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Helene Throws the Book at her Sobriety!

This week I'm interviewing Tribe Sober member Hélène
Hélène’s training as a management consultant included after work drinking sessions every day of the week
It was almost a test to see if she could cope with the drinking and then show up looking fresh and professional the next day
Despite taking breaks from alcohol during her pregnancies, Helenes drinking ramped up again and although she loved being a mom she felt lonely and missed the intellectual stimulation she got through her career
Hélène faced various health issues, including thyroid cancer in 2022, - this was certainly a wake up call as she has cancer in her family but she still didn’t quit
She shared the heartbreaking story of her drunken fall when she broke her arm and had to interrupt her chemo treatment
A turning point came after reading Claire Pooley’s *Sober Diaries*, not only did she realize that yes she died have a drinking problem but Clare enabled her to see that it was possible to alcohol free living was not only possible but desirable
Hélène is one of these people who made up her mind to quit and didn’t waver from the path…
Her secret was to prepare thoroughly and set a firm start date: September 1, 2023.
Hélène treated sobriety like a job and adopted a structured approach
Her Action Plan:- -  Informed her family and friends.-   Listened to podcasts, reading literature, and walking her dog during her usual drinking hours.-   Prepared meals in advance to avoid being in the kitchen during her "witching hour."-   Joined Tribe Sober, found support through the community, regular Zoom meetings and Chatgroups   
The first three months were challenging but she got through them via a strong support system and a structured routine.
Hélène went through a tough period from 6-9 months when she moved countries but she managed to stay sober.
Around the 10-month mark, she transitioned from just surviving to thriving in her alcohol free life
She managed this via meditation, better nutrition, and self-compassion.
Coaching played a pivotal role in her journey, initially helping her stay on track and later supporting her in self-discovery.
Inspired by her own journey, Hélène is now training to become a coach in positive psychology, focusing on alcohol change.
Her advice to others:-
  - Be fully ready and set a clear quit date.
  - Prepare by removing alcohol from the house and limiting social events during the first month.
  - Engage in daily support via a community and use tools like podcasts and trackers.
  - Start with a clear mind, not after a hangover, and be patient with the process.
Hélène celebrated her one-year sobriety milestone by hosting a fabulous retreat at her home in France
Hosting 10 women she had only met online via Tribe Sober was way out of her comfort zone but as she said sobriety enabled her to do this
As we say at TS Sobriety is a Superpower!Inspired by the success of our French retreat Hélène and I will be hosting a retreat in Bali next year – with the fabulous Tribe Sober coach Lynette…
If you’re interested in a 7 day sober retreat in Bali then just drop me a line   janet@tribesober.com
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Your 100 Day Playlist with Tshepo Mantjie

It’s always a joy to hear from our podcast listeners and a few months ago I had an email from Childrens Advocate Tshepo Mantjie  -  he got sober by listening to a Tribe Sober podcast episode - every day for 100 days!
Not only did it work for Tshepo but it inspired us to develop our own 100 Day Playlist which guides you along a logical pathways - sign up for it here.
 
In this episode:-
shepo's first encounters with alcohol began at age 16 but were limited due to strict parents. However, university life introduced him to a drinking culture where alcohol was integral to socializing and stress relief.
While at university, his drinking escalated, especially during his LLB studies, where binge drinking became normalized and part of coping with academic pressures.
Tshepo tried using “the rules" to control his drinking, like avoiding certain types of alcohol and limiting who he drank with, but these rules were always broken after the first few drinks.
Realizing the detrimental impact of alcohol on his well-being, Tshepo attempted several "Ocsobers" but by August 2022, after another failed attempt at long-term sobriety, he realized he needed more support
In early 2023, Tshepo found the Tribe Sober podcast, which provided him with community stories, practical advice, and relatable experiences that supported his commitment to sobriety.
His strategy was to listen to a Tribe Sober podcast daily for 100 days, journaling, yoga, mindfulness, nature, and sharing his goals with friends to create accountability.
Tshepo emphasized the importance of supportive relationships, both with drinking and non-drinking friends, and building deeper connections beyond alcohol.
His Benefits of Sobriety included enhanced mental clarity, physical health, a calmer inner voice, and stronger relationships. Sobriety allowed him to feel more authentically connected to himself and his community.
So if you’ve been inspired by Tsepo’s 100 day strategy just click on this link to learn more.
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Sober Butterfly Hannah Shares her Story...

Today I’m chatting to Hannah from the Sober Butterfly Collective…
In this episode:-
Hannah began drinking as a teenager and it ramped us during her career in hospitality,
She began to depend on alcohol as her coping mechanism.
Her turning point came during a hen party in Barcelona, where she had a panic attack which prompted her to reconsider her relationship with alcohol so
Hannah attempted "Sober October" in 2019, using it as a time to reflect on her life goals – she realised that alcohol was preventing her from achieving these goals
We often talk about this at Tribe Sober – the fact that even if we are relatively functional as drinkers alcohol will prevent us from reaching out true potential
Hannah remained alcohol free after October, navigating social situations and realizing that the confidence she was gaining was internal rather than alcohol-induced.
Benefits of Sobriety for Hannah have been gaining time, money and creating more meaningful friendships.
A Tip from Hannah is to create a "self-care menu" to track activities that refresh and bring joy
She also suggests connecting with sober communities, exploring resources like podcasts and books, and getting curious about a life without alcohol.
Hannah started the Sober Butterfly Collective to help others find alcohol-free connections and friendships, offering monthly coffee meetups and diverse social activities across the UK.
You can find Hannah on the Sober Butterfly Collective on Instagram 
More Info
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Finding PEACE through sobriety with Esther

Today I’m chatting to Esther from Red Shoes Recovery who went about ditching the booze in quite an unusual way…
In this episode:-
Esther's drinking began as fun in her teens but evolved into an escape mechanism in her twenties due to loneliness and life stresses.
She hit a rock bottom in her 40s, which was more about her mental health than drinking itself. A pivotal moment involved reflecting on a song about feeling lost.Esther didn't decide outright to stop drinking but focused on staying sober and enjoying the benefits.
Her breakthrough moment came after attending her brother’s wedding sober, which she enjoyed and solidified her decision not to drink anymore.
Yoga played a major role in her recovery, helping her to process emotions and eventually reduce her drinking without initially intending to quit entirely.
Esther believes sobriety should be viewed as a benefit rather than a punishment and disagrees with the idea of being powerless over alcohol.That’s exactly how we feel here at Tribe Sober and that’s why we tell people to “get excited” when they join us – getting excited about the opportunities ahead is a whole different mindset to seeing sobriety as a punishment!
Esther emphasizes that self-awareness and personal growth were key to her success in quitting alcohol.
She trained as a yoga teacher during her recovery, which became a cornerstone of her healing process.
Her sobriety tools include self-care, breathing techniques, and writing as tools to stay grounded and sober.
She now works as a recovery and embodiment coach, helping others through her "PEACE" model, focusing on purpose, energy, awareness, connection, and emotions.
More Info
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If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com.
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Finding Freedom from Alcohol...with Tribe member Lloyd

During this episode I’m in conversation with Lloyd – a South African living in the UK
In this episode:-
Lloyd’s exposure to alcohol began when he was very young, - both of his parents were alcoholics and in fact he took his first drink as a young child
As he got older he continued to drink heavily, - managing to convince himself that he was in control
During stressful periods Lloyd's drinking predictably got worse – it had become his main coping mechanism
Eventually Lloyd was consuming a litre of gin on a daily basis, - he was also drinking beer and wine throughout the day to avoid the withdrawal symptoms.
His drinking habits became increasingly secretive, hiding bottles around the house and finding it difficult to maintain family life and perform well at work
Lloyd's drinking escalated to a point where he needed alcohol just to feel normal,- he was frequently ill and vomiting early in the mornings.
He finally hit rock bottom, following a weekend of heavy binge drinking. He experienced severe physical symptoms and knew he could not go on like this…
Lloyd eventually opened up to his wife - after reaching a point where he couldn't keep any food or drink down and his body was shaking uncontrollably.
Lloyd joined Tribe Sober and quit cold turkey – in fact this is not something we recommend for anyone who has been drinking so much on a daily basis – we always recommend they go and talk to their doctor who may recommend a medical detox under supervision
Quitting suddenly when you’ve been a very heavy drinker can prove to be fatal and in Lloyd had such severe withdrawal symptoms that he ended up in hospital.
Fortunately they helped him to stabilise and when he left hospital he began to connect regularly with his Tribe, listening to podcasts and reading the quitlit
Lloyd did brilliantly and even went on a very boozy pre-wedding weekend with a bunch of guys…and managed to stay sober – well done Lloyd – we salute you!
He describes the benefits of sobriety as truly life-changing – he has much better mental and physical health, as well as more meaningful relationships, particularly with his family.
He highlights how sobriety has allowed him to fully engage with life, including reconnecting with his passions, such as gardening, and of course becoming a better father and husband.
More Info
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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.
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Life is too short...to be Wasted with Sara Kaufman Bradstreet

My guest this week is Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet from No More Wasted Days
In this Episode:-
Sara's drinking escalated slowly over the years, starting in her twenties and continuing into her forties, with rules and moderation attempts that failed over time.
She struggled with Mommy Juice Culture: Sara discusses how alcohol was normalized in social settings with other moms, making it hard to quit drinking without feeling isolated.
Sara worried about how quitting drinking would impact her relationship with her husband since drinking was such a shared activity.
It was a heavy drinking cruise experience which served as a wake-up call, making her realize the unsustainable nature of her drinking lifestyle
Even moderate drinking resulted in constant low-level hangovers, impairing her productivity and energy levels. It was only when she quit that she realized how much alcohol was affecting her daily life.
These realisations led Sara to commit to a 30-day alcohol break that ultimately turned into permanent sobriety.
She found that quitting drinking freed up mental space and energy, improving her focus on family, work, and personal growth.
She no longer had to set or break drinking rules, which gave her a sense of liberation.
Quitting alcohol also led to increased confidence - her self-esteem improved, and she became more secure in living life on her own terms, not worrying about others' opinions
After quitting drinking, Sara found herself enjoying food more freely, no longer restricting calories or saving them for alcohol, which led to physical improvements like losing belly bloat.
After quitting, Sara noticed a significant increase in productivity. She tackled long-neglected household tasks and even started building a house, something she never would have taken on while drinking.
Early sobriety felt awkward at social events, but over time, she learned to embrace being more present and listening more in conversations.
Sara adopted daily gratitude journaling and affirmations as tools to shift her mindset from deprivation to empowerment, helping her maintain a positive outlook in sobriety.
I asked Sara for some tips for people in early sobriety…
Sara advises people to start by making a deal with themselves to go for a set number of days without alcohol, such as 30 days. If 30 feels too long, she recommends starting with shorter goals and gradually increasing the duration.
We agreed that we have to replace the Alcohol Buzz Naturally: Activities like exercise, making lists, listening to music, and doing personal tasks became replacements for the buzz she used to seek from alcohol.
Like many of us in this space Sara became passionate about sobriety and she launched her “No More Wasted Days” website where she guides people through a 30 day challenge and also offers coaching
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.
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Sobriety…as a Political Tool with Tribe member David

My guest today is Tribe Member David Jacobs – David did our Dry January Challenge, came to one of our Bootcamps and has been alcohol free ever since
In this episode:-
David began drinking at university and went on to experience cycles of moderation alternating with binge drinking.
He turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during stressful periods
Although he recognized the negative impact that alcohol was having on his physical health and mental health he didn’t know how to make a change
Davids wake up call came when he was
David's welcome call came when he was diagnosed with diabetes – that’s when he knew he had to make a change… 
So he participated in our dry January challenge in 2023, which led him to a his eventual decision to quit drinking.
As he heads towards his second Soberversary I asked David for some of the benefits he has experienced:-
He’s gained mental clarity and has been able to reassess his life choices.
Along with the clarity of thought he found the courage to make significant career changes, leading to starting a new business.
He reduced his fast food intake which led to weight loss and a significant improvement in his glucose scores within 3 months
We discussed the importance of educating young people about the harm that alcohol can cause
I loved Davids take on sobriety as a form of decolonization and activism – an angle he used to get young people to see alcohol in a different way
David's tip to anyone planning to quit drinking is to remember that the easiest drink to refuse is the first one!
So if you’d like to connect with David and our other awesome members then to go tribesober.com/join our tribe
Did you know that 40% of Tribe Sober members are now alcohol free? – people like David
They stick around because they love the community and they enjoy helping new members to discover the magic of alcohol free living
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.
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9 signs of dependence...and how to Break Free from Booze!

On this weeks solo episode I talk about our Breaking Free program which we run four 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
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 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 to hear your story and give you some personal guidance
A 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…. 
Both 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.
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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A Symphony of Sobriety with Professor Karla

My guest today is Professor Karla Kaun – who works at the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University.
Karla has been running a lab which studies neural and molecular mechanisms of addiction since 2013.
In this episode:-
Karla’s research is around how alcohol and drugs influence our natural reward mechanisms.
She explained how they will overwhelm natural reward pathways, causing intolerable cravings and reduced impulse control.
Addiction is a disorder where brain circuits work differently, prioritizing reward-seeking despite negative consequences.
As many of us who became dependent on alcohol discovered addiction forms slowly and only with repeated use
Of course different individuals have varied timelines and susceptibility to addiction.
Many of our Tribe used alcohol socially in their twenties and thirties and then used it to manage stress as they got older
Mindset in Recovery:
We agreed that overcoming addiction requires a mindset change and viewing life differently.
We are big on mindset here at Tribe Sober – we help our members to realise that they don’t have a drinking problem so much as an opportunity to change their lives for the better
If you’re ready to embrace this opportunity then just to ts.com and join our tribe
Another mindset shift our members get is the realisation that they have gained so much in sobriety…and lost very little by quitting alcohol
Just hangovers, anxiety and exhaustion!
So Karla explained that a growth mindset and seeing setbacks as learning opportunities are crucial.
That’s why we give people a 66 day tracker for our Challenge…we don’t ask them to be perfect, we ask them to be curious… how many alcohol free days can they manage out of 66?
This will bring about positive change through step-by-step goals
Karla explained how addiction is a disorder of memory, with sensory memories such as holding a glass can trigger cravings.
We talked about blackouts which will affect memory circuits and neuron communication.
When I learned that my blackouts were preventing the formation of new memories I realised I had to quit
Long-term alcohol use causes lasting changes in the brain,
Drinking rewires our brain but we due to the plasticity of our brains we can recover
Rather than aiming to go back to exactly how we were before we can rewire our brains a bit differently in recovery
I loved Karla’s orchestra analogy – imagining our brain orchestra to be out of tune when we are in active addiction but then when we quit the orchestra can begin to function again
Perhaps it won’t play exactly the same music as before we started drinking but it can create a new (and maybe even more beautiful) symphony in sobriety and of course
Lifestyle changes, diet, sleep, and exercise can aid in brain plasticity and recovery.
More info
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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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Smart People Ditch the Booze...at 40! with Dupe Witherick

My guest today is author and Sober Coach Dupe Witherick who specialises in mindset, manifestation and human design.
In this episode:-
Dupe began drinking more when she got to university.
Her drinking continued to ramp up when she began working as a management consultant
She worked in the City of London where the work-hard, play-hard culture prevailed
After having her daughter, Dupe joined the mommy juice culture.
We discussed the normalization of drinking to cope with parenting
Dupe was smart enough to notice at the age of 40 that alcohol was not really serving her…
She realized drinking had become a habit rather than enjoyment.
She stopped drinking in November 2020 initially for a 21-day challenge but was so blown away by the benefits of alcohol free living she carried on..
Her Top 3 Benefits were:-
 Improved physical health, such as running and yoga.
 Enhanced clarity, bravery, and sense of purpose.
 Greater appreciation for nature & everyday pleasures.
Dupe's increased clarity led her to question her corporate career and she decided to train as a coach.
She has now transitioned from her corporate role to a coach.
Specializing in alcohol-free well-being and transformational coaching.
During the conversation we heard how Dupe’s life changed when she ditched the booze…
She got fitter, started to enjoy everyday pleasures again and achieved the mental clarity to see that it was time for a complete career change
She also had the courage to leave her corporate job and work independently as a coachj
It all started with a 21 day Challenge
You heard her encouraging people to take a break from alcohol to assess what impact it’s really having on your life..
Dupe has written a book called "A Cocktail of Clarity," to encourage to explore alcohol-free living.
She has her own podcast which is called Thrive Alcohol Free and her website is thrivealcoholfree.com
More info
Subscription membership for Tribe Sober 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
Episode Sponsor
          This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.             If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then  sign up today          Read 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 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 and Instagram 
You can join our private Facebook group HERE
How to leave an rating/review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device)
1. Open the Podcasts app. EASY.
2. Choose "Search" from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., "Recover Like A Mother") into the search field.
3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes).
4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews.
5. Click "Write a Review" underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale, and write a review (you can rate without writing, too but it's always good to read your experience).