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Winner - 'Best Well-Being' podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2023!Have you ever woken up from a big night out and said ‘I’m never drinking again!’ Then found yourself waving $50 at a barman by Happy Hour. Well, so have Vic and Hamish. Join them on this hilarious and relatable podcast about being sober in a world soaked in alcohol. Each week they discuss different boozy topics and open up a shame shed of humiliating stories. Vic and Hamish bring humour and honesty to sobriety. These two ex-binge drinking, party animals tell it like it is. Vomit, one-night stands and life on the other side of their own destructive drunken behaviour.So, if you’ve hit a wall, you're fed up with anxiety, headaches and blackouts or you just need some sober inspiration... then go put the kettle on and learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!
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Sober Awkward soberawkward

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    • 4.9 • 274 Ratings

Winner - 'Best Well-Being' podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2023!Have you ever woken up from a big night out and said ‘I’m never drinking again!’ Then found yourself waving $50 at a barman by Happy Hour. Well, so have Vic and Hamish. Join them on this hilarious and relatable podcast about being sober in a world soaked in alcohol. Each week they discuss different boozy topics and open up a shame shed of humiliating stories. Vic and Hamish bring humour and honesty to sobriety. These two ex-binge drinking, party animals tell it like it is. Vomit, one-night stands and life on the other side of their own destructive drunken behaviour.So, if you’ve hit a wall, you're fed up with anxiety, headaches and blackouts or you just need some sober inspiration... then go put the kettle on and learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!
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    Getting to Know the Person You Were Before Booze

    Getting to Know the Person You Were Before Booze

    Sobriety can be hard at first. You feel like a weirdo, the odd one out, a party pooper. But, the good news is - the longer you do it, the easier it becomes. Part of the process is getting to know who you are without booze pumping around your precious body.
    You have to meet yourself for the first time with no escape! Confront the mistakes you may have made and decide which parts of you you like and which parts can be flushed away with that last shot of Tequila.
    Both Vic and Hamish have changed since they gave up drinking. Even though they both cringe at the thought of 'Self Love' these two know that getting to know the you after alcohol is one of the necessary and most rewarding parts of sober life.
    So, strap yourselves in as you get to know about Vic's low opinion of herself as a drinker, how Hame manages to look in the mirror and say 'You're a ten out of ten' and finally how embracing who you are is the scaffolding to a solid, long term sober life.
    RESOURCES
    www.cuppa.community
    JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291
    www.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 @budsandbeadstea
    If 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.com
    Check 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
     

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    • 46 min
    Hangxiety - medical or emotional?

    Hangxiety - medical or emotional?

    In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at those alcohol induced panic attacks. Why do we get them, how does alcohol trigger mental torment and are they always destined to get worse?
    You can listen to the full episode here:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04

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    • 7 min
    WARNING! How Going Cold Turkey Could Kill You!

    WARNING! How Going Cold Turkey Could Kill You!

    Don't give up alcohol... Alright, maybe we are being slightly facetious. 
    (Anyone else get one of those word a day calendars this year...no...just me?
    Giving up a serious drinking habit cold turkey can lead to some pretty awful and even fatal results.
    Allow us to introduce you to the slightly terrifying world of Alcohol Withdrawal Symptom or AWS.
    Firsly, this is not an excuse for you to NOT give up drinking. You will still need to do that I'm afraid. In today's episode we will guide you through exactly how you need to approach it in the safest way possible.
    A lot fo Sober Awkward episodes contain the bizarre ramblings and story telling of us two muppets - but not this one!
    With any luck, this one might just help save your life.

    Show Notes
    Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Test:
    https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/professional/multimedia/clinical-calculator/ciwa-ar-clinical-institute-withdrawal-assessment-for-alcohol-scale
    Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html
    and please give a review at www.goodreads.com
    JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291
    www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more.
    @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy
    @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify
    If 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.com
    Check 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

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    • 34 min
    Can Hangovers Change?

    Can Hangovers Change?

    In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy take a look at hangziety. When does drinking go from having a good time with mates to actually being a problem?
    You can listen to the full episode here:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=d5d0186db8b64b04

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    • 11 min
    Is Sobriety Boring?

    Is Sobriety Boring?

    It's safe to say that boredom is one of the most important topics in sobriety.
    The fear of being considered boring either keeps you from trying sobriety altogether or drives you back to the booze bus after a few quiet sober nights in!
    It is our mission at Sober Awkward to prove that sobriety is NOT boring!
    Filling your life with authentic connections and new passions instead of hangovers and kebabs is infinitely less dull!
    It's time to reassess what 'boring' means and consider why you are letting what other people think affect you at all.
    Wrapping your head around this topic will set you up for the most rewarding and long lasting sobriety possible.
    Enjoy!
     
    Show Notes
    www.soberawkward.com
    JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291
    www.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 @spotify
    If 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.com
    Check 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

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    • 46 min
    Coming out and Going Out - Alcohol and the LGBTQ+ Community

    Coming out and Going Out - Alcohol and the LGBTQ+ Community

    It's Sydney Mardi Gras weekend and what better way to celebrate love...than with a bonus episode of Sober Awkward!
    Yes, today Vic and Hamish had a chat about alcohol in the gay community and how young LGBTQ+ people often turn to booze when isolated, experiencing low- self esteem or feelings unloved when family don't support their decision to come out. Vic delves into the history of the gay bar and find out why bars can feel like a safe haven for the community, sometimes the only place to feel accepted and how this can lead to too much partying, and Hamish, well, he spends the episode reminiscing about the time he got felt up in a hot tub with his brother.
    Unfortunately, for the gay community, Vic and Hamish are straight. (Boooooo!) So they decided to have a chat with the lovely Andrew Addie about coming out, leaning on booze to cope with mental health issues, delivering lube to the masses and what it's like being the only sober at Mardi Gras.
    Happy Mardi Gras Weekend Everybody!
    Show Notes
    Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html
    and please give a review at www.goodreads.com
    JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!
    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291
    www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more.
    @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy
    @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify
    If 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.com
    Check 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

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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
274 Ratings

274 Ratings

Andrewboychurch ,

Love Hamish

“what’s her names” book reviewed on ABC RN plugged the podcast, here I am loving the Hamish accent. I had a 1980s LDLA (Syd-LDN) with a Yorkshireman - I remember Huddersfield / Middlesbrough where all the dams look like in the movie “Dam Busters”.

My alcohol story was bing when young but rare because of on call work and I never liked being drunk., became expert wine taster not drinker but became routine drinker with dad, bottle a day each in end of life care. I had to stop drinking … my solution… return to what I loved most - the exploration of wine tasting. Like some great wine makers I never drink a drop - I spit. So still vulnerable to mouth cancer (dad died of bowel cancer). A doctor, reading his Lancet & New England Journals to his last weeks, I never once heard him mention alcohol as carcinogenic.

I used to be angry (70’s & 80’s) scientists would not research homosexuality in nature, plus its role in humans sending our genes into the future ie best that all siblings help ONE to reproduce NOT compete in times of scarcity. Follow the money, the grants and career prospects of the few that did publish.

Similar forces must have been at work preventing the link between alcohol and cancer. Great work you did in this episode BUT don’t stop

ALCOHOL <—> CANCER

i think you might have to keep “hammering it” … haha

I’m the family youngest & last remaining, if nothing gets me first I’m planning an exit in Zurich 2040. In the mean time I’m avail for adoption as the stereotypical “creepy gay uncle” (no, not creepy because I’m gay)

If you / this podcast cause people to live longer (this what makes me creepy If cancer strikes later in life, please seriously palliative care. Quality of life focus often seems to extent life beyond expectation as well… it’s impossible to know.
Automaticly choosing to heroically do everything possible to fight the cancer is everyone’s default position in the medical industry - please be ready to force family and practitioners to consider and present all options

Andrew in Cairns

ps sorry bout name blackout, a joke, but seriously I don’t know how to leave this zone, look up and come back.. don’t forget I’m old huge effort to find out HOW to start a review … then it’s too late
pps I have no problem Hanish’s sexuality, I don’t care what it is or isn’t, I love him ‘just the way god made him’ and I hope both you two are much loved and adored by all in your immediate circle of moral care.

NickwazzaHD ,

Love Lucy

I have binged the first 3 seasons of this show (in less than a month) and just heard the “change” episode. I feel compelled to say how much I have learned from Lucy sharing her most honest, raw and vulnerable “journey”. Such early days for her sobriety life and she has given hope to me and many more. Sincerely thank you. Love you too Vic your awesome and I will continue to listen and be part of all you do. Thank you both. 👏👏👏

lemarseny ,

Amazing Podcast

I’ve gone back to the beginning and just want to thank you for absolutely being my sober crutch. I don’t think I could have done it without you in my ears.

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