In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic was joined by her sister Louise.

(Not only has she been sober longer than Vic but she also just might be the funnier one!)

Louise worked in Advertising for years and has some absolute horror/hilarious stories to share about that time in her life!

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Vic knows a lot about beer bullies... due to the fact she was one.

She used to force, anyone that wasn't joining in with 'the fun' into downing a pint. She's not proud of it, but her past indiscretions mean that in today's episode you get deep insight as to why non-drinkers get bullied into having 'just one' and what the bullies will say to convince you to have a tipple to two.

Vic and Hamish will also go over some brilliant responses that will hopefully stop the 'Tequila Tormentors ' in their tracks. Oh, and watch out! There are some very bad cockney accents and some unrelated talk of coat hangers in bums.

It's quality stuff guys!

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In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy share some of the triggers they have had to be wary of to avoid the dreaded relapse!

Basically just poeple, places and things...but other than that we are all good!

Only kidding - just remember your why and take one day at a time.

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Rejection. It’s something we all feel at some point in our lives, if not at school or a family member, it can be in a relationship or when you get sober. Whenever it might happen to you, there's one guarantee – it’s painful.

Vic feels rejection deeply. She even feels it from people she doesn't know. Whereas Hame doesn't care too much about what others think. His strong values and self-confidence mean that if people so turn their back on him.... He can handle it without going to therapy.

But, as always on Sober Awkward, they don't have all the answers. So today, these two idiots get an expert to come on and explain what's going on in their tiny weeny brains when friendships get sticky.

Today they welcome David Watson. An expert on personal development and neuroscience.

David says,

'My core belief is simple yet profound: every individual harbours immense potential, capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. Yet, there's one potent supercomputer that often stands as the primary hurdle—the human brain. Understanding its intricacies, its unique drivers, and the lens through which it views the world is paramount. To unlock its full potential, we must learn to reprogram it, harnessing its power to work for us rather than against us. '

Intrigued? So were we. Listen why harnessing your power, knowing your values and having a 'Million Dollar Mindset' could unravel rejection once and for all.

To find out more about Dave just pop him and email at [email protected]

or head to www.neurolead.net.au

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In this weeks retrospective episode, we take a look at the warning signs that your home drinking has turned into a problem.

What starts off as an innocent, cost-effective and convenient solution soon spirals into something far more sinister.

Don't let this happen to you!

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If you are newly sober, we can guarantee your water intake is about to go through the roof. Tea, coffee and sparkling water are your new best friends - and that can sometimes feel a little dull!

In today's episode, Vic and Hame will talk you through the benefits of increasing your water intake, tackle some of the myths surrounding the water content in alcohol and (try!) and make you feel less dull whilst ordering water in a bar.

We went off on a couple of weird tangents about Binking Ginges and why this episode should be sponsored by the Shewee and for some reason Vic tried to make this episode all about pee. If you know Vic, you will know that this is hardly surprising though...

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In this weeks retrospective episode, Vic and Lucy have done the scientific research (We are not doctors...we are not doctors...we are not doctors!), to find out how much damage our drinking has done to our bodies.

Oh and Vic tells a cruel story about her Dad...

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As a society we see fame as something to aspire to. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?

Today's episode of Sober Awkward is all about celebrity.

What's it really like when managers control your every move, you have expectations of others weighing upon you, a heavy workload, people that look up to you and way too many nights in hotel rooms… where does it all lead?

Today Vic and Hamish discuss the recent passing of Matthew Perry and why we lose so many talented people to addiction. Vic reminisces about some of her famous run-ins and Hame wonders if he's been missing out on some celeb snogs.

As Oscar Wilde said,

‘Aspirations for fame are motivated mainly by the need for validation and attention.’

which unfortunately can lead many wonderful people down a path to heavy boozing.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27647417/ - Aaron Carter Doco

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7357302/ - Avici Doco

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9425078/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 - Lil Peep Doco

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28210840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 -Robbie Williams Doco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tRnFHfI7WAQ - Paul McCartney singing Hey Jude - again!

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In this weeks retrospective episode, we take you back to the moment that Vic and Lucy officially launched Cuppa back in April of 2022! The free sober social network has grown organically since then and is an invaluable resource to our sober listeners around the world!

If you haven't joined yet - check it out at cuppa.community or through the Mighty Networks app.

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The Blame Game...We call it a game but it isn't all that fun really.

'It's not my fault I drink this much - I do it because...'

Enter one of a thousand possible answers:

• My parents
• My upbringing
• My job
• My partner
•  My mother-in-law
• I live above a pub
• Society
• TV and Media and Mr Blobby
• Etc. etc. etc

You name it, we have probably blamed one of these things for our over drinking at some point!

But what purpose does passing the buck play in helping us get sober?

Is it instead diverting the attention away from the fact that you might have a alcohol use disorder?

In this episode, Vic and Hame dive into some of the factors they blamed in the past and explore healthier and more efficient ways to get sober!

Enjoy!

RESOURCES

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In this weeks retrospective episode Vic has a chat with the amazing Faye Laurence about dating and sober sex. Is it as awkward as you'd imagine?

https://www.fayelawrence.com.au

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