Past Sobriety Events for Women

TABB for Women was created in September 2025 as a vibrant, supportive space for like-minded women exploring or already embracing an alcohol-free life. This page highlights the past events that have brought our community together - celebrating connection, growth, and empowerment. Browse through these moments to see how TABB continues to inspire and support women on their alcohol-free journeys.

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Our Meditation Masterclass with Susan Quirke was a truly powerful and transformative group experience. Susan guided us through the concept of “de-exciting the nervous system” learning to slow down, create inner spaciousness, and become present with what is alive within us.

The session was calm, connected and deeply moving, offering our community a rare moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Susan’s grounded wisdom and gentle teaching style created a safe environment for reflection and release, allowing many of us to drop into a deeper sense of ease.

As part of the event, Susan also led us through a beautiful live meditation on Zoom. This practice helped us embody the teachings in real time and gave everyone a practical tool they can return to in daily life.

The feedback from the group was overwhelmingly positive, and we’re already looking to bring more expert-led masterclasses like this to the TABB community in the future.

Nadia delivered a truly wonderful Festive Somatic Reset Masterclass for TABB for Women. She was highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and so calm and reassuring in her delivery. The session was informative yet deeply relaxing, striking the perfect balance between learning and embodied experience.

She covered the basics beautifully, using thoughtful, creative slides that made everything easy to understand and accessible and she shared a range of practical tools and techniques that our members can genuinely use to reset and regulate themselves over the Christmas period.

Nadia’s voice is exceptional as a guide - so warm, steady and grounding - and many of our members commented that they could happily listen to her all day.

Thank you Nadia, for such a nourishing and generous session. I would absolutely recommend you to anyone interested in somatic work, mindfulness, and nervous system support.

Our TABB Christmas Party was a beautiful celebration of connection, joy, and alcohol-free fun right in the heart of London. We gathered at Covent Garden wandering through the magical Christmas Market, soaking up the festive lights, music, and atmosphere.

The day continued with a visit to Club Soda, where we enjoyed delicious alcohol-free mocktails – the perfect toast to community and wellbeing. From there, we took a short stroll to Cote restaurant for a cosy Christmas meal together.

This event brought together familiar faces and new friends, capturing everything we love about TABB: connection, celebration, and choosing joy without alcohol. Photos from the day show just how special it was – full of smiles, sparkle, and festive cheer.

We were thrilled to welcome JOMO Independent Brand to our community for a sparkling showcase of flavour, creativity, and alcohol-free inspiration.

What began as Gemma and Richard’s surprising discovery of high-quality, largely undiscovered alcohol-free drinks soon sparked the creation of JOMO Club—a place for people who are tired of bland supermarket bottles and ready for something extraordinary. Their mission? To make exceptional alcohol-free drinks accessible, exciting, and utterly delicious.

JOMO members across the UK seek flavour, ritual, and the way a drink makes them feel—and that’s exactly what JOMO delivers every single month. Because your drink shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be part of the celebration, the ritual, the joy. It should be the moment you look forward to.

During our event, Gemma brought this philosophy to life as she shared a curated selection of their standout alcohol-free products—perfect for hosting Christmas Day lunch, festive gatherings, or cosy evenings in December. She also treated us to a live mocktail-making demo, complete with expert tips on garnishes, festive twists, and even non-alcoholic wine pairing.

It was an evening of discovery, connection, and inspiration—reminding us that choosing alcohol-free doesn’t mean compromising on taste or experience. With JOMO, it means elevating.

Just a few days after, for our North America & Canada sisters, we had the loveliest meeting with Abbie from Raising the Bar. She opened her heart and shared her story, along with how she and her husband created their beautiful alcohol-free drinks company. Abbie inspired us with mocktail ideas, gorgeous wines, and drinks full of depth and layered flavour — the kind that let you feel part of the celebration and the ritual without the alcohol.

During November 2026, our international community of women took part in a three-week Step Challenge—getting outside, moving their bodies, and sharing moments from their daily walks. From breezy seaside strolls in Ireland, to leafy paths in the UK, to sunlit neighbourhood trails across North America, our members stepped out with their dogs and with each other in spirit. Here is a selection of photos sent in from across the TABB community, capturing connection, movement, and the simple joy of being outdoors.

Our recent session, Gut Health, Hormones & Happiness, was a huge success and an incredibly informative afternoon for everyone who joined. We were delighted to welcome Lucy Patel, a registered nutritionist specialising in gut health and female hormones, who guided us through a deep and accessible exploration of how our bodies change during sobriety.

Lucy shared her expertise on the crucial link between gut health, hormone balance, and overall wellbeing. She answered a wide range of participant questions, offering clear, practical advice on topics such as IBS, digestive discomfort, and supporting the gut during alcohol-free living.

She also provided valuable guidance on supplementation, with a special focus on what women should consider pre- and post-menopause. Lucy explained how to identify good-quality supplements, what to look for on labels, and how personalised needs may shift as our bodies evolve.

The session was warm, engaging, and packed with insights we can all begin applying straight away. A huge thank you to Lucy for her generosity and expertise - and to everyone who joined us. This event truly strengthened our understanding of the body’s incredible ability to heal, balance, and thrive.

This event focused on self-worth and its impact on personal development, led by Annie Rowan, who discussed how low self-worth can hinder individuals from achieving their full potential.

Annie explained that self-worth is deeply rooted in early childhood experiences and can be influenced by seemingly minor events that children internalize as their fault. She conducted a guided meditation exercise to help participants connect with their younger selves and release any associated shame or guilt.

The session aimed to help attendees understand the origins of their self-worth and empower them to move forward, aligning their beliefs with their desired life outcomes. It was a powerful session and we hope to see Annie back at TABB in the future.

We recently hosted a powerful and thought-provoking session with Jodie Slee, a trauma-informed psychosexual and relationship therapist and EMDR practitioner with over 17 years of experience.

The event was incredibly well attended and sparked a rich level of engagement, with thoughtful questions and open discussion throughout. It was clear this is a topic that resonates deeply with women at all stages of sobriety.

Jodie explored intimacy in its fullest sense, moving far beyond the narrow definition of sex, and instead opening up a wider conversation around connection:

Connection with ourselves
Connection with others
Connection with the world around us

She brought particular depth to how intimacy evolves in sobriety, especially for women navigating early recovery through to long-term sobriety.

A key theme was the role alcohol often plays as a buffer—helping to manage difficult emotions, social anxiety, past trauma, or disconnection. Without it, many women find themselves relearning how to experience closeness, vulnerability, and emotional connection in a completely new way.

Jodie’s approach, grounded in trauma-informed practice and evidence-based therapeutic models, focused on helping women:

Rebuild a sense of safety and agency
Reconnect with themselves and their needs
Navigate intimacy with greater awareness and self-trust

She answered questions with both compassion and clinical insight, creating a space where women felt understood, supported, and informed.

A particularly valuable aspect of the session was its relevance to midlife women, including those navigating peri- and post-menopause—an area often overlooked but deeply connected to identity, relationships, and intimacy.

This session was not only informative, but genuinely empowering offering a hopeful perspective on how sobriety can lead to more authentic, grounded, and meaningful relationships.

Due to the level of interest and the importance of this topic, we will be inviting Jodie back to TABB later this year to continue the conversation.

As part of our Spring Series, we hosted Renew & Regenerate, a somatic taster session with Nadia, focused on creating intentional “me time” to reconnect with your internal state.

We explored the foundations of somatic experiencing, nervous system survival responses, and the science of regulation, alongside a beautifully calming guided practice. The session invited participants to cultivate curiosity about their present experience without judgement and introduced simple tools to support everyday nervous system regulation.

It was a well-attended session with excellent feedback, described as both grounding and empowering.

This was Nadia’s second time working with us at TABB, and we look forward to welcoming her back again soon.

What a truly memorable day we shared together at our TABB Summer Meetup in London.

Our adventure began on Westminster Bridge, where members gathered with excitement before boarding our river cruise along the Thames to Chiswick Pier. From there, we made our way to a beautiful garden party, where the afternoon was filled with connection, laughter, music and celebration.

The weather certainly made its presence known! It was one of the hottest days of the year, and the heat made travelling challenging at times. But true to the spirit of TABB, everyone embraced the day with positivity, kindness and good humour.

There was dancing, there was laughter, there were heartfelt conversations and most importantly, there wasn’t a single drop of alcohol in sight. It was a wonderful reminder that joy, celebration and genuine connection don’t need alcohol to flourish.

Days like these show exactly what TABB is all about: women coming together, supporting one another, creating new memories and discovering just how full, vibrant and fun an alcohol-free life can be.

We were delighted to welcome Cathy Skipper to TABB for our Shadow Work Masterclass — a gentle yet powerful introduction to exploring the deeper aspects of ourselves with compassion and clarity.

In a safe and supportive space, Cathy guided participants through common misunderstandings around Shadow Work, the impact of motherlines within patriarchy, and what it means to step into being a sovereign woman. Through reflection and practical exploration, women were encouraged to deepen self-awareness and work more constructively with their inner world.

A standout part of the session was Cathy’s demonstration of a powerful technique to help manage the feelings, sensations, triggers and urges that can arise in everyday life.

The masterclass was very well attended, received excellent feedback, and we look forward to welcoming Cathy back to TABB again in the future.

Last night at TABB, we were delighted to welcome Caroline Gorden for an insightful and thought-provoking masterclass exploring the connection between ADHD, alcohol and recovery.

Rather than presenting facts and figures alone, Caroline shared the story of a woman with undiagnosed ADHD, following her journey from childhood through to later life. Through this powerful narrative, she demonstrated how ADHD can shape experiences, relationships, self-esteem and coping strategies, and how it can contribute to the development of alcohol reliance over time.

Drawing on both research and professional experience, Caroline explored the evidence-based link between ADHD and addiction, highlighting why people with ADHD may be more vulnerable to developing addictive or compulsive behaviours. Particular attention was given to the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD and why alcohol can become such a common coping mechanism.

The session was very well attended and generated thoughtful discussion among members. It provided valuable insights into the complex relationship between neurodiversity, addiction and recovery, while helping to reduce shame and increase understanding.

We couldn't think of a better way to begin Neurodiversity Month at TABB, and we're grateful to Caroline for sharing her knowledge, compassion and expertise with our community.

We were delighted to welcome Annie Rowan back to TABB for Women for her second masterclass, and once again she delivered a truly inspiring and thought-provoking session.

Together, we explored the powerful connection between self-worth and the relationships we have with ourselves and others. Annie shared compassionate insights into how difficult relationships can affect our confidence, the importance of healthy boundaries, and practical ways to rebuild self-belief and emotional resilience.

It was a warm, engaging evening filled with reflection, meaningful discussion, and practical takeaways that resonated deeply with those who attended. Members left feeling encouraged, empowered, and reminded that investing in our self-worth is an important part of living a healthier, happier life.

A heartfelt thank you to Annie for another wonderful masterclass.

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Past Events

October 2025 - Meditation Masterclass with Susan Quirke

December 2025 - Festive Somatic Reset masterclass with Nadia Miller

December 2025 - Festive Daytime Meet-Up in London: Christmas party

December 2025 - Elevating the Alcohol-Free Experience

November 2025 - TABB Step Challenge: Women, Walks, Four legged Friends & A Worldwide Sober Community

November 2025 - Happiness masterclass with Lucy Patel

February 2026 - Unlocking Self-Worth masterclass with Annie Rowan

March 2026 - Intimacy in Sobriety masterclass with Jodie Slee

April 2026 - Spring Somatic Reset masterclass with Nadia Miller

June 2026 - TABB Summer Meetup in London

May 2026 - Shadow Work masterclass with Cathy Skipper

June 2026 - ADHD, Alcohol & Recovery masterclass with Caroline Gorden

July 2026 - Self-Worth & Difficult Relationships masterclass with Annie Rowan

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