice Culture - with Tribe Member Jen

Tribe Sober Activist Jen came to our workshop 8 years ago and has been thriving in her alcohol free life ever since!
In this episode:-
Jens turning point came on March 14th 2017 – that was the moment when she realised that her life revolved around alcohol
She talked of the loneliness and shame of struggling with her drinking as a mom
She had tried to made the change alone but kept going back to Day One over and over 
Jen explained that attending a Tribe Sober workshop changed everything for her
Jen listed her Benefits of Sobriety:-
Gaining mental clarity and regaining control over life.
Experiencing life in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Finding new interests, volunteering, and enjoying family life.
I asked Jen how she managed social situations as a non drinker:-
She’ll always have a drink in her hand and if she’s offered some alcohol she’ll just say: "I’m fine for now."
We agreed on the power of confidence and body language when responding to pressure to drinkWe discussed the normalisation of alcohol including the:-
powerful influence of advertising and the media in shaping our drinking habits.
the danger of the “Mommy Juice” culture and how its made alcohol into an essential parenting aid
Jen is a bit of an Activist when it comes to…
Calling out misleading media messages promoting alcohol.
Together we’ve written letters to women’s magazines challenging their alcohol-friendly narratives.
Jen left us with 5 great Tips for Those Starting out on this life changing journeyBe kind to yourself—focus on one day at a time.Push through those cravings and difficult emotions. – get comfortable with being uncomfortableSet yourself an initial goal – for her reaching 100 days alcohol-free was a game-changerJoin Tribe Sober to connect with others on the same pathRead quit-lit books that resonate with you (e.g., Holly Whitaker Quit Like a Woman and , Catherine Gray who wrote the Unexpected Joy of Being Sober).
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
Episode Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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Top Tips from Coach Lynette

Tribe Sober - Your guide to alcohol-free living!
In this episode I interview an important member of our Tribe Sober team - Lynette Le Roux. She came along to a workshop years ago, ditched the drink and then qualified as a coach so she could help others change their relationship with alcohol.
In this Episode
Lynette explains how her drinking gradually became problematic for her due to stress at work
The workshop enabled her to stop drinking for 3 months but then she decided she could have "a glass of wine"
She talks to us about how that "glass of wine" escalated to vodka drinking
In spite of returning to drinking she kept connected to Tribe Sober and eventually got back on track and stayed alcohol free.
Benefits of sobriety for Lynette included getting her energy back, feeling alive again - and full of joy.
We then talked about coaching - a thinking space to clarify our needs and purpose - your coach is your thinking partner
She believes that everything we do in life (or don't do) is because of how we feel
She recommends journalling as well as coaching to get in touch with how we are really feeling
Lynette asks us to get curious about our cravings - what do we really want? what else would make us feel better?
"Don't lose yourself looking for that buzz" - she says "what you are really looking for is connection"
She recommends that people use journalling and coaching to help them to sustain their sobriety
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
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This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
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Tribe Sober podcasts - our Top Ten episodes!

This week we're celebrating our 250th podcast by taking you through our top 10 podcasts. The episodes that have had the most downloads since we started the podcast back in 2020.
So coming in at number 10 with 2,500 downloads is Sobriety Coach Lori Massicot.Lori is the host of a podcast called 50 and Beyond and like me she's convinced that ditching the booze is one of the very best things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Her episode is called Why We Need to Ditch the Drink in Midlife, and we released that one in December 2021.
Here's a clip.I did a second episode with Laurie when we listed the 15 signs that you need to take a break from the booze. Signs that Laurie and I ignored for far too long. That one was released on January the 27th 2024Coming in at number 9 is Dr. Loretta Breuning, who helped me to unpack the cause of my own early sobriety blues. Have a listen to the first interview I did with her, which was in August 2021.
Here's a clip
Loretta also did an interview with me very recently to talk about her new book, which is called Why You're Unhappy – that one was released on 20th January last year
Since we last ranked our top ten which was in February last year we’ve had 2 new entries
One of those entries has come in at number 8 with 2756 downloads
its called:-
Alcohol and your Body Fat with James Swanwick
James had some great advice around Alcohol's Effects on Sleep and Weightgain
He explained how Alcohol consumption can compromise sleep quality, metabolism, and overall health.
 It can also disrupt the body's natural processes, leading to weight gain, reduced productivity, and increased cravings for unhealthy foods.
Heres a clip
Our other new entry along with James came in at number 7 with 2800 downloads and is called
RECOVERY IT’S A BRAIN THING – which is the name of the book by my two guests – David & Susan Kenney
They run a program to train Recovery Coaches and one of our Tribe members Darren was so impressed by their approach he signed up for their course.
Darren is now a qualified Recovery Coach so if you’d like to book in for a free consultation you can go to his website which is pauserecovery.com –
Coming in at number 6 is Stanford Psychiatrist Dr Anna Lembke with 2851 listens
Anna has written a top selling book called Dopamine Nation.
It's an awesome book, which I highly recommend if you're interested in the science of addiction. Her explanation of the pain pleasure balance is superb. That episode is called, Why We Get Addicted, and it came out in November, 2023.
Here's a clip.
At number 5 we have Neuroscientist Staci Danford with 2890 downloads
Stacy taught us about our lizard brain and how we need to manage it before it manages us. She even recommended that we give it a name. She calls hers Ernie. My interview with Stacy came out in August 2021.
Here's a clip
Next up at number 4 is a firm favourite with Tribe Sober – Ken Middleton who had 2,906 downloads for his “How Drinking Limits our Potential” episode
He's the author of Bamboozled, which has the clever subtitle of How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All,  Do grab a copy if you haven't yet read it. Such a brilliant description of how we've been manipulated by big alcohol for decades.
I often quote Ken, who says, "even if alcohol doesn't destroy us, it will limit our potential".  His Tribe Sober episode is called How Alcohol Limits Your Potential - released in April 2023here is a clip.
Ken was also one of our guests back in November 2020 when he shared his own story and explained the science behind alcohol dependence. And why drinking regularly for 20 years means you're very likely to develop a problem
Next up at number 3 is me, with our very first podcast episode, which was released in May 2020 to celebrate my fifth soberversary. – that got 3,135 downloads
At number 2 we have the brilliant William Porter with 3,675 downloads
William is a lawyer with a passion for the science behind alcohol dependence, and he's written two books, Alcohol Explained and Alcohol Explained 2. They're both essential reading, and I think the more we understand the damage that alcohol does to our bodies and brains, the less likely we are to want to drink it.
His episode is called, Managing Cravings, and came out in December 2023.
Here's a clip
Finally, hogging the number one slot with an incredible 3, 877 downloads
is Australian sobriety coach, Catherine Elliott. It's called "How to Stop Binge Drinking" and came out in June 2022.
Here's a clip
Like me, Catherine's had breast cancer, which prompted us to do an episode together recently. Because neither of us had realized that our heavy drinking was putting us at risk of breast cancer, so we celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month by having a conversation about it, spreading the word to other women that more than three glasses of wine a week increases your risk of breast cancer.
We called it "Drink Less for Your Breasts" and it was released in October 2023. So that's our top 10. I'd like to say a big thank you to all our listeners. Thanks to you, the Tribe Sober podcast has had nearly  400, 000 downloads, which keeps its global ranking in the top 2 percent of all podcasts.
More importantly, nearly 20 percent of our members found their way to us via the podcast.
So don’t forget to make a playlist of our Top Ten and you might want to check out our Top 100 Playlist 
So if you want to join our tribe and connect with others on this path, just hit Join Our Tribe 
More Info
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year.
Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we’ll get you started on this life changing journey
Episode Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE
Help us to Spread the Word!
We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share.
If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts.
Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober’s Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We’ll send you something special to say thank you!
We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning.
You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.
You can join our private Facebook group HERE.
PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device)
Open the Podcasts app. EASY.
Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field.
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