Sober Awkward

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.

This week Vic and Lucy discuss that super-duper awkward moment you decide to tell people you no longer partake in a tipple. For some this can be one of the most difficult steps to take on this sober path, so hard in fact, that it might feel easier just to keep on drinking. Vic and Lucy describe what this moment looked like for them, give you some tips on how to reveal all and why they were both pleasantly surprised how friends and family responded. So, if you’re not quite ready to shout about sobriety from the top of the Aldi carpark, then have a listen and get some inspiration. Join them today as they too learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway! Show Notes:Show notesLucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com@drunkmummysobermummyFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial Resources mentioned: Alcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.auMental Health - https://www.mindaustralia.org.auFind a Therapist – https://www.goodtherapy.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.

It's very personal and awkward moment when long-time heavy drinkers self-reflect and admit that their good old buddy booze is no longer serving them. Like so many people, both Lucy and Vic ignored numerous wake up calls and continued their destructive drinking patterns for years. But, as you’ll hear, imagining a life beyond the bottle seemed so unfathomable that they both suffered in silence until alcohol caused extreme anxiety and led to some very questionable behaviour.So, what are the signs that drinking has gone too far? When is it ok to ask for help? And what does it mean to be sober curious? This episode is all about reaching out, getting some answers and changing the cycle of destructive behaviour.SHOW NOTES:Lucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au@beanstalksinglemumsVictoria Vanstone – www.drunkmummysobermummy.com @drunkmummysobermummyFacebook Group for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocialResources mentioned:Episode 1 - Books – Sober Curious - Ruby WarringtonAlcoholics Anonymous - https://aa.org.auMental Health - https://www.mindaustralia.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.