The Functional Drinker
In this week's retrospective episode we take a look back at Lucy's experiences of being a 'functionable drinker'.Her ability to still parent in spite of feeling hungover or drunk played its part in de...
30 Aug 20235min
Reputation Party Animal
Today Vic and Hamish discover if you can ditch an identity? Can you leave the party girl sat on the curb in 1992 and become someone else.... or do you have to stay playing a role even when it's bad fo...
27 Aug 202355min
The Origins Of Vic's Podium EXPLAINED!
In this week's retrospective episode we are taking you on a walk down memory lane to when Vic first shared her signature dance move from her drinking days.It's weird. It's wonderful. And it's (kind of...
23 Aug 20232min
Millie Mackintosh: From Reality TV to Alcohol Free
What a pleasure it is to bring you the second of our Sober Awkward interview guests. This month we welcome to the podcast Millie Mackintosh!You may know Millie from Made in Chelsea or her work as a fa...
20 Aug 202351min
The Roles of Depression and Anxiety in Binge Drinking
In this week's retrospective episode Vic and Lucy reveal the relationships between their mental health and their over drinking.For Lucy it was depression brought about by a chronic disease diagnosis w...
16 Aug 20233min
How Do I Stop Drinking?
It's a question Vic and Hamish get emailed everyday - Help! I can't stop drinking what can I do? It's a plea that they actually find hard to answer because what works for one person - may not work for...
13 Aug 202349min
Vic's Sister's Big Lesson from 22 Years of AA
In this week's retrospective episode we pay our thanks and respect to Vic's sister.Louise Vanstone is one of the unsung heroes of the Sober Awkward Podcast. Not only did she play a part in inspiring V...
9 Aug 20235min
Alcohol and Menopause
It's the episode you've all been asking for....Alcohol and the menopause.Why does it make you feel like drinking? Will a glass of red help your symptoms? If I am sober will the menopause be easier? So...
6 Aug 202346min
