Today we are still delving into that term sober curious in our retrospective episode. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7akx89y90K75qWc8SJ1OBZ?si=mOuj16zdSPutMnuO-WFtuQ 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://ww...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min
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...
Jun 09, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Today in our retrospective episode we take a look back on what is was like to ask Am I Sober Curious? You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7akx89y90K75qWc8SJ1OBZ?si=mOuj16zdSPutMnuO-WFtuQ 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 awk...
Jun 05, 2024•15 min
Joe Williams has lived numerous lives. Google him and you will find out that he is an multi-sport Australian athlete and a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man. But there is so much more to his story... After succeeding in his life long dream of playing professional NRL and after a long battle with drugs, alcohol, suicidal ideations and Bi Polar disorder, Joe got sober and retired after just four seasons. As one door closes, another opens and Joe walked into a boxing gym that wo...
Jun 02, 2024•59 min•Season 8Ep. 14
In this weeks retrospective episode, we take the moment that we bid our wonderful Lucy goodbye. Without a doubt the most emotional moment of any episode. Were we crying because Lucy was leaving or Hame was arriving though!? You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gYSJEsoqBzxXz11uP82Ix?si=331c12b0efb04321 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 29, 2024•11 min
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 Met...
May 26, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 13
In this weeks retrospective episode, we take a look back at the moment that Lucy announced why she had decided to move on from presenting the podcast. We miss her everyday and are still the best of mates! You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gYSJEsoqBzxXz11uP82Ix?si=331c12b0efb04321 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2024•21 min
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...
May 19, 2024•33 min•Season 8Ep. 12
In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy share the cravings that they still experience today before looking into the Science behind them. Understanding them is the key to overcoming them! You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hd1Cy1841VjL925R7PfaF?si=6ef1b76cd8e74f36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 15, 2024•20 min
If we raise kids that have high self-esteem will this make them less likely to drink alcohol? This episode is for the parents out there that are feeling scared about their kids becoming teens, going off the rails, drinking cider in farmers fields and putting themselves at risk because of bad teenage choices. This is also for anyone who was this child (lets guess at about 98% of our audience!) was it your low self esteem that caused you to reach for the bottle and would life have been different i...
May 12, 2024•42 min•Season 8Ep. 11
In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic was joined by her sister Louise. (Not only has she been sober longer than Vic but she also just might be the funnier one!) Louise worked in Advertising for years and has some absolute horror/hilarious stories to share about that time in her life! You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46U5NQbqXxa1zff6oELb1n?si=0fbfd0fc691743d2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2024•11 min
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 t...
May 05, 2024•44 min•Season 8Ep. 10
In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy share some of the triggers they have had to be wary of to avoid the dreaded relapse! Basically just poeple, places and things...but other than that we are all good! Only kidding - just remember your why and take one day at a time. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S0kO4CMHccP5ouBaUschQ?si=74a3c40b2ad34233 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2024•15 min
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 thera...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 9
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....
Apr 24, 2024•14 min
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 ...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 8
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....
Apr 17, 2024•12 min
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 rem...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 7
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. S...
Apr 10, 2024•8 min
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: My parents My upbringing My job My partner My mother-in-law I live above a pub Society TV and Media and Mr Blobby Etc. etc. etc 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 th...
Apr 07, 2024•41 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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....
Apr 03, 2024•21 min
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 n...
Mar 31, 2024•36 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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....
Mar 27, 2024•8 min
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 ...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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....
Mar 20, 2024•20 min
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 si...
Mar 17, 2024•47 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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....
Mar 13, 2024•8 min
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 thr...
Mar 10, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 2
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....
Mar 06, 2024•12 min
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 lettin...
Mar 03, 2024•46 min•Season 8Ep. 1
