Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!

Janet
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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

  1. 1D AGO

    From Whisky to Water - Lynne's Story

    In 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/

    38 min

  2. MAR 28

    From Rock Bottom to Real Self

    📝 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?

    14 min

  3. MAR 21

    Understanding Codependency...with Dr Sarah Michaud

    In this episode, Janet talks with clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Michaud, who has been sober since 1984 and specialises in addiction and codependency. Sarah shares her powerful recovery story and explains why codependency is often the missing piece in long-term sobriety. In this episode Growing up in a family affected by alcoholism Why addiction often begins as a way to escape emotional pain The moment that led Sarah to get sober at 24 What codependency really means and how it shows up in relationships Why trying to fix or control other people never works How to start setting healthy boundaries in early sobriety Why guilt is normal when you begin changing people-pleasing patterns The importance of asking yourself: What do I want? What do I need? Why asking for help is the first step to recovery Key message Recovery isn’t just about stopping drinking. It’s about reconnecting with yourself and learning healthier ways to relate to others. Resources Dr Sarah Michaud – Co-Crazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery from Addiction and Codependency Podcast: Leaving Crazy Town Website: drsarahmichaud.com Support: Tribe Sober 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).

    37 min

  4. MAR 14

    When Strategy Isn’t the Problem — Identity Is

    Episode Title: When Strategy Isn’t the Problem — Identity Is Episode Description Many people who want to change their relationship with alcohol believe they simply need a better strategy — more discipline, better rules, or a stronger moderation plan. But what if the real issue isn’t strategy at all? In this episode, Lynette explores a deeper truth: lasting change rarely comes from trying to control alcohol — it comes from expanding beyond the identity that believes alcohol is necessary. Drawing on insights from neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi and years of coaching experience, Lynette explains why so many attempts at moderation fail and why identity transformation is the real turning point in recovery. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I should be able to moderate,” this episode may help you see the pattern in a completely new way. In This Episode Lynette explores: Why many people struggle with alcohol even when they genuinely want to change The hidden difference between strategy change and identity change The “capability fantasy” that keeps people stuck in the moderation cycle How personality and identity influence our relationship with alcohol Why arguing with reality creates suffering The concept of “expanding beyond personality” from Dr. Julia DiGangi’s work The powerful shift from trying to control alcohol to becoming the person who no longer needs it Key Insight From This Episode One of the most powerful shifts in recovery happens when we stop asking: “How do I control my drinking?” And start asking: “Who am I becoming?” Sobriety is not simply about removing alcohol. It’s about expanding beyond the identity that once believed alcohol was necessary. A Quote From This Episode "The goal isn’t just to stop drinking. The goal is to become the person who no longer needs to". Want Support Exploring Sobriety? If this episode resonated with you and you’re curious about what life might look like with alcohol no longer running the show, Lynette offers exploratory coaching sessions. You can contact her at: lynette@llrcoaching.com These sessions are a safe space to explore your relationship with alcohol and what might be possible for you moving forward. About Lynette Lynette Le Roux is a coach specialising in helping people change their relationship with alcohol and step into a more empowered, alcohol-free life. Through coaching, Positive Intelligence mental fitness training, and deep emotional insight work, she supports clients in transforming the patterns and identities that keep them stuck. Final Reflection Remember: You’re not giving something up. You’re stepping into the freedom of who you really are.

    18 min

  5. MAR 7

    Boomers, Blackouts and Breaking Free...with Dr Tony Rao

    Tribe Sober - inpiring an alcohol-free life! My guest this week is British Psychiatrist Dr Tony Rao.  He is an international expert of alchohol misuse in older people - with more than 20 years experience in this area. He works with Baby Boomers in the UK who have alcohol issues - I was one of those for many years so found this conversation fascinating.. In this Episode Dr Tony explains how his interest in the field started with his parents who were both medics He believes it's essential to understand the community his patients are from if he is to understand their problems The baby boomer generation is more susceptible to alcohol abuse as we grew up with very different cultural attitudes  We believed it was ok to get drunk sometimes and the "work hard, play hard" ethos was encouraged in many corporates After decades of drinking the older generation have not even tried to cut down - many of them rely on it more as they get older Dr Tony believes that the "low risk" limits for alcohol should be reduced for older people as our bodies are less resilient Extra risks for older people include falls, mixing with medications and the fact that it takes longer to metabolize We agreed that although people are living longer the emphasis should be on "living well" for the last 10 years Dr Tony advises that we take the low risk limits seriously and reach out for help if we need it - there is always help. He has written a book called "Catch Me When I Fall" which dramatises the issue - available via Amazon 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 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.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 membership 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. We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook and Instagram.  Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x

    35 min

  6. FEB 28

    Falling in love with your Brain

    🎙 Episode 4: Falling in Love With Your Brain Love Series – Tribe Sober Podcast   This month we’ve been exploring love. Love as compassionate witness. Love as unconditional. Love as unbreakable across time.   And in this final episode of the series, we go deeper. What if one of the fiercest acts of self-love in sobriety is falling in love with your brain?   Not believing every thought. Not fighting your mind. But understanding it. Training it. Leading it.   Because if you don’t direct your brain… it will direct you.   And when it comes to alcohol, your brain isn’t protecting you from drinking. It’s protecting your access to drinking. That distinction changes everything.   In this Episode we explore : ✨ Why your brain isn’t broken — it’s programmable ✨ The five common distortions that argue for alcohol ✨ Why sobriety isn’t about willpower — it’s about leadership ✨ The power of deciding ahead of time who you are becoming ✨ What Olympic champion Eileen Gu teaches us about self-leadership ✨ How curiosity replaces self-criticism ✨ Why loving your brain is an act of fierce devotion   Lynette also shares a deeply personal reflection: Her 54-year-old self — in her “Not This” moment — would absolutely love the 62-year-old woman she has become.   Not because everything is perfect. But because she didn’t stay stuck.   She got curious. She trained her thinking. She led herself first.   And that is available to you too. The Core Message Sobriety is not about fighting yourself. It’s about understanding the instrument you are living inside.   When you love your brain, you train it. When you train it, you change your life.   And when you change your life, you become the version of yourself your former self would admire. Ready for Support? If you’re still early in sobriety and want structure and compassionate guidance:   👉 Accelerate – A practical, science-based program to help you stop drinking and build momentum. https://www.tribesober.com/accelerate-2/   If you’re sober and asking, “Now what?” 👉 Path to Purpose – Lynette’s monthly coaching membership where we apply this work deeply. Identity. Emotional mastery. Conscious self-creation. https://www.tribesober.com/path-to-purpose/   If you are serious about strengthening your brain intentionally:   👉 Mental Fitness Program & 1:1 Mentorship – High-level brain training, emotional regulation, and personal leadership work. DM Lynette directly to explore : lynette@llrcoaching.com   If this Love Series stirred something in you — don’t leave it at inspiration.   Take the next step.   Because love isn’t just emotional.   It’s neurological. It’s intentional. It’s leadership.   And sobriety?   Sobriety is you deciding to create a version of yourself you are proud to be.   💛 See you soon.

    13 min

  7. FEB 21

    Unbreakable Love - Having your own back across time

    Unbreakable Love - Having your own back Across Time This month we’re talking about love. And yes… I speak about love a lot. Because I genuinely believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe.   But the most important place to practice love isn’t in your romantic relationships.   It’s in your relationship with yourself.   In this episode, we explore a deeper, sturdier kind of self-love — the kind that has your back across time.   Not fluffy love. Not “treat yourself” love. Not self-soothing disguised as self-care.   But unbreakable love.   The kind that protects your future self. Honours your past self. And steadies your present self.   Especially in sobriety, this distinction matters.   Because if something feels good in the moment but harms your future self — it isn’t love. It’s relief.   In this episode, I share: The difference between romance love and sturdy love Why self-discipline is actually devotion How to stop shaming your past self and start integrating her A powerful bridge metaphor for loving yourself across time Why loving yourself properly makes you more available to love others And I offer a simple, practical exercise to strengthen your relationship with:   ✨ Your past self ✨ Your present self ✨ Your future self   If you’re still trying to get a handle on your drinking:   👉 Join my free Accelerate Webinar happening today, 21 February. We’ll explore practical tools to stop the cycle and build momentum. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hpmdAdvxQO-bA0f8loMnIA#/registration   If you’ve stopped drinking and you’re ready for deeper growth:   👉 Path to Purpose is my monthly coaching community where we apply this work in real life — identity, emotional mastery, purpose, and steady self-leadership.   If you want to strengthen your inner steadiness daily:   👉 My Mental Fitness Pods are where we practice having our own backs — consistently.   If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM - lynette@llrcoaching.com Let’s talk about what support looks like for you. The world needs more love. But not just romantic love. It needs steady love. Grounded love. Self-trusting love.   And that begins with you.   Have a beautiful week. 💛

    14 min

  8. FEB 14

    Unconditional Love, Lovability and Sobriety

    Episode 2 – Unconditional Love, Lovability & The Sobriety That Follows   In this second episode of our February Love Series, we go deeper into one of the most powerful forces in our lives: love.   Not romantic love. Not conditional love. But unconditional love — and what it has to do with sobriety.   What if choosing sobriety is one of the fiercest acts of love you will ever perform?   What if withholding love — from others or from yourself — is what keeps you stuck in shame, relapse, resentment or self-sabotage?   In this episode, Lynette explores: Why love is not weak — it is strong and protective How unconditional love is a skill you can train The difference between love and expectation Why lovability is not something you earn — it is something you already are What to say to yourself at 3am after a slip Why sobriety powered by love lasts longer than sobriety powered by shame “I’m sober… now what?” — and how to step into your next chapter Lynette also shares a client story illustrating how choosing regulation over reaction becomes an act of self-respect and emotional leadership. Whether you are still questioning your relationship with alcohol, early in sobriety, or months/years alcohol-free and wondering what comes next — this episode will meet you exactly where you are.   ✨ Ready to Go Deeper? If you’re exploring stopping drinking or want practical support: Free Webinar – Accelerate Your Sobriety Register here: https://www.tribesober.com/accelerate-2/   If you’re sober and asking “Now what?”:   Path to Purpose – Monthly Coaching Membership This is where we take this material and apply it. We train it. We embody it. We study it at a deeper level. https://www.tribesober.com/path-to-purpose/ Music Opening and closing music: Remember by Sutherland

    13 min
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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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