Sober Awkward

What is a craving?Can sober people ever look forward to a time when no longer get them?And is it really possible to enjoy Christmas Day without booze playing on your mind?Today Vic and Hamish talk to William Porter. William is the Author of the amazing book ‘Alcohol Explained’ and last time Vic chatted to him on Sober Awkward he broke down ‘the day in the life of the over drinker.’ which was one of thier most popular episodes.In this special Christmas Eve episode they want to go deeper…and dig into cravings. In this thought provoking show, William explains why mindset is so important in sobriety and how drinkers create a fantasy about that first drink.William explains the process of craving in such detail in this episode that after this motivating chat you will head into Xmas day thinking drinking is a total waste of time and headspace!Note -There were some technical difficulties when connecting with William. We hope this does not affect your enjoyment of the podcast today xResourceshttps://www.alcoholexplained.com - Book Alcohol Explained.JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas! Well, nearly!Let's face it, Christmas is a tough time for sober people! Notonly the actual day itself, the entire frantic build up can make you want tohide in a hole until February. There is a certain amount of pressure to joinin, follow the merry crowd. We There are Christmas parties, work functions, familydrinking traditions and long walks to pubs after too many roast potatoes.Habits so ingrained that us sober people want to run for the hills... or worse,cave in under the pressure.But, we are pleased to announce that this year is going to bedifferent! There will be no hangovers or vomit in the stocking, just chocolate,tea and the making of wonderful memories. Oh and guess what? You can turnChristmas on its head... and piss off on holiday on your own! Who knew!In this surprisingly devilish episode Vic and Hamish discussChristmas's gone and what's changed with sobriety. There is also special soberelf visiting the booth. An awkward friend brings Christmas cheer and a $5secret Santa. Yep, you've guessed it, Lucy is back in the studio to tell us allabout her sobriety, yuletide preparations and what makes a successful ChristmasDay without a Bucks Fizz or a second glass of Baileys.So, put on your festive jumper and your reindeer antlers andsettle in for a mince pie and some sober giggles.ResourcesJoin Sarah Rusbatch's Jan Challenge now half price -https://sarahrusbatch.com/af-challenge-jan-23Free yourself from alcohol today!Add code AWKWARD For extra discount.JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-soberwww.cuppa.community – The Free SocialNetwork for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – SobrietyCourses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community@hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol pleasereach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a closefriend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover thenplease email us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Vic and Hame have a quick chat about the importance of being loud and proud in sobriety, why your voice is significant and how telling the world you story will help others that come after you.Then, stay tuned to hear the recording of Vic's speech at the Byron Theatre. Hear how she faced her fears of public speaking and told her story. Vic, describes in detail what it was like to realise she needed help to quit booze, and the affect her drinking had on her mental health... and her family.Grab some tissues guys -This one is a tear jerker!Don't forget to tune in on Christmas Eve and New Years day for two very special episodes - One to make sure you don't give into cravings and another one for those feeling hungover and in need of change.ResourcesJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-soberwww.cuppa.community – The Free SocialNetwork for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – SobrietyCourses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community@hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol pleasereach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a closefriend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover thenplease email us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to polish off the banners, put on your green army jacket and CND badge, march to the doors of parliament and declare your allegiance to the sober revolution. Yes comrades, today we want to cause a riot and find out why sobriety is having a social mutiny.Yes, today Vic and Hamish and going to find out why sobriety is trending and dig into the reasons more people are deciding to give up on grog. Is it due to the pandemic? Does social media play a part? or are people just more aware of their own health nowadays?No matter the reasons, the sober curious movement is gaining momentum and it's exciting. By being a sober, it makes you a punk, a rebel and part of the change. So on this cheeky episode of Sober Awkward find out why just talking about your sobriety can help other comrades join the fight against booze.ResourcesJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are joining a sporting team or simply wanting to watch a game with friends - alcohol and sport appear to be intrinsically linked. Why is this the case when sport is about elite athletic performance? Drinking is the antithesis of this. Trust us! (Have you ever tried to compete in a sack race after one too many? Two words come to mind. Face. Plant.In this week's episode Vic and Hamish roll back the wheels of time to take a look at when this all began. They explore the dangers of this not only to our health but to our inclusivity as a society and they take a look at some of the sober sporting heroes we could have missed out on had they felt too excluded to compete.Oh and you will find out why all of Vic's favourite sports are not part of the Olympic games...yet!JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's a 7am pint in the airport Wetherspoons to 'get you in the holiday mood' or a Gin and Tonic at 10 thousand feet because they are free (!) - it is often difficult to avoid alcohol when flying.Airports and flights have sadly been the setting for many a relapse. The rules are different. Socially acceptable times to binge drink fly out of the window in the name of 'holiday'!In this week's episode Hamish and Vic take a deeper look into why so many turn to the bottle on travel days.Hame shares stories not only about his experience of mid-flight loo hangovers but of another recent dirty little secret...Whilst Vic comes up with the biggest shock of the series so far...JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about making sober mates and boundaries.When you get sober sometimes friendships change. Some people surprise you by being supportive and sticking by you, while others find your changes hard to handle and disappear from your life. In part two of the friendship episodes, Vic and Hame have a chat about boundaries. Why it's vital to learn what they are and how you can implement them in your new sober life and they give you some great tips on why having a few mates that don't drink will support your endeavour to no longer get blotto.Today on Sober Awkward Vic and Hame are going to have a chat about the intricacy of friendships and how they have navigated this tricky and emotional part of sobriety. So, grab your headphones and get your walking shoes on and join Vic and Hamish for a stroll into what friendships are worth keeping and which ones you need to kick to the curb!ResourcesJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.comVic's article about friendship -https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about mates.When you get sober sometimes friendships change. Some people surprise you by being supportive and sticking by you, while others find your changes hard to handle and disappear from your life.It can be upsetting, shocking and disappointing when mates turn their backs, so today on Sober Awkward Vic and Hame are going to have a chat about the intricacy of friendships and how they have navigated this tricky and emotional part of sobriety.Today you will find out why Vic finds friendships hard to understand, and why she's like a happy labrador if you stick by her and how Hame was the guy that texted you the next day if you met him in a pub toilet ! They'll also discuss how a couple of situations at school affected how they approach close relationships now and how moving to Australia has made them realise that Brits do friendships differently... it's all upside down!So, grab your headphones and get your walking shoes on and join Vic and Hamish for a stroll into what friendships are worth keeping and which ones you need to kick to the curb!Note - They both waffle on for far too long, so this episode is coming at you in two parts. Listen out for part 2 next week.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.comJoin ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Vic's article about friendship -https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do I do it? How do I celebrate a party or numb out the horrors of a miserable piece of news without alcohol?It is a question many of us will face over and over again in our sobriety. Not to mention all the many mini highs and lows in between.Do you want to know a secret?Its time to feel the feels. Gone are the days of numbing out emotions. Today is your day to feel each and every one of them. Being present is one of the superpowers of sobriety and although facing these situations might appear daunting - they will also become the most rewarding.Today Vic and Hamish will share some of the challenges they have faced along the bumpy road and prepare you for all the challenges these situations might bring.So strap in, pour yourself a cuppa and get set for another episode of Sober Awkward.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.comJoin ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Vic's article about sober celebrations:https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/celebrate-good-times-c-mon-oh-wait@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to let it go people!Today Vic and Hamish are here to tell you about all those awful antics they got up to when under the influence and discover that none of it was their fault - it was booze!In this funny episode they dredge up three of their more shameful misdemeanours in the safety of the booth. Hamish tells a few puke stories and Vic reminisces about the time she locked someone in a room for 12 hours.... don't worry it's not as bad as it sounds! They've also created a 'Shame Shed Countdown.' Stories from fans that had something to get off their chests.They hope by the end of this episode you will be able to feel less awkward about a situation from the past and move on from any shame that was lingering around your sobriety.Sober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.ResourcesVan Halen - http://www.van-halen.comwww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! [email protected] ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some of us sober folk, alcohol free drinks have been the saviour. The magical invisibility cloak that allows us to blend into social gatherings.Whilst for others - they are very much part of the problem. They can be the trigger that pushes us off the wagon and straight back into drinking.Today the guys take a peek into the benefits and risks of this exploding industry.They have tasted the great ones, the medium ones and the cats piss of the alcohol free world! Hamish and Vic discuss the role that AF drinks have played in their sobriety and present the full scope of how they might be used tactfully to help you in your sobriety.Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.ResourcesBuy Tea - www.cuppashop.comwww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’ blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks # #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you thinking about giving up drinking, but something is stopping you going 100% sober? If so, this episode is for you. It will bombard you with laughs and loads of rational reasons to take the plunge into an alcohol-free life. It's an episode jam packed with the good news, that’s not all skin deep!It’s a fact, sobriety makes your skin clear, your eyes so bright and you generally look much healthier but just because you look good - does that mean you’re really happy?Today the guys dig deeper than surface level and find out how sobriety changes your personality and forces you to like yourself more than ever before.Unfortunately for Vic, her bum is still bit saggy and sobriety has not helped Hamish’s big nose, but as you will hear, this episode is not about their disappointing body parts… it’s what’s going on inside that matters.Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.ResourcesBreath-work course -@the_breathcollectiveBuy Tea - www.cuppashop.comwww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’ blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks # #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Just have one!""Come on! The 'old' you would have done it!""You can sleep when your dead!"Sounds familiar right?Peer pressure and drinking have gone hand-in-hand since day one.Whether it's the pressure to drink for the first time or to break your sobriety in the name of 'having a good time'! Vic and Hamish are both guilty of using peer pressure and giving in to it over the course of their lives.In this weeks episode, you'll learn about what peer pressure really is, why it affects us so much and what tools you can use to overcome it. Sadly, our friends can be one of the biggest threats to our sobriety. Hopefully, by the end of this episode - you will feel prepared to tackle peer pressure head on and empowered enough to say no!Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Check out the 'CUPPA Playlist - Happy Sobriety Tunes' on Spotify.Blog - Choosing Days Over Nights - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/choosing-days-over-nights Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the thought of a sober Near Year’s Eve fill you with dread? Can you imagine attending a festival with nothing to lean on except a can of fizzy water? And how on earth do sober people survive Mardi Gras without downing a few shots of Tequila before heading to the club?Going to big events ‘totally-tea-total’ can certainly change the vibe. It’s overwhelming watching everyone around you get wide-eyed and wasted while you tap your foot and plaster a fake sober smile across your face. If you are newly sober those first shindigs can be anxiety inducing and overwhelming…. But the good news is, the longer you are sober and the more you go, the easier big events will become.So, before you go weak at the knees and find yourself queued up at the bar with the rest of the shitfaced revellers, listen as Vic and Hamish attempt to stop you in your tracks, get you prepped and make sure if you do go out you do it in style, with a positive attitude, and a belt full of sober tools to get you past that grumpy bouncer.Show NotesThanks to The Tap House and The Sunshine Coast Night Quarter for supplying us with the lovely Mocktail evening. https://nightquarter.com.auSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Check out the 'CUPPA Playlist - Happy Sobriety Tunes' on Spotify.Blog - Choosing Days Over Nights - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/choosing-days-over-nights Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men and women communicate differently. Shock! Horror! You heard it here first.In this episode Hamish and Vic have an honest and open conversation behind what might be causing men to struggle when it comes to opening up emotionally.It is no secret that vulnerabilities are still considered a weakness rather than a strength by many and this might be the reason behind so many men turning to alcohol as a means of opening up or numbing out their feelings.The effects of this on men's mental health and suicide rates are terrifying. How can we help each other through these times and re-consider the way we approach these difficult conversations?Listen and find out!Show NotesBrene Brown 'Power of Vulnerability' Ted Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7oBrene Brown book that Hamish is reading ' Daring Greatly'No Lights No Lycra: https://www.nolightsnolycra.comSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resources - www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If like Hamish and Vic you've ever got three sheets to the wind, blackout wasted and wondered why one minute you’re in a London bar ordering tequila shots, and the next your waking up in a bunk bed in run down motel in Madrid with twigs in your hair, wearing one shoe, then we hope this episode will make you think twice about over drinking.So what is really happening in your brain after accepting one too many Sambuka shots? One minute you're having the best night of your life and the next you're waking up wearing a feather boa having lost your keys, wallet and dignity. Today Vic and Hamish discuss the blackout. Why does it happen? How does it feel and are you really having fun when you can't remember anything?Join them as they learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resources - https://www.nolightsnolycra.com - Dancing in the Darkwww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time. In sobriety it can be your greatest ally or your most fearsome enemy. Either way, you now have a lot more of it! How you spend that spare time, is down to you.In this weeks episode Vic and Hamish explore the hobbies that have worked for them and warn of others that almost drove them back to the bottle.You'll hear about some pastimes that got left by the wayside when drinking entered the fray. Vic used to collect rubbers...not those ones...don't ask! Whilst Hamish walks you through his 'Goals Tree' with all its sober hobby branches. It may only make sense to him. Only time will tell...By the end of the episode, they hope your copious amounts of leisure time will be an exciting opportunity for growth rather than empty space to be feared.Join them as they learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!Show NotesVicky's Thriller Dance Video: https://youtu.be/kXjrfn9X7J0Dog that is Scared of Its Leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O15DXv3VwgLuke Concannon 'Doing Nothing' Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1H8HwzhTqQNo Lights No Lycra: https://www.nolightsnolycra.comSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Question - Are one night stands fun?... or are they actually a bit weird? Today Vic and Hamish discuss the reality of sleeping with someone you don't know. They uncover how these brief pissed-up liaisons made them feel deflated and how this sticky scenario can differ for men and women. Today we find out why Vic always hoped that each chance meeting would lead to love... and how Hamish was just happy to involved in any sexy downstairs disco!So, if you've ever felt a little yucky after a hook-up then this episode is here to get you thinking twice about drinking when sex is on the menu.Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’ blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks # #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us believe drinking alcohol makes us more confident. You may think that booze can help introverts come a little out of their shells and help extroverts turn things up to 100! But is this actually the case?In this weeks episode Vic and Hamish take a deeper look at whether the authentic version of themselves without alcohol is still an extrovert or whether this personality has been manufactured by Jaeger bombs!As always, they will take a look at the Science behind how alcohol might affect your inhibitions, share some of their embarrassing stories (find out why Vic has vowed to never play Uno with Hamish!) and you will find what Vic has in store for Hamish's first sober challenge!Join them as they learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!Show NotesHamish's Challenge T-Shirt came from: https://freehugsproject.comSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Check out the 'CUPPA Playlist - Happy Sobriety Tunes' on Spotify.www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered if your drinking habit is inherited or were you just born to be a party animal? Join Vic and Haim as they create a delicious pie chart of fuckupery! Today they uncover all the elements that cause people to over drink, discuss the booze family tree, and how ingrained family traits affected them growing up. Was it nature or nurture or just the environments they placed themselves in that made them into binge drinkers? In this episode they dig deep, take responsibility for past behaviours, and share how being sober will ripple through your family for generations to come.Show NotesResourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious. FormSober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’ blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsJoin ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with.Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks # #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever taken a moment to truly consider the cost of your drinking? We're not just talking about the cost to your health, but the equally concerning cost to your finances. In this weeks episode Vic and Hamish explore the hidden costs of a night out. From rounds of drinks to taxi rides – from police fines to late night kebabs. They dig into the empty wallet that comes with being party animals and cringe over the money they've both pissed away through a lifetime of boozing! If you're fed up of being skint, hungover, with nothing show except a vomit stain on your cardigan after a big night out... then it just might be time to take a deeper look at the real cost of over drinking and learn how being sober can help you reach your financial goals.Join them as they learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’s blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! Today Vic welcomes her lovely new co-host Hamish to the Sober Awkward podcast. In this funny and insightful episode they discuss what it means to identify as sober curious and how giving up your reliable social crutch will make you happier, help your anxiety and turn you into a more authentic version of you. So, go and put the kettle on or grab your headphones and giggle along as Vic and Hamish reveal some humiliating drinking stories and cringy under-the-influence escapades. All of which will help you understand your own intricate relationship with your old buddy - booze.Come and learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!Show NotesSober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast.Resourceswww.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Join ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?www.drunkmummysobermummy.com – Vic’ blog.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected]’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#soberawkward #novaentertainment #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks # #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final episode of series 3 and a chat that Vic and Lucy have been dreading (for reasons revealed on the pod.) Today the girls talk about the brilliant bond they have formed over the last year and how Sober Awkward has helped them understand sobriety and themselves.Change can feel overwhelming for sober people and learning to step out of our sober comfort zones is a scary but a necessary part of treading this path. Today the girls have to confront change. In this heart-wrenching discussion you'll hear about the changes they've both made, about how finding one person to support you can be enough, and how when one door closes... another one always opens.Show NotesJoin the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by Sober Awkward for you!!Go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cravings are a huge part of treading this sober path. This week the girls want to delve deeper into these pesky reminders of their past lives.Let's face it, cravings are out to get you! They sneak up and tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it. They make you uncomfortable around alcohol and can cause you to slip up. Today Vic and Lucy want to find out if it's possible to predict cravings, prepare for them and accept them as just a part of going alcohol-free. In this funny and insightful episode you'll learn the science behind why your squishy brain still desires alcohol when sober, why you hanker after booze when hormonal, why having a fuzzy brain after 25 years of caning it is quite normal and loads of tips and tricks to stop you fantasising about your old buddy - booze. Oh, and find out why Vic is scared of hammocks!Show NotesJoin the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by Sober Awkward for you!!Go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'!This episode is sponsored by https://lyres.com.au Just head to their website to find out more about the mixology classes. https://lyres.com.au/loyalty_rewards? - The Frequent Sippers Club@soberawkward@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy is away in England, so Vic welcomes her sister Louise onto the Sober Awkward podcast today. Louise has been sober for over 23 years and is an expert when it comes to alcohol and work environments. Together they delve into why there is so much pressure to drink with work mates, how alcohol and hangovers affected their careers and if there are any ways employers can make job and work functions a bit more AF friendly. Oh; and there are a few awful work related misdemeanours from Vic, Lou and the listeners to cringe over. So tuck your shirt in, polish your shoes and turn on the photocopier - it's time for the calamitous Sober Awkward curriculum vitae! Show NotesGuest - https://louvanstone.comJoin the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'!This episode is sponsored by https://lyres.com.au Just head to their website to find out more about the mixology classes. @soberawkward@drunkmummysobermummyBlog Post -10 ways to make your work environment more AF friendly - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/10-ways-to-create-a-healthier-alcohol-free-work-environmentMovie - Flight -Denzel Washington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many reasons, no matter how hard you try, even if you hate it, when you give up alcohol it has an annoying habit of creeping back into your mind. Strong emotions, triggery places and drinking culture, mean thoughts of it seep in, little nudges and voices begin shoving you towards having 'just one' and before you know it, you're at the bottle shop paying for a bottle of Sav.For some, relapse is a part of the sobriety path and others manage to circumvent it. But how? Today Vic and Lucy delve into the times they wobbled, tell you the most common relapse triggers, give you some tips on how to avoid going back and discuss the shame and drama that jogs alongside returning to booze after a period of abstinence. Show NotesJoin the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Vic and Lucy are trying to understand why drinking can sometimes retreat behind closed doors. Is it because of parenting woes, because of shame or because people feel safer in the confines of their own four walls? What really causes people to hide away and what are the warning signs that your drinking has spiralled out of control?Today they discuss the somewhat-warped mindset that comes with drinking at home and, most importantly, what to do if you’re sinking a bottle of Sav from the perceived safety of your sofa. Join them as they discover the dangers of drinking behind closed doors.Oh, and don't miss Vic's DJ debut blooper featured at the end!Show NotesTV Show is The Virtues! Not the Vigil. Stephen Graham is also not Geordie - He's a Scouser. Apologies!Join the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Vic and Lucy are using scare tactics to get you thinking about your alcohol consumption. They're delving into the stats and figures, then pinpointing areas where this 'Class A Carcinogen' is doing the most damage. They discuss weird ailments, from gallstones to thinning hair, and how their bodies feel since ditching the grog. Have they healed? Today you're getting a sober awkward health check from two prestigious party girls. Was Vic's back pain caused by booze filled aching kidneys? Or was it because she let a nightclub of people dance on her back most Friday nights? Did someone say Human Podium?Show NotesJoin the free social network for the sober and sober curious made by awkward for you!!go to www.cuppa.community and find your kind of people. You can create free events, your own sober groups, find sobriety courses and so much more.The kettle has officially boiled people!!! Get on there and start sharing your 'journey'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's here! The episode all the single sober souls have been waiting for. Sober Dating! Seeing as Vic and Lucy know nothing about sober dating they have invited on an expert. Faye is the founder of Untoxicated, is a grey area drinking coach and an all-round professional party pooper. She has been on and off the sober dating scene since she gave up booze 4 years ago. Today they discuss everything from their drunken dating pasts, vulnerable sober sex and all the squishy stuff in-between. In this cheeky episode you'll get to find out what it's really like showing up to a date as you, no mask, no crutches. Together Vic and Faye discover that sober dating is about maturity, boundaries, and practice. It really is a case of feeling the awkward and doing it anyway!Show NotesThis episode is sponsored by https://lyres.com.au Just head to their website to find out more about the mixology classes. @_fayelawrence https://fayelawrence.com.auhttps://untoxicated.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your passport, flip flops and sunscreen, the boarders are open so a trip abroad might be just around the corner. But what does a holiday look like now the mini bar is off limits?As a newly sober soul, holidays or weekends away are daunting. You're used to cocktails by the pool, sundowners at the beach bar and shots at the local nightclub... So now what? Hide in the hotel room in a cosy bathrobe and order room service?NO!! Sober people deserve a holiday too, you just need to be prepared and reframe your time away from home.On this hilarious episode Vic and Lucy will delve into messy drinking holidays of the past, compare them to sober holidays and take you through the steps you need to put in place to ensure you're not tempted by 'just one' Pina Colada. They learnt, after a lot of mistakes, that time away without booze... can actually (drum roll) be better than ever before.So, get packing! It's time for your sober vacation.Show Notes@soberawkwardBlog Post - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/sober-in-the-cityBook - Mary Karr - Lit - https://www.marykarr.comLexine Stapinski - https://www.inroads.org.au - Learning about anxietyhttps://www.abc.com.au - The Anxiety Project@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – https://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Lucy and Vic are dipping their toes back into the depths of their drinking days. In this episode they force themselves to regress into the many gloomy Sundays spent in bed, hungover, ravaged by fear and anxiety. Hangxiety played a huge role in both their lives. It's the reason they kept drinking and the reason they got sober. So, today you'll get the full hangxiety story. Why we get it. The science behind it. Why some are more prone to it than others. How you deal with it and a miracle formula that means you will never have to experience hangxiety again. Oh, and you'll also find out why Vic ended up in a Cult! This is their most insightful and honest episode yet so make sure you have a nice cuppa on hand to keep you fearless throughout!This episode of Sober Awkward is sponsored by Lyres. Go to https://lyres.com.au/agave_tequila to get your 15% discount and watch my instagram feed for a great competition starting today ! @drunkmummysobermummyBook of the week - Joshua Fletcher https://schoolofanxiety.com/books/Anxiety: Panicking about Panic is a revolutionary, self-help book for people who suffer from the various symptoms of anxiety. The book acts as an informative guide and draws from the experiences of author and counsellor, Joshua Fletcher, who lived with anxiety disorder for years before successfully overcoming the.Blog Post - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/choosing-days-over-nights@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – https://[email protected] Group for Sober Curious Women -https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 is here! Today Vic and Lucy discuss being highly functional drinkers. What is it and why does it take so long to identify? Both the girls functioned well enough in life to cleverly and silently slip under the radar, they held down jobs, got married and even pulled off motherhood! They looked functional from the outside but beneath the function they were both heavily drinking, using their success's as an excuse to pour another glass. Today Vic and Lucy have some revelations about their sordid pasts and find out why waking up at 5am for a jog, being the best parent in the world or keeping down a steady job, might not have meant they were winning.... It actually meant they were hiding a problem in plain sight. This episode is proudly sponsored by https://heapsnormal.com Just add the code soberawkward when checking out to get free postage within AustraliaDon't forget to give Sober Awkward an iTunes review - it really helps us share the message with the world - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975Show Notes - Sober Awkward is sponsored by https://heapsnormal.comBook of the week - Girls walks out of a Bar - Lisa F Smithhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Girl-Walks-Out-Lisa-Smith/dp/1590793218Blog Post – Burnt Toast - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/burnt-toast-waiting-too-long-to-address-a-drinking-problem@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – https://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the ladies welcome Sarah Drage to the Sober Awkward podcast. Sarah lost her dad to alcohol misuse disorder in 2017 and is bravely sharing her story to raise awareness and de-stigmatise alcoholism in society. Her first-hand experience of losing someone to alcoholism highlights the damage alcohol does and how the shame of addiction stops people reaching out for support.Vic and Lucy are out of the studio today due to Lucy being stuck down with Covid, but with the help of Alan, and the wonders of technology, they have managed to piece together this heart wrenching episode. Don't forget to give Sober Awkward an iTunes review - it really helps us share the message with the world - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975Show NotesSarah Drage - @Sarah_dragehttps://warriorkind.co.ukBlog Post – https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/facing-shame@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you thinking about changing your relationship with booze? Scared about what the first 100 days will bring? Well, you're in the right place!If you are waking up on New Years Day with an awful hangover, questioning why your plan to have 'one or two' ended with you singing Wonder Wall outside a 7-Eleven at 3am....then this is the perfect podcast for you.Today it's all about new beginnings, fresh starts and skipping into the sunset with nothing but you're pride and a bottle of fizzy water.Vic and Lucy will tell you everything they know about the first 100 days of sobriety and they'll help you answer all those pesky questions spinning around in your hangxiety ridden brain. On this funny, yet poignant episode you'll get loads of top tips and advice on how to get through those first wibbly wobbly days and gather the tools you need to achieve a healthy, happy, longterm sobriety from day 1 to 100 ....and beyond!Giggle along as the lady's uncover the truths about living an alcohol-free life, the good, the bad, the ugly... and the awkward.Show notesHappy New Year! Blog Posts – https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/copy-of-10-things-my-first-100-days-of-sobriety-have-taught-me-guest-blog-by-lucy-goodhttps://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/choosing-days-over-nights@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – https://[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tree’s up, the presents are wrapped, and everyone is getting ready for the big day. But for sober people Christmas can ‘throw up’ a few unexpected cravings and some very uncomfortable conversations. Being the one person that’s breaking tradition, and not downing Bucks Fizz for breakfast, can be a challenge. But, Lucy and Vic were astonished to find they both enjoy a sober Christmas much more than a hammered one. They get to absorb the good, ignore the bad and leave when they’ve had enough. So, how do you make it through this annual drinking marathon sober? And is it ok to say no? On this episode they will share lots of tips and tricks on how to get through this momentous day with nothing but a gaudy jumper and a few firm boundaries. They’ll teach you how to be sober punks and break the traditions ingrained since childhood, oh, and they will also talk a lot about the importance of pudding. A funny and festive episode. Show notesBlog Post – https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-sober@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@beanstalksinglemums Lucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – [email protected] Group for Sober Curious Women -https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today it's all about the people. The ones you surrounded yourself with when drunk, and when newly sober. Vic and Lucy hid amongst heavy drinkers for most of their boozy lives. It's how they avoided confronting their own issues. But now, they are both loud and proud sober women.... but it hasn't all been plain sailing. They both still find it challenging being around people that drink and it's hard navigating old friendships in which alcohol was the only common denominator. So, how do you stay friends with people that no longer socialise in the same way you do? and is it really possible to live with a heavy drinker and get sober? On this episode you'll find out why sobriety has to be a solo endeavour and why your changes could open the sobriety door to the people around you. Show notesBlog Post – https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/drinking-buddies @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@beanstalksinglemumsLucy Good - https://www.beanstalkmums.com.auVictoria Vanstone – [email protected] Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummyT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Lucy and Vic are talking about the how the pandemic has affected alcohol intake. Unfortunately, home lockdowns, boredom and fear meant alcohol consumption increased by 25% in 2021. People are leaning on booze more than ever before. For some, the pandemic meant they were dragged further into an already toxic relationship with alcohol and others were actually forced to confront their demons and used Covid19 as an opportunity to change. So, did covid break you or make you? Today Vic and Lucy want to delve into how you can identify if your drinking has got out of control and uncover the signs that your habit needs addressing. Is one bottle of wine per night really too much? Find out on this funny and insightful episode.Show noteshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/vote@soberawkward@drunkmummysobermummyBlog Post – A Sober Pandemic - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-sober-pandemicLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – [email protected] Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummyBook – Wind Swept and Interesting by Billy Connolley.https://www.booktopia.com.au/windswept-interesting-billy-connolly/book/9781529318265.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcoholic, me? Not on your Nelly! On this Episode of Sober Awkward Vic and Lucy discuss the impact of words related to sobriety. During the chat they discover how some words support recovery, and how others can actually derail it. For some people (including Vic) being called an 'Alcoholic' felt extreme and didn't represent the sort of drinker she was, but for Lucy, that word gave her strength, identity and eventually enabled her to address her drinking habit. So, todays episode is an opportunity to help you untangle some of these controversial words and find ones that fit your personal path to lasting sobriety. Show noteshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/vote@soberawkward@drunkmummysobermummyBlog Post - Alcoholic me?htthttps://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/alcoholic-meLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – [email protected] Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummyAlcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.auMental Health - https://www.mindaustralia.org.auHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Vic and Lucy welcome Sober Dave onto the podcast. Since Dave ditched the booze nearly 3 years ago he has become one of the most prominent sober voices out there. Speaking out about his battle at events, schools, and on line. Dave has gone from rock bottom to becoming a sober coach and major influencer and his story is now helping destigmatise alcoholism in society. On this episode of Sober Awkward you'll get the male perspective, what it's really like as a man speaking up about alcohol and how heavy drinking affected Dave's life, work and relationships over the years. So, go and put the bloody kettle on and settle in - this is going to be a cracker.Show notes@soberdavehttps://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Sober Dave Podcast - One for the Roadhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/one-for-the-road/id1565341712Book Catherine Grey - Sunshine, Warm, Sober. - https://unexpectedjoy.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a lonely place where heavy drinkers get stuck. This grey area or 'Pinot Gris Purgatory' as Vic likes to call it, is sadly where many boozers suffer in silence and don't get the help they deserve. This is a topic very close to Vic and Lucy's hearts, having both fallen through this crack themselves. They got stuck in a drinkers no-mans land, where they didn't feel that their drinking was bad enough to be worthy of support. Today they discuss why they felt so trapped and the denial that kept them there, how eventually they took responsibility for their drinking habits and how getting support lead them to not only liking themselves, but also understanding that no matter where they sat on the vast spectrum of alcoholism, they, like you, were worthy of help. An insightful and motivating episode. Show noteswww.lyres.com.au/soberawkwardBlog Post - Blacking out Life and waking up to reality - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/blacking-out-and-waking-upLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummy@[email protected] Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummyBook of the week - 'UnFuck Yourself' By Gary John Bishophttps://garyjohnbishop.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Unfu-Yourself-Your-Head-into/dp/0062803832Resources mentioned: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your cup of Chamomile and Rescue Remedy at the ready because this episode might be a little anxiety inducing for some. Today Vic and Lucy are talking about drinking trauma and triggers. You know, those pesky daily reminders that pop up out of nowhere and momentarily plop you back into who you once were. A heavy drinker. They look at why these flashbacks happen, what their own personal experiences are, how they change the longer you're sober and how you can deal with them in a peaceful sober manner without going full circle and reverting to your bad habit.Vic and Lucy hope that by being open and honest about what makes them ache for a wine, you'll be able to take heed and learn how to avoid leaning in for a drink when these reminders suddenly sneak up on you. Show notesBlog Post - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-sober-hangoverReview Sober Awkward Now!https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975Lucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummy@soberawkwardFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummyResources mentioned:Series 2 - Episode 2Book of the week.Black Out - Sarah Hepola - https://sarahhepola.comAlcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.auMental Health - https://www.mindaustralia.org.auHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Vic and Lucy welcome their first guest onto The Sober Awkward Podcast - William Porter. William is the Author of one of the most popular 'Quit Lit' books out there - 'Alcohol Explained.' He's an expert in the chemical, physiological and psychological factors at play when alcohol is consumed. In this chat Lucy and Vic break down 'A day in the life of a drinker' with William and get his brilliant insight on everything from that first drink until the anxiety ridden hangover. They find out what's really going on when in our brains when take that euphoric sip, why we seem to always fail at moderation and how sleep deprivation plays a huge part in over drinking.This is a fascinating look inside our habits, our bodies and our minds. This episode is a must for those considering an alcohol-free life. Show notesBlog Post - A Sober Hangoverhttps://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-sober-hangoverLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – [email protected]@drunkmummysobermummyFacebook Group - Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy - The Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/913823235768685Resources mentioned:Series 2 Episode 1 – Alcohol Explained – William Porterhttps://www.alcoholexplained.com/buy/https://www.facebook.com/alcoholexplained@alcoholexplained@soberawkwardAlcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been a heavy drinker for many years you might have a few war wounds, perhaps you've had a couple of hospital visits, been to the STD clinic or even suffered mental health problems due to your alcohol intake. Vic and Lucy have both suffered in different ways from being big boozers. In this episode they discuss all the different ways they put their bodies and minds at risk over the years, the dangerous situations they found themselves in, why they ignored all the red flags and how it feels now to be on the other side of the chaos. So, if you've woken up recently with a cut on your head or a stranger in your bed, then maybe it's time to stop taking risks and make some changes. A funny and insightful episode. Show notes@drunkmummysobermummy@soberawkwardemail - [email protected] Post - Risk -https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/_riskLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.comFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/drunkmummysobermummy Resources mentioned:Book of the week - Jordan P Barnes - 'One Hit Away' https://www.amazon.com.au/One-Hit-Away-Memoir-Recovery-ebook/dp/B085M78JWTThe Big Book AA - https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/read-the-big-book-and-twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditionsAlcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks honest, yet slightly humiliating episode, Vic and Lucy discuss all the positive side effects of choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle. They go over all the changes you'd expect to happen (no more hangovers, better sleep and more available parenting) to all the things that have come as a wonderful surprise to them, (liking themselves more, being more environmentally friendly and Lucy no longer having bad breath!) So, if you're questioning your relationship with booze, this candid chat will hopefully inspire you to bid farewell to the bottle and try a happier, healthier lifestyle. Show notesBlog Post - Waking up with a steady heartbeat https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/waking-up-with-a-steady-heartbeatLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – (drunk mummy sober mummy) www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummy@soberawkwardFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocialResources mentioned:Episode 9 – Book for the week - The Sober Lush By Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're wondering what it feels like to be sober in a room full of people drinking then this is the episode for you. Vic and Lucy tell us what it was like for them the first time they partied with nothing but a fizzy water. In this hilarious episode they take the Sober Awkward listeners through a top ten guide to a successful first sober outing. They cover everything from being AF prepared and taking a sober mate with you, to stuffing your face with treats on the way home. They both admit that these first toe-dips into socialising were hard, but with time they promise you'll get more confident and eventually learn how to relax and have fun on a sober night out. So, go and grab a cuppa and a snuggle in to a cosy corner of a comfy couch to enjoy some amazing tips and a few giggles.Show notesBlog Post - First Sober Social - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/first-sober-socialLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemums@soberawkward@drunkmummysobermummyVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.comFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocialResources mentioned: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Episode Vic and Lucy tell us what they thought about sober groups and sober people before they ditched the booze and how, actually, once they both dipped their toes in, they realised sober groups were no where near as boring as they perceived. In fact they are full of inspiring and interesting people that have excellent stories! They will share with you how to approach these groups, how to find online support and as always.... how to feel the awkward and do it anyway. Sobriety is all about connection and finding other people you resonate with. This episode is an absolute must for those feeling solitary in their choice to quit drinking. Show notesBlog Post - Making Friends Sober - www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-soberLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummyFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when party girls become mums? Do you just stick the baby in a carrier and head off down the pub? Or are you magically turned into a perfect, cake baking earth mother as soon as a baby pops out? In this hilarious and insightful episode, hosts Vic and Lucy, delve deeply into their very personal journeys from party girls to mums. They tell you how this confronting transition felt for them, why they leant on wine to get through, how heavy drinking impacted their beloved children and of course, how they managed to turn it around and become sober mums on a mission.Show notes Episode 6 Blog Post -The Mother of all Hangovers https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/the-mother-of-all-hangoversLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummy@soberawkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Vic and Lucy discuss their very similar personality traits which they believe may have led them to be such heavy drinkers. They share what those characteristics were (things like shyness, low self-esteem and anxiety); why they felt the need to drown them out with booze; the mess they created by doing this; and how they have accepted and adapted these traits in their sobriety.As everybody that sits on this vast alcohol spectrum knows, alcoholism does not discriminate and absolutely anyone can be affected. This chat is about Vic and Lucy's own personal journeys and their uncannily similar experiences. They hope that by sharing them, it might help you identify why you reach for a drink and hopefully get you to consider other ways to be YOU without the booze.Show notes Episode 5Blog Post - A Self-Aware Sobrietyhttps://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-self-aware-sobrietyLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@soberawkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it so hard to stop after that first drink? And why can’t we be ‘Normal Drinkers’ no matter how good our intentions? Today Vic and Lucy delve deeper into everything moderation. Is it science based, a cultural thing or just that some humans are born to over drink? For their entire drinking careers, both Vic and Lucy tried and tried to moderate, but they both always, without fail, failed! So how long can you fail at something before deciding you can’t fix it on your own? and are other forces at play after having that first drink, is it environment? drinking culture? Trauma? or just a naughty pixie? Join them for some sober giggles in this brutally honest sobriety podcast. Show noteswww.hellosundaymorning.orgTo download the Day Break App -https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1107514492Blog Post - The Moderation Pixie - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/the-moderation-pixieLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummyFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial@soberawkwardResources mentioned:Episode 4 – Alcohol Explained – William Porterhttps://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Explained-William-Porter/dp/1516997190 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Vicky and Lucy discuss the correlation between choosing an alcohol-free life and becoming boring. Why are the two so closely related and is it possible to shake off this negative reputation?is it possible to change your perspective? and how long will it take before the fear of being boring is flushed away down the bog with that last bottle of wine.... and is it really possible embrace the boring?As Vic and Lucy know, sober is boring by default, but, there's good news! Life without beer goggles for both these podium hogging party girls is better....In every boring way!Show notesLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummy@soberawkwardFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.