Sober Awkward

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 Meta this episode and Hame and Vic even quote Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens and very niche 1990s British TV shows!

Enjoy!

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

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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 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

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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 syndrome are particular forms of alcohol related brain injury which may be related to alcohol related dementia.

It affects lots of people and believe it or not - can be preventable. Stopping drinking is just the start, then it's time to engage in lots of weird and wonderful activities in order to stave off dementia as you get older. So, take a listen and find out what you should do to keep that lump of flesh in yer noggin firing on all cylinders.

There are also a few poo stories not no reason what-so-ever.

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]

Check out our website at: https://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 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

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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 if our parents had taught us to simply love who we are?

Today Vic and Hame talk about about how they felt as teens, why they rebelled and why they felt 'less than' growing up? Don't worry, after they've bored you with all their angsty teen insecurities they'll turn it all around and find out why instilling good values and some good old self worth into our kids might mean they are less likely to follow a drunken crowd and make wiser choices by themselves.

Get your biro's out Mums and Dads. This one is going to make you into a proper adult!

Show Notes

Want to download a guide to your first 30 days of sobriety - just head to www.soberawkward.com

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]

Check out our website at: https://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 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

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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 tracks. Oh, and watch out! There are some very bad cockney accents and some unrelated talk of coat hangers in bums.

It's quality stuff guys!

SHOW NOTES

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

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@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy

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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 -

[email protected]

Check out our website at: https://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 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

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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 therapy.

But, as always on Sober Awkward, they don't have all the answers. So today, these two idiots get an expert to come on and explain what's going on in their tiny weeny brains when friendships get sticky.

Today they welcome David Watson. An expert on personal development and neuroscience.

David says,

'My core belief is simple yet profound: every individual harbours immense potential, capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. Yet, there's one potent supercomputer that often stands as the primary hurdle—the human brain. Understanding its intricacies, its unique drivers, and the lens through which it views the world is paramount. To unlock its full potential, we must learn to reprogram it, harnessing its power to work for us rather than against us. '

Intrigued? So were we. Listen why harnessing your power, knowing your values and having a 'Million Dollar Mindset' could unravel rejection once and for all.

To find out more about Dave just pop him and email at [email protected]

or head to www.neurolead.net.au

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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

[email protected]

Check out our website at: https://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 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

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