Sober Awkward

Winner, Best Wellbeing Podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2024

Have you ever woken up after a big night and announced, “I’m never drinking again,” only to find yourself six hours later waving $50 at a barman? Or perhaps you were more of a stay at home drinker, quietly opening the wine once the day was done and wondering when one glass started turning into, well, considerably more than one glass. Vic and Ulrika came from very different drinking worlds, but somehow ended up in exactly the same place.

Join author, podcaster and former binge drinking party animal Victoria Vanstone and broadcaster, writer and former stay at home drinker Ulrika Jonsson as they attempt to work out how the hell you do life without booze. Spoiler alert, neither of them has all the answers.

Each week on Sober Awkward, Vic and Ulrika rummage through the bits of sobriety people don’t talk about enough, anxiety, cravings, motherhood, ageing, relationships, sober sex, socialising, identity wobbles and that alarming moment when you realise you actually have to feel your feelings now. There are booze facts, ridiculous confessions, regular trips to the shame shed and absolutely no pretending that sobriety turns you into someone who enjoys green juice and sunrise yoga.

So whether you’ve hit a wall, you’re sick of hangovers and 3am anxiety, you’re quietly wondering if you drink too much, or you’re already sober and clutching a cup of tea wondering what the fuck happened to your personality, you’re in the right place.

Pop the kettle on. It’s time to feel the awkward and do it anyway.

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Episoder(445)

What is Keeping You from STAYING Sober?

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.''Sobe...

16 Apr 202513min

Part 2: Learning to Love the Skin I’m In (Or At Least Try)

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...

13 Apr 202532min

Should We Tell Our Teens About Our Wild Past?

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...

9 Apr 202530min

Part 1: I’m Sober… So Why Do I Still Hate My Body?

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...

6 Apr 202539min

The Power of Open Conversations with Teens

In this retrospective episode, Hamish and Vic revisit one of the most important (and awkward) topics—how to communicate with teenagers about alcohol, boundaries, and life in general.Why do so many par...

2 Apr 202519min

'Why Alcohol Advertising is Legal Lying' with Anna Donaghey

Ever wondered how alcohol brands make booze look like the ultimate ticket to happiness, success, and social belonging? This week on Sober Awkward, we’re lifting the lid on the world of alcohol adverti...

30 Mar 202547min

How You Can Stay Sober Whilst Parenting

In this week's retrospective episode, Hame and Vic offer some tips on how you can approach staying sober during the ups and downs of parenting. What tools can you put in place to best prepare you?You ...

26 Mar 202510min

The Fatboy Slim Episode of Sober Awkward!

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for…again!In this very special instalment of Sober Awkward, we sit down with none other than superstar DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim.Recorded backstage at hi...

24 Mar 202533min