The TABB Founders

We’re the women behind TABB for Women, brought together in February 2023. After meeting each other through Hola Sober, an abstinence based online platform, where we were both volunteer hosts and course facilitators, we found our start but not our finish. We took a leap of faith, fuelled by a shared passion for the amplified life that living alcohol free has brought each of us.

Sarah Mills – Co-Founder & Recovery Coach

In January 2023, I decided to take a break from alcohol and I can honestly say I’ve never looked back. Living alcohol-free has exceeded my expectations in every possible way. What started as an experiment quickly became a lifestyle that has brought more clarity, energy, peace of mind and genuine joy than I ever imagined.

I live in Manchester, England, with my husband, our two much-loved dogs, and three grown-up children who keep life busy and full.

Before stepping into this new chapter, I was a teacher and I now run a small property business alongside my husband. My training as a qualified Recovery Coach have given me a deep appreciation of how powerful self-understanding, compassion and most importantly, connection can be in creating lasting change.

I’m passionate about helping women discover the freedom, calm and confidence that come from living alcohol-free and to realise that it’s not about giving something up but about gaining so much more. I truly believe that together we are braver and stronger than we know.

Sandra Healy – Co-Founder & Mentor

I’m Sandra, co-founder of TABB. After many years of questioning my relationship with alcohol and several failed attempts to quit, I finally found the support and community I needed and I’ve been alcohol-free since February 2023. I’ve never looked back.

Before founding TABB, I worked as a nurse for almost 30 years, and I’m now training as a recovery coach. My nursing background and years of experience working closely with people have given me a deep understanding of care, compassion, and human resilience, qualities I bring to my work at TABB every day.

I’m Irish and now live in Barcelona with my Catalan husband. I have a grown-up son, a stepson who lives with us part-time, and our dog and cat. Giving up alcohol has been the best gift I’ve ever given myself. Doing the inner work to understand my “whys” has brought me more peace and contentment than I ever imagined possible.

I’m passionately committed to helping other women discover that same freedom and joy in their own lives.

The TABB Team

Maria

Host
Maria is based in the UK, where she lives with her husband. She has grown-up children and after a long career in the corporate world, she now channels her energy into empowering women on their recovery journeys. She believes that supporting women as they break their own cycles of addiction is at the heart of modern recovery. Maria hosts a weekly meeting.

Dr. Claire

Host / Blogger
Dr. Claire is a singer-songwriter, musician and academic who calls the wild west of Clare, Ireland, home. She lives with her husband, their son and a couple of four legged companions. Each week she hosts a meeting and twice a month shares her beautiful words and sober wisdom in the TABB blog.

Dr. Klara

Host / Course Facilitator
Dr. Klara lives in the UK with her family and their cat. Klara pops up in the host chair from time to time and with a background in English Literature, she brings a love of language and creativity to her work as facilitator of The Artist’s Way. Klara is passionate about helping others reconnect with their creativity and sense of purpose in sobriety.

 Lisa

Host
Lisa has an MBA in Business Management and has spent 20 years in Pharmaceutical sales and marketing, and 8 years as a primary school teacher. She has lived all over the US (8 states) and in Europe (France). She is currently living in Tennessee with her 2 children (15 and 13) and her husband of 20 years.

Irene

Host
Irene is from Scotland and lives with her husband. She has grown-up children and is an NLP practitioner who brings a wealth of knowledge to her monthly meetings on mindset and behaviour. An artist at heart, Irene is also passionate about her horse, Finn, who inspires much of her creativity and calm. Irene is a true sober queen.

Roxy

Host
"Expert at her own life, top graduate from the Uni of tough love & hard knocks” are the only letters after her name.

Bernie

Host
Bernie is happily married, with a beautiful grown up daughter and two lovable golden retrievers. Having retired from both work and drinking, she is dedicated to living a sober lifestyle that promotes health and creativity through her love of yoga and painting.
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We know the power of a women-only space, one where comfort, connection and understanding of how alcohol affects women differently is central. 

We act with integrity from the same fundamental values and are deeply committed to helping other women explore their relationship with alcohol in a safe, supportive and empowering way.

We’ve seen first hand how life can open up in ways you never expected and we’re here to walk alongside you as you explore your own way forward.

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TABB for women Ltd
145A Ashley Road, 
Hale, Cheshire, WA14 2UW

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