141 episodes
Soberful Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 275 Ratings
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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.
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140: Coach, Influencer or Fraud? with Kelly Ruta
In this explosive episode, Veronica interviews Kelly Ruta about the unethical standards in the coaching industry. Prompted by an exchange with unqualified influencer coach Dave Hollis they dig deep into how consumers are being misled by influencers and unqualified coaches and the harm and damage caused. They outline what you should look for in professional services.
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139: Dealing with Sexual Trauma
**Trigger warning** Chip and Veronica discuss a very sensitive topic. Many clients who suffer from an alcohol use disorder have also experienced some kind of sexual abuse or sexual assault. In this episode, Chip and Veronica explore how that affects people and how telling our stories can help us heal and overcome this devastating trauma.
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138: Living a Soberful Life with Louise O'Brien
What is a soberful life? In today's episode, Veronica interviews Soberful Life team member Louise O'Brien. Louise is a single mother who was struggling desperately with an alcohol problem. Unable to carry on, she took the leap into her sobriety, and everything changed.......
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137: Ask Us Anything
We are celebrating our third podcasting anniversary. In this episode, Chip and Veronica answer a variety of questions from their Soberful Life members.
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136: Commitment with Tamara Kirby
When we commit to sobriety what does that mean? Why does it feel so scary? Why do we want a 'side-door' in case we don't like it? In this episode Veronica chats to Soberful coach Tamara about what commitment really means.
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135: Why We Count Days
Chip and Veronica explore why we celebrate sober birthdays, why we count the days of our sobriety.
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Customer Reviews
Exceptional!
Pls keep at this! The sexual abuse episode 5/5/21 is perfect example of the exceptional work of Chip and Veronica.
Pink cloud
Yesterday was a S**t day and I’m so happy I found your ‘pink cloud’ episode. You’re both so kind, knowledgeable and funny and this episode got me through this slight slump I’m in. I feel better days and growth are coming. 80 days alcohol free tomorrow
Fantastic and Honest
I started my sober journey out of despair, feeling total loss of control, fearful and broken. After day 3 and realizing that another attempt at moderating or changing my drinking was not going to work and I found AAs 12 step program then this podcast. I am on my 48th day of an alcohol free life and say I’m so excited for my future. Personally, I have had enough time with alcohol over the past 20+ years of my life to see how it was taking way more than giving. While I worry about social situations and future endeavors on how to handle things as a non-drinking outlier, I do not miss it at all. I know it was Poison and my body was slowly dying. Thank you Chip and Veronica for this amazing podcast!