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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In todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish tell you about all theri weird and wonderful hobbies.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ssQxPvSWgqqktGY0R1Ixs?si=l...

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Are you Lying About Your Alcohol Consumption?

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7 Juli 202439min

Why finding a hobby will help you stay sober...

In todays retrospective Vic and Hamish find out why Scrabble and pottery meant they never reached for a bevvie.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ssQxPvSWgqqktGY...

3 Juli 202412min

What Does Giving Up Alcohol Add to Your Life?

Its a simple thought (of course it is...its one of Hame's) but we don't often take the time to consider whether a sober life is better than a drunk one.When you are considering going sober you are oft...

30 Juni 202435min

How Saying No Builds Confidence.

In this weeks retrospective epiosde Vic and Hamsih look at why saying no can actually feel amazing!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/10MKVsOtPw9xiPlutpygny?si=Pk...

26 Juni 202415min

When You Feel Like You're Disappointing the Family....

Lets talk about family. They come in many weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. They are diverse, annoying, challenging, loving, judgmental, funny and a complete and utter mess, for some unknown reaso...

23 Juni 202452min

Did you Give in to Peer Pressure?

In todays retrospective epiosde Vic and Hamish take a look at Peer Pressure.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/10MKVsOtPw9xiPlutpygny?si=PkKPGVHrR9Wf5_FmTaSQ_gSho...

19 Juni 202414min

What Causes Pub Fights and One Punch Attacks?

'Oi! Are you looking at my Mrs?' 'Did you spill my pint? 'Outside now!'We've all been there. A pub on a Friday night, booze flowing, beers getting spilled, people getting lairy. Then, everyone gets tu...

16 Juni 202435min