🎙️ Throwback Thursdays on Sober Awkward!

Every Thursday, we’re serving up a little slice of Sober Awkward history – a short, powerful clip from one of our most-loved past episodes.

Why? Because sometimes, the right words hit differently the second time around. Whether you’re new here or a long-time listener, these throwback moments are here to keep you company, remind you you’re not alone, and offer that little nudge of insight or encouragement just when you need it.

Think of it as a midweek check-in. Something bite-sized to walk with, laugh at, or quietly reflect on. And if the clip hits home? You can go back and listen to the full episode anytime – just follow the link in the show notes.

We know one episode a week isn’t always enough – so here’s your extra helping of honesty, humour, and a bit of awkwardness to get you through the week.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LjHk7SX81qXx3fxsGM4PO?si=f3a726e24d2e442a

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April 29th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day and the importance of this cannot be underestimated. We don't mean to frighten you but here are the facts...

Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45 with one death occurring every 7 minutes because of it. If you think that this doesn't affect you, then you might be shocked to hear that 7 out of 10 powders and pills sold on the streets today contain fentanyl. It is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin and 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. In short it has entirely changed the drug (and rehab) landscape in the US and beyond.

In order to give this topic the attention it deserves, Hame invited addiction expert and the 'King of Rehab' Richard Taite in for a chat. Not only has Richard helped over 10,000 families through his rehab facilities but he is also at the forefront of the Fentanyl epidemic.

This conversation ranges from what needs to be done from a personal and political perspective to combat this to what elements make for a long standing and succesful sobriety. It is not just a conversation about fentanyl - it is a conversation about recovery, self-worth and hope.

SHOW NOTES

You can find Richard through his podcast 'We're Out of Time wherever you get your podcasts.

His Instagram is @richardtaiteofficial and you can find out more information about his treatment centre by visiting carraratreatment.com

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Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

and please give a review at www.goodreads.com

JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!

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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

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You learnt the periodic table, you can tell me what year the Battle of Hastings was and you think you are right in saying that a pentagon has 5 sides…but what did you learn at school about alcohol?

Probably nothing at all!

Is there anything else in our lives that we spend as much time, money and energy on but know so little about?

In this episode, Vic and Hamish are re-entering the classroom to take a look at exactly how they would like alcohol to be taught as a subject in schools.

They will cover its origins, its uses over the years, its scientific effect on the brain, its marketing and finally its place in society (with one or two of their own embarrassing tales thrown in for good measure!).

You will also learn what Hamish has called ‘the weirdest thing Vic has ever shared on the podcast - all will be revealed in this episode of Sober Awkward!

So, take a seat, stop passing notes around the class and get your pens out. It is time for a lesson in drinking!

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Did we inherit our drinking habit and have our years of over doing it been passed onto our own kids?

In short, is Alcoholism genetic? It's a question that we get asked by worried ex-drinkers and many struggling with their sobriety about 3 times a week!

Just like many of the questions we get asked - we don't feel as if we have the knowledge or experience to offer any kind of accurate answer...which is why we invited Arabella Byrne onto the podcast.

Arabella is the co-author (alongside her mother Julia Hamilton) of 'In The Blood' - the UK's first mother/daughter recovery memoir. She is also a proud ambassador for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA).

This incredible book tracks the stories of alcoholism (that of Arabella's and of her mother Julia's). Arabella gave up booze just 9 months after her mother and they would go onto attend AA meetings together. There are heartbreaking similarities in both of their stories and the book is so beautifully written that it brought me to tears more than once.

Unlike many other books that I have read on the subject, this is not quit-lit, this is storytelling at its most raw and honest. An exploration into the relationship between mothers and daughters and in between alcoholic parents and their children.

I dare you to read it, or listen to Arabella discuss this topic, without being deeply moved. It is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring.

SHOW NOTES

You can find Arabella through her Instagram which is @drarabella or at her X account which is @drarabellabyrne.

If you would like to purchase her book 'In the Blood' which she co-wrote with her mother Julia Hamilton - this can be done here:https://www.amazon.com.au/Blood-stirring-mother-daughter-alcoholism-generations-ebook/dp/B0D13HCPKF

Find out more about the amazing work that the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) do at https://nacoa.org/

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Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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

#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety

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In this week's retrospective episode, Hame and Vic look at the excuses that come up over and over again for why we don't think can go sober?

'I've got a party coming up.'

'Drinking is my identity.'

'Sober me is boring.'

Ringing any bells?

You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c0chOrhwlSASDGXyCmvU0?si=DoUKd5sPS7u-JDKyqu14hg

Show Notes:

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Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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

#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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The conversation continues, and this time, it gets emotional. Vic opens up about the real pain of body dissatisfaction, how it affects her self-worth, and the heartbreaking realisation of what message that might be sending her kids. Meanwhile, Hamish reflects on whether men really experience body image struggles in the same way—and if they do, why don’t they talk about it?

But don’t worry, we don’t leave you in a puddle of sadness. By the end, we’re flipping the script and giving you tools to break free from the body-hating cycle. Expect some questionable but empowering bathroom mirror affirmations, some real talk about separating our worth from our weight, and answers to the big question: Can we actually learn to accept ourselves?

A tough, heart felt episode, but one that so many people will relate to. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you saw, this one’s for you. 💛

Show Notes -

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at 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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In part two of our deep dive into communicating with teens, Hamish and Vic tackle the big question—should we tell them about our own messy drinking days? Will honesty help them make better choices, or will it just give them ideas?

We explore the pros and cons of sharing our past, the fear of hypocrisy, and how to approach these conversations in a way that actually connects rather than backfires. Is it possible to be open without glorifying our own wild years? And does telling the truth make us more relatable—or just more awkward?

Join us as we navigate the tricky balance of honesty, boundaries, and giving teens the tools to make their own informed decisions. Because when it comes to parenting and sobriety, there’s no rulebook—just a whole lot of trial, error, and awkward chats!

You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uJ7HW0meaju2IzXBl6A1x?si=ae45f4c02d4241eb

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

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.com

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So, we got sober… but guess what? We still don’t like what we see in the mirror. In this brutally honest episode, Vic and Hamish dive into body image, self-criticism, and why, even without booze, they still struggle with how they look. Turns out, sobriety doesn’t automatically fix self-esteem, and for many of us (especially women), body dissatisfaction runs deep—so deep that 98% of women aren’t happy with their appearance. But where does this self-loathing come from? Is it society, our upbringing, or just decades of being told we need to look a certain way?

What started as a lighthearted chat quickly turned into something way bigger than we expected, so much so that we had to split this conversation into two episodes. It turns out, body image and sobriety are more connected than we ever realised.

Prepare for raw honesty, a few awkward laughs, and maybe even some uncomfortable truths as we pick apart why we’re so hard on ourselves and whether we can actually change the way we feel about our bodies.

Show Notes

Vic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...

Buy Here on Audible and Ebook

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

Sign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at 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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