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Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!
Hosted by Janet · EN
How do I stop drinking? How do I cut down? Am I drinking too much? I’m sober but why aren’t I happy? Why do people stop drinking? If you ask yourself these kind of questions then this podcast is for you. This show is for people who want to learn how to stop drinking and learn to thrive in their alcohol free lives. If you have given up drinking, would like to give up drinking or are just plain sober curious this weekly podcast is for you. We have recovery stories to inspire you, experts to inform you and QuitLit authors to entertain you. After struggling with alcohol dependency for years Janet Gourand finally ditched the booze in 2015. She founded tribesober.com in 2015 and has helped hundreds of people to ditch the booze and thrive in their sobriety since then. Tribe Sober offer a membership, workshops, challenges and recovery coaching. For more info go to tribesober.com or email janet@tribesober.com
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Panel Discussion on Breaking Free program...
2w ago00:51:28Tap to summarizeOn 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… 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 soon 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. 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 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. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 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).
Transcribe →Three Months to Freedom!
3w ago00:26:14Tap to summarizeOn 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 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 Lynette to review learnings so far A final session with our Coach Darren 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 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. 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 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. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 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).
Transcribe →ADHD and Alcohol with Liz
4w ago00:35:58Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Liz, a 51-year-old writer living in the UK, who joins us to share her story about gray area drinking, late-diagnosed ADHD, and finding freedom through an alcohol-free life. In this episode: Liz explained how alcohol gradually became woven into every aspect of her life She reflected on years spent trying to moderate, feeling deprived on non-drinking days We explored how late-diagnosed ADHD and perimenopause created the “perfect storm,” Liz explained how discovering the neurological connection between ADHD and alcohol helped her replace shame with understanding and self-compassion. why moderation often creates more mental turmoil than freedom Liz also spoke warmly about the role of the Tribe Sober community, the Breaking Free course and friendships formed in sobriety. We’ve just opened up our tenth Breaking Free program for enrolment so you can find more info on our website or just email me janet@tribesober.com You can join our 7 day Reset program by clicking on this link One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Liz’s realization that sobriety does not remove joy - it allows genuine joy to re-emerge. She describes feeling freer, calmer, more authentic and more hopeful about the future than she has in years. You can contact Liz via her blog - here is the link More Info 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 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. 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. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 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).
Transcribe →Creating from the Future Instead of the Past
May 900:22:06Tap to summarizeCreating From the Future Instead of the Past Why the Brain Chooses Alcohol and How Recovery Rewires Us In this week’s episode, Lynette explores why lasting sobriety is not simply about willpower — it’s about understanding how the brain works. Our brains are prediction-making machines. They are constantly reaching for what feels familiar, even when those familiar patterns are hurting us. Alcohol, overthinking, scrolling, numbing, people pleasing, avoidance — these can all become practiced neural pathways that the brain automatically returns to in moments of stress, uncertainty, or emotional discomfort. In this deeply reflective episode, Lynette explores: Why the brain confuses familiar with safe How automatic thought patterns like “I deserve it” become conditioned pathways The role of uncertainty in addiction and emotional coping Why awareness is the first step in rewiring The “vending machine brain” metaphor and how we begin stocking the mind differently How tiny repeated choices reshape identity and emotional resilience Why recovery is repetition, not perfection The power of community, support, and nervous system regulation in healing How Tribe Sober, Path to Purpose, and Positive Intelligence help create lasting transformation Lynette also shares the story of “Lisa,” a woman beginning her sober journey and learning to recognize voices like Association Alice, Moderation Mary, and the Wine Witch — and how catching these patterns begins changing the brain itself. This episode is an invitation to stop living from autopilot and begin creating consciously from the future instead of the past. In this episode: “The brain predicts from the past. Recovery asks us to create from the future.” Why the thoughts you practice become the thoughts your brain prefers The neuroscience behind habit loops and emotional survival patterns How small daily shifts create profound identity change over time Why healing struggles in isolation but grows in community Reflection for the week: Audit one small pattern honestly: The first hour of your morning The voice you use after a mistake The last app you check before bed The stories you rehearse most often Then change one thing by 10%. Not dramatically. Just intentionally. Enough for your brain to notice: “We are doing something differently now.” Resources & Support https://www.tribesober.com/join-our-tribe/ To connect with Lynette: lynette@llrcoaching.com Music Credit Intro and outro music: “Remember” by Sutherland.
Transcribe →How an Identify Shift Changes Everything with Nigel Jones
May 200:42:05Tap to summarizeNigel Jones is a hypnotherapist, life coach and author of Walking Back to Happiness. He is over five years alcohol-free — and in this conversation he shares a powerful insight that sits right at the heart of lasting change: 👉 Identity We talk about why so many people struggle to quit drinking… why willpower alone doesn’t work… and how shifting from “I’m a drinker trying to stop” to “I’m a non-drinker” can change everything. Nigel explained how repeated attempts to quit failed — until he made one crucial shift: changing his identity. Instead of seeing himself as “a drinker trying to stop,” he stepped fully into the identity of a non-drinker — and everything changed. Together, we explored: Why identity is the foundation of lasting sobriety How limiting beliefs keep us stuck in the drinking cycle The “tabletop technique” for dismantling false beliefs about alcohol Why alcohol promises what sobriety actually delivers How visualising your future self can accelerate change The role of environment, community, and “your tribe” in recovery The surprising physical benefits of quitting — including Nigel’s calculation that he’s saved 26 million heartbeats Nigel also shared some practical tools from hypnotherapy and coaching that can help you rewire your thinking and build a fulfilling alcohol-free life. You can contact Nigel via his website….9kmby9am You can join our 7 day Reset program by clicking on this link More Info 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 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. 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. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 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).
Transcribe →Stop Drinking to Truly Living : Your Path to Purpose
Apr 2500:16:34Tap to summarizeFrom Stopping Drinking to Truly Living: Your Path to Purpose We often talk about stopping drinking… and yes, that is the first powerful step. But what happens next? Because for so many of us, alcohol was never the real problem. It was the coping mechanism. The plaster over something deeper — our unhappiness, our uncertainty, our disconnection, our sense that life wasn’t quite working. In this episode, Lynette shares her personal journey beyond early sobriety — through the flatness of anhedonia, through the discomfort of not knowing, and into the deeper work that truly changed her life. This is the space where many people struggle… The space where the old coping mechanisms call us back. The space where we either return to old patterns — or begin to evolve. Lynette explores: Why stopping drinking is just the beginning The role of uncertainty in keeping us stuck How outdated beliefs keep us trapped in cycles of “revolving” The shift from victimhood to personal power Why real transformation is a daily practice, not a one-time event At the heart of this episode is a powerful question inspired by Dr Edith Eger Are you evolving… or revolving? 🌿 A Gentle Invitation If you are Sober and feeling that pull for something more… More meaning More connection More purpose More you Then this may be your moment to go deeper. Lynette’s Path to Purpose membership is designed for this stage — the stage beyond stopping drinking, where we begin to free ourselves from old patterns, outdated beliefs, and the mental prisons that keep us stuck. This is about: Rewiring your thinking Releasing emotional and physical tension Reconnecting to your authentic self Creating a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and alive 👉 Explore Path to Purpose: https://www.tribesober.com/path-to-purpose/ 📩 Or reach out directly to Lynette: lynette@llrcoaching.com 🎶 Music Credit Intro and outro music: “Remember” by Sutherland If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need to hear it today. Because stopping drinking is not the end of the story… It’s the beginning of your life.
Transcribe →Don't Try Harder...Try Different - with Community Manager Monica
Apr 1800:30:14Tap to summarizeToday I’m joined by my colleague Monica. She’s the Community Manager for Tribe Sober and she’s also celebrating her 5th Soberversary next week. I’ve known Monica since her first Day One and it’s giving me such joy to walk alongside her on this life changing journey. In this conversation, we explored: Why so many people struggle for years before reaching out for help The trap of trying to do it alone Why relapse is part of the learning process The importance of community and connection in recovery How mindset — not willpower — is the key to lasting change The danger of “I can have just one” thinking Practical tips for getting started Monica shares powerful advice for anyone at the beginning of their journey: 👉 Don’t try to do it alone 👉 Treat sobriety as a project 👉 Plan your alcohol-free life, not your drinking 👉 Stay connected and keep showing up 👉 And most importantly — don’t try harder, try different This episode is a reassuring reminder that there is no such thing as failure — only learning — and that with persistence, curiosity, and the right support, lasting change is possible. More Info 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 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. 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. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 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).
Transcribe →From Pain to Power - Why your past does not define you
Apr 1100:16:06Tap to summarizeFrom Pain to Power: Why Your Past Doesn’t Define You ✨ Episode Overview Have you ever felt like your past is the reason you struggle… the reason you drink… the reason you feel stuck? In this powerful episode, Lynette explores the truth about our past and how the meaning we give it shapes our present experience. Drawing from her own journey and coaching experience, Lynette shares how she once believed she was broken — and how rehashing old wounds became part of the cycle that kept her stuck in drinking. This episode will gently challenge what you believe about your past and offer you a new perspective: 👉 Your past is over 👉 Your power is in what you choose to make it mean If you’ve ever felt held back by your story, this episode will help you begin the shift from pain… to power. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why your past is not causing your pain today The difference between what happened and the story you tell about it How revisiting old wounds can keep you stuck in drinking patterns Why there is no such thing as “old pain” How to shift from victim thinking to personal power A simple process to reframe your past in a way that supports your growth 🔥 Key Takeaway You don’t need to change your past… You need to change your relationship to it. 🌱 Resources & Next Steps ✨ Join the Tribe Sober 3-Day Reset (12–14 April) Led by Tribe Sober Cheerleader Lynne A powerful opportunity to reset, reconnect, and take your first step forward 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1744287436538124 🎧 Listen to Lynne’s inspiring podcast interview with Janet From Whiskey to Water — a beautiful story of transformation and possibility 💫 Path to Purpose This is the deeper work Lynette offers — where you learn to rewrite your story, reconnect with your true self, and start living fully, unapologetically, as you 🎶 Music Intro and outro music Remember by Sutherland 💬 Connect with Lynette : Lynette@llrcoaching.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this message. And remember… You don’t have to carry your past forward. You get to choose who you become from it. 🔖 Hashtags #TribeSober #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholFreeLife #RecoveryPodcast #MindsetShift #FromPainToPower #SelfLeadership #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #ChooseYourStory #YouAreNotBroken #PathToPurpose #TransformationJourney
Transcribe →From Whisky to Water - Lynne's Story
Apr 400:37:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat to Tribe Sober Ambassador Lynne, who spent years as a “normal” drinker - functioning well on the outside, but quietly questioning her relationship with alcohol. There was no dramatic rock bottom. No crisis. Just a growing awareness that something wasn’t working anymore. Lynne shares how her nightly whisky habit slowly increased in quantity and shifted from a reward to something that no longer felt good - and how she found her way to an alcohol-free life that feels calmer, clearer, and more aligned. If you’ve ever wondered whether your drinking is “bad enough” to change, this conversation will really resonate. 🔑 What We Cover What it means to be a grey area drinker How habits quietly become harder to control Why moderation often doesn’t stick The subtle signs that alcohol is no longer serving you Life without alcohol — what actually changes Why you don’t need a rock bottom to make a change 💬 Key Takeaway You don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to rethink your drinking. Sometimes the quiet nudge — “this isn’t working anymore” — is more than enough. 👣 Next Steps If Lynne’s story resonated, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself. 👉 Join our 6-week Accelerate programme and start building an alcohol-free life that actually feels good 🔗 https://www.tribesober.com/accelerate-2/
Transcribe →From Rock Bottom to Real Self
Mar 2800:13:44Tap to summarize📝 Show Notes 🎙️ From Rock Bottom to Real Self: The Power of Returning to Yourself 🎶 Intro & Outro Music: “Remember” by Sutherland What if rock bottom isn’t the end… but the beginning? In this episode, Lynette explores the journey from rock bottom—or what we sometimes call a high bottom—into self-leadership, emotional power, and a return to your true self. Inspired by the story of Alysa Liu, this episode goes far beyond success or achievement. It’s about what happens when we lose ourselves in pressure, expectation, and survival… and how we begin to come back. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: “Why can’t I just stop?” “Is this my rock bottom?” “I’m sober… now what?” …this episode is for you. 🌿 In This Episode Why rock bottom can be a turning point—not a failure The difference between rock bottom and “high bottom” How nervous system stress and disconnection drive addictive patterns What it means to lose your sense of self—and how to reclaim it The shift from performance and people-pleasing → self-leadership Why recovery is not about becoming someone new, but returning to who you are A simple way to anchor into identity (what Lynette calls a “power pattern”) Emotional power: learning to feel without needing to escape 🔑 Key Takeaway You don’t change your life by trying harder. You change your life by returning to yourself— with awareness, with choice, and with authority. 💫 Ready for Support? If you are still struggling… still slipping… or wondering if you’ve hit your rock bottom—please don’t do this alone. ✨ Accelerate Programme (Tribe Sober) A new programme is launching this weekend. 👉 Contact Tribe Sober to find out more and get started. email Mon@tribesober.com If you’ve had a few months of sobriety and you’re ready to go deeper… If you’re asking: “I’m sober… now what?” ✨ Work with Lynette Explore one-on-one coaching or mentorship programmes: 👉 Email : Lynette@llrcoaching.com 🌊 Final Reflection What if your past hasn’t broken you… but initiated you? And what if this next chapter is not about fixing yourself… …but about coming home to yourself?
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