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Sober Awkward

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Sobriety
Mental Health
Alcohol
Alcoholism
Alcohol Consumption
Parenting
Anxiety
Alcohol Addiction
Recovery
Addiction
Personal Growth
Grief
Therapy
Binge Drinking
Social Pressure
Community Support
Coping Mechanisms
Relationships
Social Anxiety
Exercise

Winner, Best Well-Being Podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2024

Have you ever woken up after a big night out and declared, “I’m never drinking again,” only to find yourself waving $50 at a barman by Happy Hour? Yep, Vic’s been there too.

Join Victoria Vanstone, award-winning podcaster, author, and former binge-drinking party animal, as she explores what it’s really like to be sober in a worl... more

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Latest Episodes

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - No More Numbing Out - By Aliz, Texas

Every Thursday, we’re handing the story telling over to you.

Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this y... more

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic steps away from alcohol to explore another addiction that is quietly growing across Australia: Nangs.

Nitrous oxide, often sold legally and delivered to your door within minutes, is commonly seen as harmless party fun... more

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This week on Sober Awkward, Vic sits down with TJ Power, a well-known neuroscientist, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The DOSE Effect, and the founder of the DOSE Lab. He is a leading voice in demystifying brain chemistry, focusing on helping p... more

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This week on Sober Awkward, Vic chats to James Swanwick about high-functioning drinking, success, pressure and the growing movement of people choosing to live alcohol free — not because they’ve completely fallen apart, but because they simply feel be... more

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TJ Power
Researcher and founder of DOSE Lab, author of The DOSE Effect
DOSE Lab
Episode: Have You Swapped Booze for Scrolling? with TJ Power
James Swanwick
Journalist, ex-Hollywood correspondent and ESPN anchor; sober coach; creator of Project 90
Project 90 / Alcohol Free Lifestyle
Episode: The Hidden Struggle of the High Functioning Drinker - with James Swanwick
Harriet Underwood
Guest who speaks about her experiences with alcohol delivery services and sobriety
Episode: Problem Drinking - Delivered to Your Door - with Hattie Underwood
Shanna Whan
Founder of grassroots sobriety movement in rural Australia
Sober in the Country
Episode: Sober in the Country - with Shanna Whan AM
Katie Herzog
American journalist and writer, author of Drink Your Way Sober
Author, Drink Your Way Sober
Episode: Naltrexone - Can You Drink Your Way Sober? - with Katie Herzog
William Porter
Author of Alcohol Explained, sober advocate
Alcohol Explained (book)
Episode: The Problem With “Normal” Drinking – with William Porter
Anna Wolfe
Award-winning journalist and host of How To Get Wet When You're Dry
How To Get Wet When You're Dry (podcast)
Episode: Sober Sex: How to Get Wet When You’re Dry - with Anna Wolfe
Sarah Rusbatch
Coach and mentor focused on helping women go alcohol‑free; menopause weight loss coach
Sarah Rusbatch Coaching / Thrive After 40
Episode: Let’s Talk Nervous Systems – with Sarah Rusbatch
Faye Laurence
Alcohol and ADHD coach
Self-employed; works with sober communities
Episode: ADHD and Alcohol: What’s Really Going On?

Host

Victoria Vanstone
Host of Sober Awkward; award-winning podcaster and author; active in sobriety conversations and interview guiding

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Life changer

    I have been sober for 2 years and this podcast started it all. It is so, so funny and relatable , it makes you realise that getting sober doesn’t mean you have to wake up at 5am, run a marathon , and then drink a kale smoothie . You can still have a laugh , still indulge in chocolate and binge watching Bridgerton , and Vic will do it right along with you . Cannot recommend this podcast highly enough, it has truly changed, and probably saved, my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicky VV
    Australia3 months ago
  • Sober happy

    This podcast has helped me through my sobriety for more than 2 years. It has brought a lot of joy and levity to it. When feeling doubt, I always listen to it and end up feeling much better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robin445378
    France5 months ago
  • Sober, so good

    If you’re searching for, and listening to, a podcast like this, you’re obviously already self-aware enough of the problems with drinking. It’s also likely that you’re still at the vulnerable stage of falling into the same traps every week. This podcast is so sincere, relatable and as a result convincing enough to tip you over the edge into throwing yourself into abstinence, at least for a notable period of time. It’s a hard sell for what you gain rather than what you lose by choosing sobriety. I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kraskotin
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Two funny sober people who make me laugh and heal!

    I found this podcast when I was 19 days into sobriety. And what a gift. Finally people that were open, honest and relatable in their drinking past lives and how they honestly deal with sobriety. They make me laugh so much and I’m so glad the podcast has been put out into the universe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eduardo Carruccio
    Australia8 months ago
  • Sober Hilarious

    One of my fave podcasts of all time. It is a multi-layered oniony gift of a thing. The conversations are honest, vulnerable, filled with wisdom, and absolutely hilarious. Recommend starting from ep 1 and following the… journey 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karoline🌺
    Australia8 months ago

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Fans appreciate practical tips on managing social life and relationships without alcohol.
Guests and hosts are seen as relatable and non-judgmental, making sobriety feel accessible and supportive.
Listeners praise the humor and honesty, describing it as relatable and life-changing for sobriety journeys.

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Sober in the Country - with Shanna Whan AM
Q: If someone listening lives in a rural area and wants to change their relationship with alcohol, how should they start?
Shanna advises starting small, being curious, avoiding extremist methods, and trying different resources until one resonates; she highlights the Okay to Say No message and suggests engaging with community groups or counseling, with perseverance through setbacks.
Sober in the Country - with Shanna Whan AM
Q: So how do you share that message in a way that doesn't trigger defensiveness and actually helps people?
She describes a compassionate, solution-focused approach, avoiding finger-pointing and instead inviting conversation about safe drinking or saying no, and ensuring there are ways to support mates who choose not to drink.
Sober in the Country - with Shanna Whan AM
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about the drinking culture out there? Is there pubs in the outback? How does it play out?
Shanna explains that the social world in rural Australia is highly isolating and centered around gathering points like pubs and sporting clubs, where alcohol is deeply embedded as a social lubricant. She emphasizes the difficulty of changing norms but notes that non-alcoholic options and a shift in attitudes are slowly taking hold, especially among younger workers.
Naltrexone - Can You Drink Your Way Sober? - with Katie Herzog
Q: If you could give a trigger warning aimed at those who got sober through AA or traditional methods, what would it be?
The host asks about how traditional abstinence-based pathways might feel contrasted with the Sinclair Method, inviting a thoughtful warning for listeners who have found success with AA or other methods, and acknowledging that the episode will challenge some beliefs while offering alternative perspectives.
Sober Sex: How to Get Wet When You’re Dry - with Anna Wolfe
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is newly sober and dating?
Fuck the fear and reframe dating as a fun exploration, remember the other person is also insecure, show up as yourself, and avoid pretending to be something you're not.

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A witty, candid exploration of sobriety and the social reality around drinking, focusing on personal journeys, humorous mishaps, and practical strategies to live well without alcohol. Episodes cover medication-assisted paths, navigating normalizing drinking, sober dating, nervous-system regulation, ADHD and alcohol, and the social dynamics of sobriety, all conveyed with warmth, humor, and no-judgment storytelling. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on diverse paths to wellbeing, relatable guest perspectives, and a down-to-earth vibe that helps listeners feel seen while they explore sobriety on their own terms.

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1. TJ Power
2. James Swanwick
3. Harriet Underwood
4. Shanna Whan
5. Katie Herzog
6. William Porter
7. Anna Wolfe
8. Sarah Rusbatch

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