My guest this week is Sobriety Coach Rachael Shephard, mom of 2 young boys and author of "Sober Mama"

• In this episode:- Early Drinking Years
  • Rachael always drank to excess, experienced frequent blackouts, and never had an off-switch.
  • Used to look forward to drinking like a child anticipates Christmas.
• The Turning Point
  • By her late 30s, Rachel felt exhausted and sick and tired… of feeling sick and tired
  • A boozy holiday made her realize she needed to stop—shaking in the morning was her wake-up call.
• The Role of Motherhood
  • Drinking increased after having children—became a way to cope with stress.
  • Once sober, found motherhood became easier, with more energy, patience, and connection.
• Challenges in Early Sobriety
  • First few weeks involved sugar cravings, extreme fatigue, and boredom.
  • Found a "pink cloud" of euphoria around two weeks, followed by a flat period of low motivation.
  • I loved her story about struggling to find something that was “fun” in early sobriety – so she spent her time organizing and decluttering her home so that life would be easier when she began to feel better
• Mindset Shift
  • Realized alcohol was the cause of her anxiety, not the cure.
  • Rejected the “mommy juice” culture and recognized societal normalization of addiction.
• Sober Coaching & Writing
  • I loved Rachael’s sobriety timeline which she uses as a coaching framework.
  • She has written a book called “Sober Mama” to centralize tools, stories, and support in one place.
• Advice for Others
  • Suggests people try sobriety for just two weeks and take daily photos to see the transformation.
  • Like us at Tribe Sober Rachael avoids the word "forever"—encouraging Sober Stretches of 30- or 90-days
• Where to Find Rachel
  • Her book is available in UK bookstores and on Amazon.
  • Coaching and resources at sobermama.co.uk

More info

• Tools & Resources in Tribe Sober
• Member Journey Course (7 modules: psychology, biology, neuroscience)
• Members Vault with searchable tips and content
• Daily check-ins, trackers, 5 Zooms meetings a week – to suit all timezones Personal guidance from coaches, ambassadors, and cheerleaders

Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE

• To access our website click HERE
• If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at 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

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We’re featuring the soundtrack from our recent Webinar in this episode

If you’d like to see the Webinar slides while you’re listening then click here to access Webinar on our You Tube channel

During the Webinar:-

• We focussed a lot on mindset which is so much more powerful than willpower
• Quitting drinking isn't about deprivation—it's about transformation.
• We don’t have a drinking problem—we have a life-changing opportunity!

1. Change Your Mindset
   • Undo decades of conditioning from marketing and culture.
   • You do that by Educating yourself with books, podcasts, and Tribe Sober content.
   • We need to Reframe quitting – we’re not missing out – we’re gaining: health, peace, energy, sleep, time.
2. Rewire Your Brain
   • Willpower isn’t enough—use repetition and neuroplasticity.
   • Build new habits with tools, practices, and support.
   • The “pause” before a drink = golden moment for change.
3. Find Your People
   • Connection is the opposite of addiction.
   • Tribe Sober provides role models, accountability, and encouragement.
   • "You’ve come home" – shared experience creates rapid bonding.

• Member Journey Course (7 modules: psychology, biology, neuroscience)
• Members Vault with searchable tips and content
• Daily check-ins, trackers, 5 Zooms meetings a week – to suit all timezones Personal guidance from coaches, ambassadors, and cheerleaders

• More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE
• To access our website click HERE
• If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at 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.

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.

We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning.

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Tribe Sober - inpiring an alcohol-free life!

My guest this week is Podcast Business Coach and Weight Loss Guru - Adam Schaeuble.

His story is similar to mine in that he resolved his own issues and then went on to help others to do the same

In this Episode

• Adam shared his personal transformation story with us
• We agreed that many of the methods he uses to help his community can be used in the Tribe Sober community
• The first step - asking for help - is the hardest - we have to put our ego to one side and reach out
• Adam uses a strategic approach with his clients - gets them to plan 28 days in advance and look for "danger zones"
• We discussed the importance of not letting a "slip up" derail you - just get back on track straight away
• Anchor points are essential - they give you a dopamine hit to keep going forward
• Adam explained the difference between motivation and inspiration - we need to be inspired if we are going to succeed
• If you don't feel inspired then get some coaching - if you come to the coaching session "motivated" you will leave "inspired"
• He shared his transformation timeline with us - and stressed the importance of finding a new purpose at the end of the journey
• More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE
• To access our website click HERE
• If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at 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.

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.

We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning.

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Thank you for listening!