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| 04 Jun 2023 | Alcohol & Food | 00:47:05 | |
In this week's episode, Hame and Vic will answer some of the world's toughest questions. Like, why do kebabs taste so good when you are drunk (or even when you are sober for that matter!) Why do we eat like pigs when hungover? Is it ok to eat food that has booze in it? You might be thinking why are we talking about food in a sobriety episode? Well Hame and Vic have been busy researching and have found undeniable evidence (eat your heart out Huberman) that links food and booze. We have stumbled across a newfound love of food in our sobriety which has made Vic a terrible restaurant customer and turned Hame from the worst cook on the planet to a self-titled Hamie Oliver. (And did we mention that we are both sugar free now? Oh right...just the thousand times...sorry!) Enjoy the episode! EPISODE NOTES This episode of Sober Awkward is proudly sponsored by Sarah Rusbatch Coaching. To find out more about her July Challenge just head to her website www.sarahrusbatch.com or follow her @Sarahrusbatch - If you're struggling to stick to sobriety Sarah and a community of women on the same path, can help During the episode Hame and Vic questioned whether there was plastic in the chocolate in Oz in order for it to have a higher melting temperature? Thankfully, it turns out it does not! They use Shea Butter and Palm Oil instead...lovely! David Hasselhoff's drunk video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUk87Fc0054 Hozier's performance of a Scottish song that made Hame cry on Paddy's Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufPTLuShCU Hame failed to come up with a single food that Vic would not eat during the episode. If you can think of one then email it into: vicandhamish@soberawkward.com RESOURCES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 17 Sep 2023 | Booze on the Box | 00:45:25 | |
It seems whenever you turn on the TV there's someone swilling a pint, necking a shot, sipping a glass of red or swishing ice in a tumbler of whisky. It's either Pat Butcher leant on the bar at 'The Old Vic.' Homer Simpson downing a Duff Beer or Edina from Ab Fab holding a flute of Dom Perigean - You can not escape! If it's not on the show itself it's in the adverts in-between. Let's face it, alcohol is everywhere! So, today Vic and Hamish discuss the impact alcohol in the media. How it affects sober people, it's influence on kids and what you can do to limit this relentless barrage. Is it time to switch off? Oh, and they also discuss Hamish's rumbling tummy and Lassie being an absolute pisshead! RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas purchased in August or September. Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout! Sober Awkward is also excited to be brought to you by BetterHelp. Professional help is our #1 tip for a long lasting and healthy sobriety. So give online therapy a try with 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SOBERAWKWARD and get on your way to being your best self. JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 10 Dec 2023 | Lee Mack: Because Being Vegan Wasn't Sanctimonious Enough! | 00:54:16 | |
The secret is finally out of the bag! Lee Mack kindly agreed to this interview back in June and we have been practically bursting with excitement to tell you all! That excitement did slightly spill over and we got the name of both his podcast and TV show wrong in the recording of this podcast! Awkward by name, awkward by nature... For those of you living in the UK, you will already be familiar with Lee's work as he has been gracing your TV screens and theatres with his comedy since the mid 90s. For those of you who unfamiliar with his work, as well as being sober, Lee is simply one of the most celebrated and recognisable comics in the UK. From writing and starring in Not Going Out - the longest-running sitcom on air in the UK, to being a team captain on Would I Lie to You? since 2007. As if his writing, comedy and acting weren't enough - Lee also co-hosts the wonderful and hilarious I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha podcast. Perhaps most importantly, for the sake of our podcast, Lee's frankness and simplicity in talking about his sobriety was one of the first things that got through to Hame when he was drinking. We have no doubt that it will have the same impact on some of you. Whether you are still drinking and thinking of giving sobriety a try or are sober and looking for inspiration to carry on! We hope you enjoy this one and much as we both did! Show Notes This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th. Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 11 Sep 2022 | Blackout! | 00:38:15 | |
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 Notes Sober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast. Resources - https://www.nolightsnolycra.com - Dancing in the Dark 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 @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 02 Oct 2022 | Peer Pressure | 00:39:57 | |
"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 Notes Sober 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? 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 @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 09 Oct 2022 | Sobriety Suits You! | 00:39:55 | |
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 Notes Sober Awkward is a NOVA Entertainment Podcast. Resources Breath-work course - @the_breathcollective Buy Tea - www.cuppashop.com 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’ blog. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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
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| 23 Oct 2022 | The Shame Shed | 00:42:13 | |
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. Resources Van Halen - http://www.van-halen.com www.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 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 @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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
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| 22 Nov 2023 | William Porter chats about Alcohol and Sleep | 00:11:20 | |
In this weeks retrospective we have a chat with William Porter about how alcohol effects your sleep. You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sNNmi3G4YMhukmfXW7A9C?si=d69425b7de99443a
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| 23 Jul 2023 | Fatboy Slim: From Big Beat to Sobriety | 00:32:31 | |
It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Our chat with super star DJ Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim. We were privileged to be invited back stage before his gig in Brisbane to have a quick chat with Norman about life since going sober 14 years ago. We reminisce about The Big Beat Boutique, find out why bringing Fatboy Slim home after a gig triggered him to seek help and how it feels entertaining a massive crowd since giving up booze. We are so excited to share this with our Sober Awkward fans. Norman is a huge inspiration and proves that you can still party at nearly 60....without being wasted. A huge thanks to Al, Norman and Andy Mac for making this happen. It really was a wonderful night that we will never forget! Now, enough waffle, let's get on with it! Enjoy the show! Resources This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea. Find out more about the amazing work they are doing to make the drink choices in your sobriety a little healthier and a lot fizzier at: https://budsandbeads.com.au Fatboy Slim's website, tour dates, merch etc. can be found here: https://www.fatboyslim.net JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 T-shirts www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com #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 #fatboyslim #normancook #bigbeat boutique #housemusic #Brighton
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| 02 Aug 2023 | Losing the Battle Against Moderation | 00:06:19 | |
In this week's retrospective episode we revisit Vic and Lucy's struggle to beat the moderation pixie. Many of us try and fail to moderate for years before eventually accepting that sobriety might be the best route for us. We have heard every trick in the book from drinking a water in between each alcoholic drink to only drinking on the weekends! Attempting moderation is often a losing battle. You might be surprised to hear that going totally sober is actually the easier way to live your life. You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000522101311
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| 26 Nov 2023 | Can Alcohol Destroy Relationships? | 00:51:13 | |
Trigger Warning - In todays episode we mention Domestic Violence. In this emotional episode of Sober Awkward Vic and Hamish talk in detail about long term repercussions form short term lifestyles. Vic tells Hamish about a very toxic relationship she found herself in many years ago, how her drinking made her vulnerable to being mistreated and how she used booze to numb out the fact her relationship wasn’t working. Would his situation have happened if alcohol was out of the picture? So, aside from the regretful one-night stands, sloppy snogs in alleyways and whirlwind romances – What happens when you stay with someone when booze is the only thing you have in common? Is it ever a good idea to start a relationship when pissed? And what are the red flags to look out for? Find out why being sober is always the best way to enter a new relationship and why being sober means your love could last a lifetime, in this inspiring and hard-hitting episode. RESOURCES If you are experiencing domestic violence please reach out for support today. 1800RESPECT(1800 737 732) The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Lifeline(13 11 14) A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state. 24 hours, 7 days a week. www.cuppa.community This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea. Find out more about the amazing work they are doing to make the drink choices in your sobriety a little healthier and a lot fizzier at: https://budsandbeads.com.au JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 12 Feb 2023 | The People Pleaser | 01:08:03 | |
Did you drink to fit in? Is this because you wanted people to like you? Does it matter? After a few months of getting sober the true you begins to sneak out from under that big safe layer of booze. You begin to question yourself and seek answers as to why you act in the way you do. It's confronting, and very exciting. Finding authenticity and letting go of being a people pleaser are both part of this process. In this vulnerable episode of Sober Awkward, Vic reveals some of her more extreme people pleasing ways and why she feels being overly friendly can leave her swimming in a mucky pond of disappointment. Whereas Hamish thinks people pleasing is a form of good manners, a need to be kind to others and fit in to society, Either way, both Vic and Hame see that some of there intricate personality traits often mean they end up missing out on time with thier families. They are way too reliable, can never say no, or are too busy buying gifts for random strangers. So today, they are both learning on the go, trying to understand their people pleasery and step in to a world in which they no longer care what anyone thinks about them. Sound awkward? Yes! but with a few awful stories, some chat about socks and a barrel of giggles, anything is possible! Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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
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| 19 Mar 2023 | Sleep | 00:51:15 | |
Are you someone that values your sleep? Or are you a parent who day dreams about nights that you 'slept through' or had a 'lie in'?! Whichever you count yourself as - alcohol will be playing a role in affecting your sleep. No matter how much or how little you drink... In fact, not only will alcohol affect the quality of your sleep - it also plays an integral role to your sobriety and your avoidance of a relapse. If you ask 1000 newly sober people what benefits they have felt in the early days of giving up the grog - we would guess that almost all of them would mention better sleep! In today's episode Hame and Vic take a deeper look into the science of sleep and its importance to our mental and physical health. We certainly aren't scientists but we can confirm we are far nicer people to be around after a good nights sleep. We do not miss the room spinning, the loo seat naps or the 3am wake ups feeling wide awake and unable to get back down. We also binge on a lot less chocolate and a little less Netflix when we aren't feeling exhausted and hungover. (We promise that this will not be as boring as most of the conversations two parents have about sleep! Although we have had many conversations like this dull enough to put us to sleep so ... silver linings and all that!) Enjoy the episode! This episode of Sober Awkward is brought to you by leading Grey Area Drinking coach Sarah Rusbatch. Find out about Sarah's incredible upcoming alcohol-free challenge at www.sarahrusbatch.com Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com #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
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| 17 Dec 2023 | In the Summertime...(or wintertime!) | 00:53:04 | |
The sun is out, (or if it's snowing where you are) the change of season seems to be a good excuse to get pissed. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view and it boozy.... Don't worry, Vic and Hamish haven't caved in to a coldie quite yet, but there is a whiff in the air, and it smells like someones got a stubby and a sausage sizzle on the go. Yes it's that time of year here down under - Summer. Could the very triggery months ahead break your sober snap? Let's face it when summer comes, so does alcohol. It rains down at every outdoor gig, pub garden and picnic. For sober people, going onto Summer can feel really scary, its like coming out of hibernation and having to confront your fears face on. The pressure to drink, fit in and enjoy the weather are never higher. So, what do you do... keep hiding? or grab a sunhat, an af drink and join in? Vic and Hamish are here to tell you to about their Summers as boozers and share what it's like now, no longer getting hammered in a heatwave. Show Notes This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th. Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 18 Oct 2023 | Some Surprising Sobriety Benefits | 00:12:59 | |
In this weeks retrospective we talk about all the amazing gifts sobriety gives! You can listen to the full episode here. - https://open.spotify.com/episode/077DdyXuztm66LfU9ggy7E?si=9e66be75cdaf4b7f
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| 04 Sep 2022 | Sober Hobbies | 00:40:01 | |
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 Notes Vicky's Thriller Dance Video: https://youtu.be/kXjrfn9X7J0 Dog that is Scared of Its Leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O15DXv3Vwg Luke Concannon 'Doing Nothing' Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1H8HwzhTqQ No Lights No Lycra: https://www.nolightsnolycra.com Sober 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 @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 05 Feb 2023 | A Lesson in Drinking | 00:45:16 | |
You learnt the periodic table, you can tell me what year the Battle of Hastings was and you think you are right in saying that a pentagon has 5 sides…but what did you learn at school about alcohol? Probably nothing at all! Is there anything else in our lives that we spend as much time, money and energy on but know so little about? In this episode, Vic and Hamish are re-entering the classroom to take a look at exactly how they would like alcohol to be taught as a subject in schools. They will cover its origins, its uses over the years, its scientific effect on the brain, its marketing and finally its place in society (with one or two of their own embarrassing tales thrown in for good measure!). You will also learn what Hamish has called ‘the weirdest thing Vic has ever shared on the podcast - all will be revealed in this episode of Sober Awkward! So, take a seat, stop passing notes around the class and get your pens out. It is time for a lesson in drinking! Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @cuppa.community @drunkmummysobermummy @hamishadamscairns @patreon #education #alessonindrinking #alcoholsyllabus #relearnign #happymonday #newweek #alcoholfree #recovery #soberlife #addiction #treatment #sobercurious #rehab
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| 13 Dec 2023 | Is My Drinking 'Bad' Enough to Get Help? | 00:09:43 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy look back at some of their thought processes prior to making the decision to reach out for help. Feeling unworthy of help is something that a lot of drinkers sadly live with which can delay making the call to go sober. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZnBMaPWc4rLPY7muZDrjq?si=4fb4cd4260b34b13
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| 26 Jul 2023 | How To Answer the 'Why Aren't You Drinking?' Question | 00:06:07 | |
In this week's retrospective episode we take a look back at one of THE biggest concerns for the newly sober. How do you deal with this inevitable question. Lie? Prepare a few possible answers? Laugh it off? Or you might choose to use one of Vic's slightly extreme responses. Vic and Lucy compared notes for their different approaches in one of the first Sober Awkward episodes. You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000519587067
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| 08 Oct 2023 | How Alcohol is Tricking Your Primal Needs | 00:36:34 | |
You may have heard of the term a 'Human's Primal Needs'. If you are anything like Hame and Vic - you've heard it, stored it but never did any research into it and don't truly know what it means. (Full transparency Vic thought it had something do with dogs and Hame was convinced his nappy bin was a primal need.) Well, save yourself the research and give this episode a listen. You might be surprised to hear of the role that alcohol plays in satisfying some of our deepest needs. This short-term trick it plays on us is what makes giving up alcohol so difficult for so many. RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas. Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout! JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 30 Jul 2022 | Am I Sober Curious? | 00:41:38 | |
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 Notes Sober 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’ blog. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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
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| 03 Sep 2023 | Learning to Parent Yourself Before Parenting Others | 00:48:42 | |
On a recent episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, Russell Brand said: 'You can't be a father to anyone until you can be a father to yourself'. And it struck us that this is true of all parents. (We understand that plugging another podcast in the notes of your own podcast isn't smart business talk but its all for the greater cause!) One of the things that a lot of us had in common during our drinking days is that we didn't take particularly good care of ourselves. We abused our bodies, were promiscuous, experimented with party drugs and generally treated our bodies with disdain. In short, we parented ourselves poorly. Whether you have ambitions to a parent or not - all of us have experienced what it is like to be parented. For good or for bad. Whether it was your biological parents or someone who played the role in their place. If you do go on to become a parent you probably hope to pass on the good bits and swerve the bad. In this week's episode, Hame and Vic share the traits of theirs they hate the most and are scared of passing on. And share the lessons they have learnt from their past. Most importantly, they discuss the role sobriety has played in improving them as parents and emphasise the importance of not aiming to be the 'perfect' parent! However, much of your children's lives you spent drinking or drunk - it is never too late to turn things around and inspire. RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas purchased in August or September. Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout! JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 30 Aug 2023 | The Functional Drinker | 00:05:19 | |
In this week's retrospective episode we take a look back at Lucy's experiences of being a 'functionable drinker'. Her ability to still parent in spite of feeling hungover or drunk played its part in delaying her sobriety. The mindset being: 'If work life and home life are unaffected by booze then what's the problem?' Sometimes it takes digging a little deeper to realise the ways in which your drinking is still affecting the lives of those around you. You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000525583076
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| 26 Mar 2023 | The Sugar Episode | 00:55:06 | |
Vic and Hamish get emails every week from people asking 'Is it ok to eat a bar of chocolate every night instead of drinking wine?' Well, today instead of guessing the answer, they have actually done a bit of Sober Awkward research to find out why sober people eat more sugary sweets, what it's doing to your body and is sugar ok in moderation? For some giving up drinking is about overcoming an addiction, for others it’s a lifestyle choice but either way, it’s all about health...mental and physical. So, how come once we give up one thing - we tend to think it’s alright to dabble in another – sugar being one of the main naughty vices in which we indulge. Vic loves chocolate and Hame has a sneaky habit of buying cheap Mars Bars when no one is looking. They are both guilty of leaning on sweet treats since giving up the grog. So, today in Sober Awkward they want to find out if its ok to gobble on a Jelly Baby or two and is eating a packet of biscuits instead of downing 5 pints of Lager actually better for you? Resources Dr Robert Lustig's book, Fat Chance: The Hidden Truth About Sugar, Obesity and Disease, JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @spotify 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Bliss balls recipe - https://cheerfulchoices.com/bliss-balls/ #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
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| 06 Sep 2023 | The Dangers of Mummy Wine Culture | 00:04:24 | |
In this week's retrospective episode we take a look at the first time that Vic and Lucy really addressed the Mummy Wine Culture. What is it and why is it dangerous not only to women but to their families? And perhaps, most worryingly, why has it become so normalised? You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000525583076
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| 07 May 2023 | Getting Spiritual? | 00:52:55 | |
Today Vic and Hame delve into the more spiritual ways to heal from long term alcohol dependancy. Can new age methods help restore your mental and emotional health when in recovery? And do any of these practices actually work? Vic is not a believer in the woo woo side of life, so today Hame has some convincing to do. They begin by revealing some of the more awkward run-ins with the oneness and explain how Vic's science brain makes her a pessimist about anything slightly off the reality scale. She's a miserable cynic when entering any environment in which people are discussing chakras, crystals or singing bowls. They chat about yoga meditation, tapping, snail rehab and religion in sobriety. Why in AA they often refer to God and does that mean if you don't believe you can't join? find out in this very enlightening episode. Get your Birkenstocks at the ready, it's time to feel the woo woo and guru it anyway. Show Notes www.soberawkward.com Video of laughing people - https://youtu.be/18ik7ToMtxs Video of tv host laughing at man with funny voice - https://youtu.be/Ofsh88q-57M Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com #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
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| 13 Sep 2023 | Parents! It's Never Too Late to Give Up | 00:06:21 | |
In this week's retrospective episode we are tapping back into some of Lucy's wisdom from the sixth episode of Sober Awkward. Lucy is all too aware of the negative impact her drinking had on her two daughters but by making the decision to go sober, she is not only undoing a lot of the damage but, she inspiring them as she does it. If you are a parent and fear that your drinking habits have affected your relationship with your kids. It is never too later to give up! You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000525583076
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| 03 Dec 2023 | Habits! Why the Good Ones Are Hard to Keep and the Bad Ones Won't Go Away | 00:39:41 | |
We have spent many an episode looking into WHY we over drank in the first place. We have also discussed at length WHAT tools might help you get and stay sober. But in today's episode we want to teach you exactly HOW you should approach giving up booze. (Basically...Hame read a book and he is pretty proud of himself!) In all seriousness it is an absolute gem that was full of so many 'Ah-ha!' moments that he wanted to share what he learnt! The book is Atomic Habits by James Clear and it offers a fascinating insight into the mechanics behind good and bad habits. Vic and Hame share what habits they have found easy or hard to keep throughout their lives and talk about their different approaches to giving up their ultimate bad habit (barring perhaps Lindt balls) of drinking alcohol. We hope you enjoy this episode in which, just by reading one book, they both somehow come acros far smarter than either of them ever will be! RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th. www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 07 Aug 2022 | Liquid Gold | 00:40:24 | |
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 Notes Sober 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 @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 08 Nov 2023 | How Repeating Risky Behaviour Makes You Drink More | 00:12:01 | |
In this weeks retrospective we talk about why sleeping around and acting out will only make you drink more. You can listen to the full episode here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sJdIzsqLd6Er6uhQ33W3M?si=09ac3f68847a4be6
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| 01 Oct 2023 | ADHD and Alcohol with Dr Alex Conner | 00:54:34 | |
October is ADHD Awareness Month and for quite some time, our listeners have requested an episode on ADHD from us. To be totally honest we have felt totally ill-equipped to do this important subject justice. Neither Vic nor Hame have ADHD - so in order to fully describe the link between ADHD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - we had to call in an expert - and his name is Dr Alex Conner. Not only does Dr Alex live with ADHD, but he co-founded the UK's Leading Adult ADHD charity, published papers and has been awarded for his knowledge of the subject and he hosts the ADHD Adults Podcast. ...oh and he is also doesn't take himself too seriously...and he's sober! Not a bad guy to talk to right?! In this fascinating interview, Dr Alex opens up about his struggles with alcohol and drug use, explains his term 'domestic anxiety' and shares his story on how he found his way to sobriety. Hame and Alex covered everything from from bullying, to labels, depression, anxiety and medication. Whether you live with ADHD or not - there is plenty for you learn and unpack from this conversation. We could not be more grateful for Dr Alex sharing his wisdom with us! SHOW NOTES ADHD Adult Charity: https://www.adhdadult.uk/ Twitter: Alex-the_Psychoed_Monkey on Threads Instagram: @alexconnerbham ...and if you were wondering Alex's wife is doing great! A few antibiotics and she is watching for scarring but all seems fine! ADHD and Grey Area Drinking Coach: Faye Lawrence www.fayelawrence.com.au @fayelawrence RESOURCES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 22 Jan 2023 | Becoming a Parent | 00:57:49 | |
NEWS FLASH: Becoming a parent changes your life! Who knew? The day you or your partner finds out they are pregnant - everything changes! And it might just change your attitude towards drinking too...for better and for worse! In Vic and Hamish - you have two people who took opposite paths. (Oh, and in case you hadn't figured it out yet - you also get the opinion of a Mum and a Dad!) In today's episode you will hear how becoming a parent affected both of their drinking and they will share some tips on how to maintain your sobriety during this rollercoaster period of your life. You know that no parenting situation is made easier by having a drink but for many of us it is not as simple as that. Just look at the effects of Mummy drinking culture (and Dads are certainly not any better!). NEWS FLASH (AGAIN!): Being hungover and having a baby screaming and pooing on you is pretty rubbish. Resources Hamish's slippers (in case you are interested!): https://au.nznature.com/sheepskin-snuggly-slipper JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com
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| 12 Mar 2023 | The Soberversary | 00:54:29 | |
It's Vic's special day! 5 years since she gave up the grog and it's taken her all that time to learn how to best celebrate sobriety milestones. Today Vic and Hamish discuss plans for their sober birthdays, talk way too much about turnips and uncover why 'going large' on your soberversary can leave you and your piggy back a little disappointed and ensure your soberversary goes off with less of a bang... and more of a quiet high five with someone that cares. Vic also reflects on the past 5 years and Hamish shares those all important dates from his sober app (and probably too much information about Ed Sheeran's foot). Anyway.....whether you are about to celebrate 30 days, 100 days, or the big 1 year - this episode will give you food for thought. A hot air balloon ride perhaps? A long walk? a dinner out? or a very expensive massage from an aggressive lady? It's up to you. Come and feel the sober birthday awkward and do it anyway! Tickets for show - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-awkward-live-recording-tickets-545661968637?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 02 Jul 2023 | Sober on Tinder | 00:54:47 | |
Sober, Single and on Tinder - with Lucy Good. For some sober folks, leaving the safe confines of your living room might be a challenge, socialising feels awkward at first and it's easier to stay in rather than venture out into the big wide world. Lucy is a classic case of someone who found her home comforting in early sobriety. But we are pleased to announce that the queen of the hermits, the matriarch of staying in has been getting herself back out there! Yes - Lucy has joined Tinder and has come back to Sober Awkward to tell you all about it. Find out about her first few dates, dating someone that still drinks, sex, heartbreak and more. Lucy never thought that someone as introverted as herself would ever be sober and on Tinder. But here she is, owning her sobriety and even having 4 dates in a day! So if you are feeling scared about getting yourself back on the dating scene since giving up booze, then this is the episode for you. RESOURCES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #soberawkward #biffinsbridget #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
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| 14 May 2023 | Drugs | 01:01:09 | |
The Drugs Episode - Trigger warning - This episode contains references to recreational drug use, overdose and the impact of drugs on sobriety. Attention whistle posseI It's time to get out your Fila trainers, pop on your hyper-colour t-shirts and strap on a bum bag because today Sober Awkward is heading back to a time when getting off your nut on drugs seemed pretty damn cool. (Well, until it causes serious mental health issues, anxiety and Psychosis. It was fun though. Wasn't it? ) On todays Sober Awkward Vic and Hamish delve int the controversial topic of party drugs, hallucinogenics and the trending term 'Cali-Sober.' What is Cali-Sober and does choosing this path when Alcohol-free risk all the work you've done? Vic is a firm believer in being 100% sober from all mind altering substances yet Hame could be persuaded to head to the Amazon to puke his ego into the lap of a shaman. Either way, they both agree that people with predisposed tendencies to over-do the things they enjoy, might be dangerous. Adding drugs to the after party could be a slippery slope back into addiction. Today the guys discuss their own relationships with drugs and Hame tries to convince Vic that Craig David is the King of garage music. A serious, yet honest conversation about the a topic that often gets ignored. Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.soberawkward.com www.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 @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com #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
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| 30 Apr 2023 | Free Booze | 00:53:16 | |
Be it pens, badges, a glass of bubbly or a full blown house sit - Hame and Vic love a freebie! But what has that got to with sobriety, we hear you cry out?! Inspired by a recent complimentary trip they took to Melbourne where they were 'wined and dined' (so to speak), they realised just how hard it to say no to a freebie. Vic broke her sugar free challenge and the slightest mention of cheese cake whilst the inner-stings in Hame tried to barter with him that there are no down sides to free alcohol if you gave it up to save money in the first place. Over the course of this episode you will learn why freebies are so difficult to say no to, the risk they give to your sobriety in the first year in particular and why Vic tends to lie and complain in return for a any kind of goodie. They also struggle to think of any 'treat' that isn't bad for you in some way. If you can think of one then please let us know! Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com #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
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| 18 Jun 2023 | Boozy Weekender? | 00:39:21 | |
If you Google any hotel today - you will probably be met with a photo of a cocktail bar, a swim up bar, or a chilled wine being served in the restaurant...and don't get us started on minibars! It seems almost impossible to book a hotel anywhere without being confronted by alcohol. Our society is so ingrained that holidays = drinking booze that this has become inevitable. But that doesn't mean you can no longer enjoy a hotel stay on holiday! During this week's episode Hame and Vic will share some of their recent sober holiday experiences to hopefully prepare you for how best to enjoy your holidays sober. They will indulge themselves in a chat about the joys of drinking coconuts instead of cocktails and share some of their best and worst hotel experiences. This episode is proudly sponsored by www.sarahrusbatch.com / @sarahrusbatch To join her July challenge head to her website. EPISODE NOTES @dissapointingaffirmations on Insta - Our new Sober Awkward tradition will end with one of these every episode! Hame's worst hotel is still going strong - just check out the photos that sell it on their website! (I dare you book yourself in there!): https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g227101-d1178192-Reviews-Dragonara_Court_Hotel-Saint_Julian_s_Island_of_Malta.html#/media/1178192/228066841:p/?albumid=101&type=0&category=101 RESOURCES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 24 Sep 2023 | Why 'Just Giving Up' Isn't Always Enough | 00:36:55 | |
A lot of us give up alcohol and expect it to fix all of the issues that drove us to over drinking in the first place. Sadly, this isn't always exactly how it works. Not only can it leave you disappointed that your expectations do not meet up to reality but it can drive you back to the drink in the first place. The good news is - this is where things really get interesting. We always tell you on this podcast that giving up alcohol is the least interesting part of going sober. Well, if you really want to stay strong in your sobriety and enjoy it as much as possible you need to hanker down and do THE WORK. Without sounding like gurus (can you imagine?!) - the time you spend working on yourself if where the true rewards lie. Join Hame and Vic as they roll back the clock to look at the reasons they began drinking and share some of 'the work' that they have found most beneficial. ...Oh and Hame will introduce you the high brow game of cock or ball! RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas purchased in August or September. Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout! JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 04 Oct 2023 | How Do I Socialise without Alcohol? | 00:11:09 | |
Gosh - the first sober socials can feel pretty damn awkward. In todays retrospective you will hear about how Vic and Lucy went on there first sober escapades. You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dng1lTL9Comxmr3DLKTYP?si=bbcc6eb6320f45d1
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| 22 Oct 2023 | Ziggy Alberts: The Power of a Positive No | 01:05:58 | |
This month's guest episode is an absolute beauty! Ziggy Alberts is one of the most exciting independent artists in the Australian music industry....AND he is sober! Some would say he is the perfect Sober Awkward guest. Ziggy's music reaches the ears of over 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. He has already won numerous accolades such as an APRA for 'Letting Go' and a host of ARIA platinum and gold certifications. We caught up with Ziggy just after he returned from a world tour and a week before he set off for his next tour around Australia and New Zealand! Grab yourselves a ticket to that one here at www.ziggyalberts.com Over the course of this conversation we discussed:
RESOURCES This episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise. This is a wonderful place for our listeners who might feel as if their alcohol consumption doesn't require traditional services like rehab. It just needs a reset. They offer a range of self-paced courses with personal plans and a supportive community on hand. They are so confident in their courses that they will give you your money back if you don't reach 101 alcohol free days! Check out their website at: https://choosesunrise.co.uk for more information! JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 30 Oct 2022 | Making New Traditions | 00:42:27 | |
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. 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. Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com 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? Vic's article about sober celebrations: https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/celebrate-good-times-c-mon-oh-wait @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 06 Nov 2022 | Friendship - Part 1 | 00:43:30 | |
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. 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. Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com 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? Vic's article about friendship - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 13 Nov 2022 | Friendship - Part 2 | 00:30:54 | |
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! Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Vic's article about friendship - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 04 Dec 2022 | A Sober Revolution | 00:42:21 | |
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. Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 18 Dec 2022 | The Christmas Special | 00:51:48 | |
It's Christmas! Well, nearly! Let's face it, Christmas is a tough time for sober people! Not only the actual day itself, the entire frantic build up can make you want to hide in a hole until February. There is a certain amount of pressure to join in, follow the merry crowd. We There are Christmas parties, work functions, family drinking 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 be different! 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 turn Christmas on its head... and piss off on holiday on your own! Who knew! In this surprisingly devilish episode Vic and Hamish discuss Christmas's gone and what's changed with sobriety. There is also special sober elf visiting the booth. An awkward friend brings Christmas cheer and a $5 secret Santa. Yep, you've guessed it, Lucy is back in the studio to tell us all about her sobriety, yuletide preparations and what makes a successful Christmas Day without a Bucks Fizz or a second glass of Baileys. So, put on your festive jumper and your reindeer antlers and settle in for a mince pie and some sober giggles. Resources Join Sarah Rusbatch's Jan Challenge now half price - https://sarahrusbatch.com/af-challenge-jan-23 Free 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=81897291 https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-sober www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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| 27 Nov 2022 | After the Game | 00:41:21 | |
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=81897291 www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 20 Nov 2022 | High Flying or Flying High | 00:44:56 | |
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=81897291 www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 08 Jan 2023 | Labels | 00:45:56 | |
Sticks and stones may break my bones. But words shall never hurt me...until they do! We have all been labelled throughout our lives. Labelled in our childhoods, labelled in our drinking years and now - most probably - labelled in our sobriety. In this week's episode, Hamish and Vic, take a look at where labels originated in our society. Why not all labels are necessarily bad and how you can use them to your advantage. Ultimately, we should we aiming for a place where what people say or think of us doesn't affect us. But given that is a pretty tough place to reach - now is the time to educate ourselves on the role that labels can play in our sobriety. Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 31 Dec 2022 | The Hangover Cure! | 01:17:41 | |
Good Morning 2023! Are you hungover? Did you go out and not stop at one like you promised? Are you feeling like shit? Are waves of shame crashing, tinged with a bit of anxiety? Are you having flashbacks of bad robot dancing and rolling around on a dance floor with your pants on display? Have you just googled 'Am I an Alcoholic?' Well, don't worry! We've all been there, done that. You'll be please to hear that Vic and Hamish are going to make you a cup of hot chocolate, give you a cuddle and ensure you keep your New Years Resolution to quit booze. Yep! It's the Sober Awkward guide to taking your first steps into an alcohol free life. An episode aimed at those of you that want to change but have no idea where to start. This podcast is rammed full of tips and tricks that you can implement right now! (well, as soon as you get out of bed, brush your teeth and have a cold shower!) These two have been therein bed just like you, hungover, wondering why they can't stick to the plan to never, ever drink again. But yet somehow they are both sober... As you may know, Vic even woke up with one finger less on New Years day 23 years ago.... and Hamish is no stranger to a 3 day bender after a disappointing New Years Eve party and starting Dry January with nothing show but a headache and a shoe missing. So, today they tell you what they did, gather their sobriety toolkit, spanners and all, and help you tighten every bolt, repair every loose join, to make sure today is the day you start a successful and comfortable journey into sober life. So, come on, why not keep a resolution for once! Join Sarah Rusbatch's Jan Challenge now half price - https://sarahrusbatch.com/af-challenge-jan-23 Free yourself from alcohol today! Add code AWKWARD For extra discount. Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 @cuppa.community @drunkmummysobermummy @hamishadamscairns @patreon @acast #new #goals #friday #newmonth #holiday #celebrate #snow #holidays #2022 #thankful #celebration #happymonday #newweek #newyeardress #newyearcoming #newyeardecor #alcoholfree #recovery #soberlife #addiction #treatment #sobercurious #rehab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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| 23 Dec 2023 | Sober Christmas?! Help! | 00:43:04 | |
The day is nearly upon us! For some of you it will be the most rewarding day of your sober calendar - for others it is the most challenging. Either way, in this episode we will share our best and worst Christmas experience and share some of our best tips on how to not only survive but thrive during a sober Christmas. Jam packed with lots of helpful tools shared by the listeners too. We have a little surprise Christmas Day gift being released tomorrow but otherwise this is our final episode of 2023 but we will be back with you on New Years Day. So both from both of us Merry Christmas and thank you for listening this year! Show Notes This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th. Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 11 Dec 2022 | Loud & Proud | 00:35:15 | |
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. Resources JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-sober www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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| 23 Dec 2022 | Bonus Episode! - Cravings with William Porter | 00:54:05 | |
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 x Resources https://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=81897291 www.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 @Acast 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 -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975 The 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.
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| 16 Jul 2023 | Sober Dancing | 00:47:03 | |
'Can I still tear up the dancefloor without alcohol?' That was Hame's first worry when he gave up booze. And he is not alone... The dance-floor is a very different place when you’re sober. Alcohol was a way to release your inhibitions. Without it you feel more aware, less sexy and considerably more awkward. Also dancing for hours is bloody tiring without alcohol. (Although that might just be because we are both parents now!) Dancing can go from something that you loved to a place of huge discomfort and social anxiety. In this week's Ep Hame and Vic will share their experiences of dancing with and without alcohol. The good, bad and the ugly. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from their mishaps and approach the dance-floor with the same energy, swagger and confidence that you did when you were wasted! RESOURCES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #soberawkward #biffinsbridget #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
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| 05 May 2024 | Are you a Beer Bully? | 00:44:07 | |
Vic knows a lot about beer bullies... due to the fact she was one. She used to force, anyone that wasn't joining in with 'the fun' into downing a pint. She's not proud of it, but her past indiscretions mean that in today's episode you get deep insight as to why non-drinkers get bullied into having 'just one' and what the bullies will say to convince you to have a tipple to two. Vic and Hamish will also go over some brilliant responses that will hopefully stop the 'Tequila Tormentors ' in their tracks. Oh, and watch out! There are some very bad cockney accents and some unrelated talk of coat hangers in bums. It's quality stuff guys!
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| 21 Apr 2024 | Why Water is at the Centre of a Long Lasting Sobriety | 00:59:37 | |
If you are newly sober, we can guarantee your water intake is about to go through the roof. Tea, coffee and sparkling water are your new best friends - and that can sometimes feel a little dull! In today's episode, Vic and Hame will talk you through the benefits of increasing your water intake, tackle some of the myths surrounding the water content in alcohol and (try!) and make you feel less dull whilst ordering water in a bar. We went off on a couple of weird tangents about Binking Ginges and why this episode should be sponsored by the Shewee and for some reason Vic tried to make this episode all about pee. If you know Vic, you will know that this is hardly surprising though... JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Jun 2024 | What Does Giving Up Alcohol Add to Your Life? | 00:35:57 | |
Its a simple thought (of course it is...its one of Hame's) but we don't often take the time to consider whether a sober life is better than a drunk one. When you are considering going sober you are often fixated on the negatives and the sacrifice. The social awkwardness, whether you will still be able to chat someone up or still dance like nobody's watching. We don't think about the ways in which sobriety could enrich our lives. In today's episode, Vic and Hame, will walk you through their experiences of the good, the bad and the awkward. WARNING: For no obvious reason Vic tries to make this entire episode all about Barbie. I'm still not sure if the two are in any way related but hats off to her for effort! JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @acast 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Feeling Rejected? Here's What You Need to Do! | 01:06:10 | |
Rejection. It’s something we all feel at some point in our lives, if not at school or a family member, it can be in a relationship or when you get sober. Whenever it might happen to you, there's one guarantee – it’s painful. Vic feels rejection deeply. She even feels it from people she doesn't know. Whereas Hame doesn't care too much about what others think. His strong values and self-confidence mean that if people so turn their back on him.... He can handle it without going to therapy. But, as always on Sober Awkward, they don't have all the answers. So today, these two idiots get an expert to come on and explain what's going on in their tiny weeny brains when friendships get sticky. Today they welcome David Watson. An expert on personal development and neuroscience. David says, 'My core belief is simple yet profound: every individual harbours immense potential, capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. Yet, there's one potent supercomputer that often stands as the primary hurdle—the human brain. Understanding its intricacies, its unique drivers, and the lens through which it views the world is paramount. To unlock its full potential, we must learn to reprogram it, harnessing its power to work for us rather than against us. ' Intrigued? So were we. Listen why harnessing your power, knowing your values and having a 'Million Dollar Mindset' could unravel rejection once and for all. To find out more about Dave just pop him and email at dave@neurolead.net.au or head to www.neurolead.net.au JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Dating Tips with Faye Laurence | 00:20:37 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic has a chat with the amazing Faye Laurence about dating and sober sex. Is it as awkward as you'd imagine? https://www.fayelawrence.com.au You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | Are you Blaming Others for Your Bad Choices? | 00:40:55 | |
The Blame Game...We call it a game but it isn't all that fun really. 'It's not my fault I drink this much - I do it because...' Enter one of a thousand possible answers:
You name it, we have probably blamed one of these things for our over drinking at some point! But what purpose does passing the buck play in helping us get sober? Is it instead diverting the attention away from the fact that you might have a alcohol use disorder? In this episode, Vic and Hame dive into some of the factors they blamed in the past and explore healthier and more efficient ways to get sober! Enjoy!
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| 27 Mar 2024 | Holiday tips for the Sober Curious | 00:07:43 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy give you some tips on how to get through a holiday and actually make memories instead of blacking them out. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | The Shame Shed Returns - Drunk Texting and Online Shopping | 00:35:45 | |
We've all done it. Texted an ex, bought an inflatable shark suit and taken dick pic then sent in to your mother-in-law when pissed. Unfortunately, going live, calling, messaging, face-timing and snap chatting when tanked-up to your eyeballs on wine... are a dodgy part of this modern, technology based world.
Let's face it, after a few bevvies you feel confident in what you say, spend and share. Booze means you don't care so much about consequences of your actions and well, you really did need that space age electric toilet seat at the time. Today Vic and Hame discuss the shame of waking up having texted people when under the influence and buying weird shit online when you can't even remember your own name. They will run through some intimate confessions, discuss the dangers of sharing nudes online, the mental health consequences of others seeing your drunken messages and how shopping for top hats for toads might be something you regret the next day.. confused? We are too! Ribbit! Today's episode of Sober Awkward is an opportunity to share some shame. Get it off your chest! Yes, its over to the listeners to own up to some embarrassing text messages and awkward on-line shenanigans. Enjoy the episode!
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| 20 Mar 2024 | The Horrors of Drinking Holidays Past | 00:20:29 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at some awful holidays as drinker - that whet down the drain with some tequila shots and a nasty bout of crabs. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Why Do Famous People Often Struggle With Addiction? | 01:00:24 | |
As a society we see fame as something to aspire to. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? Today's episode of Sober Awkward is all about celebrity. What's it really like when managers control your every move, you have expectations of others weighing upon you, a heavy workload, people that look up to you and way too many nights in hotel rooms… where does it all lead? Today Vic and Hamish discuss the recent passing of Matthew Perry and why we lose so many talented people to addiction. Vic reminisces about some of her famous run-ins and Hame wonders if he's been missing out on some celeb snogs. As Oscar Wilde said, ‘Aspirations for fame are motivated mainly by the need for validation and attention.’ which unfortunately can lead many wonderful people down a path to heavy boozing. Enjoy! Show Notes https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27647417/ - Aaron Carter Doco https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7357302/ - Avici Doco https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9425078/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 - Lil Peep Doco https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28210840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 -Robbie Williams Doco https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tRnFHfI7WAQ - Paul McCartney singing Hey Jude - again! www.soberawkward.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Hangxiety - medical or emotional? | 00:07:52 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at those alcohol induced panic attacks. Why do we get them, how does alcohol trigger mental torment and are they always destined to get worse? You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | Getting to Know the Person You Were Before Booze | 00:46:54 | |
Sobriety can be hard at first. You feel like a weirdo, the odd one out, a party pooper. But, the good news is - the longer you do it, the easier it becomes. Part of the process is getting to know who you are without booze pumping around your precious body. You have to meet yourself for the first time with no escape! Confront the mistakes you may have made and decide which parts of you you like and which parts can be flushed away with that last shot of Tequila. Both Vic and Hamish have changed since they gave up drinking. Even though they both cringe at the thought of 'Self Love' these two know that getting to know the you after alcohol is one of the necessary and most rewarding parts of sober life. So, strap yourselves in as you get to know about Vic's low opinion of herself as a drinker, how Hame manages to look in the mirror and say 'You're a ten out of ten' and finally how embracing who you are is the scaffolding to a solid, long term sober life. RESOURCES www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Can Hangovers Change? | 00:11:37 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at hangziety. When does drinking go from having a good time with mates to actually being a problem? You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | Are you Lying About Your Alcohol Consumption? | 00:39:32 | |
Liar, liar, pants on fire! The words still sting decades later. None of us want to be considered a liar and yet anyone that has ever drunk has probably also lied about it. Why you are home after your curfew? Why you kissed your friends boyfriend? How you blew your finger off? Sound familiar?! Typically our lies surrounding alcohol start small. We lie to our parents about where we are going for the night or why their bottle of vodka is now weirdly full of water. But these lies can grow. You might start lying to your friends and your partner. You might lie to your boss about your many 'sick days' and you might even end up lying to yourself about how bad your drinking has really gotten. These lies can catch up on you and cost you everything. From relationships to careers to the trust of those you love. Alcohol plays it part in these lies and Vic and Hame are going to unpack exactly why that is. Enjoy! RESOURCES www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Choosing Function over Disfunction. | 00:12:00 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at making better choices when it comes to booze and being honest about their behaviours. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Is Sobriety Boring? | 00:46:13 | |
It's safe to say that boredom is one of the most important topics in sobriety. The fear of being considered boring either keeps you from trying sobriety altogether or drives you back to the booze bus after a few quiet sober nights in! It is our mission at Sober Awkward to prove that sobriety is NOT boring! Filling your life with authentic connections and new passions instead of hangovers and kebabs is infinitely less dull! It's time to reassess what 'boring' means and consider why you are letting what other people think affect you at all. Wrapping your head around this topic will set you up for the most rewarding and long lasting sobriety possible. Enjoy!
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| 21 Feb 2024 | Identifying the Functional drinker. | 00:10:19 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at the functional drinker. Are you really getting away with those big nights out? You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | Is booze causing my Anxiety? | 00:46:50 | |
Anxiety is a very common problem. In fact, 30% of people will suffer from a bout of anxiety at some point in their lives.... and Vic is one of them In todays episode Vic tries to work out if past feelings of panic were 100% caused by drinking or was it her body crying out for help? And Hamish reflects on hangovers, the feeling of humiliation after black outs and (for some weird reason) a fear of buttons. It might sound like a load of old rubbish, and it's certainly no Huberman, but somehow they unravel how alcohol triggers anxiety, what's happening to the brain and the frightening pattern you can get stuck in when trying to 'drink away' the symptoms of anxiety. So, if you are getting alcohol induced anxiety and can't quite seem to shift the hangziety blues - then this is the episode for you. Enjoy. Show Notes www.soberawkward.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Can looking back help you move on from booze? | 00:04:33 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy share the visualisations they used which helped them get and stay sober.
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| 11 Feb 2024 | Live interview with Jean McCarthy | 00:52:03 | |
What an honour to have the legendary and wonderful Jean McCarthy for our first ever interview episode recorded in front of a live audience. Jean is a writer and recovery advocate from Alberta in Canada. She has covered all of the bases of in the sober world. Sober since 2011, Jean shared her story in her blog Unpickled, she has listened to the sobriety stories of hundreds of others in her Bubble Hour podcast which stretched over a fantastic 10 series and has over 5 million global downloads. She has even written 5 books on the subject! Bubble Hour was the first sobriety podcast Vic ever listened to - and she would go onto be one of the final guests the podcast ever had!! Hame learnt more in one hour of speaking to Jean than he has in over 70 hours of speaking to Vic. Mind you...there were a few less sexual innuendos or references to root vegetables! Enjoy!
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| 07 Feb 2024 | How Lucy met Vic and gave up booze. | 00:08:14 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy recount the story of what brought them together and the intrinsic role it played in Lucy's sobriety.
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| 04 Feb 2024 | The Alarming Link Between Alcohol and Cancer | 00:45:09 | |
It's not something that people want to talk about. We choose to ignore the science and stats as we top up our glasses with Prosecco or head to the bar for another round. We never stop to take in the truth. The actual facts about Alcohol and Cancer. Today, Vic and Hamish find out how alcohol causes cancer, whether or not it's just extreme drinkers that get it (spoiler alert - light and moderate drinkers can too!) their own experiences of family and friends diagnosis and how, as a society, we choose to ignore the scary fact that alcohol is a class A carcinogen, Thats right people! sorry to be the bearers of bad news! It sits right next to its good old mates, Cigarettes, Asbestos and ...... wait for it.....Radiation. As you may know, these two are no Huberman's so today they have invited an expert on that has had first hand, lived experience of cancer, Kathryn Elliott. Kathryn was a binge drinker that believes her type of breast cancer was directly linked to her alcohol consumption. It's a not so witty but very necessary episode of Sober Awkward. Trigger warning for those that have experienced cancer. Show Notes Info on our guest Kathryn Elliott Kath is a certified Senior This Naked Mind alcohol coach, a founding member of Alcohol Coaches Australia and a member of the consumer advisory committee for Hello Sunday Morning. She also appeared in the Voices For Change campaign for the Foundation For Alcohol Research & Education in 2023. Kath is based in Melbourne where she lives with her husband of 21 years, Paul and their three sons (Oscar 18, Tom 17 and Hugo 14) and much-loved golden English cocker spaniel, Ralph. For further information please contact: Kathryn Elliott, 0418 577 583 Email: kathryn@thealcoholmindsetcoach.com.au www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com IG @thealcoholmindsetcoach JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 31 Jan 2024 | Grog Bog | 00:03:12 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy lower the tone once again by researching some of the lesser known (and totally unimportant) topics in sobriety. Allow us to introduce you to 'Grog Bog'. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncmv6t4l5oVnZof3vdzik?si=bb8cd6868fb84980 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | 'A Thousand Wasted Sundays' is Out!!! | 00:49:40 | |
A Thousand Wasted is out!! The day is finally here! Vic's book is out! So we thought that we would celebrate by doing something a little different! We got rid of the scripts and Hamish interviewed Vic about all things writing. We begin by looking at the some of the thoughts processes behind her putting her drunken stories on paper in the first place before tackling some of the key themes of the book like friendships, parenting and feeling enough. Hame hopes he has found the balance between reading you enough passages from the book to wet your appetite but not so many as to give too much away! Today is a monumental day for Vic, for the podcast and for anyone who has followed and resonated with her story from day 1. Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com Show Notes JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Unsupportive Mates? | 00:08:55 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at some red flags. Moments that they wish they had taken notice of when those they were surrounding themselves with were enabling their behaviour. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncmv6t4l5oVnZof3vdzik?si=bb8cd6868fb84980 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | Cravings | 00:45:11 | |
Cravings – what they really are and how to not have them 22nd jan
In this week's episode, Hame and Vic simplify what a long-lasting healthy sobriety really boils down to. Can you replace a bad habit with a good one and can you deal with cravings without caving in. (Of course its not quite as simple as that but its a good place to start!) In this week's episode you will be walked through what a craving truly is, why they have nothing to do with the alcohol itself and what you need to do combat them! We will even offer you a bit of advice should you give into one and relapse. We can only apologise for the amount of times we collapsed into fits of giggles during this episode. Vic was jet-lagged, we hadn't seen each other in over a week and things seemed to snowball from there. All I will say is Coca Cola and Muff, Unlucky Trousers and Vic's Mum's Feet... You'll have to give it a listen for any of this to make sense!
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| 17 Jan 2024 | Under the Influence | 00:02:18 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic looks back at the moment that ALMOST changed everything for her. It didn't. But it did give her quite a funny story... You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncmv6t4l5oVnZof3vdzik?si=bb8cd6868fb84980 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | FOMO - Fear of Missing Out. | 00:45:00 | |
You know the feeling, your mates are all getting ready for a big night out and you're not going because you've made this weird decision to give up booze. Why can they do it and you can't? It's so unfair! Instead of staying in and enjoying the time alone, you sit, worrying about what you're missing out on, will you miss something funny, a new connection, the feeling of togetherness that benders with mates bring? Today Vic and Hamish discuss FOMO - …. anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media. Is FOMO really what you think? or is it all a big fallacy, were those nights out really as good as you remember? after all - there is a reason you don't drink now. Today they peel a layer off FOMO and discover what lies beneath this term and its a little more complicated than you think. Oh, and we find out about Janet and Steve, a couple Hamish had some special times with at 3am in a bedsit in Peckham. RESOURCES www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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. | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Lockdown Pissed Versus Lockdown Sober | 00:06:23 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy reflect on and their lockdown experiences. Vic was (of course) sober whereas Lucy has the unique view of someone who did completed one whilst drunk and one sober. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/528O6reyBcGiNbhTi7n7DG?si=gg-MC0dHTG-o1DwKXhZ8jg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | But, Society says drinking is normal? | 00:32:56 | |
Everybody does it but does that make it ok? That's the question Vic and Hamish will ry to answer, in their own 'unique' way, in todays episode of Sober Awkward. You've heard the line before... 'I might be bad but I'm not an alcoholic.' 'Didn't I read somewhere that drinking a little red wine is good for you?' 'Everything in moderation!' The messages that we receive in today's society about what is considered 'normal' drinking, directly opposes those that we are receiving from our doctors. This confusion leads many of us to fall into the trap of believing what we see around us rather than what those like the World Health Organisation are saying. In today's episode Vic and Hame take a deeper dive into this gap...not that like you filthy animals...although Vic does admit to having wank on her head throughout this episode. Don't know what that means? Nor do we! Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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
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| 13 Oct 2024 | Wakes, Funerals, Grief and Booze | 00:48:29 | |
No-one really talks about death or prepares for it. Is this why booze is so prevalent at wakes and funerals? The way us humans deal with death doesn't seem to evolve. You put on a black outfit, grab a sarnie and a tissue, then, generally, everyone gets totally shitfaced. Then you accidentally offend the grieving widow, fall down some stairs, get thrown out of a pub and stumble home singing 'Oh Danny Boy.' Then, after the wake you have to deal with a hangover on top of all those difficult feelings. It's an emotional mess. Booze doesn't help. It prolongs the mourning period and makes recovery from the death of a loved one a lot more painful. So, why do we do it? Unfortunately death is something all us sober folks will face at some stage. Death is part of life, we will lose people. So, how do you handle it as a sober person? Should you even go and risk your sobriety or are there other ways that you can remember someone without getting three sheets to the wind - blotto. On Sober Awkward we like to talk about the hard stuff, (not whiskey!) plan for unexpected situations and confront emotions (and talk a little bit too much about Hamish's sheep fetish - say no more.) but we hope by digging deep into the more difficult aspects of life, we can help you feel stronger in your sobriety and help you approach the death of a loved-one without the risk of relapse
So why are funerals and wake so boozy? Is it ok not to go? and how would the person that dies feel if you said 'No' to raising a glass at their send off? Find out in this slightly more serious episode of Sober Awkward. Show Notes Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2024 | How to Make Time Your Biggest Motivator | 00:43:00 | |
Whether you are aware of it or not, Time is one of the biggest subjects within sobriety. In the early days it seems to crawl past but its not long before the days on your time counting apps are accumulating faster than you can imagine. The question is what can you do to make time a motivator rather than a constant reminder of it slowly slipping through your fingers. Does our perception of time change when we go sober and is time simply a human constructed illusion?! That's right...things get Meta this episode and Hame and Vic even quote Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens and very niche 1990s British TV shows! Enjoy! Show Notes Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @acast 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | How to Still be Confident After Going Sober | 00:55:35 | |
We are all too familiar with the scenario...you are feeling a little nervous going into a social event so you pre-drink or get so drunk at the party that you end up topless dancing on one of the tables with your mate's auntie. Alcohol it appears gave us confidence. It turned introverts into extroverts, and extroverts into the life and soul of the party. Is this actually true though?! Too many of us struggle to find our confidence in our sobriety. As a result, we go out and less and less, become hermits and eventually relapse. The trick to a long lasting sobriety is rediscovering your confidence. Understanding that it can be rebuilt and making peace with the fact that there are some days that you might just not feel as good as others. Here's how we approach this tricky subject in our sobrieties... Enjoy the episode! Today was also the first episode that we have ever filmed. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to today's episode then just head to our YouTube page! Show Notes www.soberawkward.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Just Look How Far You've Come! | 00:38:19 | |
Stop! and smell the roses for once! Vic recently had an epiphany at therapy in which she finally understood that there is no going back to who she once was! (A cheeky piss head with anxiety) It was a ground breaking moment in her sobriety. So, today she shares the importance of focusing on our achievements rather than being scared we might step back into old habits. Hamish has recently started therapy too, the same one as Vic as it turns out, he also finds that 'Negative Bias' gets in the way of truly seeing how well he is doing in life. So today these too yapping terriers go over some ways you can learn to see what incredible changes you've made, soak up the fact that just by choosing a sober life you are someone that can overcome adversity and know that you struggles are what lead you here today. So, say good bye to that speed induced panic attack after a house party in Brixton in 1998 on and say hello to life of never going back to who you once were. Oh and for some reason there is a lot of human barking in this episode - no reason - just is. Enjoy! Show Notes Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Coming out and Going Out - Alcohol and the LGBTQ+ Community | 00:39:39 | |
It's Sydney Mardi Gras weekend and what better way to celebrate love...than with a bonus episode of Sober Awkward! Yes, today Vic and Hamish had a chat about alcohol in the gay community and how young LGBTQ+ people often turn to booze when isolated, experiencing low- self esteem or feelings unloved when family don't support their decision to come out. Vic delves into the history of the gay bar and find out why bars can feel like a safe haven for the community, sometimes the only place to feel accepted and how this can lead to too much partying, and Hamish, well, he spends the episode reminiscing about the time he got felt up in a hot tub with his brother. Unfortunately, for the gay community, Vic and Hamish are straight. (Boooooo!) So they decided to have a chat with the lovely Andrew Addie about coming out, leaning on booze to cope with mental health issues, delivering lube to the masses and what it's like being the only sober at Mardi Gras. Happy Mardi Gras Weekend Everybody! Show Notes Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | WARNING! How Going Cold Turkey Could Kill You! | 00:34:25 | |
Don't give up alcohol... Alright, maybe we are being slightly facetious. (Anyone else get one of those word a day calendars this year...no...just me? Giving up a serious drinking habit cold turkey can lead to some pretty awful and even fatal results. Allow us to introduce you to the slightly terrifying world of Alcohol Withdrawal Symptom or AWS. Firsly, this is not an excuse for you to NOT give up drinking. You will still need to do that I'm afraid. In today's episode we will guide you through exactly how you need to approach it in the safest way possible. A lot fo Sober Awkward episodes contain the bizarre ramblings and story telling of us two muppets - but not this one! With any luck, this one might just help save your life. Show Notes Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Test: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/professional/multimedia/clinical-calculator/ciwa-ar-clinical-institute-withdrawal-assessment-for-alcohol-scale Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | What Causes Pub Fights and One Punch Attacks? | 00:35:49 | |
'Oi! Are you looking at my Mrs?' 'Did you spill my pint? 'Outside now!' We've all been there. A pub on a Friday night, booze flowing, beers getting spilled, people getting lairy. Then, everyone gets turned out onto the street at the same time. Bodies get shoved, you take a comment the wrong way and before you know it, you have an stumbly opponent rolling up their sleeves. It can be scary and dangerous... but for some reason we accept that pub fights are just a side affect of drinking. Today Vic and Hamish dig into drunk fighting, why did it start? Why do people do it? Whats happening in the brain? Why do we have a tendency to be more aggressive when under the influence? As you may have guessed, these guys are lovers not fighters but even so, haven't managed to completely avoid the odd fisty pavement scuffle. Hamish even once politely stopped a fight whilst wearing a polo shirt. They also find out about king hits, one punch attacks that lead to the deaths of many young people in Australia. Notes Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Sep 2024 | Can Drinking Alcohol in Early Pregnancy Harm the Baby? | 00:47:43 | |
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) What are FASD's? Is it safe to have any level of alcohol when pregnant? How does it affect the unborn baby? How and when is it diagnosed? These are questions Vic and Hamish should have probably found the answers to a long time ago, but like many people, they both chose to ignore the facts about FASD and live in hope that it wouldn't happen to them. Silly really. FASD a condition, or range of conditions, that we've all heard of, but for some reason don't take too seriously. We presume we shouldn't drink when trying for a baby but make excuses....'Surly, one won't hurt?' So, today is about facts, finding out what it is and how alcohol consumption can have impact on a baby during the first trimester. As you may have guessed... neither of these two buffoons know much about anything, so, they have invited on an incredible guest, Sophie. Sophie has lived lived experience of FASD after exposing her unborn child to alcohol in early gestation and today discusses her own experience of living with the guilt and shame that comes alongside this diagnosis. She also chats about how it affects her sons daily life, the challenges, the wins and how gaining more knowledge about FASD has made their relationship closer. This episode is for anyone that has ever wondered about this condition or is essential listening if you are trying for a baby. Notes https://www.nofasd.org.au NOFASD Australia works to support families living with FASD and prevent harms caused by alcohol. All donations to NOFASD Australia over $2 are tax deductible, make your donation online September 9th is International FASD Awareness DayThe 9th day of the 9th month recognises the importance of staying alcohol-free throughout the 9 months of pregnancy. Community events throughout the month of September provide opportunities to raise awareness about FASD and the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure, to support pregnant women and families, and to share this prevention message around the world. Readmore about the history of International FASD Awareness Day. Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Osher Günsberg: How Sobriety Saved My Life | 01:13:53 | |
Osher is quite simply, one of the most recognisable faces…and voices…in Australia. From his early days on Channel V to hosting The Batchelor and The Bachelorette - Osher has been the face of Australia'a biggest TV shows for over 20 years. More importantly, for the sake of our podcast - Hamish was lucky enough to sit down with Osher on the day he celebrated his 14 year soberversary. When we talk about 'doing the work' - not many have done quite as much as Osher. Osher is a man who has turned his complex mental health issues into his greatest strengths. Social anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychotic episodes and suicidal ideations are just some of the challenges that he has overcome. And he sites his sobriety as being the key factor that enabled him not only to survive but to thrive amongst all this. The man that I met is one who has lived a life but continues to smile and share his story with humour! I would encourage you to listen to this episode with a pen in your hand because there are more nuggets of wisdom in this single conversation, than Hame and Vic have managed in over 100 episodes! Enjoy! RESOURCES www.cuppa.community JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.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 Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadstea 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | When You Feel Like You're Disappointing the Family.... | 00:52:39 | |
Lets talk about family. They come in many weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. They are diverse, annoying, challenging, loving, judgmental, funny and a complete and utter mess, for some unknown reason....their opinions of us matter.
We want our grandparents to see us doing well, our parents to be proud, our siblings to like us and our children to think we are heroes! It’s a lot. Even in that one sentence you can feel the pressure. Expectation is coming from all angles like arrows stabbing at your self-esteem and it can be hard to satisfy the needs of everyone…especially when you are sober.
So how do you break the news the you've given up the grog? Can you be proud about sobriety without sounding like an evangelical preacher? And whose opinion do you really care about? Find out today on this very awkward episode. SHOW NOTES Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 May 2024 | Did Years of Drinking Damage My Brain? | 00:32:49 | |
As a society, we have had a tendency in the past to ignore a lot of frightening stats around alcohol. We just carry on getting wasted without thinking about the consequences. But is it time we started tuning into the facts? Today Vic and Hame take a look at Alcohol related dementia, Also called Wernicke-Korsakoff, is a form of dementia related to the excessive drinking of alcohol. This affects memory, learning and other mental functions. Korsakoff’s syndrome and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are particular forms of alcohol related brain injury which may be related to alcohol related dementia. It affects lots of people and believe it or not - can be preventable. Stopping drinking is just the start, then it's time to engage in lots of weird and wonderful activities in order to stave off dementia as you get older. So, take a listen and find out what you should do to keep that lump of flesh in yer noggin firing on all cylinders. There are also a few poo stories not no reason what-so-ever. Show Notes - Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays
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| 28 Jul 2024 | The #1 Tip to a Long Lasting Sobriety That YOU Have Been Ignoring for Far Too Long! | 00:34:51 | |
Phrases like 'Just Focus on the Present', 'Start Your Sobriety With a Therapist' or 'Hame Your an Idiot' are said so often on Sober Awkward that they risk not really being HEARD. Another one that creeps up a lot in the sobriety world is about 'The Benefits of Exercise'! No matter how many times you hear it or write it at the top of your New Year's Resolution List, for some reason it can be hard to get into the habit of it! In this week's episode, Hame and Vic take a look at exactly WHY exercise (and no we aren't talking about joining a gym or running a marathon!) is one of the best things you can do for your sobriety. Hame has neatly categorised the benefits into what he's calling his 'Top 6 Sobriety Strengtheners' - it isn't exactly catchy is it? We didn't think so either! But the point is fair one! You will not believe the benefits to your sobriety of just going for a walk everyday (ideally whilst listening to your favourite podcast...nudge, nudge, wink, wink). The weirdest tangent of the day goes to Vic (surprise surprise) when she shares what she hates the most about being overly grateful! Enjoy the episode! Show Notes - Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Aug 2024 | How to Keep Going Year after Year... | 00:54:04 | |
To kick off Season 9 of the podcast (!), Hame and Vic are in a reflective mood. As Hame celebrates his 2 year soberversary, we take a look at the differences we have in our motivations to carry on. It giving up easier for someone that never had a problem with alcohol? Is motivation easier for someone that did? We take a deep look into where our sober 'journeys' have trodden the same path and where we veered off in different directions. Vic and Hame also go on a slightly strange tangent discussing how much they miss conkers and what the best insult is to say with a cockney accent. But you've come to expect that by this stage! Enjoy the podcast! Show Notes - Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Cigarettes and Alcohol | 00:42:29 | |
It's time to take a trip down memory lane and think about the first drags on mates soggy cigarette, reminisce about couging up your guts on the school bus and recollect you first ever spliff build! Why did we do it? Why did we think it was cool to smoke, was it simply to look cool in front of our peers or because a bottle of 'White Lightening cider' tends to flush smart decision making down the lavatory? Today Vic and Hame are going to find out why people that drink are more likely to smoke and why combining the two is so bad for you. They'll reveal their own smoking histories, discover if the damage done is repairable and determine if we drank to smoke and smoked to drink?
They also talk about porn mags and an obsession with Zippo lighters! It's the usual mix of drivel and science. Enjoy! Show Notes... Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can... https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html and please give a review at www.goodreads.com JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291 www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more. @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify 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 - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com #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 #1000sundays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | When Vic and Lucy Launched Cuppa! | 00:08:16 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode, we take you back to the moment that Vic and Lucy officially launched Cuppa back in April of 2022! The free sober social network has grown organically since then and is an invaluable resource to our sober listeners around the world! If you haven't joined yet - check it out at cuppa.community or through the Mighty Networks app. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N0Z9oEtWU4PivOK4vH4qQ?si=798ea3b35aad4bc6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | What are the Long Term Effects on your Body of Binge Drinking? | 00:12:25 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy have done the scientific research (We are not doctors...we are not doctors...we are not doctors!), to find out how much damage our drinking has done to our bodies. Oh and Vic tells a cruel story about her Dad... You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N0Z9oEtWU4PivOK4vH4qQ?si=798ea3b35aad4bc6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Signs That Your Home Drinking Has Become a Problem | 00:14:09 | |
In this weeks retrospective episode, we take a look at the warning signs that your home drinking has turned into a problem. What starts off as an innocent, cost-effective and convenient solution soon spirals into something far more sinister. Don't let this happen to you! You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/677p8Bel8v1H3EhUshoCeh?si=0e1d511c0cb94b9f Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||