In this week's retrospective episode, Hamish and Vic talk hangovers! Hangovers are bloody awful and not getting them EVER again is one of the best things about being sober.

But can any good come from hangovers? What if their extreme nature becomes the precise reason you go sober in the first place?

You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c0chOrhwlSASDGXyCmvU0?si=DoUKd5sPS7u-JDKyqu14hg

Show Notes:

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Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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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 -

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In this eye-opening episode, Hamish and Vic dive into the terrifying reality of drink spiking. After receiving a shocking email from a listener who had experienced this firsthand, they knew it was time to dig deeper into this disturbingly common but often overlooked crime.

With alarming statistics revealing just how widespread drink spiking really is, they explore why it remains so misunderstood and underreported.

Why do so many victims blame themselves? Is it because of how much they drank, or where they were? Vic felt like it was her fault for just not caring about herself that much....Spoiler alert—it’s none of those things. Hamish and Vic unpack the myths, challenge the stigma, and discuss what needs to change to make nights out safer for everyone.

If you’ve ever had that uneasy feeling at the bottom of your glass or want to be part of the conversation to help protect yourself and others, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time to shine a light on drink spiking and make one thing absolutely clear—it is never the victim’s fault.

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!

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@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 -

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In this retrospective episode, Hamish and Vic take a deep dive into the boozy culture of sport. From post-match pints to the “beer equals bonding” mentality, they unpack the unspoken link between athletic pursuits and alcohol.

Why does sport seem to come with a side order of booze? How does the pressure to drink impact athletes, fans, and the game itself? And what happens when you try to navigate the sports world sober?

Join us as we reflect on the highs, lows, and hangovers of sport’s drinking culture, while asking the big question—can we cheer, celebrate, and connect without the clinking of glasses? It’s time to kick booze off the field and see what the game looks like without it.

Show Notes -

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Show Notes

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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 -

[email protected]

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

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This week on Sober Awkward, things get really uncomfortable. Hamish opens up about the recent - worst day of his sober life—a moment so tough, so shame-filled, he can hardly bare to talk about it. Today, he shares what happened, how it affected his mental health, and the raw reality of facing a crisis without the numbing escape of alcohol.

Vic also reflects on her own lowest point in sobriety, revealing how hitting emotional rock bottom (without booze) actually made her stronger in the long run.

This isn’t an easy episode. There’s guilt, there’s vulnerability, and let’s just say, it gets very awkward. But somewhere in all the mess, there’s a lesson—a reminder that even in sobriety, life can throw us curveballs, but we can get through them without drinking.

Tune in for an unfiltered and ultimately hopeful chat about facing the hardest days with honesty, self-compassion (and maybe just a little bit of chat about avocados and leather whips!)

Show Notes

www.soberawkward.com

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

https://a.co/d/3HBqf8T

JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!

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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 -

[email protected]

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com

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#AlcoholFreeLiving

#TraumaHealing

#SoberDating

#SoberCurious

#QuitAlcohol

#SelfDiscovery

#SoberTransformation

#BreakingTheStigma

#NoMoreShame

#SoberAndStrong

#SoberInspiration

#MentalHealthMatters

#AlcoholFreeLife

#HealingJourney

#SoberMotivation

#LifeWithoutAlcohol

#EmpoweredSobriety

#SoberWomen

#SoberUK

#SoberCommunity

#SoberGrowth

#SobrietySupport

#AlcoholFreeJourney

#SoberFreedom

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In today's retrospective episode, Vic and Hame explore the bizarre social acceptance of binge drinking in airports and on flights. They share some of their own experiences of hugging airplane loos (you can guess which of them has done this more than once!) and they hope to prepare you for the triggers that often await before your holiday even begins!

You can listen to the full episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4r0Yuy83Wwp1xl7ygOTWJN?si=6b0513e4e9d748c0

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 -

[email protected]

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

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This week, Hamish sits down with the fabulous Maz Compton—radio host, author, and sober advocate—to dive into her ten-year journey of sobriety. Maz opens up about the early fears of being “boring” without booze, the surprising discovery that she’s actually an introvert, and the empowering process of finding boundaries in her sober life.

It’s been a long time coming, but what a pleasure it was to chat with Maz, a huge supporter of everything awkward. Join us for an honest, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation with someone who proves that life without alcohol is anything but dull.

Show Notes

www.soberawkward.com

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

https://a.co/d/3HBqf8T

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 -

[email protected]

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com

#SoberAwkward

#UlrikaJonsson

#SoberStory

#SobrietyJourney

#InspiringSobriety

#SoberAt57

#AlcoholFreeLiving

#TraumaHealing

#SoberDating

#SoberCurious

#QuitAlcohol

#SelfDiscovery

#SoberTransformation

#BreakingTheStigma

#NoMoreShame

#SoberAndStrong

#SoberInspiration

#MentalHealthMatters

#AlcoholFreeLife

#HealingJourney

#SoberMotivation

#LifeWithoutAlcohol

#EmpoweredSobriety

#SoberWomen

#SoberUK

#SoberCommunity

#SoberGrowth

#SobrietySupport

#AlcoholFreeJourney

#SoberFreedom

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In today's retrospective episode, you will hear Vic perform the speech she delivered as her first live show in Byron. It details her drinking story and how at the root of her sobriety is love.

You can listen to the full episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wX4hUfaI3ygSTWRWKwD1w?si=80064fe692f441de

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 -

[email protected]

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

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So, you made it through Dry January—congrats! But now what? The hype has fizzled, the social media high-fives are over, and those sneaky little excuses to start drinking again are creeping in. Don’t panic; we’ve got your back.

In this episode of Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish dig into life beyond the January booze-free bubble. They’ll share practical tips, clever hacks, and a healthy dose of awkward humour to help you keep the sober momentum going, no matter what temptations pop up.

Whether it’s navigating social pressure, dealing with your inner wine witch, or just figuring out what to do with your evenings, this episode will help you stay on track, keep your resolve strong, and maybe even enjoy it. Yes, really.

Tune in for some laughs, way to many animal references, some wisdom, and a nudge to keep going—it’s worth it, we promise!

Show Notes -

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Show Notes

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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 -

[email protected]

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

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In today's retrospective episode, Vic and Hame discuss the importance of sharing your sobriety story. No matter how dramatic or ordinary it might seem to you...it might just help inspire those around you!

You can listen to the full episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wX4hUfaI3ygSTWRWKwD1w?si=80064fe692f441de

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 -

[email protected]

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

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Sober Awkward was lucky enough to pin down one of British TV's most recognisable faces - the incredible Ulrika Jonsson - for an honest and heartfelt chat about her first seven months of sober life.

In this inspiring episode, Ulrika spills the sober beans with Hamish, sharing everything from the pivotal day she decided to quit drinking to the profound changes she’s experienced since. She opens up about using alcohol to mask trauma, the surprising freedom she’s discovered in sobriety, and the awkward—but empowering—experience of dating sober at 57.

In a particularly moving moment (especially for Vic when editing), Ulrika reflects on how a single Instagram post by Vic helped her release the shame tied to over-drinking and embrace a transformative new chapter of self-discovery.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone seeking inspiration, courage, and proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Show Notes

www.soberawkward.com

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

https://a.co/d/3HBqf8T

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 -

[email protected]

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com

#SoberAwkward

#UlrikaJonsson

#SoberStory

#SobrietyJourney

#InspiringSobriety

#SoberAt57

#AlcoholFreeLiving

#TraumaHealing

#SoberDating

#SoberCurious

#QuitAlcohol

#SelfDiscovery

#SoberTransformation

#BreakingTheStigma

#NoMoreShame

#SoberAndStrong

#SoberInspiration

#MentalHealthMatters

#AlcoholFreeLife

#HealingJourney

#SoberMotivation

#LifeWithoutAlcohol

#EmpoweredSobriety

#SoberWomen

#SoberUK

#SoberCommunity

#SoberGrowth

#SobrietySupport

#AlcoholFreeJourney

#SoberFreedom

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