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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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 
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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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Nick says Goodbye to Alcohol...

Tribe Sober - Your guide to alcohol-free living!
After running Tribe Sober since 2015 and helping hundreds of people to ditch the drink and embrace alcohol-free living I've learned a lot. 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.
 My guest this week is Nick Stevenson. He came along to a workshop, got sober and now helps other people to do the same.
In this Episode
Nick knew he was drinking too much - but had no idea HOW to make the change.
Although Nick was hoping to be able to "cut down" rather than stop drinking completely - he finally accepted that it was much harder to moderate than to stop - that realisation was a game changer for him
Nick takes us through the fabulous benefits he has experienced since he ditched the drink
He explains the satisfaction he gains from "giving back" and helping others to ditch the booze
Nick tells us why he thinks our workshop survey got such great results!
He ends our conversation by sharing his Goodbye to Alcohol letter
Nicks only regret is that he didn't give up drinking sooner
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.
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Sober Travel...with Lucid Lauren

I’m chatting this week to Lauren who set up one of the first alcohol-free travel companies in the UK which is called welovelucid.com
In this episode:-
Lauren grew up in Northern Ireland, discovering alcohol in her teens and quickly evolving from social drinking to chaotic weekends and blackouts.
She travelled to South America where her heavy drinking continued and she began adding in cocaine
Moving to South Korea she struggled to find recreational drugs so the drinking ramped up further – resulting in 3-day benders and blackouts
She even managed to ignore a broken ankle until she spotted a large purple swelling when she removed her boot
It was a health scare that acted as her wake up call - suspected pancreatitis was causing her pain and her mom advised her to quit drinking
As her mom was a nurse Lauren took this advice seriously and had her first alcohol free weekend
This weekend was a bit of a revalation as she realized that sobriety could actually be enjoyable!
However navigating sobriety in a heavy drinking culture like South Korea was hard for but she pushed through
Lauren spoke of the importance of self-development, hobbies, and staying active in recovery.
These days she has reconnected with her creativity and loves to write and make films  
She’s also discovered the joy of building meaningful connections through her sober travel experiences.
Lauren decided to set up a company specialising in alcohol-free travel experiences.
Its called welovelucid.com
She mentioned one of her early trips which involved moonlight kayaking and encouraged people to step out of their comfort zone
She is busy designing trips that foster connection, confidence, and adventure.
Lauren's next project is the Beer to Soberton bike ride: a unique event to promote the sober lifestyle.
Find out more about Lauren and her fabulous tours by going to welovelucid.com
I hope listening to Lauren talk about the joy of alcohol free travel will encourage you to check out the holidays she has on offer at welovelucid.com and also to consider booking into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who pay their deposit on our Bali Retreat.
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
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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A day in the Life of our Bali Retreat...with co-host Helene

My guest this week is Helene… Helene is a Brit living in Switzerland 
She quit drinking the day she joined Tribe Sober and more or less threw the book at her sobriety, celebrating her first Soberversary last September.
She celebrated her first Soberversary by booking herself on a Retreat in Bali…which in turn gave us the idea to offer something similar as a Celebration of 10 years of Tribe Sober…
October 20-27th she will be co-hosting the Tribe Sober Bali Retreat alongside myself and Coach Lynette
In this episode:-
The alcohol free lifestyle has brought both simplicity and freedom into Helenes life;
She has more time and more mental space.
Her connections with family, friends, and new people have been enriched and deepened
We then shifted the topic to a review of her own experience of a Bali retreat last year…
Helene explained how the pre-retreat excitement built up through WhatsApp groups and we are seeing that already on our Bali WhatsApp group
The Tribe Sober Bali Whatsapp group is for people who have already booked in for our October retreat and for people who are interested – if you would like to join that group then please get in touch - janet@tribesober.com
We will also be holding Zoom meetings to establish what stage of sobriety the various participants are at so we can tailor the Retreat to meet everyones needs
Although Helene is well travelled she was still blown away by the beauty of Bali, the lush gardens and the scenic yoga spaces
I asked her to describe a typical day …she mentioned pre-breakfast yoga (which was optional), delicious breakfast, and a mix of relaxation and activities on offer
The day would come to a close with a sharing circle followed by dinner and an early night
The Retreat was designed to foster personal growth, connections, and self-care.
I asked Helene to list her highlights of the Retreat:-
Connection: She’s created lifelong bonds with diverse, supportive women from around the world.
Nourishment for Body and Soul: Delicious plant-based food, smoothies, and the affordability of Bali meant she could have daily massages and indulge
Her third highlight was the Lasting Impact…The retreat created deep and enduring connections, revitalized the mind and body, and reinforced Helenes sobriety – so much so that she is planning to do a Retreat every year as a marker for her ongoing sobriety!
We talked about the Tribe Sober Bali retreat and agreed that the Ideal Participants would be:-
Women in early sobriety - with at least a month of sobriety, wanting to consolidate their progress, get inspired by others further down the path…and make their sobriety stick.
People further down the path who are eager to relax and engage with others on the same journey - there is a deep and instant bond created when we mix with other people who have struggled with alcohol dependence themselves – a connection which doesn’t exist with our friends and family who have not been through a similar experience
People who are struggling in sobriety and need a motivation boost - an incentive to either get started or to sustain their sobriety – Helene and I have both experienced what I call the “early sobriety blues” – when you’ve been sober for a few months you can get hit by a “flat” feeling and start asking yourself the question:-
I’m Sober Now What?
A perfect answer to that question is to book on our Bali Retreat!!
It will reward you for your hard work getting this far, connect you with others who will inspire you, change your perspective and enable you to fall in love with the alcohol free lifestyle you are building.
The sharing circles and coaching will ensure that you to leave the retreat feeling inspired, energised and ready to pursue new dreams and projects!
I personally think there are 3 groups of women who will benefit particularly from this retreat:-Mid-lifers – mid life is tricky – we are often coping with the menopause, career challenges and an empty nest – it’s a time of uncertainty and we need to  reflect on what we want from the second half of our life
Older ladies like myself – I’ll be 74 when we go to Bali but I know it’s important to stay open to new experiences
I like to keep in mind something that Tribe Team member Lucy always says:-"We don’t stop doing things because we get old, we get old because we stop doing things!"
So if you are a bit older like me do think about joining us – if you have any health worries you’ll be glad to know that there are excellent medical facilities on the island should a doctor be needed!
Third group of people this Retreat is perfect for is those women who know in their hearts they are drinking too much but just can’t seem to get started…or if they have started they can’t seem to make it stick
It’s exhausting hopping on and off that wagon and for many of us it goes on for years (in fact did you know that 11 years is the average time that people spend procrastinating about their drinking problem before they take action!)
That’s why we’re offering a special deal to help people to kickstart this life changing journey…
We’re including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who pay their deposit on our Bali Retreat.
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
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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PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device)
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