Janet
Janet
Helene Throws the Book at her Sobriety!
Helene Throws the Book at her Sobriety!
Helene Throws the Book at her Sobriety!
Saturday 16th November 2024
Helene shares her inspiring journey from heavy drinking to thriving in sobriety, offering practical tips and heartfelt advice for those on a similar path.
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Episode Overview
- Helene faced health issues including thyroid cancer, which prompted her to rethink her drinking habits.
- She adopted a structured approach to sobriety, setting a firm start date and preparing thoroughly.
- Community support through Tribe Sober played a crucial role in her journey.
- Coaching helped Helene stay on track and later supported her in self-discovery.
- Helene is now training to become a coach in positive psychology, focusing on helping others achieve sobriety.
No matter how healthily I was living, aside from the alcohol... The alcohol was the one that got me in the end.
Helene's journey to sobriety is nothing short of inspiring. As a management consultant, Helene was immersed in a culture of after-work drinking sessions, where she was almost tested on her ability to drink heavily and still appear professional the next day. Despite taking breaks from alcohol during her pregnancies, her drinking habits escalated again, especially after facing loneliness and missing the intellectual stimulation of her career.
Helene's turning point came after battling thyroid cancer in 2022 and experiencing a drunken fall that interrupted her chemotherapy treatment. This episode dives into her story, revealing how she prepared for sobriety with a structured approach, setting a firm start date and adopting various strategies to stay on track. Helene shares how she joined Tribe Sober, found support through the community, and utilised coaching to help her through the toughest times.
Now thriving in her alcohol-free life, Helene is training to become a coach in positive psychology, focusing on helping others achieve sobriety. Her advice to those starting their journey is clear: prepare thoroughly, set a date, and engage with a supportive community. Helene's story is a testament to the power of determination and the incredible benefits of living an alcohol-free life. Ready to take the first step towards sobriety? Helene's story might be just the inspiration you need.