Sober Awkward

NEWS FLASH: Becoming a parent changes your life! Who knew?

The day you or your partner finds out they are pregnant - everything changes!

And it might just change your attitude towards drinking too...for better and for worse!

In Vic and Hamish - you have two people who took opposite paths.

(Oh, and in case you hadn't figured it out yet - you also get the opinion of a Mum and a Dad!)

In today's episode you will hear how becoming a parent affected both of their drinking and they will share some tips on how to maintain your sobriety during this rollercoaster period of your life.

You know that no parenting situation is made easier by having a drink but for many of us it is not as simple as that. Just look at the effects of Mummy drinking culture (and Dads are certainly not any better!).

NEWS FLASH (AGAIN!): Being hungover and having a baby screaming and pooing on you is pretty rubbish.

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Once you have given up drinking for a while, there is a chance that three little words will slowly creep into your mind - 'One Won't Hurt.'

You begin to convince yourself that you can go back to alcohol even though it has caused so much trouble! That naughty pixie that disappeared in sobriety, has snuck back on the scene and is whispering in your ear - 'Come on. Don't be boring! You've proved you can abstain, one won't hurt.' and you find yourself tuning in.

"Maybe one will be ok? Yes! - That's the answer! - I will moderate! I will become a normal drinker!"

Erm, NO!

Sober Awkward is here today to tell you why it's the first drink that does the damage and if you've failed at moderating before it is highly likely you will never be able to achieve this goal. Today they are fighting back against the pixies! Find out some of the ways these guys tried to moderate, why your brain tricks you and what you get if you ditch the idea of moderation and go sober, sober!

Vic and Hamish want you the listener to go away comprehending why ‘one will hurt’ and why bidding farewell to booze 100% for good is the only way to benefit from all the incredible gifts sober has to give.

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Sticks and stones may break my bones. But words shall never hurt me...until they do!

We have all been labelled throughout our lives. Labelled in our childhoods, labelled in our drinking years and now - most probably - labelled in our sobriety.

In this week's episode, Hamish and Vic, take a look at where labels originated in our society. Why not all labels are necessarily bad and how you can use them to your advantage.

Ultimately, we should we aiming for a place where what people say or think of us doesn't affect us. But given that is a pretty tough place to reach - now is the time to educate ourselves on the role that labels can play in our sobriety.

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Good Morning 2023!

Are you hungover?

Did you go out and not stop at one like you promised? Are you feeling like shit? Are waves of shame crashing, tinged with a bit of anxiety? Are you having flashbacks of bad robot dancing and rolling around on a dance floor with your pants on display? Have you just googled 'Am I an Alcoholic?'

Well, don't worry! We've all been there, done that.

You'll be please to hear that Vic and Hamish are going to make you a cup of hot chocolate, give you a cuddle and ensure you keep your New Years Resolution to quit booze.

Yep! It's the Sober Awkward guide to taking your first steps into an alcohol free life. An episode aimed at those of you that want to change but have no idea where to start. This podcast is rammed full of tips and tricks that you can implement right now! (well, as soon as you get out of bed, brush your teeth and have a cold shower!)

These two have been therein bed just like you, hungover, wondering why they can't stick to the plan to never, ever drink again. But yet somehow they are both sober...

As you may know, Vic even woke up with one finger less on New Years day 23 years ago.... and Hamish is no stranger to a 3 day bender after a disappointing New Years Eve party and starting Dry January with nothing show but a headache and a shoe missing. So, today they tell you what they did, gather their sobriety toolkit, spanners and all, and help you tighten every bolt, repair every loose join, to make sure today is the day you start a successful and comfortable journey into sober life.

So, come on, why not keep a resolution for once!

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Free yourself from alcohol today!

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What is a craving?

Can sober people ever look forward to a time when no longer get them?

And is it really possible to enjoy Christmas Day without booze playing on your mind?

Today Vic and Hamish talk to William Porter. William is the Author of the amazing book ‘Alcohol Explained’ and last time Vic chatted to him on Sober Awkward  he broke down ‘the day in the life of the over drinker.’ which was one of thier most popular episodes.

In this special Christmas Eve episode they want to go deeper…and dig into cravings. In this thought provoking show, William explains why mindset is so important in sobriety and how drinkers create a fantasy about that first drink.

William explains the process of craving in such detail in this episode that after this motivating chat you will head into Xmas day thinking drinking is a total waste of time and headspace!

Note -There were some technical difficulties when connecting with William. We hope this does not affect your enjoyment of the podcast today x

Resources

https://www.alcoholexplained.com - Book Alcohol Explained.

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It's Christmas! Well, nearly!

Let's face it, Christmas is a tough time for sober people! Not

only the actual day itself, the entire frantic build up can make you want to

hide in a hole until February. There is a certain amount of pressure to join

in, follow the merry crowd. We There are Christmas parties, work functions, family

drinking traditions and long walks to pubs after too many roast potatoes.

Habits so ingrained that us sober people want to run for the hills... or worse,

cave in under the pressure.

But, we are pleased to announce that this year is going to be

different! There will be no hangovers or vomit in the stocking, just chocolate,

tea and the making of wonderful memories. Oh and guess what? You can turn

Christmas on its head... and piss off on holiday on your own! Who knew!

In this surprisingly devilish episode Vic and Hamish discuss

Christmas's gone and what's changed with sobriety. There is also special sober

elf visiting the booth. An awkward friend brings Christmas cheer and a $5

secret Santa. Yep, you've guessed it, Lucy is back in the studio to tell us all

about her sobriety, yuletide preparations and what makes a successful Christmas

Day without a Bucks Fizz or a second glass of Baileys.

So, put on your festive jumper and your reindeer antlers and

settle in for a mince pie and some sober giggles.

Resources

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Today, Vic and Hame have a quick chat about the importance of being loud and proud in sobriety, why your voice is significant and how telling the world you story will help others that come after you.

Then, stay tuned to hear the recording of Vic's speech at the Byron Theatre. Hear how she faced her fears of public speaking and told her story. Vic, describes in detail what it was like to realise she needed help to quit booze, and the affect her drinking had on her mental health... and her family.

Grab some tissues guys -This one is a tear jerker!

Don't forget to tune in on Christmas Eve and New Years day for two very special episodes - One to make sure you don't give into cravings and another one for those feeling hungover and in need of change.

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It’s time to polish off the banners, put on your green army jacket and CND badge, march to the doors of parliament and declare your allegiance to the sober revolution. Yes comrades, today we want to cause a riot and find out why sobriety is having a social mutiny.

Yes, today Vic and Hamish and going to find out why sobriety is trending and dig into the reasons more people are deciding to give up on grog. Is it due to the pandemic? Does social media play a part? or are people just more aware of their own health nowadays?

No matter the reasons, the sober curious movement is gaining momentum and it's exciting. By being a sober, it makes you a punk, a rebel and part of the change. So on this cheeky episode of Sober Awkward find out why just talking about your sobriety can help other comrades join the fight against booze.

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Whether you are joining a sporting team or simply wanting to watch a game with friends - alcohol and sport appear to be intrinsically linked.

Why is this the case when sport is about elite athletic performance? Drinking is the antithesis of this. Trust us!

(Have you ever tried to compete in a sack race after one too many? Two words come to mind. Face. Plant.

In this week's episode Vic and Hamish roll back the wheels of time to take a look at when this all began. They explore the dangers of this not only to our health but to our inclusivity as a society and they take a look at some of the sober sporting heroes we could have missed out on had they felt too excluded to compete.

Oh and you will find out why all of Vic's favourite sports are not part of the Olympic games...yet!

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Whether it's a 7am pint in the airport Wetherspoons to 'get you in the holiday mood' or a Gin and Tonic at 10 thousand feet because they are free (!) - it is often difficult to avoid alcohol when flying.

Airports and flights have sadly been the setting for many a relapse. The rules are different. Socially acceptable times to binge drink fly out of the window in the name of 'holiday'!

In this week's episode Hamish and Vic take a deeper look into why so many turn to the bottle on travel days.

Hame shares stories not only about his experience of mid-flight loo hangovers but of another recent dirty little secret...

Whilst Vic comes up with the biggest shock of the series so far...

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