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Bottling up Trouble... with Tabbin Almond
Bottling up Trouble... with Tabbin Almond
Bottling up Trouble... with Tabbin Almond
Saturday 21st June 2025
Explore Tabbin Almond's path from high-functioning drinking to sobriety and her mission to change corporate attitudes towards alcohol addiction.
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Get the buttons here!From Drinking Culture to Sobriety: Tabbin's Journey
Episode Overview
- Tabbin Almond shares her journey to sobriety.
- The impact of breast cancer on her alcohol-free life.
- Challenges of corporate drinking cultures.
- The role of coaching in sobriety.
- Importance of workplace support for addiction issues.
It's very rare to find a business leader who will say, 'I had a problem with alcohol myself and I am here to ensure that anybody else in this organisation who is struggling is helped rather than vilified, shamed and fired.'
In this engaging episode of the Tribe Sober podcast, host Janet Gorond welcomes guest Tabbin Almond, who shares her powerful journey from high-functioning drinking to sobriety. Tabbin recounts her experiences growing up in a drinking culture and later entering the advertising industry, which often glorifies alcohol consumption. Despite trying Alcoholics Anonymous, she found the approach did not resonate with her needs.
A pivotal moment in Tabbin's life was her breast cancer diagnosis, which led her to reassess her relationship with alcohol. She read 'This Naked Mind' and received coaching support, which helped her stop drinking for good. Now, as a certified alcohol-free coach, Tabbin works with professionals and organizations to shift the workplace narrative around alcohol. The episode delves into the shortcomings of corporate drinking cultures, particularly in the UK, where admitting to an alcohol problem can lead to job loss.
Tabbin highlights the need for more supportive workplace environments that treat alcohol issues with the same compassion as other health problems. Tabbin's story is a testament to the resilience needed to overcome addiction, emphasizing the importance of community and support. She has written a book, 'Bottling Up Trouble', which explores the hidden costs of alcohol in professional settings. Her mission is to inspire others to ditch the drink and thrive in an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Janet Gorond, as the host, reinforces the value of Tribe Sober's community, offering support to those at various stages of their sobriety journey. The podcast aims to reach more people struggling with addiction, emphasizing the transformative power of community and shared experiences.