The Sober Effect

This episode, Kate and Steph talk to 'sexpert' Cindi Roberts. Join them as they delve into the much-requested topic of sober sex and intimacy. With 25 years of experience educating men and women about sex, Cindi brings some valuable insights and practical advice to the table. They cover everything from the challenges and benefits of sober sex to tips for improving intimacy without using alcohol as a prelude. They talk about how sobriety can enhance sexual experiences and relationships, offering listeners a new perspective on intimacy that is both empowering and enlightening.Show Notes:Cindi Roberts, M.Ed., CRC, CPRC Cindi Roberts is a Professional Recovery Coach and is recognized as the SoberSexpert™. She holds a Masters degree in Sexual Health Education and is currently studying to be a Clinical Sexologist. Cindi has over 25 years of experience in public health and is passionate about helping individuals in recovery navigate intimacy issues.IG: www.instragram.com/sobersexpertwww.cindiroberts.com Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

In this episode, Kate and Steph take a stroll into the world of consciousness with their guest, Duncan. They discuss what it really means and share tips on how to elevate your awareness and outlook. From the serene practice of meditation to the empowering act of self-love, they leave no piece of quartz unturned. Join them as they laugh, ponder, and even have a few 'a-ha' moments.Show NotesBooks discussed in this episodeThe Untethered Soul by Michale SingerThe Mountain is You by Brianna WiestThe Inner Work by Matt and AshA New Earth and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

This episode Kate and Steph talk about finding yourself in sobriety. They cover a lot of ground, from accepting your insecurities, to using social media, and knowing when to take a step back when it starts to become a new addiction in your life. They talk about hobbies, and how much they dislike that word (and where it originated from) and cover therapies like hypnotherapy. It’s basically a smorgasbord of a discussion!Show NotesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

In this episode, Kate and Steph chat with Amanda about how connections with friends change when you stop drinking. They look at how socializing changes, and how friendships change, fade and improve when one of you decides to quit the booze.Show NotesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. You can find our guest Amanda on Instagram @rethinkingalcoholFollow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

This episode Kate and Steph talk about how different relationships are affected by drinking and sobriety. Like what happens when you’re in a marriage and only one of you quits? A situation they are both in. And how can friendships change when you stop drinking? These can be some of the hardest situations to navigate when you decide to stop drinking and this frank and honest conversation delves into some of the challenges and also some of the potential ways of dealing with them.Show NotesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Azure about the dangers of not being honest with your healthcare providers about your alcohol consumption.Show Notes:Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.You can follow our guest Azure on Instagram @sober.chroniclesFollow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTube

This episode Kata & Steph talk to Soph about drinking to deal with grief and how it’s anything but helpful.Show NotesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.Follow our guest Sophie on Instagram @sober_soph_Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTubeMusic for The Sober EffectTheme written by: Pearl @‌rock_bottomed_girlPerformed by : CharmJar @‌charmjar_musicBass and Vocals: PearlGuitar, Keys, Drums: Thumbelina Jim

This episode Kata & Steph talk about the paths of their drinking careers – how they started and how they ended. They talk to Des about how times have changed, and male drinking culture – when ‘going down the pub with the lads’ starts to involve soda and lime instead of eight pints of lager.Show NotesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTubeMusic for The Sober EffectTheme written by: Pearl @‌rock_bottomed_girlPerformed by : CharmJar @‌charmjar_musicBass and Vocals: PearlGuitar, Keys, Drums: Thumbelina Jim

This episode Kate & Steph talk about navigating emotions both as drinkers and as women who no longer drink. They chat to Duncan about his experiences and consider if avoiding emotions is one of the main reasons people drink in the first place. And why that's probably the worst thing you could do.Show notes:Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey.Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTubeOur guest for this episode is Duncan Bhaskaran Brown - Speaker, Author, Morris DancerDuncan has done his fair share of overindulgence, strictly speaking he’s drunk more than his fair share of wine and eaten more kebabs than he cares to remember.After 20 years of overdoing it, he cleaned up his act and trained with the world’s most successful stop smoking service. But that wasn’t enough. He studied at Cornell University, the Chartered Management Institute and in a windowless room in Peterborough.All this led him to write a couple of books, most recently ‘Real Men Quit’, the armchair macho guide to beating booze and finding the life you want. He’s interviewed scores of sober superstars and conducted research projects which involved watching TV.He gets out of bed every morning because he wants to end the harm done by alcohol.He lives near Oxford with one wife, one daughter and two bonsai trees. As well as morris dancing he also enjoys falling off his inline skates.Order his book, Get Over Indulgenceor listen: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/q7ytnqm211.You can find Duncan:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbhaskaranbrown/Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/

This episode Kate & Steph talk about facing the holidays sober. They talk about past years, when alcohol played the leading role, and the truth about how these festive times really played out. They consider the difference now they are both sober and discuss how to face parties, boozy lunches and staying away from alcohol when the rest of the world seems intent on getting drunk.Show notesYour thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow The Sober Effect on Instagram@the_sober_effect_podcastKate @‌walking_the_straight_lineSteph @‌this.is.steph.soberEmail thesobereffect23@gmail.comWatch The Sober Effect Podcast on YouTubeMusic for The Sober EffectTheme written by: Pearl @‌rock_bottomed_girlPerformed by : CharmJar @‌charmjar_musicBass and Vocals: PearlGuitar, Keys, Drums: Thumbelina Jim