I’m so glad you’re here. This is an alcohol-free, trauma-informed community rooted in nervous-system safety, embodiment, and real connection. You don’t need to be “fixed,” productive, or polished to belong here — you just need to be sober from alcohol and willing to show up with honesty. What This Space Is: ✨ A supportive container for sober living ✨ A place to learn how your body + nervous system actually work ✨ A mix of in-person experiences and online connections ✨ Group-based support (not therapy, not crisis care) ✨ Community over perfection. What You’ll See Here: • Weekly Journal Therapy prompts • Yoga shapes + movement challenges • Nervous-system education (simple + practical) • Podcast reflections + discussion threads • Polls, check-ins, and shared wins • Announcements for events, workshops, and retreats You are never required to comment, post, or share. Lurking is allowed. Rest is allowed. Coming back when you’re ready is allowed. Community Agreements: 🧡 Alcohol-free container 🧡 Kindness over advice 🧡 No fixing, no shaming 🧡 Confidentiality matters 🧡 Honor your own capacity If you’re not sure where to start: 👉 Introduce yourself (only if you want) 👉 Check out the Classroom 👉 Join the weekly 3-Pillar Laser Coaching Call (always free) This space exists to support your nervous system, your sobriety, and your life. Welcome, Rebel. You belong here.— Vanessa (Veeeee) 🌱

👋 Welcome, and please introduce yourself using the following prompts. 1. Name, pronouns, and how long you've been a Sober Rebel? 2. What is 1 thing you want to gain from this group? 3. If you could change anything about your Sober Rebel journey, what would it be? I’ll share my answers below ⤵️

🎙️ The Sober Rebel Podcast is a short, trauma-informed show for people who are sober from alcohol and dedicated to building a stable, values-driven life without it. This is not a space for the sober-curious. It's for folks who have chosen to live alcohol-free and want tools, structure, and real-world support to maintain that choice. Each episode is brief — meant to be listened to, applied, and reflected on immediately. You’ll walk away with actionable insights, journal prompts, or practices for the same day. 🔓 Topics We Cover The podcast is built around the Beyond BARS Coaching framework, which promotes long-term sobriety, reentry, and positive behavior change. BARS stands for: • Behavior change – breaking old habits and forming new ones • Action – doing the work, even when motivation dips • Resilience – boosting your ability to stay grounded during stress, transition, and discomfort • Sobriety – protecting and honoring an alcohol-free life ⚡ The FAST Method You’ll notice this framework often — because it delivers results. FAST = • Foundation – routines, regulation, and structure • Accountability – follow-through, support, and honest reflection • Support – community, coaching, and connection • Tools – practical skills to revisit repeatedly This method aims to answer a key question: “What really helps people stay sober after the structure falls away?" 💜 The 3 Pillars We Build On Every episode ties back to the three pillars supporting lasting sobriety: • Nourishment – how you fuel your body, mind, and nervous system • Self-Care – regulation, rest, movement, and boundaries • Personal Development – identity, purpose, work, and growth Sobriety is more than just abstaining from alcohol — it’s about learning how to live well without it. 👥 Who This Podcast Is For • People who are sober from alcohol • People in recovery or with long-term sobriety • System-impacted individuals navigating reentry • Those rebuilding life after rehab, incarceration, or major transition