Shanna Whan

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07/20/21 • 61 min

Sobah Life Podcast

EPISODE 1: Shanna Whan, Sober in the Country
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Shanna Whan @sober_in_the_country, a woman that lives on Gamilaroi country of North Western NSW, says she is a ''very unlikely national spokesperson for change when it comes to the complex subject of our great love affair with booze in the bush".
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It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to yarn with Shanna, the founder of the not-for-profit Sober in the Country Ltd (SITC) who also created the campaign ‘OK2SAYNO’ which is making sure that we are putting our mates and their health first.
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Shanna almost lost her own life to alcohol addiction in 2015 and man did she turn her life around, and for the better of many! In 2021, Shanna was recognised with the NSW Australian of the Year "Local Hero" award! Huge congratulations Shanna!
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https://www.soberinthecountry.org
www.instagram.com/sobahlife_podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-clinton-schultz-65a18a197/
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Disclaimer: Sobah Life Podcasts may contain explicit content relating to social emotional wellbeing concerns such as abuse, addiction, self-harm and suicide. If you are likely to be offended or triggered by the discussion of these topics we recommend you do not listen to our podcasts. Sobah Life is not intended to replace professional help. If you have any concerns about your social and emotional wellbeing, you should consult your doctor or mental health practitioner. If you are triggered by any of the content of our podcasts and need immediate assistance you can call Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) or if you are a young person, Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). A further list of crisis hotlines can be reached at:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-services-infographic

Previous Episode

Introduction to Sobah Life

INTRODUCTION: Dr Clinton Schultz
"It has been a real long time coming but we finally got it all together and have launched the Sobah Life podcast. Thank you to all who have been involved particularly Alex Sitton for his hard work project managing the setup and launch in the background, Jennah Leigh for the design work, Countryman Buddy Hippi from Winangali Infusion for the deadly intro/outro track and my wonderful wife Lozen McDiarmid for her tireless efforts with everything Sobah Non-Alcoholic Beverages related." Clinton Schultz
Proudly brought to you by Sobah Beverages, Australia's first to market non-acloholic craft beer company, @SobahLife_Podcast is about the various journeys different people take in life and how they have overcome difficult challenges that have helped them grow and do better. Showcasing the perspectives of Australian First Nations peoples through the views of Dr. Clinton Schultz, a strong proud Gamilaraay man, and psychologist, the yarns encompass the lived experiences of people of diverse backgrounds, while promoting resilience and healthy lifestyle choices. Clinton's guests, either high profile or regular everyday people, will blow your mind with the stories they have to share.
Sobah Life Podcast is a must-listen - it's not just educational, it's inspirational and empowering.
Clinton offers a very unique perspective in his Dreaming Reflection at the end of every episode.
Also, a massive wave of gratitude to Shanna Whan for having a yarn with us and being brave enough to trust us with her story for our very first pod.
We hope everyone enjoys listening, learning and growing through the stories we gather and share. Please review and share our podcast!
Gaba ngindu gii dhuwi

Next Episode

Melissa Lionnet

EPISODE 3: Melissa Lionnet, founder of Its Not Me, Its Booze.
Sobah Life introduces the founder of Its Not Me, Its Booze, Melissa Lionnet. Her experience with alcohol and the effects of parting start at a young age. Mel even chose to work in sales and events where partying was part of her job! It wasn't until a close friend passed that she realized that she wanted good mental health. So, Mel challenged herself to do 30 days off the booze. A couple of years off of alcohol and her life is "so much better".
Mel started It's not me, it's booze when she moved to Sydney and wanted to connect with like-minded people and to also keep herself accountable. Now, Mel is a results coach, studying her post-grad in psychotherapy and counseling while also running, It’s not me, it’s booze (INMIB).
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Check out her page @Itsnotmeitsbooze and give her a follow. Also, read her very interesting blog posts where she talks from the booze perspective of life.
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Disclaimer: Sobah Life Podcasts may contain explicit content relating to social-emotional wellbeing concerns such as abuse, addiction, self-harm and suicide. If you are likely to be offended or triggered by the discussion of these topics we recommend you do not listen to our podcasts. Sobah Life is not intended to replace professional help. If you have any concerns about your social and emotional wellbeing, you should consult your doctor or mental health practitioner. If you are triggered by any of the content of our podcasts and need immediate assistance you can call Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) or if you are a young person, Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). A further list of crisis hotlines can be reached at:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-services-infographic

Sobah Life Podcast - Shanna Whan

Transcript

Clinton

Yaama maliyaa. Welcome to Sobah Life, a podcast that delves into people's lived journeys from merely surviving through to thriving. We yarn with people from all walks of life, who have been rock bottom and have found the strength, courage and determination to pick themselves up and to keep on going. We'll hear their stories, share their laughs, and shed a few tears while learning a truckload about living along the way. The stories are raw, and real. Sobah Life is proudly brought