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.

- - 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
- Bootcamp on Demand
To kickstart your alcohol free life check out our Bootcamp on Demand 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)
  1. Open the Podcasts app. EASY.
  2. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Tribe Sober) 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).