Soberly Speaking

Julia Rangiheuea
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Soberly Speaking

Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out. 

  1. Liam Doesn’t Want to Be Judged Anymore

    29 JAN

    Liam Doesn’t Want to Be Judged Anymore

    Working in construction can come with a heavy drinking culture, but for Liam, the pressure to drink was just one layer of his young life so far. In this episode, he opens up about his complicated relationship with his mother, experiencing homelessness, struggling with body image issues, and how he's finally found a sense of belonging at the gym. Above all, this conversation is about Liam’s unwavering commitment to breaking generational trauma and forging a new path.Follow Liam on InstagramRea...

    26 min
  2. Who Am I Without Drinking? with Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey

    27 JAN

    Who Am I Without Drinking? with Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey

    I can't express how important this episode with Conrad Tracey is, an addiction coach, consultant, and mentor. But most importantly, Conrad is a former drug addict who speaks from experience.I ask Conrad some of the big questions around addiction and sobriety: Who am I without drinking? How can you approach a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol abuse? What practical tools can help you push through cravings when they hit hardest? And so much more.At the end of this episode, Conrad has a s...

    46 min
  3. Jade Was 21 When She Slipped into Drug-Induced Psychosis

    22 JAN

    Jade Was 21 When She Slipped into Drug-Induced Psychosis

    Imagine this: you're 21 years old at kick-ons, surrounded by friends, music, and drinks. You're offered a line of white powder, which you snort, only to accidentally slip into drug-induced psychosis. You hear voices, can't leave your house, can't go to work and are overwhelmed by an unbearable urge to tear your skin off. This was Jade's real-life nightmare. What started as binge drinking and clubbing soon escalated to aggressive behaviour and a night of being so badly injured it was enough to...

    41 min
  4. Zeak Hid His Sexuality Until He Tried MDMA...

    19 JAN

    Zeak Hid His Sexuality Until He Tried MDMA...

    Zeak grew up on a tiny island in the South Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Australia: Norfolk Island. Life in small, rural communities often has its own unique rhythm, and Zeak's story is no exception. Raised by parents who openly used drugs, he learned early on how to navigate a world that was anything but conventional. Adding to this complexity was the secret he carried, his sexuality. When Zeak kissed a boy for the first time and experienced the rush of MDMA on the same night, it spar...

    26 min
  5. Natasha Ended Up in Detox After Her Doctor Prescribed Oxy

    15 JAN

    Natasha Ended Up in Detox After Her Doctor Prescribed Oxy

    What if your drug dealer was your doctor? After giving birth to her daughter, Natasha was prescribed Oxy to manage the debilitating symptoms of endometriosis, something that had been dormant her entire life until childbirth. In this episode, Natasha opens up about her struggles; begging her street dealer to stop answering her calls, pleading with doctors to take her seriously and ultimately turning to her family for help to get into detox. That decision saved her life. Follow Natasha on Inst...

    49 min
  6. Bikies, Domestic Violence and Sex Work: How Nicole Escaped Death

    12 JAN

    Bikies, Domestic Violence and Sex Work: How Nicole Escaped Death

    By the age of 10, Nicole was already weighing drugs for bikies at clubhouses. She experienced child abuse from a young age and had no family or friends surrounding her. This led Nicole to put her trust in the wrong hands, becoming the victim of a horrific crime in high school. Years later, she married her ex-husband, entering an abusive relationship so violently destructive that she knew staying would eventually cost her life. Fleeing with nothing but the clothes on her back, Nicole found her...

    51 min
  7. Sophie Was 3 Years Sober, Until Her Wedding Day...

    8 JAN

    Sophie Was 3 Years Sober, Until Her Wedding Day...

    Sophie was over 3 years sober when she thought she could moderate her drinking. What started as a few drinks spiralled, with her wedding becoming the catalyst for falling back into old habits. Going into this episode, I assumed we’d focus on that turning point, but as I spoke to Sophie, I realised her story ran so much deeper. An eating disorder that began in her teenage years. Postnatal depression that led to multiple suicide attempts. A lingering sense of shame and resentment towards herse...

    47 min
  8. Should We Go Back to Therapy? with Beau

    5 JAN

    Should We Go Back to Therapy? with Beau

    To kick off a brand new season I bring boyfriend Beau back on the podcast to talk about how year two of sobriety felt compared to our first year. We’re owning up to our downfalls, navigating intimacy as a sober couple and answering your questions on addiction. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/art...

    23 min
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Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out. 

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  • Creator
    Julia Rangiheuea
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Soberly Speaking
  • Show Website
    Soberly Speaking

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