Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!

Mike Waite is working to improve brain health awareness via behavior, nature, and immersive technologies.

He teaches about brain health through his podcast which is called the Brain Shaman

Mike is American but lives in Japan – he has a pretty wild drinking story about how he ended up in Japan so you won’t want to miss this one!

In this episode:-

• Mike shared his mindblowing story of relocating to Japan while under the influe...

Today’s guest is Sober Coach Carolyn Clark who has an inspiring recovery story to share.

Not only is she thriving in her alcohol free life but she’s running sober retreats in Bali!

WE never know whats round the corner when we embark on this journeyWe really have to trust the Universe…ditch the booze, do the work… and the magic will happen

I bet Carolyn never thought she’s be running retreats in Bali when she was drinking every nigh...

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 y...

Immerse yourself in a riveting episode of Tribe Sober as we chronicle the intriguing journey of Niamh, an Irish singer and mother of three in Spain, who valiantly overcame alcoholism and carved out a fulfilling, alcohol-free lifestyle. Learn how she dared to break free from deceiving social norms buried deep under heavy drinking. Gain profound insights on her transformational journey which entailed struggles, resilience, and unders...

In this stirring episode of Tribe Sober, we delve into the powerful stories of those who undertook the Sober 66 Challenge. Host Janet Gourand, founder of Tribe Sober, embarks upon the exploration of the exceptional journey of transformation made by participants of the challenge. This is a tale of recovery and hope that inspires listeners to assess their relationship with alcohol.

We journey through several inspiring stories where T...

My guest this week is James Swanwick, an Australian-American investor and entrepreneur He is the creator of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle, which helps people change their relationship with alcohol

In this episode:-

1. James was a moderate drinker, but after 20 years of consistent drinking, he realized the negative effect on his health and stopped for what was supposed to be a 30-day experiment. That was 13 years ago and he’s been alc...

Last weeks podcast was a Group Discussion on Corporate Drinking and Isabella Ferguson was one of my guests - you can listen to that discussion via this link.   

Isabella is a former litigation lawyer turned counselor and coach - specializing in stress, burnout, and alcohol.

In this episode:-

1. Isabella began drinking at 14, associating it with fitting in, relaxation, and risk-taking.
2. Her drinking escalated during her career as a ...

This week I'm facilitating a discussion between three fabulous ladies - all working in the sobriety space.

  Isabella Ferguson: Former litigation lawyer turned counselor and coach specializing in stress, burnout, and alcohol.

  Kathryn: Former PR and media professional now running her own coaching business, focusing on coaching high-performing individuals with problematic alcohol relationships - her personal story is here.

  Nik...

On this weeks solo episode I talk about our Breaking Free program which we run four times a year. 

Registration for the current program is open until 21st February  - more info here.

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 component...

My guest this week is Gigi Langer She’s a presenter, retreat leader, and author of two books to help overcome negative thinking. She holds a PhD from Stanford,

She 37 years of sobriety and is also in recovery from falling in love with men called Arthur.

In this episode:-

• Gigi grew up in a family affected by alcoholism, witnessing her father's frequent drinking and arguments with her mother.
• Gigi initially turned to occasional d...

This week we’re celebrating our 200th podcast episode by taking you through our Top Twelve podcasts – the episodes which have had the most downloads since we started the podcast back in 2020 

There's a clip from each podcast as well as the link to the whole episode

Or if you’re really organised you can even make them into a playlist!

Numbers 10,11 & 12

So coming in with 2,200 downloads each is a trio of ladies who’ve taught o...

My guest this week is Sobriety Coach Lori Massicot.

Lori was on the podcast back in 2021 and that episode was one of our most popular ones with more than 2,000 downloads. 

We were talking about why women should quit drinking in mid-life – that seemed to strike a chord with many of our listeners -

Here is a link to that podcast 

I invited Lori back so that we could highlight the signs…

The signs that we are drinking too much..

 Sign...

My guest this week is Dr Loretta Breuning who is the author of The Happy Brain.

Loretta was on the podcast back in 2021 and that episode was one of our most popular ones with more than 2,000 downloads.  Here is the link to that podcast episode.

So she’s back by popular demand and also because she’s just released a new book with an intriguing title:-

Why You’re Unhappy:  Biology vs Politics

In this episode:-

1. Loretta's Background...

My guest today is Tribe Member Bontle Ngwana

After a couple of decades of problematic drinking Bontle joined Tribe Sober in May 2022 – and hasn’t had a drink since!

For some strong people like Bontle it’s simply a matter of making the decision and then connecting with the right community!

You heard Bontle say that she was excited about her sobriety journey and that’s just what we say to our new members

Don’t be depressed about the ...

After running Tribe Sober for 8 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.

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

I...

This is the ninth 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 ou’re wondering why a disadvantaged child would benefit from yoga then you’re in the right place to learn more from my two guests….

First of all we’ll hear from Janna Kretzmar who is the found...

My guest today is William Porter

William is the author of a book called Alcohol Explained and hosts a FB page of the same name.

He's a lawyer and previously served in Iraq as a member of the Parachute Regiment. 

In this episode:-

• William started drinking and smoking back at the tender age of just 14 and it evolved over the years
• He became curious about alcohol dependency and started delving into the science and discovering just...

Ben Tuff.  In 2012 Ben decided to quit drinking and to take up swimming.  He became a long distance swimmer and is featured in a documentary called How I Swam my Way out of the Bottle

In this episode Ben shares how he:-

• Started drinking around age 16, initially as a social activity.
• Escalated to more secretive and excessive drinking over the years.
• Transitioned to a teaching career with increased responsibilities.
• Coped with st...

My guest this week was Tribe Sober Team Member Lucy Dentith - Lucy came to a Tribe Sober Masterclass in London in 2018 and has been sober ever since!  She's also become an indispensible member of the Tribe Sober Team.

In this episode:

• Importance of a Supportive Community:

  • Having a tribe or a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for sobriety.
  • Joining a supportive group, such as Tribe Sober, can provide encouragem...