Sober Awkward

With Easter just around the corner, many of you (well the Australians amongst you at least) might be thinking of heading off camping. Its a pastime that Hamish has always loved - and Vic continues to be bemused by!

It also happens to be one of the boozier weekends away. Whether you are drinking to help you sleep in a cramped, steaming hot tent or simply to cover the taste of another over cooked BBQ - not a lot will keep a camper from their alcohol.

So how can you continue to enjoy camping in your sobriety?

In this episode you will (yet another!) of Vic's dirty secrets about how she still 'camps' today and Hame will share his concerns about how camping might become progressively less fun as soon as children enter the picture.

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Vic and Hamish get emails every week from people asking 'Is it ok to eat a bar of chocolate every night instead of drinking wine?' Well, today instead of guessing the answer, they have actually done a bit of Sober Awkward research to find out why sober people eat more sugary sweets, what it's doing to your body and is sugar ok in moderation?

For some giving up drinking is about overcoming an addiction, for others it’s a lifestyle choice but either way, it’s all about health...mental and physical. So, how come once we give up one thing - we tend to think it’s alright to dabble in another – sugar being one of the main naughty vices in which we indulge.

Vic loves chocolate and Hame has a sneaky habit of buying cheap Mars Bars when no one is looking. They are both guilty of leaning on sweet treats since giving up the grog. So, today in Sober Awkward they want to find out if its ok to gobble on a Jelly Baby or two and is eating a packet of biscuits instead of downing 5 pints of Lager actually better for you?

Resources

Dr Robert Lustig's book, Fat Chance: The Hidden Truth About Sugar, Obesity and Disease,

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Are you someone that values your sleep?

Or are you a parent who day dreams about nights that you 'slept through' or had a 'lie in'?!

Whichever you count yourself as - alcohol will be playing a role in affecting your sleep. No matter how much or how little you drink...

In fact, not only will alcohol affect the quality of your sleep - it also plays an integral role to your sobriety and your avoidance of a relapse.

If you ask 1000 newly sober people what benefits they have felt in the early days of giving up the grog - we would guess that almost all of them would mention better sleep!

In today's episode Hame and Vic take a deeper look into the science of sleep and its importance to our mental and physical health. We certainly aren't scientists but we can confirm we are far nicer people to be around after a good nights sleep. We do not miss the room spinning, the loo seat naps or the 3am wake ups feeling wide awake and unable to get back down. We also binge on a lot less chocolate and a little less Netflix when we aren't feeling exhausted and hungover.

(We promise that this will not be as boring as most of the conversations two parents have about sleep! Although we have had many conversations like this dull enough to put us to sleep so ... silver linings and all that!)

Enjoy the episode!

This episode of Sober Awkward is brought to you by leading Grey Area Drinking coach Sarah Rusbatch. Find out about Sarah's incredible upcoming alcohol-free challenge at www.sarahrusbatch.com

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It's Vic's special day! 5 years since she gave up the grog and it's taken her all that time to learn how to best celebrate sobriety milestones.

Today Vic and Hamish discuss plans for their sober birthdays, talk way too much about turnips and uncover why 'going large' on your soberversary can leave you and your piggy back a little disappointed and ensure your soberversary goes off with less of a bang... and more of a quiet high five with someone that cares.

Vic also reflects on the past 5 years and Hamish shares those all important dates from his sober app (and probably too much information about Ed Sheeran's foot).

Anyway.....whether you are about to celebrate 30 days, 100 days, or the big 1 year - this episode will give you food for thought. A hot air balloon ride perhaps? A long walk? a dinner out? or a very expensive massage from an aggressive lady? It's up to you.

Come and feel the sober birthday awkward and do it anyway!

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Living out of home for the first time...No rules...Hardly any lectures...And a heap of borrowed cash? Sounds like the ingredients for a good time right?!

Although for some the University years are when you discover what it truly is you want to do with your life. You work hard, get good grades and kickstart your careers from there.

For Hame and Vic (amongst many others!) - this was not the case.

These can be heavy drinking years. Years when drinking for a bit of 'fun' - soon turns into an uncontrollable habit. Universities seemed to be designed for exactly this reason!

Over the course of today's episode Hame and Vic will take a look behind why we drank to excess at Uni, what the dangers are and why students today are inspiring them to better themselves!

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We know it's very cosy within the safe confines of home with your tea, chocolate biscuits and Netflix.....

So, why leave?

Today Vic and Hamish find out why it's essential to tip toe out of that very appealing comfort zone when you go sober, share some things they have been afraid of in the past and find a process to use to help get over their irrational worry and really feel the fear and do it anyway.

They hope that by the end of today’s episode you will decide to try something new, replace the booze with an activity or task that you have never done before.  They want you to face your fears and understand that by doing so, your sober life will be so much more rewarding than your wonky drunky one!

Oh, and find out about Vic's growth.

Show Notes.

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Grief and alcohol have sadly been intrinsically linked for as long as we can remember.

It has somehow become as commonplace to get drunk at a funeral as it is at a wedding!?

Losing somebody you love can be one of the toughest things you can go through in your life. As a result, many sadly turn to the bottle. It might cost you your sobriety or it might be the trigger that begins an unhealthy relationship with alcohol altogether.

Here's the news flash though - alcohol will not help 'take the edge off' your grief.

Grief is too big, too all encompassing for alcohol to 'fix'.

In fact, it will only lengthen the painful process. Grief must be experienced sober in order to be fully processed.

We aren't saying it's easy. And we certainly aren't judging anyone that over drinks during a traumatic period of their life.

Vic and Hamish are instead here to try and learn lessons from those who have experienced grief more than them.

We share some of the tips and tricks we have picked up along the way.

And Hamish takes a look at how we might improve our skills in helping others through their grief so they never feel the need to resort to drinking.

Resources

Hamish's grief podcast is called 'Extraordinary Ordinary People'

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Did you drink to fit in? Is this because you wanted people to like you? Does it matter?

After a few months of getting sober the true you begins to sneak out from under that big safe layer of booze. You begin to question yourself and seek answers as to why you act in the way you do. It's confronting, and very exciting. Finding authenticity and letting go of being a people pleaser are both part of this process.

In this vulnerable episode of Sober Awkward, Vic reveals some of her more extreme people pleasing ways and why she feels being overly friendly can leave her swimming in a mucky pond of disappointment. Whereas Hamish thinks people pleasing is a form of good manners, a need to be kind to others and fit in to society,

Either way, both Vic and Hame see that some of there intricate personality traits often mean they end up missing out on time with thier families. They are way too reliable, can never say no, or are too busy buying gifts for random strangers.

So today, they are both learning on the go, trying to understand their people pleasery and step in to a world in which they no longer care what anyone thinks about them. Sound awkward? Yes! but with a few awful stories, some chat about socks and a barrel of giggles, anything is possible!

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You learnt the periodic table, you can tell me what year the Battle of Hastings was and you think you are right in saying that a pentagon has 5 sides…but what did you learn at school about alcohol?

Probably nothing at all!

Is there anything else in our lives that we spend as much time, money and energy on but know so little about?

In this episode, Vic and Hamish are re-entering the classroom to take a look at exactly how they would like alcohol to be taught as a subject in schools.

They will cover its origins, its uses over the years, its scientific effect on the brain, its marketing and finally its place in society (with one or two of their own embarrassing tales thrown in for good measure!).

You will also learn what Hamish has called ‘the weirdest thing Vic has ever shared on the podcast - all will be revealed in this episode of Sober Awkward!

So, take a seat, stop passing notes around the class and get your pens out. It is time for a lesson in drinking!

Resources

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How much should we tell our teenagers about alcohol. Do you blurt out everything? Be honest about all your past misdemeanours and unruly behaviour or do lie, pretend none of it happened and hope for the best?

Today in this funny and uplifting episode, Vic and Hamish follow on from the parenting chat to take a look into how to talk to teens about drinking and how to get your kids to trust you before alcohol comes on the scene. They cover the importance of keeping open the lines of communication and owning your own past so they understand your reasons for no longer drinking.

They hope you will finish the podcast with a spring in your step because you....(and Vic) have a plan! A way to make sure your kids know the dangers of alcohol and are able to make clear and conscious choices about it as they grow more independent.

But please, don't let Vic's mum know about the car theft incedent!

So, come and learn to feel the teenage awkward and do it anyway!

Show Notes

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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.

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