Soberful
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.
Episodes
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Jan 4, 2023 • 40min
206: How to Build a Sobriety Habit
In this solo episode, Veronica explains why she dislikes the term 'sobriety toolbox' and why we need a sobriety habit instead. She explains the mindset and system that we need to build a life-long sobriety habit. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Dec 14, 2022 • 48min
205: Things That Changed Our Lives This Year
In our tradtional end of year episode Chip and Veronica share the things that changed thier lives this year. Veronica had a big realization about her mother that changed her life. Chip won a photography competition and they also discus, books, TV and movies that they loved. Chip also reveals what he will be eating for his non-Christmas dinner this year. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Dec 7, 2022 • 46min
204: She Recovers with Dawn Nickel
Veronica is joined by She Recovers co-founder Dawn Nickel. They discuss how She Recovers started and grew into the movement it is today. Dawn also speaks frankly about her workaholism and how it forced her to change and take care of her recovery. Lastly, Dawn talks about her new book. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Nov 30, 2022 • 42min
203: The Sober Curator with Alysee Bryson
Alysse Bryson is started the sober curator during lockdown. She wanted to create a fun uplifting space for people in long-term recovery. In this conversation, she candidly discusses becoming a single mom and twenty. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Nov 23, 2022 • 42min
202: Aging and Sobriety
Veronica wanted to hand over this topic to Chip as he is the 'old one.' But then realised she qualifies as 'getting old' too! Chip and Veronica discuss all this related to ageing and sobriety. Including the risks of drinking as we age. Health issues and medication. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Nov 16, 2022 • 43min
201: Love Your Sober Year with Kate Baily and Mandy Manners
Mandy Manners and Kate Baily have a new book out 'Love your sober year,where they guide women through the rythms of life. We discuss how we have different needs at different times and we need to honor what the seasons tell us. We can then become more reflective, intuitive and support our sobriety as we allow ourselves to flow into, not resist changes. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Nov 9, 2022 • 44min
200: Ask Us Anything 200th Episode
In their 200th episode, Chip and Veronica celebrate the podcast by answering questions on any subject. What do they like about the other person the most? What changed when they were 10 or 20 years sober? Why they celebrate birthdays is among the many questions that got answered. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Nov 2, 2022 • 45min
199: Dr. Robb Kelly on Spirituality and Sobriety
Dr. Robb Kelly is one of the leading voices in the addiction recovery movement. In this episode, he tells his miraculous story of recovery from homelessness to a Ph.D. He explains the significance of neuroplasticity combined with spiritual awakening is the key to recovering from alcoholism. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Oct 26, 2022 • 44min
198: We Answer Your Questions - Anger
Is anger justifiable? Why is my anger out of control? When I get angry I drink to calm myself down. Chip and Veronica answer all these questions and more. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Oct 19, 2022 • 41min
197: 12 Steps and Self Esteem with Arlina Allen
Veronica is joined by Arlina Allen from the One day at a Time podcast. Arlina shares how she has been sober for 28 years, her experience of the 12-steps and why working on self-esteem is so important. To learn more, visit the show notes.
