Janet
Janet
Life Lessons from Recovery
Life Lessons from Recovery
Life Lessons from Recovery
Saturday 11th June 2022
Hear PI's inspiring story of trekking from Mexico to Canada while embracing sobriety on this episode of Tribe Sober.
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Get the buttons here!Walking the Path to Sobriety: PI's Trek from Mexico to Canada
The person we all look to for wisdom is the person with Two Months sobriety, not the person with Years of sobriety, because it's like: oh, they know what they're doing, they're experts.
Imagine trading a bottle for a backpack and setting off on a 2,500-mile journey. That's exactly what Person Irresponsible (PI) did. In this episode of Tribe Sober, Janet Gourand chats with PI about her incredible trek from Mexico to Canada, all while navigating her newfound sobriety. PI's story starts in a familiar place for many—growing up in a drinking home and marrying a drinker.
Her twenties were filled with wild nights and even wilder hangovers, leading to a cycle of blackouts and missed appointments. It wasn't until her thirties, after her marriage fell apart, that she realized she needed a change. Inspired by Marion Keyes' book 'Rachel's Holiday' and the movie 'Wild', PI decided to ditch the booze and hit the trail. She took the lessons from her recovery and applied them to her walk, facing physical and mental challenges along the way.
From battling the elements to dealing with the pandemic, PI's journey was anything but easy. Throughout her hike, PI attended AA meetings in different countries, finding solace and support in the global recovery community. She also discovered the importance of being open to change and the value of even the smallest bits of wisdom from fellow sober travelers.
PI's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the incredible things you can achieve when you put your mind—and feet—to it. Her book, 'Everything You Ever Taught Me', captures the essence of her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Tune in to hear PI's inspiring tale of walking away from alcohol and towards a brighter, sober future.