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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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    • 4.8 • 11 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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    Which Triggers You Need to be Aware of to Avoid a Relapse

    Which Triggers You Need to be Aware of to Avoid a Relapse

    In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy share some of the triggers they have had to be wary of to avoid the dreaded relapse!
    Basically just poeple, places and things...but other than that we are all good!
    Only kidding - just remember your why and take one day at a time.
    You can listen to the full episode here:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S0kO4CMHccP5ouBaUschQ?si=74a3c40b2ad34233

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    • 15 min
    Feeling Rejected? Here's What You Need to Do!

    Feeling Rejected? Here's What You Need to Do!

    Rejection. It’s something we all feel at some point in our lives, if not at school or a family member, it can be in a relationship or when you get sober. Whenever it might happen to you, there's one guarantee – it’s painful.
    Vic feels rejection deeply. She even feels it from people she doesn't know. Whereas Hame doesn't care too much about what others think. His strong values and self-confidence mean that if people so turn their back on him.... He can handle it without going to therapy.
    But, as always on Sober Awkward, they don't have all the answers. So today, these two idiots get an expert to come on and explain what's going on in their tiny weeny brains when friendships get sticky.
    Today they welcome David Watson. An expert on personal development and neuroscience.
    David says,
    'My core belief is simple yet profound: every individual harbours immense potential, capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. Yet, there's one potent supercomputer that often stands as the primary hurdle—the human brain. Understanding its intricacies, its unique drivers, and the lens through which it views the world is paramount. To unlock its full potential, we must learn to reprogram it, harnessing its power to work for us rather than against us. '
    Intrigued? So were we. Listen why harnessing your power, knowing your values and having a 'Million Dollar Mindset' could unravel rejection once and for all.
    To find out more about Dave just pop him and email at dave@neurolead.net.au
    or head to www.neurolead.net.au
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    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
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    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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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Signs That Your Home Drinking Has Become a Problem

    Signs That Your Home Drinking Has Become a Problem

    In this weeks retrospective episode, we take a look at the warning signs that your home drinking has turned into a problem.
    What starts off as an innocent, cost-effective and convenient solution soon spirals into something far more sinister.
    Don't let this happen to you!
    You can listen to the full episode here:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/677p8Bel8v1H3EhUshoCeh?si=0e1d511c0cb94b9f

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    • 14 min
    Why Water is at the Centre of a Long Lasting Sobriety

    Why Water is at the Centre of a Long Lasting Sobriety

    If you are newly sober, we can guarantee your water intake is about to go through the roof. Tea, coffee and sparkling water are your new best friends - and that can sometimes feel a little dull!
    In today's episode, Vic and Hame will talk you through the benefits of increasing your water intake, tackle some of the myths surrounding the water content in alcohol and (try!) and make you feel less dull whilst ordering water in a bar.
    We went off on a couple of weird tangents about Binking Ginges and why this episode should be sponsored by the Shewee and for some reason Vic tried to make this episode all about pee. If you know Vic, you will know that this is hardly surprising though...
    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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    • 59 min
    What are the Long Term Effects on your Body of Binge Drinking?

    What are the Long Term Effects on your Body of Binge Drinking?

    In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy have done the scientific research (We are not doctors...we are not doctors...we are not doctors!), to find out how much damage our drinking has done to our bodies.
    Oh and Vic tells a cruel story about her Dad...
    You can listen to the full episode here:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N0Z9oEtWU4PivOK4vH4qQ?si=798ea3b35aad4bc6

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    • 12 min
    Why Do Famous People Often Struggle With Addiction?

    Why Do Famous People Often Struggle With Addiction?

    As a society we see fame as something to aspire to. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?
    Today's episode of Sober Awkward is all about celebrity.
    What's it really like when managers control your every move, you have expectations of others weighing upon you, a heavy workload, people that look up to you and way too many nights in hotel rooms… where does it all lead?
    Today Vic and Hamish discuss the recent passing of Matthew Perry and why we lose so many talented people to addiction. Vic reminisces about some of her famous run-ins and Hame wonders if he's been missing out on some celeb snogs.
    As Oscar Wilde said,
    ‘Aspirations for fame are motivated mainly by the need for validation and attention.’
    which unfortunately can lead many wonderful people down a path to heavy boozing.
    Enjoy!
    Show Notes
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27647417/ - Aaron Carter Doco
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7357302/ - Avici Doco
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9425078/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 - Lil Peep Doco
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28210840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 -Robbie Williams Doco
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tRnFHfI7WAQ - Paul McCartney singing Hey Jude - again!
    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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    • 1 hr

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