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

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

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In today's retrospective episode, Vic and Hame are rejoicing! The stigma that sober is boring has died off and been replaced with a more positive one. Sobriety is being seen as cool and is growing in popularity. The world is finally catching on!

You can listen to the full episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ea9k4u5bMx0hAuge3iJWL?si=0b3dde596b8a4df5

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

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@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy

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On the surface of it, Paul Sculfor was living the dream. He fell into modelling (his Mum signed him up to a competition without him knowing) and soon became Britain’s first supermodel when he was still in his early 20s. He travelled the world, earnt a huge income and was seemingly ‘living the dream’. But underneath it all, Paul’s partying was covering up some deep rooted trauma. As you will hear, Paul’s childhood was far from straightforward. Although he only discovered drinks and drugs relatively late, they would immediately fill the gaps in his personality that he felt he was lacking.

Paul didn’t know he had a problem - until it was almost too late.

After another drugs and booze fuelled night out, Paul had a panic attack whilst driving and would soon end up in rehab.Although it wasn’t a straightforward path from there - he has now been sober for over 20 years and has used his experience to try and help others. His wonderful Stride Foundation has been helped people get the professional help they need for a decade.

Today, he splits his time working with the Foundation, modelling, podcasting, acting and TV presenting - not to mention being a husband and father of two.

We cannot thank Paul enough for his honesty and wisdom during this conversation.

Show Notes

Paul's Website: http://www.paulsculfor.com/

Stride Foundation Website: https://stridefoundation.com/

Paul's Instagram: @paulsculfor

'This is Powerful with Paul Scolfor' Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nLXwFf6c2D2iRExDigfmj?si=31c9ec427c1c4244

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

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy recount the story of what brought them together and the intrinsic role it played in Lucy's sobriety.

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It's not something that people want to talk about. We choose to ignore the science and stats as we top up our glasses with Prosecco or head to the bar for another round. We never stop to take in the truth. The actual facts about Alcohol and Cancer.

Today, Vic and Hamish find out how alcohol causes cancer, whether or not it's just extreme drinkers that get it (spoiler alert - light and moderate drinkers can too!) their own experiences of family and friends diagnosis and how, as a society, we choose to ignore the scary fact that alcohol is a class A carcinogen, Thats right people! sorry to be the bearers of bad news! It sits right next to its good old mates, Cigarettes, Asbestos and ...... wait for it.....Radiation.

As you may know, these two are no Huberman's so today they have invited an expert on that has had first hand, lived experience of cancer, Kathryn Elliott. Kathryn was a binge drinker that believes her type of breast cancer was directly linked to her alcohol consumption.

It's a not so witty but very necessary episode of Sober Awkward. Trigger warning for those that have experienced cancer.

Show Notes

Info on our guest Kathryn Elliott

Kath is a certified Senior This Naked Mind alcohol coach, a founding member of Alcohol Coaches Australia and a member of the consumer advisory committee for Hello Sunday Morning. She also appeared in the Voices For Change campaign for the Foundation For Alcohol Research & Education in 2023.

Kath is based in Melbourne where she lives with her husband of 21 years, Paul and their three sons (Oscar 18, Tom 17 and Hugo 14) and much-loved golden English cocker spaniel, Ralph.

For further information please contact:        

Kathryn Elliott, 0418 577 583

Email: kathryn@thealcoholmindsetcoach.com.au

www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com   

IG @thealcoholmindsetcoach

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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 Vic and Lucy lower the tone once again by researching some of the lesser known (and totally unimportant) topics in sobriety. Allow us to introduce you to 'Grog Bog'.

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A Thousand Wasted is out!!

The day is finally here!

Vic's book is out! So we thought that we would celebrate by doing something a little different!

We got rid of the scripts and Hamish interviewed Vic about all things writing.

We begin by looking at the some of the thoughts processes behind her putting her drunken stories on paper in the first place before tackling some of the key themes of the book like friendships, parenting and feeling enough.

Hame hopes he has found the balance between reading you enough passages from the book to wet your appetite but not so many as to give too much away!

Today is a monumental day for Vic, for the podcast and for anyone who has followed and resonated with her story from day 1.

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

Show Notes

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at some red flags. Moments that they wish they had taken notice of when those they were surrounding themselves with were enabling their behaviour.

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You know the feeling, your mates are all getting ready for a big night out and you're not going because you've made this weird decision to give up booze. Why can they do it and you can't? It's so unfair! Instead of staying in and enjoying the time alone, you sit, worrying about what you're missing out on, will you miss something funny, a new connection, the feeling of togetherness that benders with mates bring?

Today Vic and Hamish discuss FOMO - …. anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media. Is FOMO really what you think? or is it all a big fallacy, were those nights out really as good as you remember? after all - there is a reason you don't drink now.

Today they peel a layer off FOMO and discover what lies beneath this term and its a little more complicated than you think. Oh, and we find out about Janet and Steve, a couple Hamish had some special times with at 3am in a bedsit in Peckham.

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic looks back at the moment that ALMOST changed everything for her. It didn't. But it did give her quite a funny story...

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Cravings – what they really are and how to not have them 22nd jan

In this week's episode, Hame and Vic simplify what a long-lasting healthy sobriety really boils down to.

Can you replace a bad habit with a good one and can you deal with cravings without caving in.

(Of course its not quite as simple as that but its a good place to start!)

In this week's episode you will be walked through what a craving truly is, why they have nothing to do with the alcohol itself and what you need to do combat them! We will even offer you a bit of advice should you give into one and relapse.

We can only apologise for the amount of times we collapsed into fits of giggles during this episode. Vic was jet-lagged, we hadn't seen each other in over a week and things seemed to snowball from there.

All I will say is Coca Cola and Muff, Unlucky Trousers and Vic's Mum's Feet...

You'll have to give it a listen for any of this to make sense!

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy reflect on and their lockdown experiences. Vic was (of course) sober whereas Lucy has the unique view of someone who did completed one whilst drunk and one sober.

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Everybody does it but does that make it ok? That's the question Vic and Hamish will ry to answer, in their own 'unique' way, in todays episode of Sober Awkward.

You've heard the line before...

'I might be bad but I'm not an alcoholic.'

'Didn't I read somewhere that drinking a little red wine is good for you?'

'Everything in moderation!'

The messages that we receive in today's society about what is considered 'normal' drinking, directly opposes those that we are receiving from our doctors.

This confusion leads many of us to fall into the trap of believing what we see around us rather than what those like the World Health Organisation are saying.

In today's episode Vic and Hame take a deeper dive into this gap...not that like you filthy animals...although Vic does admit to having wank on her head throughout this episode.

Don't know what that means? Nor do we!

Enjoy!

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In today's retrospective episode, Hame looks back over the trip that he was dreading the most in his sobriety. A long awaited return home to his old haunts and drinking friends and no less than 3 weddings and dancefloors. You'll hear how, despite being sober, he still managed to throw up!

This episode was cut together from Parts 1 and 2 of our earlier episode on 'Friendships.

You can listen to part one here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PrNlOm80WE5lU2umEK0qz?si=08e85989fa394350

And part two here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/797sTdVbTpRz2PjSHqVdm4?si=331eca59ef4149a8

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

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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 weeks retrospective episode we unpack the term 'alcoholic'. Most of us never think of ourselves as alcoholics,, no matter how bad our drinking habits get. But for others, the harshness of the word is enough to shock us into going sober.

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Hungover? Thinking about giving up drinking, but it feels too hard and too boring? Are you an alcoholic?

If these questions are banging around inside your head today then this is the episode for you. Questioning you alcohol intake means it could be time to say goodbye anxiety, farewell shame, vomit and one night stands - Hello Scrabble!

It's New Years day - officially the biggest day to consider going sober. But don't hide in bed all day, get up and put the kettle on. Vic and Hamish are here to help, guide you along your sober path with some wisdom, honesty and a few too many knob jokes.

They begin the episode by telling you a bit about New Years Eve's gone by, waking up at kids picnics, why Vic and fireworks don't mix around this time of year and you'll hear a little too much information about Hamish's ball bag, but not to worry, just keep listening... because todays episode is full of brilliant advice for anyone that's in bed, feeling like shit, unsure of how to approach a span-dangly sober life.

So, get ready for a top ten countdown. Today, Vic and Hamish are here to answer all the questions that are spinning around in your head and get you prepped for a happier and healthier future.

Stick to your New Years resolution to quit the booze once and for all. Because honestly.....

If these two idiots can do it, then you can too.

Oh, and listen out for a famous intro - No - we can't believe it either!

Show Notes

This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com

New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! 

Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com  to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th.

Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html

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In this weeks retrospective episode we take to the Oxford English Dictionary to better unpack some of the language of sobriety and how you can use it to your advnantage.

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A poem about sobriety. Sober Awkward is here to support you on what can be the most stressful day in the sober calendar. An elf is on hand to cheer you up and cheer you on. So, take a 5 minute break from cooking, eating and Uncle Steve's story about the time he met Cliff Richard, find a cosy spot and stick your headphones on.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Show Notes

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The day is nearly upon us! For some of you it will be the most rewarding day of your sober calendar - for others it is the most challenging.

Either way, in this episode we will share our best and worst Christmas experience and share some of our best tips on how to not only survive but thrive during a sober Christmas.

Jam packed with lots of helpful tools shared by the listeners too.

We have a little surprise Christmas Day gift being released tomorrow but otherwise this is our final episode of 2023 but we will be back with you on New Years Day. So both from both of us Merry Christmas and thank you for listening this year!

Show Notes

This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com

New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! 

Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com  to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th.

Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html

www.cuppa.community

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

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy try and help (bless them!). Their Christmases used to be wild - now they sound plain weird!

Here are some of their suggestions for anyone taking on their first sober Christmas.

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The sun is out, (or if it's snowing where you are) the change of season seems to be a good excuse to get pissed. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view and it boozy....

Don't worry, Vic and Hamish haven't caved in to a coldie quite yet, but there is a whiff in the air, and it smells like someones got a stubby and a sausage sizzle on the go. Yes it's that time of year here down under - Summer.

Could the very triggery months ahead break your sober snap?

Let's face it when summer comes, so does alcohol. It rains down at every outdoor gig, pub garden and picnic. For sober people, going onto Summer can feel really scary, its like coming out of hibernation and having to confront your fears face on. The pressure to drink, fit in and enjoy the weather are never higher. So, what do you do... keep hiding? or grab a sunhat, an af drink and join in?

Vic and Hamish are here to tell you to about their Summers as boozers and share what it's like now, no longer getting hammered in a heatwave.

Show Notes

This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com

New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! 

Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com  to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th.

Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html

www.cuppa.community

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, Tea and loads more.

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy look back at some of their thought processes prior to making the decision to reach out for help. Feeling unworthy of help is something that a lot of drinkers sadly live with which can delay making the call to go sober.

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The secret is finally out of the bag!

Lee Mack kindly agreed to this interview back in June and we have been practically bursting with excitement to tell you all!

That excitement did slightly spill over and we got the name of both his podcast and TV show wrong in the recording of this podcast! Awkward by name, awkward by nature...

For those of you living in the UK, you will already be familiar with Lee's work as he has been gracing your TV screens and theatres with his comedy since the mid 90s.

For those of you who unfamiliar with his work, as well as being sober, Lee is simply one of the most celebrated and recognisable comics in the UK.

From writing and starring in Not Going Out - the longest-running sitcom on air in the UK, to being a team captain on Would I Lie to You? since 2007.

As if his writing, comedy and acting weren't enough - Lee also co-hosts the wonderful and hilarious I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha podcast.

Perhaps most importantly, for the sake of our podcast, Lee's frankness and simplicity in talking about his sobriety was one of the first things that got through to Hame when he was drinking.

We have no doubt that it will have the same impact on some of you. Whether you are still drinking and thinking of giving sobriety a try or are sober and looking for inspiration to carry on!

We hope you enjoy this one and much as we both did!

Show Notes

This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com

New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! 

Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com  to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th.

Buy Vic's book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html

www.cuppa.community

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, Tea and loads more.

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about triggers, why we get them and how they feel out of our control.

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This was the day that Hamish took Vic to the Cricket. Vic doesn't like cricket - as you can tell, but she went along with Hamish and followed through with all the ridiculous traditions - which (unfortunately for her) included dressing up as a frog.

But, these two rebellious little green amphibians did break one major cricketing tradition that day - They did not drink. Not a Pimms and Lemonade in sight! Did the world stop and point accusatory fingers? No - in fact it was very liberating!

So, is it ok to break traditions? Even if it offends your host?

And, are some of the drinking traditions just peer pressure from dead people? Is it possible that we just go along with them because we always have?

Yes, you've guessed it. Today is all about custom. Vic and Hamish take a look into some drinking traditions all over the world and some that happen on their doorstep. Everything from kidnapping brides in Germany to rugby games in Australia and St Patricks day in Ireland. How have these events become so synonymous with drinking and why do we feel the need to partake in the celebrations?

When something is a tradition it seems so much harder for a sober person to say no - so today's episode is here to set you up and make you feel strong when faced with a long ingrained drinking custom.

It's time to change the course of traditions and stop them in their rather wobbly tracks!

Ribbit!

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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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We have spent many an episode looking into WHY we over drank in the first place.

We have also discussed at length WHAT tools might help you get and stay sober.

But in today's episode we want to teach you exactly HOW you should approach giving up booze.

(Basically...Hame read a book and he is pretty proud of himself!)

In all seriousness it is an absolute gem that was full of so many 'Ah-ha!' moments that he wanted to share what he learnt!

The book is Atomic Habits by James Clear and it offers a fascinating insight into the mechanics behind good and bad habits.

Vic and Hame share what habits they have found easy or hard to keep throughout their lives and talk about their different approaches to giving up their ultimate bad habit (barring perhaps Lindt balls) of drinking alcohol.

We hope you enjoy this episode in which, just by reading one book, they both somehow come acros far smarter than either of them ever will be!

RESOURCES

This episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.com

New year? New you! Whether you’re sober curious and looking to take your first break or already a few months in, Sarah’s program is perfect and because she’s such a huge fan of the podcast, she has a special deal for everyone who joins her challenge from listening to this – use the code AWKWARD for a huge $159 off the full price! 

Head to www.sarahrusbatch.com  to grab your place! The challenge starts on the 8th of Jan and you can sign up any time using this code before the 5th.

www.cuppa.community

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

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about the trauma that is left over from years of over doing it.

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Trigger Warning - In todays episode we mention Domestic Violence.

In this emotional episode of Sober Awkward Vic and Hamish talk in detail about long term repercussions form short term lifestyles.  Vic tells Hamish about a very toxic relationship she found herself in many years ago, how her drinking made her vulnerable to being mistreated and how she used booze to numb out the fact her relationship wasn’t working. 

Would his situation have happened if alcohol was out of the picture?

So, aside from the regretful one-night stands, sloppy snogs in alleyways and whirlwind romances – What happens when you stay with someone when booze is the only thing you have in common? Is it ever a good idea to start a relationship when pissed?

And what are the red flags to look out for?

Find out why being sober is always the best way to enter a new relationship and why being sober means your love could last a lifetime, in this inspiring and hard-hitting episode.

RESOURCES

If you are experiencing domestic violence please reach out for support today.

1800RESPECT(1800 737 732)

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

24 hours, 7 days a week.

www.1800respect.org.au

Lifeline(13 11 14)

A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state.

24 hours, 7 days a week.

www.lifeline.org.au

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In this weeks retrospective we have a chat with William Porter about how alcohol effects your sleep.

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It's been a big 24 hours for the Sober Awkward crew!

So, we wanted to jump on and tell you all about what happened last night.....

We travelled to Sydney after being nominated for best well-being podcast in the Australian Podcast Awards.

We didn't get to do a speech or anything quite so glam, but wanted to give you the news in a quick live episode.

A huge thanks to everyone that has given us words of support today. It's you lovely lot that keep this podcast going and you that helps others understand their relationship with booze. But, admittedly it was great to get a pat on the back for all our hard work.

We are both on a fizzy drink come down... so be prepared from some inane waffle!

Sending you all an awkwardly long hug.

Who said sober was boring????? Eh?????

RESOURCES

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Following on from last week's episode on drinking culture amongst workforces, we wanted to focus on one of the most problematic of them all - the Armed Forces.

Sadly, we are all too aware of the number of ex-vets who struggle with alcohol and drug addictions upon leaving the Army.

However, given neither Hame nor Vic know barely anything about this subject - they have had to call in the big guns!

Two fascinating women with real first hand experiences of this problem.

The first is Helen Bennett who watched her brother Matt struggle with alcoholism for years following a challenging time as a Royal Marine in his early 20s.

And Pam Diamond, an addiction nurse specialist with the Royal Marines Charity with over 30 years of experience.

This episode is not necessarily a funny one - but it is an important one.

We are hugely grateful to both Helen and Pam for sharing their stories with us.

SHOW NOTES

Kae Tempest Tiny Desk Performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd86is7y54

Royal Marines Charity: https://rma-trmc.org

Combat Stress: https://combatstress.org.uk

RESOURCES

www.cuppa.community

This episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise- 101 Days to Sober or your money back. 

www.choosesunrise.co.uk

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In this weeks retrospective we talk to William Porter about the drinking fantasy.

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Whether its the job interviews conducted in a pub to ‘really get to know you’, the Friday after work drinks, the boozy business lunches, the work conferences away or Christmas Parties - your workplace probably has some kind of a drinking culture.

Hame and Vic are quite honest about the fact they have not had the most conventional careers. Hame got felt up when he was dressed up as a shoe and Vic used to work a job fixing fridges (who knew?!). But even they have been affected by work stress and drinking habits.

If you are sober - this can make for some very awkward situations... where you feel excluded from 'the group'. And if you're still drinking and are considering giving up, your job can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks.

So how can you navigate the workplace whilst maintaining your sobriety?!

Bugger if we know, but we give it our best shot in this episode!

RESOURCES

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This episode is proudly sponsored by @choose_sunrise - 101 Days to Sober or your money back. 

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about why sleeping around and acting out will only make you drink more.

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Vic and Hamish have both lived abroad. One thing they noticed was that no matter the country,  expat communities have an odd booze philosophy - drink as much as you can, as often as possible.

It’s not shock to find out that separation from friends and family, loneliness, and the need to fit in to this new environment could lead to a bit of over doing it. Expat life disrupts your usual routines and makes you feel like you're on an endless holiday..... but could it be a slippery slope towards addiction?

So, today Vic and Hamish look back at some very messy times living in boozy expat communities and question if they went away to discover the world and further their 'careers'.... or to hide the fact that they were both over drinking?

RESOURCES

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In today's retrospective episode, Hame looks back over the trip that he was dreading the most in his sobriety. A long awaited return home to his old haunts and drinking friends and no less than 3 weddings and dancefloors. You'll hear how, despite being sober, he still managed to throw up!

You can listen to the full episode here:

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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 weeks retrospective we talk about all the crazy risks we took as binge drinkers.

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In this episode of Sober Awkward (the hilarious, good looking and extremely wise...) Vic and Hamish discover why having someone to share your teabags with could solidify your sobriety and how building your own sober community could stop you reaching in the fridge for that 6 pack of Red Stripe!

They will give you a step by step guided walk through their free sober social platform www.cuppa.community and give you a few tips, tricks (and warnings) on how to create a successful sober meet up.

So, put the kettle on, get you’re best mug from the cupboard, find those favourite cosy tracksuit bottoms - the ones with the holes in that smell of damp dog, settle in….. and find out why Cuppa – the sober awkward community – will be a buddy when all yours have gone down the Nags head for a pint.

Remember - If you can build a tribe of like-minded people, you never have to be alone again.

Oh, and be warned - if you use the term 'Fam Bam' you're in trouble.

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES

Sober Awkward is proudly sponsored by

About Choose Sunrise - https://choosesunrise.co.uk

Choose Sunrise is founded on the belief that nobody should feel afraid to ask for help with alcohol use. After finding myself trapped in a cycle of trying (and failing) to moderate, blaming myself and being utterly terrified of asking for help, I finally found freedom from the alcohol trap in 2020. I haven’t looked back. I now work with private clients and with businesses, supporting grey area drinkers to find the help that they deserve and need. As well as our flagship 101 Days to Sober online course, we have developed the Alcohol Safe Workplace® accreditation which encourages businesses to be much more proactive about educating and supporting their employees who run into difficulties with addiction as well as creating sober inclusive spaces, where everyone belongs, whatever they choose to drink. I’m also setting up a Sober Business Network, connecting like-minded sober entrepreneurs who want to collaborate and grow our businesses together…without the booze!

Find out more at https://choosesunrise.co.uk

RESOURCES

www.cuppa.community

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

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about how sobriety can make you more conscious of you self worth and your environment.

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This month's guest episode is an absolute beauty!

Ziggy Alberts is one of the most exciting independent artists in the Australian music industry....AND he is sober!

Some would say he is the perfect Sober Awkward guest.

Ziggy's music reaches the ears of over 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

He has already won numerous accolades such as an APRA for 'Letting Go' and a host of ARIA platinum and gold certifications.

We caught up with Ziggy just after he returned from a world tour and a week before he set off for his next tour around Australia and New Zealand!

Grab yourselves a ticket to that one here at www.ziggyalberts.com

Over the course of this conversation we discussed:

• The role that loneliness played in Ziggy first experimeting with sobriety.
• How much easier it is to give up alcohol before you develop a problem.
• The power of a positive no.
• Giving up indefinitely vs giving up forever
• Asking yourself the question of whether you are using drink to unwind or unravel?
• The importance of developing an impartial relationship with alcohol

RESOURCES

This episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise.

This is a wonderful place for our listeners who might feel as if their alcohol consumption doesn't require traditional services like rehab. It just needs a reset.

They offer a range of self-paced courses with personal plans and a supportive community on hand.

They are so confident in their courses that they will give you your money back if you don't reach 101 alcohol free days!

Check out their website at: https://choosesunrise.co.uk for more information!

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

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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 -

vicandhamish@soberawkward.com

Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about all the amazing gifts sobriety gives!

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Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, so Vic and Hamish have had a chat with Kate Seselja.

Kate is an ex-gambler, who, for the past 10 years has passionately advocated for Gambling Reform by telling her own personal journey of addiction.

Kate is a mother from Canberra that found herself blindsided by addiction. A struggle that lasted ten years, took all her money and nearly her life. Today she talks all about how she was drawn in by the sounds of the pokie machines, the guilt of losing everything, what it was like for her family and finally getting help.

She also discuss's the term 'Addiction by Design' Is it fair that blame for addiction rests on the shoulders of the user? And where is all this money that's disappearing from pockets and communities all over Australia?

Find out on this moving and informative episode of Sober Awkward.

RESOURCES

kate.seselja@agr.org.au

www.agr.org.au

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This episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise.

This is a wonderful place for our listeners who might feel as if their alcohol consumption doesn't require traditional services like rehab. It just needs a reset.

They offer a range of self-paced courses with personal plans and a supportive community on hand.

They are so confident in their courses that they will give you your money back if you don't reach 101 alcohol free days!

Check out their website at: https://choosesunrise.co.uk for more information!

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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In this weeks retrospective we talk about changing up your social life so it fits your sobriety.

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You may have heard of the term a 'Human's Primal Needs'.

If you are anything like Hame and Vic - you've heard it, stored it but never did any research into it and don't truly know what it means.

(Full transparency Vic thought it had something do with dogs and Hame was convinced his nappy bin was a primal need.)

Well, save yourself the research and give this episode a listen.

You might be surprised to hear of the role that alcohol plays in satisfying some of our deepest needs.

This short-term trick it plays on us is what makes giving up alcohol so difficult for so many.

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.

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

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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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Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com

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Gosh - the first sober socials can feel pretty damn awkward. In todays retrospective you will hear about how Vic and Lucy went on there first sober escapades.

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October is ADHD Awareness Month and for quite some time, our listeners have requested an episode on ADHD from us. To be totally honest we have felt totally ill-equipped to do this important subject justice.

Neither Vic nor Hame have ADHD - so in order to fully describe the link between ADHD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - we had to call in an expert - and his name is Dr Alex Conner.

Not only does Dr Alex live with ADHD, but he co-founded the UK's Leading Adult ADHD charity, published papers and has been awarded for his knowledge of the subject and he hosts the ADHD Adults Podcast.

...oh and he is also doesn't take himself too seriously...and he's sober!

Not a bad guy to talk to right?!

In this fascinating interview, Dr Alex opens up about his struggles with alcohol and drug use, explains his term 'domestic anxiety' and shares his story on how he found his way to sobriety. Hame and Alex covered everything from from bullying, to labels, depression, anxiety and medication.

Whether you live with ADHD or not - there is plenty for you learn and unpack from this conversation.

We could not be more grateful for Dr Alex sharing his wisdom with us!

SHOW NOTES

ADHD Adult Charity: https://www.adhdadult.uk/

Twitter: Alex-the_Psychoed_Monkey on Threads

Instagram: @alexconnerbham

...and if you were wondering Alex's wife is doing great! A few antibiotics and she is watching for scarring but all seems fine!

ADHD and Grey Area Drinking Coach: Faye Lawrence

www.fayelawrence.com.au

@fayelawrence

RESOURCES

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Like many people around the world we were hugely shocked and saddened by the recent news of the 6 tourists who lost their lives to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. As sensitive and raw as this seems, we felt compelled to use our platform to try and educate and warn others about the risks of methanol and how best to avoid it. This episode is a tribute to all of the friends and family who are grieving at the moment. We sincerely hope that their lives were not given in vain and that they become the catalyst for change so that nobody else needs to lose their life in this way again.

We are sorry we even had to record this episode, but we hope you agree that its as important as any we have ever had to record.

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

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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 -

vicandhamish@soberawkward.com

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In this weeks retrospective we talk about Vic finding her sober community and understanding why that will help you along your sober path.

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A lot of us give up alcohol and expect it to fix all of the issues that drove us to over drinking in the first place. Sadly, this isn't always exactly how it works.

Not only can it leave you disappointed that your expectations do not meet up to reality but it can drive you back to the drink in the first place.

The good news is - this is where things really get interesting.

We always tell you on this podcast that giving up alcohol is the least interesting part of going sober.

Well, if you really want to stay strong in your sobriety and enjoy it as much as possible you need to hanker down and do THE WORK. Without sounding like gurus (can you imagine?!) - the time you spend working on yourself if where the true rewards lie.

Join Hame and Vic as they roll back the clock to look at the reasons they began drinking and share some of 'the work' that they have found most beneficial.

...Oh and Hame will introduce you the high brow game of cock or ball!

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!

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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 we talk about making friends in sobriety. Is a sobriety group boring?

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