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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's been a big 24 hours for the Sober Awkward crew! So, we wanted to jump on and tell you all about what happened last night..... We travelled to Sydney after being nominated for best well-being podcast in the Australian Podcast Awards. We didn't get to do a speech or anything quite so glam, but wanted to give you the news in a quick live episode. A huge thanks to everyone that has given us words of support today. It's you lovely lot that keep this podcast going and you that helps others unders...
Following on from last week's episode on drinking culture amongst workforces, we wanted to focus on one of the most problematic of them all - the Armed Forces. Sadly, we are all too aware of the number of ex-vets who struggle with alcohol and drug addictions upon leaving the Army. However, given neither Hame nor Vic know barely anything about this subject - they have had to call in the big guns! Two fascinating women with real first hand experiences of this problem. The first is Helen Bennett wh...
In this weeks retrospective we talk to William Porter about the drinking fantasy. You can listen to the full episode here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sNNmi3G4YMhukmfXW7A9C?si=409f7ee2514a4b80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Whether its the job interviews conducted in a pub to ‘really get to know you’, the Friday after work drinks, the boozy business lunches, the work conferences away or Christmas Parties - your workplace probably has some kind of a drinking culture. Hame and Vic are quite honest about the fact they have not had the most conventional careers. Hame got felt up when he was dressed up as a shoe and Vic used to work a job fixing fridges (who knew?!). But even they have been affected by work stress and d...
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Vic and Hamish have both lived abroad. One thing they noticed was that no matter the country, expat communities have an odd booze philosophy - drink as much as you can, as often as possible. It’s not shock to find out that separation from friends and family, loneliness, and the need to fit in to this new environment could lead to a bit of over doing it. Expat life disrupts your usual routines and makes you feel like you're on an endless holiday..... but could it be a slippery slope towards addic...
In this weeks retrospective we talk about all the crazy risks we took as binge drinkers. You can listen to the full episode here. - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sJdIzsqLd6Er6uhQ33W3M?si=8a94303aca18463d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode of Sober Awkward (the hilarious, good looking and extremely wise...) Vic and Hamish discover why having someone to share your teabags with could solidify your sobriety and how building your own sober community could stop you reaching in the fridge for that 6 pack of Red Stripe! They will give you a step by step guided walk through their free sober social platform www.cuppa.community and give you a few tips, tricks (and warnings) on how to create a successful sober meet up. So, pu...
In this weeks retrospective we talk about how sobriety can make you more conscious of you self worth and your environment. You can listen to the full episode here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/077DdyXuztm66LfU9ggy7E?si=fd10b3cd162145f0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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...
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, so Vic and Hamish have had a chat with Kate Seselja. Kate is an ex-gambler, who, for the past 10 years has passionately advocated for Gambling Reform by telling her own personal journey of addiction. Kate is a mother from Canberra that found herself blindsided by addiction. A struggle that lasted ten years, took all her money and nearly her life. Today she talks all about how she was drawn in by the sounds of the pokie machines, the guilt of...
In this weeks retrospective we talk about changing up your social life so it fits your sobriety. You can listen to the full episode here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/07qzYYYOmVBjHBh8mOZOod?si=36e427503ffb4bce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 tri...
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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...
In this weeks retrospective we talk about Vic finding her sober community and understanding why that will help you along your sober path. You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/07qzYYYOmVBjHBh8mOZOod?si=edabbe103f934730 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 ...
In this weeks retrospective we talk about making friends in sobriety. Is a sobriety group boring? You can listen to the full episode here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/07qzYYYOmVBjHBh8mOZOod?si=dd2d56f27f3a417a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 s...
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 epi...
Whether you are somebody that gave up alcohol for a set amount of time or forever, the question of how to stay motivated is one that we are often asked. Hame's plan was to give up for a year. He has chosen to carry on but wants to find out how to keep up the momentum without the excitement of ticking off all of the 'I've-never-done-this-before-sober' things. For Vic, it's a different story. When she gave up, she knew it was forever and her motivation and clarity of thought have not wavered. Are ...
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
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 prom...
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: http...
Today Vic and Hamish discover if you can ditch an identity? Can you leave the party girl sat on the curb in 1992 and become someone else.... or do you have to stay playing a role even when it's bad for your health? Have you ever been lost? Found yourself questioning who you are or your role in society? Are you fed up with being pointed out as the party animal? And find yourself acting out in ways you don’t want to just because of reputation. This kind of contemplation is only natural, and everyo...
In this week's retrospective episode we are taking you on a walk down memory lane to when Vic first shared her signature dance move from her drinking days. It's weird. It's wonderful. And it's (kind of!) brilliant! But what did you expect...? You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000523753718 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
What a pleasure it is to bring you the second of our Sober Awkward interview guests. This month we welcome to the podcast Millie Mackintosh! You may know Millie from Made in Chelsea or her work as a fashion and beauty icon representing brands like L'Oreal, Ralph Lauren and House of Fraser. Millie shares stories of how her life has not always been glitzy and glamorous. and takes a deeper look at the possible causes of her unhealthy relationship with booze. Millie gave up alcohol almost exactly a ...
In this week's retrospective episode Vic and Lucy reveal the relationships between their mental health and their over drinking. For Lucy it was depression brought about by a chronic disease diagnosis whereas for Vic it was the anxiety triggered by recreational drug use. Whatever it is for you - the importance of mental wellbeing is imperative to getting and staying sober. We hope that Vic and Lucy's vulnerable, honest and open stories can help you in your sober journeys. You can listen to the fu...
