A poem about sobriety. Sober Awkward is here to support you on what can be the most stressful day in the sober calendar. An elf is on hand to cheer you up and cheer you on. So, take a 5 minute break from cooking, eating and Uncle Steve's story about the time he met Cliff Richard, find a cosy spot and stick your headphones on. Merry Christmas Everyone! 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.c...
Dec 24, 2023•8 min
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 20...
Dec 23, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy try and help (bless them!). Their Christmases used to be wild - now they sound plain weird! Here are some of their suggestions for anyone taking on their first sober Christmas. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2soz958NqqtXfMh9MF66UK?si=219fe5cd2b004530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 20, 2023•5 min
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 co...
Dec 17, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Dec 13, 2023•10 min
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. ...
Dec 10, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 9
In this weeks retrospective we talk about triggers, why we get them and how they feel out of our control. You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/07zjbMxfdHdrqvwsw6LTzE?si=f0167123a45f493b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2023•12 min
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 f...
Dec 03, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In this weeks retrospective we talk about the trauma that is left over from years of over doing it. You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/07zjbMxfdHdrqvwsw6LTzE?si=6fd78f39644147ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2023•12 min
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...
Nov 26, 2023•51 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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.
Nov 22, 2023•11 min
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...
Nov 22, 2023•13 min
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...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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.
Nov 15, 2023•13 min
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...
Nov 12, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 5
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.
Nov 08, 2023•12 min
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...
Nov 05, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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.
Nov 01, 2023•12 min
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...
Oct 29, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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.
Oct 25, 2023•12 min
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...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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.
Oct 18, 2023•13 min
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...
Oct 15, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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.
Oct 11, 2023•12 min
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...
Oct 08, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 20
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....
Oct 04, 2023•11 min
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...
Oct 01, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 19
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....
Sep 27, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Sep 24, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 18
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.
Sep 20, 2023•12 min
