What if sobriety didn’t have to fit someone else’s rules? In Episode 3 of the Sober Rebel Podcast, you're invited to question everything you’ve been told about recovery, healing, and what it means to be sober. This episode is for the rebels who never fit the mold. The ones who were told there was only one “right” way to heal—and knew deep down that wasn’t true. We’re talking about: - Letting go of shame-based definitions of sobriety - Releasing the myth that recovery requires perfection - Creating a version of sobriety that actually supports your nervous system, values, and life. Because sobriety isn’t about punishment or restriction—it’s about freedom, clarity, and coming home to yourself. 🔥 Inside This Episode: - Myths & misconceptions that keep women stuck in all-or-nothing thinking - What sobriety really means inside the Sober Rebel Club for Women - A personal story about persistence, self-sabotage, and coming back to yourself - Reflective questions to help you define your version of sober rebellion Whether you’re alcohol-free, healing from trauma, or simply done being controlled by old patterns—you belong here. 🪞 Reflection Prompt: If you could define sobriety for yourself in this season of life—what would it look like? What would it feel like? 🎧 Pause, journal, or send Vanessa a message on Swell to share what your Sober Rebel sobriety looks like. 📥 Download the Rebel Sobriety Manifesto linked in the show notes and keep it close as a reminder: you get to choose your own path. Click HERE to listen 🎧: https://TheSoberRebel.podbean.com/e/ep-3-rewriting-the-rules-what-sobriety-really-means-to-a-rebel/ Let me know what you think in the comments below ⬇️! Veeeee 🌀✨

🔥 This Week’s Rebel Choice 🔥 Rebellion doesn’t always mean fighting against something. Sometimes it means choosing something better for yourself. In this podcast/blog post, I shared 20 ways to rebel in a positive way — rebellions that support freedom, sobriety, authenticity, and self-trust. ✨ Your invitation: After reading or listening, choose ONE rebellion from the list that feels most alive, supportive, or challenging for you right now. 👇 Comment below with: 1️⃣ The number + title of your rebellion 2️⃣ One sentence about why you chose it or how you want to practice it this week Examples: - “#5 Rebel Against Stressful Routines — I’m choosing rest this week without guilt.” - “#14 Rebel Against Alcohol — recommitting to my why and my sober supports.” - “#8 Rebel Against Comparison — focusing on my lane and my pace.” There’s no right or wrong choice here. This is about awareness → intention → small, powerful action. 💬 Feel free to reply to others, cheer them on, or say “same.” That’s how rebellion becomes community. Let’s rebel — the right way. 💥 For growth. For freedom. For YOU. 🎧 LISTEN HERE: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-b2efc-1a1ee9d 👓 READ HERE: https://beyondbarscoaching.org/blog/f/20-ways-to-rebel-in-a-positive-way

🎙️ 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