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The Sobriety Experiment with Sarah Rusbatch
The Sobriety Experiment with Sarah Rusbatch
The Sobriety Experiment with Sarah Rusbatch
Saturday 20th April 2024
Join Janet Gorond as she talks with Sarah Rusbatch about her journey from alcohol dependence to sobriety and becoming a Sober Coach.
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Get the buttons here!Sarah Rusbatch's Sobriety Experiment: From Dependence to Empowerment
Episode Overview
- View sobriety as an experiment to gather data on personal well-being.
- Understand the influence of cultural norms on drinking habits.
- Recognise the importance of community support in maintaining sobriety.
- Discover the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, such as improved health and relationships.
- Learn practical strategies for quitting alcohol and staying sober.
See it as an experiment of what's me like without booze. Then we've got data and can make informed choices.
Ever wondered what life would be like without alcohol? In this episode of Tribe Sober, Janet Gorond chats with Sarah Rusbatch, a Brit living in Australia, who shares her journey from alcohol dependence to thriving sobriety. Sarah opens up about her early drinking habits, influenced by the UK’s 90s drinking culture and popular TV shows like 'Sex and the City'.
She reflects on how her move to Australia and becoming a mother heightened her struggles with alcohol, leading to a pivotal moment that made her reconsider her relationship with drinking. Sarah didn’t just stop at quitting alcohol; she transformed her experience into a mission to help others. She trained as a Sober Coach and authored 'Beyond Booze', a guide for building an alcohol-free life you can love. Throughout the episode, Sarah emphasises viewing sobriety as an experiment.
She suggests tracking how your sleep, mood, energy, relationships, and physical health change without alcohol. This data-driven approach helps you make informed choices about which version of yourself you prefer – the hungover one or the energetic one. The conversation is peppered with humour and real-life anecdotes, making it relatable and engaging. Sarah also highlights the importance of community support, noting how connecting with others on the same journey can make a world of difference.
She shares her top benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, including being a better role model for her children and rediscovering lost passions. Whether you’re already sober, striving to be, or just curious about ditching the drink, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to hear Sarah’s inspiring story and learn how you too can start your own 'sobriety experiment'.