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A Sober Spring Story - from Sheila
A Sober Spring Story - from Sheila
A Sober Spring Story - from Sheila
Saturday 5th September 2020
Hear how Sheila transformed her life from daily drinking to finding inner peace through Tribe Sober's 'Sober Spring' challenge.
40 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Sheila's Journey: From Daily Drinking to Sober Bliss
I think it's vital that the breaks are the first step, but they're really the education and the mind shift, the thinking about how we think about alcohol, to look at the advertising that's going on.
Imagine signing up for a challenge with the intention of only doing the bare minimum, but ending up transforming your life. That's exactly what happened to Sheila, who joined Tribe Sober's 'Sober Spring' with plans to complete just 30 out of 66 days. Using sheer willpower, she hated every minute of it but couldn't ignore the impact it had on her thoughts about alcohol. In this episode, Janet Gourand, founder of Tribe Sober, chats with Sheila about her unexpected journey.
Sheila reveals how her initial plan to simply cut down on drinking led her to a workshop that completely changed her perspective. The workshop not only educated her about the real 'safe' limits of alcohol but also connected her with a supportive community. Sheila shares how learning that the 'safe' limit was only one and a half bottles of wine a week was a wake-up call.
Realizing her daily drinking habit was more harmful than she thought, she decided to make a change. The episode dives into how this newfound knowledge and community support helped Sheila shift her mindset about alcohol. What makes Sheila's story compelling is her honesty about the struggle and the eventual joy she found in sobriety. She talks about rediscovering inner peace and happiness by being kinder to herself and saying no to alcohol.
Sheila emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and educating oneself about alcohol to truly understand its effects. By the end of the episode, Sheila thanks Tribe Sober for providing a non-judgmental space where she could explore and learn. Her story is not just inspiring but also packed with practical insights for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol.