Sober Awkward

Sticks and stones may break my bones. But words shall never hurt me...until they do!We have all been labelled throughout our lives. Labelled in our childhoods, labelled in our drinking years and now - most probably - labelled in our sobriety.In this week's episode, Hamish and Vic, take a look at where labels originated in our society. Why not all labels are necessarily bad and how you can use them to your advantage.Ultimately, we should we aiming for a place where what people say or think of us doesn't affect us. But given that is a pretty tough place to reach - now is the time to educate ourselves on the role that labels can play in our sobriety.ResourcesJOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Morning 2023!Are you hungover?Did you go out and not stop at one like you promised? Are you feeling like shit? Are waves of shame crashing, tinged with a bit of anxiety? Are you having flashbacks of bad robot dancing and rolling around on a dance floor with your pants on display? Have you just googled 'Am I an Alcoholic?'Well, don't worry! We've all been there, done that.You'll be please to hear that Vic and Hamish are going to make you a cup of hot chocolate, give you a cuddle and ensure you keep your New Years Resolution to quit booze.Yep! It's the Sober Awkward guide to taking your first steps into an alcohol free life. An episode aimed at those of you that want to change but have no idea where to start. This podcast is rammed full of tips and tricks that you can implement right now! (well, as soon as you get out of bed, brush your teeth and have a cold shower!)These two have been therein bed just like you, hungover, wondering why they can't stick to the plan to never, ever drink again. But yet somehow they are both sober... As you may know, Vic even woke up with one finger less on New Years day 23 years ago.... and Hamish is no stranger to a 3 day bender after a disappointing New Years Eve party and starting Dry January with nothing show but a headache and a shoe missing. So, today they tell you what they did, gather their sobriety toolkit, spanners and all, and help you tighten every bolt, repair every loose join, to make sure today is the day you start a successful and comfortable journey into sober life. So, come on, why not keep a resolution for once!Join Sarah Rusbatch's Jan Challenge now half price -https://sarahrusbatch.com/af-challenge-jan-23Free yourself from alcohol today!Add code AWKWARD For extra discount.ResourcesJOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @cuppa.community @drunkmummysobermummy @hamishadamscairns @patreon @acast#new #goals #friday #newmonth #holiday #celebrate #snow #holidays #2022 #thankful #celebration #happymonday #newweek #newyeardress #newyearcoming #newyeardecor#alcoholfree #recovery #soberlife #addiction #treatment #sobercurious #rehab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a craving?Can sober people ever look forward to a time when no longer get them?And is it really possible to enjoy Christmas Day without booze playing on your mind?Today Vic and Hamish talk to William Porter. William is the Author of the amazing book ‘Alcohol Explained’ and last time Vic chatted to him on Sober Awkward  he broke down ‘the day in the life of the over drinker.’ which was one of thier most popular episodes.In this special Christmas Eve episode they want to go deeper…and dig into cravings. In this thought provoking show, William explains why mindset is so important in sobriety and how drinkers create a fantasy about that first drink.William explains the process of craving in such detail in this episode that after this motivating chat you will head into Xmas day thinking drinking is a total waste of time and headspace!Note -There were some technical difficulties when connecting with William. We hope this does not affect your enjoyment of the podcast today xResourceshttps://www.alcoholexplained.com - Book Alcohol Explained.JOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas! Well, nearly!Let's face it, Christmas is a tough time for sober people! Notonly the actual day itself, the entire frantic build up can make you want tohide in a hole until February. There is a certain amount of pressure to joinin, follow the merry crowd. We There are Christmas parties, work functions, familydrinking traditions and long walks to pubs after too many roast potatoes.Habits so ingrained that us sober people want to run for the hills... or worse,cave in under the pressure.But, we are pleased to announce that this year is going to bedifferent! There will be no hangovers or vomit in the stocking, just chocolate,tea and the making of wonderful memories. Oh and guess what? You can turnChristmas on its head... and piss off on holiday on your own! Who knew!In this surprisingly devilish episode Vic and Hamish discussChristmas's gone and what's changed with sobriety. There is also special soberelf visiting the booth. An awkward friend brings Christmas cheer and a $5secret Santa. Yep, you've guessed it, Lucy is back in the studio to tell us allabout her sobriety, yuletide preparations and what makes a successful ChristmasDay without a Bucks Fizz or a second glass of Baileys.So, put on your festive jumper and your reindeer antlers andsettle in for a mince pie and some sober giggles.ResourcesJoin Sarah Rusbatch's Jan Challenge now half price -https://sarahrusbatch.com/af-challenge-jan-23Free yourself from alcohol today!Add code AWKWARD For extra discount.JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-soberwww.cuppa.community – The Free SocialNetwork for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – SobrietyCourses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community@hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol pleasereach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a closefriend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover thenplease email us -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Vic and Hame have a quick chat about the importance of being loud and proud in sobriety, why your voice is significant and how telling the world you story will help others that come after you.Then, stay tuned to hear the recording of Vic's speech at the Byron Theatre. Hear how she faced her fears of public speaking and told her story. Vic, describes in detail what it was like to realise she needed help to quit booze, and the affect her drinking had on her mental health... and her family.Grab some tissues guys -This one is a tear jerker!Don't forget to tune in on Christmas Eve and New Years day for two very special episodes - One to make sure you don't give into cravings and another one for those feeling hungover and in need of change.ResourcesJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/surviving-christmas-soberwww.cuppa.community – The Free SocialNetwork for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – SobrietyCourses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community@hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol pleasereach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a closefriend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve.Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover thenplease email us -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to polish off the banners, put on your green army jacket and CND badge, march to the doors of parliament and declare your allegiance to the sober revolution. Yes comrades, today we want to cause a riot and find out why sobriety is having a social mutiny.Yes, today Vic and Hamish and going to find out why sobriety is trending and dig into the reasons more people are deciding to give up on grog. Is it due to the pandemic? Does social media play a part? or are people just more aware of their own health nowadays?No matter the reasons, the sober curious movement is gaining momentum and it's exciting. By being a sober, it makes you a punk, a rebel and part of the change. So on this cheeky episode of Sober Awkward find out why just talking about your sobriety can help other comrades join the fight against booze.ResourcesJOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are joining a sporting team or simply wanting to watch a game with friends - alcohol and sport appear to be intrinsically linked. Why is this the case when sport is about elite athletic performance? Drinking is the antithesis of this. Trust us! (Have you ever tried to compete in a sack race after one too many? Two words come to mind. Face. Plant.In this week's episode Vic and Hamish roll back the wheels of time to take a look at when this all began. They explore the dangers of this not only to our health but to our inclusivity as a society and they take a look at some of the sober sporting heroes we could have missed out on had they felt too excluded to compete.Oh and you will find out why all of Vic's favourite sports are not part of the Olympic games...yet!JOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's a 7am pint in the airport Wetherspoons to 'get you in the holiday mood' or a Gin and Tonic at 10 thousand feet because they are free (!) - it is often difficult to avoid alcohol when flying.Airports and flights have sadly been the setting for many a relapse. The rules are different. Socially acceptable times to binge drink fly out of the window in the name of 'holiday'!In this week's episode Hamish and Vic take a deeper look into why so many turn to the bottle on travel days.Hame shares stories not only about his experience of mid-flight loo hangovers but of another recent dirty little secret...Whilst Vic comes up with the biggest shock of the series so far...JOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @AcastIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about making sober mates and boundaries.When you get sober sometimes friendships change. Some people surprise you by being supportive and sticking by you, while others find your changes hard to handle and disappear from your life. In part two of the friendship episodes, Vic and Hame have a chat about boundaries. Why it's vital to learn what they are and how you can implement them in your new sober life and they give you some great tips on why having a few mates that don't drink will support your endeavour to no longer get blotto.Today on Sober Awkward Vic and Hame are going to have a chat about the intricacy of friendships and how they have navigated this tricky and emotional part of sobriety. So, grab your headphones and get your walking shoes on and join Vic and Hamish for a stroll into what friendships are worth keeping and which ones you need to kick to the curb!ResourcesJOIN 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 Tea! www.cuppashop.comVic's article about friendship -https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about mates.When you get sober sometimes friendships change. Some people surprise you by being supportive and sticking by you, while others find your changes hard to handle and disappear from your life.It can be upsetting, shocking and disappointing when mates turn their backs, so today on Sober Awkward Vic and Hame are going to have a chat about the intricacy of friendships and how they have navigated this tricky and emotional part of sobriety.Today you will find out why Vic finds friendships hard to understand, and why she's like a happy labrador if you stick by her and how Hame was the guy that texted you the next day if you met him in a pub toilet ! They'll also discuss how a couple of situations at school affected how they approach close relationships now and how moving to Australia has made them realise that Brits do friendships differently... it's all upside down!So, grab your headphones and get your walking shoes on and join Vic and Hamish for a stroll into what friendships are worth keeping and which ones you need to kick to the curb!Note - They both waffle on for far too long, so this episode is coming at you in two parts. Listen out for part 2 next week.Resourceswww.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 Tea! www.cuppashop.comJoin ‘The Give Up Club’ on www.Cuppa.community if you’re questioning your alcohol intake. Hamish will be logging his sober journey on there, Mankini and all. Please be sure to email us any weird and wonderful challenges you have come up with. Answer the question - What is one thing that you would never, ever do sober?Vic's article about friendship -https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairnsIf 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.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975The more people we reach the more people we can help x#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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.