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)

Happy New Year! Is It Time to Give Up Booze?

Hungover? Thinking about giving up drinking, but it feels too hard and too boring? Are you an alcoholic?If these questions are banging around inside your head today then this is the episode for you. Q...

31 Des 202350min

The Vocabulary of Sobriety

In this weeks retrospective episode we take to the Oxford English Dictionary to better unpack some of the language of sobriety and how you can use it to your advnantage.You can listen to the full epis...

27 Des 202312min

The Sober Awkward Christmas Elf!

A poem about sobriety. Sober Awkward is here to support you on what can be the most stressful day in the sober calendar. An elf is on hand to cheer you up and cheer you on. So, take a 5 minute break f...

24 Des 20237min

Sober Christmas?! Help!

The day is nearly upon us! For some of you it will be the most rewarding day of your sober calendar - for others it is the most challenging.Either way, in this episode we will share our best and worst...

23 Des 202343min

Conventional (and Unconventional!) Sober Christmas Tips!

In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy try and help (bless them!). Their Christmases used to be wild - now they sound plain weird!Here are some of their suggestions for anyone taking on thei...

20 Des 20234min

In the Summertime...(or wintertime!)

The sun is out, (or if it's snowing where you are) the change of season seems to be a good excuse to get pissed. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view and it boozy....Don't worry, Vic...

17 Des 202353min

Is My Drinking 'Bad' Enough to Get Help?

In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Lucy look back at some of their thought processes prior to making the decision to reach out for help. Feeling unworthy of help is something that a lot of dr...

13 Des 20239min

Lee Mack: Because Being Vegan Wasn't Sanctimonious Enough!

The secret is finally out of the bag!Lee Mack kindly agreed to this interview back in June and we have been practically bursting with excitement to tell you all!That excitement did slightly spill over...

10 Des 202354min