Sober Rebellion

Hey team,

(What do you think to my new pro photo?? 😂 - let me know in the comments!)

Okay, let's get to it!

In February of next year, I'm going to be a guest speaker / special guest at a week-long men's retreat in Thailand with my good friend Kim Raysmith (who is running the retreat 🙏).

The title of which is...

🔥 Wisdom Doesn't Follow Rules! 🔥

So...

Why on earth would you (or a chap you know) go on a retreat with me?

I'll tell you...

And of course - the retreat is gonna have a bunch of cool s**t going on. From Muay Thai kickboxing lessons, to ice baths, breath work sessions and boat trips - but that isn't what makes this retreat stand out!

This is...

As a guy, I know it can be hard to find a group of friends who see the world like you do, especially if...

- You're questioning your relationship with drugs and alcohol or have stopped completely and feel lost socially.

- You're looking for discussion about more meaningful things in life, from handling emotions in a positive way, to being honest about the things you want to achieve in the next 10 years.

- You have a bunch of pent-up anger, frustration and or anxiety that keeps rearing its head as reactivity or defensiveness in your relationships.

- You're more sensitive than you let on, and you have some s**t inside you want to talk about but you don't have a safe and judgment-free space.

- You're interested in self-help and/or 'spiritual' stuff, from meditation to mindfulness and coaching, but you have no idea where to start or you don't have much time to explore these things (or you're exploring it and you want to go deeper but don't know how).

- You want to model something different to your kids and or family members - different than what was modelled to you.

- You want a reset but life is moving too damn fast and you're freakin' busy.

- Your health is lower down the pecking order than you'd like it to be.

- Your inner wisdom is nudging (or shouting at you) to change your life and you KNOW it's time to listen, but you're not sure about the next steps.

And I get it, there people who don't relate to much on the list above. In which case, no stress, this retreat likely isn't for you if...

- The above statements have little to no resonance for you.
- You're happy where you are, just as you are.
- You would prefer just a holiday, you're not into learning more about yourself right now

We're creating a safe container for you to be who you really are, say what is truly on your mind and experience everything we have on offer. What's more, it'll be on the tropical island of Phuket. There will be sun, sand, the beach, and a group of like minded men hanging out for a week doing amazing stuff inside and out.

By the end of our week together, a bunch of stuff is going to be/feel possible for you...

- You will have proven to yourself you can have a blast without any substances other than coffee, good food, and feel-good brain chemicals (this is priceless)!

- You'll have a group of lifelong pals who know you on a deeper level.

- You'll have a better understanding of how your psychology works and what you have going for you

- You'll be more deeply connected to YOUR wisdom and be willing to break your own 'mental rules', if you can sense it's the right thing for you and your loved ones.

- You will be able to identify what thinking in your head really is yours and what is your mental conditioning so you don't have to repeat old patterns over and over again.

- You will have a deeper sense of what 'spirituality' actually means and be able to use this to inform your day-to-day professional life in a practical non-'woo woo' way.

- You will get to know the difference between toxic goals and authentic desires and be excited to navigate your life in a different way.

- You will have set your priorities and feel like there is a way forward.

So if your wisdom is giving you a YES to this! Or if you (or anyone you know) are tempted to find out more...

trust that!!

Hit the link in the comment and check out flyer with all the extra details! And pop any questions have in the comments - or send me a DM 🙂.

If you're interested and wanna have a pressure free private chat, just ping me a message and we can set one up.

It's a small group and with only 7 spaces left, this HAS to be right for you - and if we find out it's not, that's a win too!

Peace,

Sam

p.s. if you're interested in a women's retreat in the future, let me know in the comments too 🙂!

Hey everyone 🥳,

It has only just occurred to me (classic Sam) that I am coaching in the May '24 Path for 'This Naked Mind' and today is the last day to sign up!

So...

If you're looking for an ace program to help you find your alcohol freedom that takes place over a year (with weekly coaching from me) hit the link below and come and join me!
JOIN THE PATH!

Big love,

Sam

Hey, one and all - I interviewed my good friend Alexander Pauwels on the Rebel Spirituality podcast this week (link in the comments below)!

On these interviews, I ask three powerful QNS - the first...

What does spirituality mean to you?

Come and tune in to discover the other 2 🥳!

We also took a deep dive into owning the light and dark aspects of the spiritual path as well as humility, patience and respect on the plant medicine path (which are deeply connected of course)!

Let me know what you think in the comments below 🙂.

This week I'm riffing on poking holes in your personal stories so you free up some space for wisdom and fresh thought to pour in! I've popped a link in the comments 🙏

Yo team!

I've been recording videos for the upcoming launch of the Mystery School this morning and it's kind of mad to think it's all finally happening 🙏!

There are 4 spots left, so if you're looking to join, now is a great time to get in before it's fully booked!

You'll be able to join until the 7th of Feb if you would like to 🙂.

I'll pop the info link at the bottom of this post.

On a related note...

I remember talking to a guy at a party in my 20s who had a 'bigwig' TV job (as it seemed to me) - and I was fascinated by the work he did, which was seemingly completely out of my realm of ability or knowledge.

Then at one point he said that stayed with me...

'The truth is, I still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing... I'm making it all up'

At the time, this seemed a little mad to me, but at this point in my life, it seems like a profound statement for how life and the world of creation works!

You see this guy clearly had a talent for what he did and it was true he was 'making it all up', but he was using his skill and wisdom to do so!

Surfing that edge is what's required of all of us to bring something truly new into the world and it can be scary - but that's all good...

It's a signal we're on the right track!

So in a cool way, I know that we're going to be 'making the Mystery School up' together.

And why not?

How else are we going to do it?

Big love,

Sam

Rebel Spirituality Mystery School Checkout page for Rebel Spirituality Mystery School.

Looking forward to seeing anyone who's coming to my live event today in 10 minutes 😊!

It's not too late to register...

How to be a spiritual rebel in 2024! Come and join me for a special one-off event and get your questions about the upcoming mystery school answered!

Hangover-free exploring in

There are a tonne of labels out there 'alcoholic', 'recovery' even 'SOBER' 😳and they all carry meaning (at the personal and social level)

And they are POWERFUL... 🔥

I personally fell into a bad place with my drinking because I wasn't an 'alcoholic'...

I had a picture in my head - you know, I hadn't 'lost my job', I hadn't 'lost my house' and I wasn't on the verge of 'losing my family' - so I could always compare myself to this and say...

'YOU'RE NOT 'THAT BAD''

Screw being 'that bad', if you're being held back, if your mental health is suffering or you sense things could be better, that is ENOUGH - more than enough.

Screw labels - it is your right to language your life in a way that empowers you!

For me, using the word sober is about ownership of the term - I want to take it back...

WE'RE TAKING IT BACK.

There's nothing grey or boring about being sober - it's a world of wonder and light 🌎

But if the word label doesn't work for you, that's cool too.

So, in a nutshell, F**K LABELS! You own them, they do not own you.

Hit that like if you agree!


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Will I feel better for doing this tomorrow?

One powerful question - that shows you if something is truly relaxing.

By this metric alcohol is an epic FAIL!

Come and learn how the 'fact' we have all been sold - that alcohol relaxes us is complete BS in this weeks episode of the .and.sober.podcast with myself and the wonderful .up.the.present

No matter where you are on your journey, I promise you will learn something cool 😎

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Alcohol is NOT relaxing you - you might think I'm mad for saying this but it's true...

Does alcohol give you 20-30 mins of chill? Sometimes! Does it make you feel better than 'before'?

If you were craving booze before...

When you've spent a whole day craving something, it can have that effect...

But that's not REAL relaxation, that is a lie. A chemical lie.

I promise you this... alcohol is stressing you the f**k out! We've been told it's the golden elixir, the route to happiness, and the best way to chill, but is it?

Does something that makes you feel like s**te the next day, disconnects you from your emotions, and slowly poisons you, really relax you? Or could it be a BIG part of the problem?

If this triggers you (or excites you), GOOD! Get your ass over to this week's episode of the .and.sober.podcast (link in bio) and come and find out if I'm a rambling mad man or talking sense (or could it be both 😂)...

It's titled 'I drink to relax' and we recorded it just for you!

We have a comfort crisis - and we've been sold a f**king lie...

Life is not supposed to be easy all the time and making a big change is SUPPOSED TO BE HARD!

Why? Because meaningful things are hard.

So if you're on your journey to freedom and it's hard - know that this is okay and it won't always be this way.

That's not to say we can't suffer unnecessarily - or longer than we need to - I certainly did.

When we sense this is the case, it's time to ask for help.

No shame, no worrying just bravely ask for a light to guide the way - don't f**k around - ask.

So if you're finding it hard - good - dig deep - lean in and feel the ways you're being challenged.

And if you really feel lost, ask for help...

THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC IS!

It will get easier - but only if you find a way through.

We don't shift patterns by continuing to do the same thing.

DO THE THING THAT SCARES YOU!

You've got this... stay the path.

Sam