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I'm Sober Now What with Lynette le Roux

My guest this week is a very special member of our Tribe Sober Team
I first met Lynette LeRoux when she came to one of our workshops more than 8 years ago
She was in a dark place back then but the workshop was the catalyst she needed to change everything
Lynette has been transforming and enriching her life for the last 8 years – she’s found her passion and qualified as a Coach and for the last 3 years she has been working for Tribe Sober as a Coach
In this episode
Lynette first tasted alcohol at the tender age of 9 – she’d got hold of some tiny bottles of whisky and brandy which she kept near her bed.  She would take a sip when she went to bed as it comforted her
Going off to boarding school at the age of 5 left her with lingering feelings of isolation – a feeling that those little sips chased away.
As she reflects back she realises it was a way to feel nurtured and held
She didn’t drink much in her teens but in her 20’s she met a guy who loved his whisky and she began to drink regularly
Lynette had never really felt comfortable in her own skin so alcohol helped her to socialise
Her relationship deteriorated due to her partners drunken rages and he left her when she was pregnant
She coped well over the next few years and began to develop her career
The usual after work drinks culture prevailed and Lynette fell back into her old patterns
She would drink excessively at the weekends as well as after work sometimes
Like many of us she would resolve to stop or cut down but nothing really changed
Then she met her current husband who hardly drinks at all
He thought she drank too much so she tried hard to make a change
She managed some sober stretches but as she got into her 40’s the alcohol came back into her life
Even though she was drinking Lynette tried a lot self development programs during this period
Looking back she realises that she never tried to integrate her learnings into her daily life
If we don’t apply the learnings then the courses are really a waste of time and nothing will change
As she moved into her 50’s Lynette became more dependent on alcohol
She felt she was losing connection with her husband and her friends
Always looking for the quick fix she decided to study plant medicine
As part of Lynette’s ongoing odyssey for a quick cure for her problems she came across our one day workshop
She attended the workshop but true to form she never really engaged
After the workshop she didn’t apply the tools or connect via the chatgroups
So nothing really changed and three months after the workshop she hit her rock bottom
Driving to work and struggling with an awful hangover she had a “not this” moment
Followed by a “if not this then what?” moment
Out of desperation she looked at her Tribe Sober workshop notes and decided to reconnect
Lynette went to the coffee meetup and engaged on the WhatsApp group
After reading other peoples messages for a while she decided to reach out
She posted a message that she felt really low
Another member explained that she felt that way because her brain was recalibrating and healing
This really resonated with Lynette and became her mantra
She began to study coaching and started to see that a different way of life was possible
As Lynette has been coached herself and has coached many people I asked her to explain why coaching is so valuable
She explained that coaching helps us to get perspective on our life and our mind
Coaching enables a growth mindset as we move towards our future self
We talked about the benefits she has gained from 5 years of sobriety
The biggest benefit for Lynette was reconnecting with herself and then developing her passion for coaching
She’s learned so much about her beautiful brain and she’s learned how to feel
She’s learned that emotional pain is a sign of growth and she must learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
That's a lesson she’s taught us all here at Tribe Sober
We agreed that there is so much more to recovery than “not drinking”
As Lynette said tha's just 10% of the work – and we will never thrive in sobriety if we don’t tackle the other 90%
We talked about anhedonia which is the low mood that sometimes hits us in early sobriety
For more on dealing anhedonia check out Lynette’s video on our you tube channel and the Tribe Sober podcast interview with Dr Loretta Breuning, episode 55 on Apple Podcasts
We talked about the Path to Purpose which is Lynette's membership program
We discussed the synergy between Tribe Sober and Path to Purpose memberships and our plans to bring them closer
More InfoMASTERCLASS with Ann Dowsett Johnston in Cape Town on 9th November
For more info click HERE
 
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The "pinking" of alcohol...with Ann Dowsett Johnston

Today’s guest is the wonderful Ann Dowsett Johnston who many of you will have heard of – she is a pioneer of the modern recovery movement and published her book "Drink" back in 2013 – which makes it one of the very first QuitLit books
In this episode:-
Ann's book Drink has been out for more than a decade and is still selling well – her TED talk has had 1.5m views 
I did a previous interview with Ann a couple of years ago that you can listen to here. 
The prologue to the book describes alcohol's seductive charm…and eventual harm
I love this analogy and here at Tribe Sober we suggest that our members write a "Goodbye Letter" to alcohol as it evolves from a handsome stranger to an abusive lover
Ann predicted the dramatic rise in risky drinking for women, which has sadly come true over the last decade
There is an epidemic of female drinking, especially among younger women, with serious health consequences – we are even seeing young women presenting with liver disease
The alcohol industry has been targeting women for the last couple of decades – using the tobacco marketing playbook  and they’ve been stunningly successful
Many of us believed that we couldn’t have fun or relax or cope with stress without alcohol – and it certainly takes a few months to deprogram our thinking, to overturn those limiting belief
Ann is from Canada so had first hand experience of the public backlash that the low drinking guidelines (two drinks a week) caused!
The reduction in drinking guidelines came as new research was published linking alcohol to cancer and many other health conditions
Ann and I both love the modern recovery movement and the many different recovery pathways – I often say that if you want to give up drinking you need to find your people – if you think that Tribe Sober might be your community then click here
Ann mentioned the three levers for change: price, marketing reduction, and availability, but government action is slow and Big Alcohol will continue to use its lobbying power
So as individuals we must actively seek out the knowledge – we need to educate ourselves about the harm that alcohol can do to our brains and our bodies
Knowledge is power and the more we understand about alcohol the less we’ll feel like drinking it
Even if we decide to drink it should be an informed decision, we need to understand the risks
Ann talked about her "Writing Your Recovery" courses which offers support and tools for memoir writing.
Its a powerful 8-week online memoir-writing course.
Go to her website annsdowsettjohnston.com for more info 
Ann will also be facilitating a South African writing retreat during week commencing 25th November – more info on that HERE
Ann now has more than 15 years of sobriety and spoke of the many benefits she has experienced
She returned to school at 64 to become a psychotherapist, specializing in women's substance issues and trauma
She has a wonderful relationship with her grandchild
Ann strongly believes that once we walk away from alcohol remarkable things will happen – the universe has a plan for us – she is awakened to wonder as she puts it
She’s built a rich and an alcohol free life that she loves, a life she definitely doesn’t want to escape from!
More Info
Tribe Sober membership – you can join up HERE.
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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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In conversation with Breaking Free graduates

On last weeks podcast I talked you through the Breaking Free course in detail so do have a listen if you missed it
I recently hosted a discussion on Zoom with four Breaking Free graduates which will give you a real insight into the results that people are getting…
You’ll hear from Grania and Helen who did the course last year and then you’ll hear from Lynne and Lori who have just completed the latest program…
On the podcast you'll hear the soundtrack from that discussion
So if you want to be sure of a place on the next BF program which kicks off on 11th May then please sign up today as places are filling up fast
You can sign up for Breaking Free here
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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Breaking Free from Booze in just 3 months!

On this weeks solo episode I talk about our 3-month Breaking Free program which we run just 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 Monica 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
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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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Sobriety is EPIC with Sarah Treacy

In this inspiring episode, Janet talks with Sarah, known online as the “Sober Sherpa”, about her journey from teenage drinking, to a “work hard, play hard” corporate lifestyle, to finally embracing the freedom of sobriety.
Sarah shares how the COVID lockdown became a turning point, helping her finally step away from alcohol after years of trying to moderate. She opens up about the tools that helped her succeed, the unexpected benefits of life without booze, and how she’s now using her passion for adventure to help others in their recovery through the Sober Adventure Collective.
In this episode:-
How Sarah’s drinking started young and became tied to her identity and success
The moment she realized her drinking could cost her the career she’d worked so hard to build
How an online 12-week recovery program and “This Naked Mind” changed her perspective on alcohol
The surprising emotional freedom and confidence that came with sobriety
Why adding new passions and connections is just as important as removing alcohol
How the Sober Adventure Collective helps people heal through nature, movement, and connection
Why helping others in recovery has become one of the most meaningful parts of her journey
Resources and Links
Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thesobersherpa
Grab the Epic Speakers Summit recordings: www.thesobersherpa.com
Book recommendation: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Join Tribe Sober's FREE 7 day Bootcamp (7-14th September) via this link
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
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Music Therapy...and Recovery with Julie Reid

Meet Julie, a Johannesburg-based music therapist who uses music as a powerful tool for healing and recovery.
In this episode:-
Learn how music therapy differs from sound healing — and why it’s an interactive, evidence-based process.
Discover Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), where curated music helps clients process emotions, grief, and life transitions.
Hear how music therapy supports sobriety by building resilience, self-expression, and the ability to sit with difficult feelings.
Get practical tips on using music in recovery — from mindful listening to creating playlists and even learning an instrument.
A moving client story shows how music therapy can open new pathways for growth and self-discovery.
Contact Julie via https://juliemusictherapy.co.za/Join our FREE 7 day Bootcamp (7-14th September) via this link
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
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66 Days to Sobriety with Christelle

This week's guest is Tribe member Christelle who did our #Sober66 Challenge 7 years ago and has been thriving in her alcohol free lifestyle ever since...
in this episode:-
Christelle realized that her drinking habits were problematic and knew she would have to make a changeShe knew that drinking a bottle of wine a night was damaging her health
A particular worry was her heart rate which was in the high 80’s
Christelle had signed up for our Dry January Challenge but she only lasted 30 minutes – rather than the 30 days of the Challenge
Although she had not stuck at Dry January she decided to have a another try… at our 66 day Sober Spring Challenge
It was hearing me on the radio tasting some alcohol free wines that gave her a light bulb moment…
For Christelle her evening wine was a ritual…a ritual which had become a dependence due to the addictive nature of alcohol
But if she could keep the ritual and change the ingredient by drinking alcohol free wine then it should be easier…
To her relief Christelle met other people with a similar problem in the Challenge Community
She connected regularly on the Challenge Whatsapp group and learned a lot
 As early as Day 8 of the Challenge she realized she could live without wine so long as she had the  alcohol-free wine.
So if you haven’t yet discovered alcohol free wine then do check it out – it could be a gamechanger for you just as it was for Christelle
Her Benefits of Sobriety include:  - Better looks (reduced puffiness and clearer skin).  - Better sleep quality.  - Reduced heart rate from 84 to low 60s – and probably most importantly of all…  - Increased self-esteem and happiness.
We agreed that for anyone who is even slightly concerned about their drinking should take a break from alcohol to check their dependence
Doing our #Sober66 Challenge will provide online and community support 
To sign up for #Sober66 just CLICK HERE
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
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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 today          Read more about our program and subscribe HERE
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Your 66-day Reset with Challenger Kai

My guest this week is Kai from Switzerland who did our 66-day Challenge back in 2018 - and he's been sober ever since
In this episode:
Kai liked the competitive aspect of a “challenge” and once he’d checked out the science behind our 66 he was keen to join
He never had a “rock bottom” moment; the realization that he was drinking too much came gradually over 5 years.
Three main drinking situations:
Friday/Saturday nights with his wife.
After-work beers with colleagues.
Holidays with daily alcohol.
He’d always struggled with moderation; although he did attempt a “Dry January” most years.
Kai started his 66-day challenge with confidence, expecting to moderate afterward.
He found the accountability, group support, and reading resources helpful.
He maintained his social life but switched to alcohol-free alternatives.
Family Reactions were interesting…
His wife didn’t fully understand the need for Kai to join a group in South Africa to do the challenge
His children gave him some honest feedback that they never would have told him if he was still drinking
Son disliked the smell of alcohol on his breath.
Daughter disliked his loudness and unsteady walking after drinking.
After the 66 days he felt great and extended challenge to 100 days and then to 6 months
Then his daughter’s challenged him to do one year – that was 7 years ago and he’s been alcohol free ever since!
Benefits Noticed
Easier life – loved the simplicity of not counting drinks or worrying about driving
Health improvements: better skin, digestion, sleep, mood.
No more hangovers and much more energy.
Kai’s Perspective has changed..
No current reason to drink; sees alcohol as incompatible with healthy living.
Notices social norms promoting alcohol; predicts attitudes may shift like they did with smoking.
Enjoys being a role model for his children and colleagues.
Advice to Others
Know your “why” before starting.
Use the toolbox, community, and resources.
Observe social drinking without judgment.
Challenges help identify if drinking is truly a problem.
He avoided the daunting idea of “forever” by setting achievable milestones.
So if Kai has inspired you to try our #Sober66 Challenge just click on this link to join
Next week we’ll be featuring another #Sober66 Challenger so don’t forget to tune in!
If you're looking for a community then try Tribe Sober!
More info
 Tools & Resources in Tribe Sober
Member Journey Course (7 modules: psychology, biology, neuroscience)
Members Vault with searchable tips and content
Daily check-ins, trackers, 5 Zooms meetings a week – to suit all timezones Personal guidance from coaches, ambassadors, and cheerleaders
Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE
To access our website click HERE
If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at 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.comEpisode Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today. 
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Thank you for listening! 

The Power of 66 Sober Days...with Chez

Today's 66 Day Challenger is Chez, a South African who heard me being interviewed about sobriety on the radio
She didn’t act immediately but the seed was sewn…
Chez did our Challenge back in 2018 when it was called the Sober Spring Challenge. 
Of course the 1st September is the beginning of Spring here in South Africa but we are so international these days that we’ve rebranded the Challenge #Sober66…
So of course if you live in the northern hemisphere it will be a Sober Autumn for you!
 
In this episode:
Chez knew for years that she had a drinking problem but struggled to find a method that worked — rehab and AA didn’t suit her.
Her turning point came after hearing about Tribe Sober on the radio and joining the Sober Spring Challenge in 2018.
She committed to 66 alcohol-free days, which were initially difficult — with poor sleep, low energy, and emotional struggles but
Somewhere between Day 55 and Day 66, everything shifted — she started sleeping well, felt energized, happy, and truly present with her son.
She describes a poignant moment: watching her son in a colour run and truly enjoying it without a hangover.
The WhatsApp support group was crucial for accountability, encouragement, and connection — and helped her make lasting friendships.
After completing the 66 days, she tried to go it alone — but eventually relapsed. This made her realise the importance of ongoing support so
She rejoined Tribe Sober as a full member and credits the community and her son as her two biggest motivators to stay sober.
Chez speaks openly about her experience with bipolar disorder, noting that alcohol had rendered her medication ineffective — sobriety allowed it to work properly.
She highlights multiple benefits of sobriety: improved sleep, emotional stability, stronger relationships, better skin, weight loss, and energy.
Chez believes that habit change takes time — research shows that 66 days is long enough to break old habits and form new ones.
She encourages others to take the #Sober66 Challenge — not just to stop drinking, but to assess their relationship with alcohol and what might be holding them back.
So if Chez has inspired you then just go to tribesober.com and click on the membership tab – everyone who signs up as a member before September 1st will automatically be added to the Challenge and
If you want to read more about the challenge then click on the Sober66 banner on our website homepage
Next week we’ll be featuring another #Sober66 Challenger so don’t forget to tune in!
If you're looking for a community then try Tribe Sober!
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 Tools & Resources in Tribe Sober
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Prostitute to Professor with Becca Jacobson

My guest this week is Becca Jacobson who has a remarkable life story to share..
She’s written a brave memoir which is called From Prostitute to Professor and summarises her journey of personal transformation so get ready to be inspired!
In this episode:
Becca entered the sex industry as an exotic dancer in her 20s while she was struggling with alcohol dependency.
During this period her mom launched an escort agency and recruited Becca and her sister to work alongside her
Although none of her family had attended college Becca was determined to pursue higher education and was accepted in 3 different colleges.
She earned 3 degrees and taught English and Writing for 20 years.
However the drinking continued and Becca reveals how shame, secrecy, and isolation kept her trapped in binge drinking for decades, even while functioning professionally.
After 11 visits to detox and countless failed attempts to quit drinking her turning point came in 2018 after an 8-day blackout that led her to finally speak the truth and accept some help
A detox center and an eight-week treatment program marked the beginning of her lasting recovery.
We both agreed on the critical role of community in sobriety and the danger of trying to recover in isolation.
It was only when Becca stopped hiding her problem and asked for help that things began to change.
Journaling became a key tool in Becca’s healing, eventually leading her to write and publish her memoir: Prostitute to Professor: A Guide to Radical Transformation.
These days she encourages women to create space for self-reflection, and now offers virtual retreats and an 8-week coaching program for women over 40.
Becca shares practical tips for women, including how to carve out time for themselves and establish boundaries during recovery.
Today, she’s passionate about helping women reclaim their lives, find purpose, and embrace sobriety with pride.
You can connect with Becca at beccajacobson.com and listen to her podcast which is called Sober Living Snippets.
If you're looking for a community then try Tribe Sober!
More info
 Tools & Resources in Tribe Sober
Member Journey Course (7 modules: psychology, biology, neuroscience)
Members Vault with searchable tips and content
Daily check-ins, trackers, 5 Zooms meetings a week – to suit all timezones Personal guidance from coaches, ambassadors, and cheerleaders
Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE
To access our website click HERE
If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at 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.comEpisode Sponsor
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