Today's 66 Day Challenger is Chez, a South African who heard me being interviewed about sobriety on the radio

She didn’t act immediately but the seed was sewn…

Chez did our Challenge back in 2018 when it was called the Sober Spring Challenge.

Of course the 1st September is the beginning of Spring here in South Africa but we are so international these days that we’ve rebranded the Challenge #Sober66…

So of course if you live in the northern hemisphere it will be a Sober Autumn for you!

In this episode:

• Chez knew for years that she had a drinking problem but struggled to find a method that worked — rehab and AA didn’t suit her.
• Her turning point came after hearing about Tribe Sober on the radio and joining the Sober Spring Challenge in 2018.
• She committed to 66 alcohol-free days, which were initially difficult — with poor sleep, low energy, and emotional struggles but
• Somewhere between Day 55 and Day 66, everything shifted — she started sleeping well, felt energized, happy, and truly present with her son.
• She describes a poignant moment: watching her son in a colour run and truly enjoying it without a hangover.
• The WhatsApp support group was crucial for accountability, encouragement, and connection — and helped her make lasting friendships.
• After completing the 66 days, she tried to go it alone — but eventually relapsed. This made her realise the importance of ongoing support so
• She rejoined Tribe Sober as a full member and credits the community and her son as her two biggest motivators to stay sober.
• Chez speaks openly about her experience with bipolar disorder, noting that alcohol had rendered her medication ineffective — sobriety allowed it to work properly.
• She highlights multiple benefits of sobriety: improved sleep, emotional stability, stronger relationships, better skin, weight loss, and energy.
• Chez believes that habit change takes time — research shows that 66 days is long enough to break old habits and form new ones.
• She encourages others to take the #Sober66 Challenge — not just to stop drinking, but to assess their relationship with alcohol and what might be holding them back.

So if Chez has inspired you then just go to tribesober.com and click on the membership tab – everyone who signs up as a member before September 1st will automatically be added to the Challenge and

If you want to read more about the challenge then click on the Sober66 banner on our website homepage

Next week we’ll be featuring another #Sober66 Challenger so don’t forget to tune in!

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  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
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My guest this week is Becca Jacobson who has a remarkable life story to share..

She’s written a brave memoir which is called From Prostitute to Professor and summarises her journey of personal transformation so get ready to be inspired!

In this episode:

• Becca entered the sex industry as an exotic dancer in her 20s while she was struggling with alcohol dependency.
• During this period her mom launched an escort agency and recruited Becca and her sister to work alongside her
• Although none of her family had attended college Becca was determined to pursue higher education and was accepted in 3 different colleges.
• She earned 3 degrees and taught English and Writing for 20 years.
• However the drinking continued and Becca reveals how shame, secrecy, and isolation kept her trapped in binge drinking for decades, even while functioning professionally.
• After 11 visits to detox and countless failed attempts to quit drinking her turning point came in 2018 after an 8-day blackout that led her to finally speak the truth and accept some help
• A detox center and an eight-week treatment program marked the beginning of her lasting recovery.
• We both agreed on the critical role of community in sobriety and the danger of trying to recover in isolation.
• It was only when Becca stopped hiding her problem and asked for help that things began to change.
• Journaling became a key tool in Becca’s healing, eventually leading her to write and publish her memoir: Prostitute to Professor: A Guide to Radical Transformation.
• These days she encourages women to create space for self-reflection, and now offers virtual retreats and an 8-week coaching program for women over 40.
• Becca shares practical tips for women, including how to carve out time for themselves and establish boundaries during recovery.
• Today, she’s passionate about helping women reclaim their lives, find purpose, and embrace sobriety with pride.
• You can connect with Becca at beccajacobson.com and listen to her podcast which is called Sober Living Snippets.
  • If you're looking for a community then try Tribe Sober!

  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

  This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program. If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today.

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My guest this week is British Marketing Guru – Teresa Heath Wareing

• Teresa struggled to answer when I asked her when she started drinking – that’s because she felt that alcohol was always there . Drinking was normalized in her family - and ever-present in both celebrations and crises.
• From high-flying marketing roles to becoming a solo business owner, drinking remained central – even becoming part of her identity – G & T with T was a regular feature!
• Despite appearing very functional, Teresa was secretly struggling. A pivotal moment came when she was too hungover to say goodbye to her daughter on a Monday morning.
• Years of therapy helped her gradually acknowledge her dependence. She tracked over 100 units of alcohol in a week – a shocking realization especially when the UK low risk limits are only 14!
• Like many of us, she tried to control her drinking but found that moderation was impossible. Her husband drank the same amount but didn’t seem to have a problem – he had an off switch whereas Teresa didn’t!
• Getting sober in 2023 was the hardest thing she’s ever done. Her struggle was a long one and It took nearly a year before she began to feel good again.
• Teresa kept her sobriety private at first, worried how it would affect her brand. Eventually, she shared her story through a 15-episode podcast: Losing Part of Me.
• Her benefits of sobriety included
  • More energy and focus – leading to greater business success.
  • Improved relationships, especially with her husband.
  • She began to love herself again Top Sobriety Tips:
    • Treat sobriety as your main project.
    • Be patient – healing takes time.
    • Replace drinking with meaningful goals or passions (e.g. her garden).
    • Join a community for support and accountability.

Teresa’s Message to listeners: “If you’re listening to this, that’s the sign you need.

Sobriety is hard – but joining a community will get you through...

• If you're looking for a community then try Tribe Sober!

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

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.

You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can join our private Facebook group HERE

Thank you for listening!