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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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
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In this episode, we explore Stevie Marie’s story

After a life-saving operation, Stevie Marie was prescribed medication to help manage pain and support her recovery. From an Operation to remove Cervical Cancer, a Diagnosis she'd received 3 times by the time she was 25.

At first, it seemed like the treatment she needed to heal. What was Medically Prescribed to reduce pain and support with recovery. Like for so many others, eventually became an Addiction.

We dive into how prescription medications can sometimes lead to unexpected addiction, why it happens, and how difficult it can be to recognise the problem when the drug comes from a doctor.

Stevie Marie’s experience is a powerful reminder that even medications meant to heal can carry hidden risks—and that recovery is possible, even after losing years to addiction.

Stevie Marie, who is now Sober and in Recovery from Codeine Addiction bravely shares her story over on Social Media to raise awareness and support others. You can follow her Journey - @Stevie_Marie12

If you're sober, sober curious, or in your 30s and wondering why life still feels confusing and messy sometimes, this Episode is for you.

So get Comfy, Pull up a Chair, this is The Sober Seat.🩷💚

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In Part Two of My Story: How I Got Sober

In this episode, I talk about the relapse that finally led me to get sober for good.

After I found myself back in the same cycle — waking up in withdrawal and reaching for vodka at 7am just to feel normal again. What started as a way to cope went straight back to Vodka at 7am, and the reality of addiction was impossible to ignore.

I share honestly about what relapse looked like for me, the fear and exhaustion of living through alcohol withdrawal, and the moment I realised something had to change.

Addiction had taken a serious toll on both my mental and physical health, and I knew I couldn’t keep living that way.

This episode is about the brutal reality of relapse, the shame that often comes with it, and why relapse doesn’t mean recovery is over.

I talk about what finally pushed me to ask for help and commit to sobriety for good.

If you're sober, sober curious, or in your 30s and wondering why life still feels confusing and messy sometimes, this Episode is for you.

So get Comfy, Pull up a Chair, this is The Sober Seat.🩷💚

New episodes every Wednesday at 7pm.

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