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.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 38min
186: Overcoming Trauma with Kelly Wallace
**Trigger warning*** Kelly Wallace shares her moving story of childhood sexual trauma, alcoholism and recovery. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jun 8, 2022 • 39min
185: We Answer Your Questions: Fear
In our monthly question we look at fear. Our listeners are particularly concerned with fear of relapse, of what others think of them and fear of leaving a relationship in order to stay sober. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jun 1, 2022 • 36min
184: Living Alcohol Free With Laura Willoughby
Laura Willoughby has gone from drinking all the beer to being one of the leading voices of the alcohol-free movement in the UK. In this episode she discusses the extraordinary success of her alcohol-free off license. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 25, 2022 • 29min
183: Euphoric Sobriety with Karolina Rzadkowolska
Karolina Rzadkowolska the author of Euphoric talks to Veronica about how there is so much more to sobriety than we think. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 18, 2022 • 36min
182: Getting Back to Your New Normal
How to navigate your first normal summer in two years. Have you been sober a while but haven't actually told anyone? Do you find summer and drinking outside triggering? Chip and Veronica discuss how to navigate a new normal in sobriety. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 11, 2022 • 44min
181: We Answer Your Questions: Dealing With Family Members
Chip is back and we are answering questions on how to deal with family members. From family members who don't support your sobriety to partners who still drink we cover it all. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 4, 2022 • 35min
180: The Gas Lighting of Mothers with Celeste Yvonne
Celeste Yvonne is a writer and sober mother who used to write cute 'mommy needs wine' memes and blogs. One day she realized she couldn't parent and drink alcohol so reluctantly she quit. Now she is taking on the 'mommy needs wine' trend. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 27, 2022 • 49min
179: Sobriety for Blokes with Sam Delaney
Sam Delaney is a journalist and broadcaster. Entrenched in the British binge drinking culture, he felt like he was living the life until he wasn't. In today's episode, he discusses the 'toxic' and 'dysfunctional' British drinking culture and how he left it behind. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 20, 2022 • 35min
178: We Answer Your Questions - Codependency
What is codependency is it a good thing or a bad thing? How do I know I am codependent? Veronica answers questions on this subject. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 13, 2022 • 41min
177: Recovery at Any Cost With Charles Levoir
Charlie LeVoir is the host of The Way Out Podcast. He describes himself as an alcoholic from the first drink. We discuss his addiction and recovery and why he had to do whatever it took to get sober. To learn more, visit the show notes.
