Sober Awkward

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 NotesThis episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.comNew 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.htmlwww.cuppa.communityJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAyrfpSLLEGnOoE8rtcvw?si=44dc84be101e481e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 www.soberawkward.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotifyIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 NotesThis episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.comNew 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.htmlwww.cuppa.communityJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2soz958NqqtXfMh9MF66UK?si=219fe5cd2b004530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 NotesThis episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.comNew 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.htmlwww.cuppa.communityJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZnBMaPWc4rLPY7muZDrjq?si=4fb4cd4260b34b13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 NotesThis episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.comNew 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.htmlwww.cuppa.communityJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks retrospective we talk about triggers, why we get them and how they feel out of our control.You can listen to the full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/07zjbMxfdHdrqvwsw6LTzE?si=f0167123a45f493b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!RESOURCESThis episode is proudly sponsored by https://sarahrusbatch.comNew 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.communityJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf 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.comCheck out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.