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Sober Awkward

Sober Awkward

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Winner - 'Best Well-Being' podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2023!Have you ever woken up from a big night out and said ‘I’m never drinking again!’ Then found yourself waving $50 at a barman by Happy Hour. Well, so have Vic and Hamish. Join them on this hilarious and relatable podcast about being sober in a world soaked in alcohol. Each week they discuss different boozy topics and open up a shame shed of humiliating stories. Vic and Hamish bring humour and honesty to sobriety. These two ex-binge drinking, party animals tell it like it is. Vomit, one-night stands and life on the other side of their own destructive drunken behaviour.So, if you’ve hit a wall, you're fed up with anxiety, headaches and blackouts or you just need some sober inspiration... then go put the kettle on and learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!

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  • Is Your Sober Birthday Bigger Than Your Actual Birthday?
    Jun 25 2025


    🎙️ Throwback Thursdays on Sober Awkward!


    Every Thursday, we’re serving up a little slice of Sober Awkward history – a short, powerful clip from one of our most-loved past episodes.


    Why? Because sometimes, the right words hit differently the second time around. Whether you’re new here or a long-time listener, these throwback moments are here to keep you company, remind you you’re not alone, and offer that little nudge of insight or encouragement just when you need it.


    Think of it as a midweek check-in. Something bite-sized to walk with, laugh at, or quietly reflect on. And if the clip hits home? You can go back and listen to the full episode anytime – just follow the link in the show notes.


    We know one episode a week isn’t always enough – so here’s your extra helping of honesty, humour, and a bit of awkwardness to get you through the week.


    🎧 Listen to the full episode here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DP1YiCXJsJuLpJ3YjldWq?si=8c3f8d57535c4a65

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    26 mins
  • Imposter Syndrome Since Going Sober?
    Jun 22 2025

    Did someone say Judy?


    In this episode, Vic and Hamish come to a shocking realisation: they may have caught imposter syndrome. Since going sober, they’ve been flooded with kind messages, heartfelt emails, and praise from listeners who say Sober Awkward has changed, or even saved, their lives. But here’s the awkward bit… they can’t quite seem to absorb any of it.


    Vic thinks it’s a weird form of staying humble (and maybe a sprinkle of self-loathing), while Hamish wonders if it’s just his British manners kicking in “No no, YOU’RE amazing, please, I insist, I’ll go last.”


    They also ask the big question, is it possible we still don’t fully know who we are without alcohol? That maybe some of the self-doubt is just leakage from our drinking days, when we didn’t care about validation, purpose or identity, we just cared about where the next drink was coming from.


    Together, they break down what imposter syndrome actually is, why it seems to show up in sobriety, and how it’s sneakily shaping the way they see themselves. And because it wouldn’t be Sober Awkward without things getting weird, there’s a cringe-worthy rap battle of compliments that nearly ends in a sick bucket…


    Oh, and seriously, who the hell is Judy???


    Tune in for laughs, awkward truths, and maybe even a smidge of self-acceptance.


    #sobriety #impostersyndrome #awkwardlysober #soberidentity #britishawkwardness #soberpodcast #soberawkward #selfworth #nicetiesandnausea #whothehellisjudy


    🎧 Show Notes


    💛 Resources & Links


    📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays

    A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze.

    👉 Buy the book here


    🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward episodes

    👉 www.soberawkward.com


    🫖 Join The Cuppa Community

    Our private, supportive online space for sober folk

    👉 www.cuppa.community


    📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide

    Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way.

    👉 The Sober Awkward Guide


    📱 Follow us for daily sober fun:

    Instagram: @soberawkward

    TikTok: @soberawkward

    Facebook: Sober Awkward Community for Women


    🚨 Helplines & Support


    🇦🇺 Australia

    Alcohol & Drug Foundation (ADF) – 1300 85 85 84

    Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)

    Hello Sunday Morning / Daybreak App – hellosundaymorning.org


    🇬🇧 UK

    Drinkline (NHS) – 0300 123 1110

    Alcoholics Anonymous UK – www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk


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    1 hr
  • How to Celebrate your Soberversary
    Jun 18 2025


    🎙️ Throwback Thursdays on Sober Awkward!


    Every Thursday, we’re serving up a little slice of Sober Awkward history – a short, powerful clip from one of our most-loved past episodes.


    Why? Because sometimes, the right words hit differently the second time around. Whether you’re new here or a long-time listener, these throwback moments are here to keep you company, remind you you’re not alone, and offer that little nudge of insight or encouragement just when you need it.


    Think of it as a midweek check-in. Something bite-sized to walk with, laugh at, or quietly reflect on. And if the clip hits home? You can go back and listen to the full episode anytime – just follow the link in the show notes.


    We know one episode a week isn’t always enough – so here’s your extra helping of honesty, humour, and a bit of awkwardness to get you through the week.


    🎧 Listen to the full episode here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DP1YiCXJsJuLpJ3YjldWq?si=8c3f8d57535c4a65




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    20 mins

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