Janet
Janet
Ageing Disgracefully in Sobriety with Merleen
Ageing Disgracefully in Sobriety with Merleen
Ageing Disgracefully in Sobriety with Merleen
Saturday 17th August 2024
Join Merleen as she shares how Tribe Sober's 66-day Challenge kickstarted her journey to sobriety, overcoming fears and finding new passions.
48 minutes
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Episode Overview
- The 66-day Challenge helps overcome fears of others' opinions and failure.
- Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Sobriety can lead to better emotional health and rekindled passions.
- Practical advice includes self-care routines and dietary changes.
- Merleen's personal story highlights resilience and the power of community.
Fear of failure keeps so many of us trapped in our drinking for years. So please remember there's no such thing as failure. We either succeed or we learn
In this episode of 'Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life!', Janet Gorond sits down with Merleen, a tribe member whose journey to sobriety began with Tribe Sober's 66-day Challenge. Merleen shares how the challenge helped her overcome two major fears: worrying about others' opinions and the fear of failure. By framing her sobriety as a health kick, she found it easier to navigate social situations and gain the confidence to continue her alcohol-free journey.
Merleen’s story is deeply personal and filled with emotional highs and lows. Growing up in an alcohol-saturated household, she witnessed her father's struggles with addiction and its devastating consequences. These early experiences instilled in her a keen awareness of alcohol's dangers, but it wasn’t until later in life that she decided to quit drinking herself. Throughout the episode, Merleen recounts various life events, including her father’s tragic death and her own battles with bipolar disorder and major depression.
Despite these challenges, she found solace and strength in the Tribe Sober community. She speaks candidly about how sobriety has improved her emotional health, rekindled her passion for Spanish dancing, and allowed her to form meaningful connections within the sobriety community. Merleen also offers practical advice for those considering an alcohol-free lifestyle, emphasising the importance of community support and self-care routines.
Her current 21-day detox and purification programme includes one-on-one coaching sessions and dietary guidance, highlighting her belief that food significantly impacts mood. This episode is a heartfelt testament to the power of community and resilience in overcoming addiction. Whether you're sober curious or looking for support on your sobriety journey, Merleen’s story is sure to inspire you to take that first step. Ready to embrace a healthier lifestyle?
Tune in to hear Merleen's incredible journey and discover how Tribe Sober can support you too.