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  • How your Dry January can help a child in need...

    How your Dry January can help a child in need...
    Jan 4 2025
    This is the tenth year we’ve done our Annual Fundraiser and thanks to our generous donors we’ve raised nearly half a million rand over the years – that money had provided the gift of yoga to more than a thousand underprivileged children. If you’re wondering how a disadvantaged child could benefit from yoga then you’re in the right place to learn more from my guest Janna Kretzmar who is the founder of the Earthchild project - and it’s the Earthchild project who have been the recipient of the funds we’ve raised over the last 10 years Janna is an amazing woman - receiving the "Woman of the Future" award from Santam In this episode:- 2024 will be the tenth year that Tribe Sober has collaborated with the Earthchild Project for the Dry January Challenge Founder Janna Kretzmar tells us how she came up with the idea to start the project in 2007 - and why she thinks it's been such a successful projectShe got the idea after working on an eco project in Brazil and reading a book by a yogi about a project in schools in India - these were her influencesShe realised that it was important to partner with the schools/teachers for the long term - not just come in for short term projects and then leaveEarthchild Clothing paid the salary of their first facilitator so that's how they got their nameWe talked about the power of positive role models in communities and how she is developing young leadersEarthchild provides yoga classes, gardening lessons, eco clubs, hiking clubs - connecting the children with their bodies and the environmentThe children come from communities with high levels of gang violence and unemployment - yoga provides a tool to help them cope with stressSome of the children who started yoga classes when they were 6 years old are now young leaders working in the Earthchild ProjectJanna reminded us of how the fundraiser worked and that just R250/£12/$16 will sponsor a child for a whole year of yoga classesSo whether you are in need of some support or just want to help an underprivileged child then please go to tribesober.com and you’ll see our fundraiserPlease help us to make our 10th Annual Fundraiser the best one yet! Join our FREE January Bootcamp which starts on Monday 6th January - more info here! More Info Subscription 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).
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    38 mins
  • 14 Tips for a Dry January!

    14 Tips for a Dry January!
    Dec 28 2024

    After running Tribe Sober for nearly 10 years and helping thousands of people to ditch the drink and embrace alcohol-free living I've learned a thing or two. My biggest insight has been that sharing our stories around alcohol is the most powerful way we can help others - that's why the heart of this podcast is recovery stories.

    However this week I'm doing a solo episode - 10 reasons to do an alcohol free January - and 14 tips to get you through.

    In This Episode

    • REASONS TO DO AN ALCOHOL FREE JANUARY
    • You've got a great "reason" to not be drinking when people ask!
    • A dry month is a great way to test your dependency - if you can't get through a month without booze then you need to make some changes
    • Alcohol is so toxic that just taking a month off will have significant health benefits
    • Alcohol is linked to liver disease and 7 different types of cancer - 1 glass of wine will raise your risk of breast cancer by 15%
    • Alcohol will weaken our immune systems - and put us more at risk of becoming infected with Covid
    • 20% of regular drinkers will become dependent over the years - drinking more than a bottle and a half of wine a week may damage your health
    • A month off alcohol will reduce your anxiety, freshen up your looks, help you lose weight and enable you to get some good quality sleep
    • Making a donation to our January fundraiser will give you a dopamine hit (giving makes you feel good) and enable you to receive online and community support for 31 days - you can sign up here
    • TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH
    • Shake up your daily routine and exercise every day
    • Be ready to cope with your emotions - if you've been numbing your feelings with alcohol they will come to the surface
    • Use a journal to track your progress, note your triggers and process your emotions
    • Listen to music, make a soundtrack for your January Challenge - a real mood changer
    • Have your go-to drinks -drinknil.co.za are offering 10% discount on all their alcohol free drinks for people doing our Challenge
    • Find your tribe - its hard to do this alone - check out our membership program here
    • Please donate to our Earthchild Fundraiser - and get 30 days of community and online support - sign up link is here

    MORE INFO

    To access our website click here

    Please subscribe and share this podcast so we can reach more people who need our help.

    Thank you
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    27 mins
  • Prison, Pain and Purpose - Sam's Path to Recovery

    Prison, Pain and Purpose - Sam's Path to Recovery
    Dec 21 2024
    My guest this week is Sam Lander who hit rock bottom when she was sent to prison. In this episode:- Sam's first drink was in 7th grade and her first drug use (weed) in 8th grade.From there she progressed to heavy substance use, including GHB, cocaine, and meth.She was blackout drinking and using drugs to alter her state of mind.Despite her addiction, she was high functioning – she was a varsity athlete, spinning instructor, and held down various jobs.Her turning point was certainly a dramatic one – a SWAT Raid of her home which led to a 27 month prison sentenceEven in prison she didn’t get cleanEventually Sam accepted that her life was unmanageable and went to rehabShe describes her rehab experience as liberating - experiencing joy and laughter again!.She was sober for 13 years but then had a relapse due to struggles with motherhood, marriage and isolationSam was drinking a bottle of gin a day throughout CovidAs her addiction got worse she lost some people close to her and she finally realised what was blocking her recoveryShe wasn’t doing the work and realised that she was lacking the humility she neededSams relapse after 13 years is such a warning sign to those of us that have clocked up years of sobriety – if we still see alcohol as a way to relieve our struggles then we are at riskThe key is to develop alternative coping mechanism so that we don’t go to our default and seek a way to numb out from our problemsThese days Sam has clocked up more than a year of sobriety, focusing on daily gratitude and service workShe is now a Health Coach and helps women to address their health:- Gut healthHormone imbalances andStress management She combines nutrition, functional lab testing, and personalized programs.She also encourages clean eating, proper supplementation, and weightlifting for sustainable health.She had some advice:- For those struggling: Be vulnerable and admit you need help – there is no shame in seeking support.First-year sobriety struggles: Address gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and underlying issues.For those having sugar cravings: Use natural alternatives like honey, maple syrup, and balanced meals.Her take on exercise is that its key: Start slow, prioritize weightlifting, and integrate daily movement like walking.Sam Offers free health clarity calls to assess needs and recommend lab tests.Contact her via Instagram @seefitliving 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) Open the Podcasts app. EASY.Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Tribe Sober) 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).
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    37 mins
  • Tribe Sober Bali Retreat - Oct 20-27 - invitation from Host Helene

    Tribe Sober Bali Retreat - Oct 20-27 - invitation from Host Helene
    Dec 18 2024

    You can read more about our Bali Retreat via this link
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    1 min
  • Alex finds Claritée

    Alex finds Claritée
    Dec 14 2024
    This weeks guest who is Alex Clapp – Alcohol took Alex to a very dark place but now he’s 2 years sober and running alcohol free events! In this episode:- Alex started drinking heavily as a teenager within a culture that normalized binge drinking.Like many of us he developed a career in a "work hard, play hard" culture, where drinking was integral to fitting inAlex was drinking heavily anyway but when he was faced with a serious health challenge it ramped up furtherHe experienced significant eye health issues leading to partial blindnessBattling with a combination of problematic drinking and depression Alex was beginning to feel suicidalThankfully his 16 year old son turned this mindset around when he expressed a heartfelt need for his fatherAlex went to rehab 3 times – an interesting process…First time he treated it as a “break” to prove to himself that he wasn’t an alcohol – a bit like many of us do with Dry JanuarySecond time he did some deeper work but then made the mistake of thinking that he had “fixed” his inner problem and would be able to drink normally!Third time it stuck when he finally accepted that he had crossed the line into dependence and would never be able to moderate!Alex spoke of the importance of vulnerability, which is not so easy for men who have often been raised to hide their emotions and fix everything!We agreed on the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable which enables us to create alternative coping mechanisms.We also spoke of the importance of having a project in sobriety and Alex has created Claritee, an organization promoting alcohol-free events for corporate and public settings.Alex believes that his events are challenging social norms and will provide people with alternative choices for fun and connectionYou can see some beautiful photo of sober people having fun on Alex website which is https://www.clariteegroup.co.uk/ - I’ll put a link in the shownotesAlex advocates giving back to the community through volunteering and helping charitiesWe agreed that donating to a charity actually lights up the same pathways in our brain that alcohol did!So on that basis here is a plug for our Annual Fundraiser which helps underprivileged children here in South AfricaJust donate whatever you an afford and in addition to getting a buzz you’ll get online and community support for 30 days of your choosing – any 30 day window that suits you between now and the end of Feb 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) Open the Podcasts app. EASY.Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Tribe Sober) 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).
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    52 mins
  • Tribe Sober Bali Retreat - October 20-27th - Invitation from host Lynette!

    Tribe Sober Bali Retreat - October 20-27th - Invitation from host Lynette!
    Dec 12 2024

    Click on this link for info about Tribe Sober's Bali Retreat!
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    1 min
  • From Pain to Purpose with Ike Miller

    From Pain to Purpose with Ike Miller
    Dec 7 2024

    My guest this week is author Ike Miller

    In this episode:-

      • Ike’s father was an alcoholic, leading to family chaos and eventual divorce.
      • He experienced emotional and physical abuse, realizing the effects on his mental health only later in life.
      • Ike initially avoided alcohol due to his family background but started drinking at 22
      • Like many of us alcohol felt like a magic potion and he loved the effect it had on him
      • However as time passed he found himself relying on it more
      • During the pandemic, stress, anxiety, and depression exacerbated his drinking, leading to a strained relationship with his wife,
      • Ike’s counselor identified his behavior as addictive, which prompted him to seek help.
      • So he started addiction counseling, attended Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings, and began addressing unresolved trauma.
      • His healing process involved understanding and processing childhood trauma, addressing codependency, and redefining his coping mechanisms.
      • He reframed his experiences and began to identify strengths he had built as a result of his challenging childhood.
      • Ike eventually achieved sobriety through therapy, support groups, and open communication with his wife.
      • He has written a book called Good Baggage
      • The book explores how challenges from childhood can become strengths when leveraged correctly.
      • It emphasizes reframing childhood trauma as a source of resilience and emotional intelligence.
    • 3 Tips for People wanting to quit:-
      • Start by acknowledging the problem and seeking help through counseling or support groups.
      • Understand that addiction is a response to pain and prioritize healing over shame.
      • Recognise that although recovery is hard at the beginning it leads to significant improvements in relationships and self-worth.
      • You can contact Ike and buy his book by going to his website which is ikemiller.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

        • 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).
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    47 mins
  • Sparking Joy in Mid-life with Laurie Wright

    Sparking Joy in Mid-life with Laurie Wright
    Nov 30 2024

    My guest this week is Coach Laurie Wright

    In this episode:-

    • Laurie is a master neuro coach with a passion for helping others
    • She discovered this passion later in life and now she now helps others to find what lights them up in later life
    • She emphasizes personal growth and helping people overcome barriers.
    • Laurie advocates exploring new interests and redefining life goals post-midlife.
    • She believes in self-discovery and finding purpose through activities that bring value.
    • We agreed that exploring past interests even what we enjoyed as a child can spark a passion in later life
    • We agreed on the power of Visualization and the fact that it can build new neural pathways
    • Laurie shared a personal growth tool called the Sparketype test which is great for discovering what kind of activities will energise you.
    • She shared a personal experiences of helping a friend through addiction, witnessing her transformation, and rebuilding their lifelong friendship which had been broken
    • Lauries podcast is called: Living Your Sparked Second Half explores stories of late-life reinvention.
      • 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).
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    50 mins