235 episodes

Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.

Soberful Veronica Valli & Chip Somers

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    • 4.8 • 357 Ratings

Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.

    Men and Mental Health with Sam Delaney

    Men and Mental Health with Sam Delaney

    Sam Delaney was a British jack-th-lad, drinking, partying, not taking anything seriously. Then his mental health caught up with him it all came crashing down. Sam talks to Veronica about how hard it is for men to be vulnerable talk about their feelings and how he hopes his new book will change that.
     
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    • 40 min
    We Answer Your Questions - Being Sober in Our Family

    We Answer Your Questions - Being Sober in Our Family

    Chip and Veronica answer tough questions like; How do we handle watching our own children start using drugs and alcohol while we are in long term sobriety? And how do we have boundaries we family members who drink?
     
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    • 42 min
    Drugs, Alcohol and Rock N’ Roll With Simon Mason

    Drugs, Alcohol and Rock N’ Roll With Simon Mason

    Simon Mason shouldn't be alive. Drop out, drug dealer, addict. He thought he was living the life as a drug dealer to the biggest bands in Britpop (Oasis) it took him ten years and multiple treatment and detox stays to get sober. Simon shares his tales and how music saved his life.
     
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    • 47 min
    Binge Pattern Dependency Drinking

    Binge Pattern Dependency Drinking

    Chip and Veronica break down what binge pattern drinking is. They discuss that it's not how much we drink or how often its the pattern that matters. We can delude ourselves for a long time that our drinking isn't problematic if we don't drink every day, which is how Veronica's drinking was.
     
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    • 35 min
    Dry Society with Lori Windfeldt

    Dry Society with Lori Windfeldt

    Lori Windfeldt, the founder of Dry Society Social Club, joins Veronica to discuss why having fun and socialising in sobriety is so important. And how we can normalise not drinking in our communities.
     
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    • 39 min
    Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen

    Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen

    Laura McKowen's second book is called 'Push Off From Here' a guide to sobriety and life. Veronica and Laura discuss the nine essential truths in the book and how to apply them to sobriety.
     
    To learn more, visit the show notes.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
357 Ratings

357 Ratings

Sacmd41 ,

Lovely companion to a sober lifestyle

Was sober for 2 years and listened to this on my many walks in the beginning. Started drinking about 5 months ago and found myself gradually (not immediately) falling into the same patterns. I listened to binge pattern dependency episode this morning and recognized myself right away. I appreciate that this Podcast discusses all patterns of alcohol dependency, including abstinence for periods of time that tricks us into thinking we actually don’t have a problem…I’m working my way back to the sober life and it’s not easy. Thanks for this.

gratefullysober ,

Gratefully Sober

This podcast is the real deal! It has been my NorthStar over the last few years 🏃‍♀️as I moved towards sobriety. THANK YOU for this thoughtful and insightful podcast Veronica and Chip ❤️❤️

getrealyouronpublicradio ,

This podcast has changed my life

Always great episodes.

“Women without kids“ with Ruby Warrington is flipping ah-maz-ing.

Thank you for talking about this subject! ❤️

Signed,

Selfish C U Next Tuesday

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