Janet
Janet
Alcohol is a Slippery Fish... with Ashleigh
Alcohol is a Slippery Fish... with Ashleigh
Alcohol is a Slippery Fish... with Ashleigh
Saturday 31st May 2025
Ashleigh shares her journey from broken drinking rules to thriving in sobriety. Discover how she found confidence and joy without alcohol.
38 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Taming the Slippery Fish: Ashleigh's Alcohol-Free Journey
Episode Overview
- Recognise when setting rules around drinking becomes habitual.
- Understand the importance of going all in on sobriety.
- Embrace the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle.
- Find support and community in sobriety groups.
- Challenge societal norms and perceptions about drinking.
"Alcohol is the only drug we have to justify not taking."
Ever felt like alcohol is a slippery fish, always slipping through your fingers no matter how hard you try to catch it? Well, Ashleigh certainly has. In this engaging episode of Tribe Sober, Ashleigh shares her journey from setting rules around drinking to finally embracing an alcohol-free life. She realised that her rules were more like suggestions, often broken by Wednesday's wine glass. Janet Gorond, the host, guides us through Ashleigh's transformation after attending a Tribe Sober workshop in 2018.
With a dash of humour and a sprinkle of honesty, Ashleigh recounts the moment she realised that moderating her drinking was not the answer – she had to go all in. Ashleigh's story is filled with relatable moments, like the awkward family lunch where eyebrows are raised at her refusal of wine, or the realisation that her drinking habits were affecting her relationships.
She shares how quitting alcohol not only improved her mental health but also helped her shed those stubborn kilos. Her confidence soared as she discovered the joy of genuine connections without the haze of alcohol. Janet and Ashleigh explore the societal norms surrounding drinking and how challenging them can lead to a more fulfilling life. They discuss how sobriety isn't just about ditching the drink but gaining a new perspective on life.
With her newfound freedom, Ashleigh enjoys dancing at weddings and savouring meals without alcohol clouding her taste buds. So, if you've ever found yourself making rules only to break them, or wondering what life could be like without alcohol, this episode is for you. Ashleigh's journey shows that it's never too late to rewrite your story and embrace a healthier, happier future.