Sober Awkward

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.

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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 everyone deals with these existential questions occasionally to reassess or confirm their perception of themselves. 

And what role does booze playing all this? Today these two party animals lay it all out on the wobbly table and learn that change is actually possible for everyone, even little wooden boys.....

Resources

This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas purchased in August or September.

Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout!

Sober Awkward is also excited to be brought to you by BetterHelp. Professional help is our #1 tip for a long lasting and healthy sobriety. So give online therapy a try with 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SOBERAWKWARD and get on your way to being your best self.

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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 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...?

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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 year ago (her 1st soberversary is August 25th!) after discovering that it was causing her anxiety.

Hamish and Millie sat down during Hame's recent trip home and they discussed in great detail their shared experiences of their first year going sober. From the highs of having more time on your hands to the lows of still getting hangovers and feeling more self conscious on dance floors!

Millie seems to be loving her new alcohol free life. She is integrating herself into the sober community and helping spread the news through her social media platforms.

We couldn't be happier to invite her onto the podcast after the love she has shown us as one of our devoted listeners!

We hope you enjoy the podcast!

RESOURCES

This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea and as Sober Awkward listener, they are offering you an exclusive 25% discount off all of their sparkling and loose-leaf teas purchased in August or September.

Simply head to their website at budsandbeads.com.au and use the code Sober25 at checkout!

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, Tea and loads more.

Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com

@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

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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.

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It's a question Vic and Hamish get emailed everyday - Help! I can't stop drinking what can I do? It's a plea that they actually find hard to answer because what works for one person - may not work for the next.

So, today you will get the run down of everything, from a visit to the GP, therapy and AA to Rehab and Quit Lit. They will discuss what worked for them, how it all starts with you standing up for yourself and taking that first step into recovery - reaching out for support.

This is an opportunity for you to design your sobriety your way and how to keep plodding on the recovery road until something sticks. Also, Vic gets emotional when she reads a poem and Hamish recalls the time a doctor made him vomit.

Notes

https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au

https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au

https://aa.org.au

• DirectLine is a 24/7 confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral service. 
• https://www.turningpoint.org.au -will help you to figure out if your drinking levels or drug use is a problem for you
• Counselling Online: provides online access to counselling services
• Just Ask Us is a service for University students with drug and alcohol problems
• Say When ProblemCheck: an online quiz to work out if alcohol is causing problems in your life.

Resources

This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea. Find out more about the amazing work they are doing to make the drink choices in your sobriety a little healthier and a lot fizzier at: https://budsandbeads.com.au

Sober Awkward is also excited to be brought to you by BetterHelp. Professional help is our #1 tip for a long lasting and healthy sobriety. So give online therapy a try with 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SOBERAWKWARD and get on your way to being your best self.

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, Tea and loads more.

Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com

T-shirts www.cuppashop.com

@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]

#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 #fatboyslim #normancook #bigbeat boutique #housemusic #Brighton

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In this week's retrospective episode we pay our thanks and respect to Vic's sister.

Louise Vanstone is one of the unsung heroes of the Sober Awkward Podcast. Not only did she play a part in inspiring Vic to follow in her footsteps but she also has more sober years than Vic, Hame and Lucy put together.

AA changed her life and she continues to attend their meetings after over 22 years of sobriety.

The lesson that she shares here is one that Lucy wishes she had heard 15 years ago.

You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000522101311

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It's the episode you've all been asking for....Alcohol and the menopause.

Why does it make you feel like drinking? Will a glass of red help your symptoms? If I am sober will the menopause be easier? So many questions and only two uneducated buffoons to answer them!

It's not a topic that Vic and Hame know much about so they had to learn on the go and bring in an expert - Dr Sally Hunt from the University of Newcastle explains why women feel the need to drown out the side effects of 'the change' and how preparing yourself mentally, and quitting drinking before menopause will mean you will cope much better.

Today is all about the ladies but don't switch off completely gents! We also have a little chat about the male menopause (yes, there is such a thing!) and why it's so important for partners to understand what's going on and how to approach this, strangely taboo, topic.

Show Notes

https://thisisdavina.com - buy Menopausing By Davina Mcall

RESOURCES

This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea. Find out more about the amazing work they are doing to make the drink choices in your sobriety a little healthier and a lot fizzier at: https://budsandbeads.com.au

Sober Awkward is also excited to be brought to you by BetterHelp. Professional help is our #1 tip for a long lasting and healthy sobriety. So give online therapy a try with 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SOBERAWKWARD and get on your way to being your best self.

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

https://www.patreon.com

www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.

Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com

@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 #menopause #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 #perimenopause

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In this week's retrospective episode we revisit Vic and Lucy's struggle to beat the moderation pixie.

Many of us try and fail to moderate for years before eventually accepting that sobriety might be the best route for us.

We have heard every trick in the book from drinking a water in between each alcoholic drink to only drinking on the weekends!

Attempting moderation is often a losing battle. You might be surprised to hear that going totally sober is actually the easier way to live your life.

You can listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975?i=1000522101311

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Hame isn't a dermatologist (shock, horror!) but he has theory about skin. Whatever effects a skincare product might promise to have on your wrinkles/ageing skin/your 'glow' - the best way to improve your skin is from the inside out.

Changing what you put into your body (starting with alcohol of course) has noticeably faster and more effective improvements on your skin quality than any product on the market.

Vic and Hame explore the changes they have noticed when looking back on their drinking years and take a deeper look into the science of what alcohol does to your skin.

Also...quick warning...Vic was feeling giggly this episode. She loses it a few times. Just the usual high brow humour as you can imagine and no mention of penises at all!

Show Notes:

Man with the Red Face by Laurent Garnier:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJkoBH68njQ

Ed Sheeran talking unhealthy alcohol cycles:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuLqH_Gq1iA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Ingredients of baking soda (!):

Baking Soda is made from soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate. The soda ash is obtained in one of two ways: it can be manufactured by passing carbon dioxide and ammonia through a concentrated solution of sodium chloride (table salt). 

RESOURCES

This episode is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads tea. Find out more about the amazing work they are doing to make the drink choices in your sobriety a little healthier and a lot fizzier at: https://budsandbeads.com.au

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

https://www.patreon.com

www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.

Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com

@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 #biffinsbridget #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

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