Abby’s story is raw, honest, and impossible to ignore.

In this episode of The Sober Seat Podcast she opens up about the lasting impact of parental abandonment, how it shaped her relationship with addiction, and the weight of shame and stigma she carried for years.

From navigating motherhood while struggling, to confronting the dark realities of substance dependence, once a drug that provided confidence and "safety"

Abby shares what it really looks like behind closed doors.

This conversation explores the link between trauma and addiction, the toll it takes on mental health and family life, and what it takes to finally break the cycle.

We talk about:
• Childhood trauma and its role in addiction
• Shame, stigma, and silent struggles
• Motherhood and addiction
• The reality of substance dependence
• Mental health and recovery
• Finding hope through sobriety

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand… this one will hit home.

There is a way out. And this is what it can look like.

So, pull up a chair & come sit with us.

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New episodes every Wednesday at 7PM

This week on The Sober Seat Podcast, Beyond The Bet (Shell) shares the heartbreaking truth about gambling addiction — the silent addiction that took her dad’s life.

Often hidden behind closed doors, problem gambling and compulsive gambling can go unnoticed for years. There are no obvious physical signs, yet the impact on mental health, finances, relationships, and families can be devastating.

Through this deeply personal story, we explore the reality of gambling harm — not just for the individual, but for the affected others left navigating guilt, grief, and loss.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why gambling addiction is known as the silent addiction
• The link between gambling, mental health, and suicide
• The impact of problem gambling on families and loved ones
• Emotional struggles: guilt, shame, isolation
• Grief after addiction-related loss
• Recovery, healing, and finding support

This conversation gives a voice to the affected others — the partners, children, and families living with the consequences of addiction every day.

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, supporting someone with problem gambling, or navigating grief and recovery, this episode is for you.

So, get comfy. Pull up a Chair. Come Sit with us.
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n this episode of The Sober Seat Podcast, Tamsin (The Sober Journo) shares the truth behind high-functioning alcoholism — and what it’s really like living with a hidden alcohol addiction while building a successful career.

On the outside, she was a thriving journalist. Showing up. Delivering. Holding it all together.

But behind closed doors, she was battling alcohol dependence, stuck in the exhausting cycle of functioning alcoholism, denial, and quiet isolation.

This episode explores the blurred lines between “normal drinking” and alcohol abuse — the justifications, the secrecy, and the toll it takes on mental health.

We talk openly about:
• High-functioning alcoholism and hidden addiction
• The cycle of alcohol dependence and denial
• Binge drinking and questioning your relationship with alcohol
• Shame, isolation, and internal struggles
• The pressure to appear “fine” while struggling
• Early sobriety and the reality of stopping drinking
• Taking the first steps toward alcohol recovery

If you’ve ever wondered…
“Can I still have a problem if my life looks fine?”
This conversation will hit home.

This is for anyone navigating alcohol addiction, functioning alcoholism, or starting their sobriety journey — especially if you feel like you don’t fit the stereotype.

So get comfy, pull up a chair and come sit with us
This is the Sober Seat
New episodes every Wednesday at 7PM