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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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,...

In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy share the visualisations they used which helped them get and stay sober.   You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55USJMcQTq9UNaLxg76qBI?si=dddab30c71a340b4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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....

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.   You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55USJMcQTq9UNaLxg76qBI?si=dddab30c71a340b4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

In this weeks retrospective episode we unpack the term 'alcoholic'. Most of us never think of ourselves as alcoholics,, no matter how bad our drinking habits get. But for others, the harshness of the word is enough to shock us into going sober. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAyrfpSLLEGnOoE8rtcvw?si=44dc84be101e481e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungover? Thinking about giving up drinking, but it feels too hard and too boring? Are you an alcoholic? If these questions are banging around inside your head today then this is the episode for you. Questioning you alcohol intake means it could be time to say goodbye anxiety, farewell shame, vomit and one night stands - Hello Scrabble! It's New Years day - officially the biggest day to consider going sober. But don't hide in bed all day, get up and put the kettle on. Vic and Hamish are here...

In this weeks retrospective episode we take to the Oxford English Dictionary to better unpack some of the language of sobriety and how you can use it to your advnantage. You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAyrfpSLLEGnOoE8rtcvw?si=44dc84be101e481e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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...

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.