Best Eusebius McKaiser Podcasts (2024)

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Finale Episode 8: Home is where the Heart is: From Makhanda to Oxford to Johussleburg 1:06:07

16d ago1:06:07

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This final episode is intended as an homage to who Eusebius was over time and space. Through conversation with Nick Ferreira, Julie Taylor and Bongani Khumalo, our host Lovelyn Nwadeyi delves into their experiences of Eusebius in the key locations that so profoundly shaped his life: Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and his time at Rhodes University,…

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How Alcohol Limits Us... with Nikki Swart 41:43

4d ago41:43

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My guest today is Tribe Member Nikki Swart who has been thriving in her alcohol free life for 5 years In this episode:- Nikki started her drinking career as a teenager, mainly to fit in with her peer group. Her university years were relatively tame, with occasional bouts of binge drinking. However as a working mom she found her drinking patterns sh…

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From Addict to Author... with Nico Morales 46:04

8h ago46:04

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My guest today is author and coach Nico Morales In this episode:- Nico had a difficult childhood which included abuse and left him with abandonment issues. He started using cannabis at 14, and was on heroin by the age of 20 He switched from heroin to alcohol but progressively increased his alcohol consumption, leading to severe addiction by 27. Nic…

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Alcohol...and your Brain with Dr Edie Sullivan 42:51

8d ago42:51

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My guest this week was Dr Edie Sullivan, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University In this episode:- Neuropsychologist Dr Edie chronicles her journey from studying memory at MIT and working on notable cases like patient H.M., to her research on the devastating impacts of alcohol use disorder and Alzheimer's disease. She…

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Alcohol...and Anxiety with Maya Acosta 42:38

26d ago42:38

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My guest today is Tribe Member and Health & Wellness Educator Maya Acosta who shares her own story as well as some inspiration and great advice! In this episode:- Maya grew up in a family which normalized alcohol consumption and this of course influenced her own drinking patterns. She got married to a vascular surgeon which has given her a unique i…

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Why you need a Tribe with Nigel Jones 48:14

30d ago48:14

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My guest is author and coach Nigel Jones who shares his own story as well as some inspiration and great advice! In this episode:- Nigel started drinking daily at 18, struggled to quit for 36 years. He found success with a mindset shift, declaring himself a non-drinker from day one. We talked more about this identity shift during our first podcast i…

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Finding Purpose in Sobriety with Nicole Klassen 45:17

1M ago45:17

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My guest today is the lovely Nicole Klassen who did our very first 66 day Sober Challenge 5 years ago – not only has she been thriving in her alcohol free life ever since but she’s reconnected with her voice as a writer.. What a pleasure to hear Nicole's journey through sobriety, her rediscovery of writing and to learn about your current work which…

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Finale Episode 7: Friendships are NOT Neutral 2:00:28

1M ago2:00:28

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Before his untimely passing, Eusebius was working on a series of essays about the different types of friendships we encounter throughout our lives . In this episode, our host Lovelyn Nwadeyi explores the different types of friendships Eusebius had with people of different age groups, genders and racial identities. In a country like South Africa, th…

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Unplugging from the Alcohol Matrix with Dustin Dunbar 49:15

2M ago49:15

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My guest today is Dustin Dunbar, author and leader of the Alcohol Free Revolution In this episode:- Alcoholism affected Dustins family; his grandfather and father both struggled with it. Despite his early vow not to drink, Dustin began drinking as a teenager due to peer pressure. He enjoyed a successful career in sales, real estate, and insurance. …

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Finale Episode 6: GTFO of our bedrooms! Eusebius & Queerness 52:17

1M ago52:17

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Eusebius was a loud and proud gay man. He was often very open about the experiences, struggles, celebrations and achievements of queer people. In this conversation, our host Nolwazi Tusini, explores the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the continent of Africa and the urgency required to engage the reality of queer people's lives today. Throug…

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Sobriety Myths with the late Eusebius McKaiser 34:44

2M ago34:44

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I’m recording this exactly a year after the death Eusebius McKaiser died at the tragically young age of 44. He was a national treasure for South Africans – an author, a journalist and broadcaster. One of the smartest public intellects in the country he was a fierce defender of truth and justice as many politicians found out to their cost! He was al…

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Part 1 - One Year Later: The world is a beautiful place and we're glad Eusebius was in it 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

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Remembering Eusebius exactly one year after his untimely death on 30 May 2023 is not an easy thing to do. In this sometimes hilarious and sometimes poignant episode, Lovelyn speaks to some of the people who have had to make sense of a world without Eusebius namely: His father Donald McKaiser, his niece Jodie Colville and one of his best friends Lwa…

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Part 2: One Year Later: The world is a beautiful place and we're glad Eusebius was in it 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Between laughter and tears, in this episode, our host Lovelyn Nwadeyi speaks to Vanita Daniels, Tshidiso Ramogale and Wiseman Zondi. Each guest offers a generous and vulnerable reflection on what it has felt like to grieve Eusebius while still celebrating his life over the past year.By Eusebius

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Break Free from Booze today! - if not now...when? 27:59

2M ago27:59

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On this weeks solo episode I talk about our Breaking Free program which we run four times a year. Registration for the current program is open until 30th May - more info here We limit each Breaking Free group to 20 so you’ll always get personal attention In this episode:- I talk about the warning signs of alcohol dependence as well as the benefits …

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Want to Quit Drinking? - 9 Mistakes to Avoid! 39:17

2M ago39:17

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NEWSFLASH! - Our Breaking Free Program is open for enrollment until 30th May - get more info here I'm Janet Gourand, founder of Tribe Sober and I celebrated my 9th Soberversary on 23rd May, 2024! Most of our Tribe Sober members know my story – how I quit drinking and started Tribe Sober but as we are getting new podcast listeners every week I’m re-…

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Finale Episode 4 - The Final Literature Corner 1:18:21

2M ago1:18:21

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Everyone knows about Eusebius' love for books. He would regularly admonish his friends and listeners to keep reading, to stay curious, to ask questions, to challenge their beliefs and he felt very strongly that building a solid relationship with literature would enable that. To that end, this conversation pays tribute to the Literature Corner, a re…

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The Final Literature Corner - Tributes from Fellow Writers 20:51

2M ago20:51

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This second part of the Final Literature Corner is a combination of tributes from fellow writers, journalists and broadcasters who share what they love about how Eusebius discussed their work and what they miss about Eusebius’ contributions to the landscape of public intellectual life.By Eusebius

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Alcohol...and Ageing with Professor Ben Loos 53:53

2M ago53:53

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My guest today is Ben Loos, he’s a professor at Stellenbosch University and leads a neuro research group. His team focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and brain cancers, with a major focus on autophagy Autophagy is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells – a process which is essential to good he…

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Finale Episode 3 - Elections 2024: Can our politicians work together? 1:32:20

2M ago1:32:20

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Eusebius's last public contribution to the conversation about the upcoming national elections in South Africa was on 30 May 2023, the day he passed away, in which he asked if there was a viable option to the ruling party in the country. By all predictions, South Africa is likely to end up with a coalition government at a national level. We started …

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My Year of NOT getting Sh*tfaced! with Pamela Power 56:27

2M ago56:27

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Today’s podcast comes with a bit of a health warning. Moderation is not something we recommend here at Tribe Sober – mainly because so many us were trapped in what I call the moderation swamp. We tried (and failed) over and over again to moderate our alcohol intake – all because we counldn’t imagine life without out gass of wine! Personally the who…

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Finale Episode 2 - What the Heck: Being Coloured in SA in 2024 1:21:56

3M ago1:21:56

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Eusebius McKaiser was very deliberate about expressing his Coloured identity online, showcasing what it meant to him, challenging stereotypes and sometimes hilariously confirming stereotypes. In this conversation, host Lovelyn Nwadeyi speaks to three Coloured South Africans each with differing roles in the South African media landscape: Tessa Dooms…

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Addicted In Film with Ted Perkins 56:50

3M ago56:50

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Today’s guest is going to give us a peek into Hollywood and the fascinating world of movies about recovery Ted Perkins worked in the film industry for 30 years and has a book out called:- "Addicted in Film, Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate" I’ve just finished reading it and it’s fascinating – I had no idea there were so many films about reco…

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Finale Episode 1 - WHAT MAKES AN ACTIVIST? 55:39

3M ago55:39

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In this episode, we spotlight key organisations in which Eusebius McKaiser was affiliated. Lovelyn speaks to Wayde Davy, Former Deputy Director of the Apartheid Museum and Zaakira Mahomed, Founder of the Mina Foundation, and explores issues these two organisations face (race, gender and period poverty) as we celebrate our 30 year old democracy. Whi…

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How Alcohol Made Fools of us All! - with Ken M Middleton 55:13

3M ago55:13

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Today’s guest is Ken Middleton If you’re a regular listener then you’ll already know Ken and many of you have read his fabulous book which is called Bamboozled – How Alcohol Makes Fools of us all!" Kenis an interesting case because he didn’t embark on this journey because he was worried about his alcohol dependence… he did it because he realised th…

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The Sobriety Experiment with Sarah Rusbatch 44:10

3M ago44:10

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My guest Sarah Rusbatch is a Brit living in Oz – she struggled with alcohol dependence for years but finally nailed sobriety and trained as a Sober Coach. She's also written a book called "Beyond Booze" which enables people to build an alcohol free life that we love! In this episode:- Sarah began drinking in her early teens It became a way to fit i…

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Playing Russian Roulette... with Alcohol - Michael Waite 56:29

3M ago56:29

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Mike Waite is working to improve brain health awareness via behavior, nature, and immersive technologies. He teaches about brain health through his podcast which is called the Brain Shaman Mike is American but lives in Japan – he has a pretty wild drinking story about how he ended up in Japan so you won’t want to miss this one! In this episode:- Mi…

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Sober Communities Rock! - with Carolyn Clark 45:02

4M ago45:02

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Today’s guest is Sober Coach Carolyn Clark who has an inspiring recovery story to share. Not only is she thriving in her alcohol free life but she’s running sober retreats in Bali! WE never know whats round the corner when we embark on this journeyWe really have to trust the Universe…ditch the booze, do the work… and the magic will happen I bet Car…

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Writing your Recovery with Ann Dowsett-Johnston 58:06

4M ago58:06

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Today’s guest is the wonderful Ann Dowsett Johnston who many of you will have heard of – she is a pioneer of the modern recovery movement and published her book "Drink" back in 2013 – which makes it one of the very first QuitLit books In this episode:- Ann's book Drink has been out for more than a decade and is still selling well – her TED talk has…

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How Alcohol Killed my Motivation with Niamh 55:42

4M ago55:42

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Immerse yourself in a riveting episode of Tribe Sober as we chronicle the intriguing journey of Niamh, an Irish singer and mother of three in Spain, who valiantly overcame alcoholism and carved out a fulfilling, alcohol-free lifestyle. Learn how she dared to break free from deceiving social norms buried deep under heavy drinking. Gain profound insi…

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Triumphs from the Sober 66 Challenge 36:57

4M ago36:57

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In this stirring episode of Tribe Sober, we delve into the powerful stories of those who undertook the Sober 66 Challenge. Host Janet Gourand, founder of Tribe Sober, embarks upon the exploration of the exceptional journey of transformation made by participants of the challenge. This is a tale of recovery and hope that inspires listeners to assess …

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Finale Episode 8: Home is where the Heart is: From Makhanda to Oxford to Johussleburg 1:06:07

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How Alcohol Limits Us... with Nikki Swart 41:43

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From Addict to Author... with Nico Morales 46:04

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Alcohol...and your Brain with Dr Edie Sullivan 42:51

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Alcohol...and Anxiety with Maya Acosta 42:38

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Why you need a Tribe with Nigel Jones 48:14

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Finding Purpose in Sobriety with Nicole Klassen 45:17

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Finale Episode 7: Friendships are NOT Neutral 2:00:28

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Unplugging from the Alcohol Matrix with Dustin Dunbar 49:15

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Finale Episode 6: GTFO of our bedrooms! Eusebius & Queerness 52:17

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Sobriety Myths with the late Eusebius McKaiser 34:44

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Part 1 - One Year Later: The world is a beautiful place and we're glad Eusebius was in it 1:15:18

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Part 2: One Year Later: The world is a beautiful place and we're glad Eusebius was in it 57:02

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Break Free from Booze today! - if not now...when? 27:59

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Want to Quit Drinking? - 9 Mistakes to Avoid! 39:17

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Finale Episode 4 - The Final Literature Corner 1:18:21

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The Final Literature Corner - Tributes from Fellow Writers 20:51

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Alcohol...and Ageing with Professor Ben Loos 53:53

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Finale Episode 3 - Elections 2024: Can our politicians work together? 1:32:20

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My Year of NOT getting Sh*tfaced! with Pamela Power 56:27

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Finale Episode 2 - What the Heck: Being Coloured in SA in 2024 1:21:56

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Addicted In Film with Ted Perkins 56:50

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Finale Episode 1 - WHAT MAKES AN ACTIVIST? 55:39

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How Alcohol Made Fools of us All! - with Ken M Middleton 55:13

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The Sobriety Experiment with Sarah Rusbatch 44:10

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Playing Russian Roulette... with Alcohol - Michael Waite 56:29

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Sober Communities Rock! - with Carolyn Clark 45:02

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Writing your Recovery with Ann Dowsett-Johnston 58:06

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How Alcohol Killed my Motivation with Niamh 55:42

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Triumphs from the Sober 66 Challenge 36:57

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