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Sober Awkward

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

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11:47

What Pressure is Our Boozing Putting on A&E?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/08/06

🎙️ 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

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35:49

So… Booze, We Need to Talk!

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2025/08/03

Have you ever poured yourself a drink while a tiny voice in your head whispered “Maybe I need help,” only to shrug, ignore it, and top up your glass anyway? Maybe you secretly want to quit or at least cut back, but you do not feel like a “proper alcoholic,” so you keep muddling along, unsure where to start. You are curious about life without booze, but the idea of asking for help feels awkward, confusing and a little bit terrifying. Who do you even tell? Where do you turn?If that sounds familiar,

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13:45

NEW! Sober Awkward Top Ten! 10 x SMALL Changes that...

Sober Awkward ·

2025/08/01

Welcome back to the second Sober Awkward Top Ten! episode where you will be joined by Hame and his top 10 hacks/short-cuts/secrets - whatever you want to call them! These are the 10 smallest changes that we have seen have the biggest effect on thousands of peoples sobriety.Take them, steal them, copy them and let us know if they help you too!It’s honest, it’s funny, and it might just make you feel a little bit more normal.Perfect for a walk, a cuppa, or hiding in the pantry from your children.Sober

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14:06

What do I do if my partner still drinks?!

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/30

🎙️ 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

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52:01

HSP – A Highly Sensitive Sobriety

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2025/07/27

Does being sober make you an HSP, or are HSPs just more likely to drink in the first place? It’s the ultimate chicken-or-the-wine-glass scenario.In this emotionally flammable episode, Vic and Hamish dive headfirst into the weird world of theHighly Sensitive Person– a personality trait that affects 15–20% of people and, as it turns out,possibly 100% of sober awkward podcast hosts.Are you the kind of person who cries at Bluey, avoids loud pubs, or needs a lie down after a trip to IKEA? Do you feel the

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11:40

NEW! Sober Awkward Top Ten! 10 x Weird Side Effects...

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/25

Welcome to the very first Sober Awkward Top Ten! In this short, sharp, slightly angry at the council episode, Vic shares ten gloriously unexpected things that happen when you give up the booze. From crying at dog food ads to waking up at 5am on purpose, these are the strange little perks, quirks, and emotional sucker punches that come with sober life.It’s honest, it’s funny, and it might just make you feel a little bit more normal.Perfect for a walk, a cuppa, or hiding in the pantry from your

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9:17

Why whether drunk or sober Vic HATES camping!

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/23

🎙️ 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

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45:59

Yumi Stynes - Replacing Booze With Real Connection

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/20

This week on the podcast, Hame is joined by broadcaster, author, mum, podcaster, and all-round Aussie icon — Yumi Stynes.Now nine years sober, Yumi shares the full arc of her relationship with alcohol: from growing up in Swan Hill and nervously sipping booze as a teen, to navigating grief after the loss of her dad, and working in the booze-fuelled world of music television during her time at Channel V.We also touch on post-natal depression, shame as an unexpected motivator, the myth of “cool”, and

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12:45

How is alcohol affecting my sleep?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/16

🎙️ 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

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45:26

Swapping “Why did you stop drinking?” to “Why did...

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/13

This sober thingymijig is not about why you stop drinking - It's all about why you started in the first place!It's a croaky episode today. Vic sounds like a frog after a week in bed but pushes through to join Hamish in asking a big question. Instead of always being asked why they gave up booze, they flip the script and try to figure out why they started drinking in the first place.Was it just about trying to fit in, copying older kids, or chasing confidence in a bottle? Or was there something deeper

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15:06

Why escaping the Comfort Zone is so Rewarding!

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/09

🎙️ 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

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50:12

Bryony Gordon: From Mad Girl to Sober Royalty

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/06

This week, Hame sits down with one of Britain’s most beloved voices on mental health and addiction — the brilliant, wonderful, and hilariousBryony Gordon.A bestselling author, journalist, and mental health champion, Bryony’s career exploded with the release ofMad Girlin 2016, her raw and relatable account of life with OCD. Off the back of its success, she made headlines as the first person to interview Prince Harry about his mental health.But behind the scenes, as her public profile soared, so too

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12:58

Is it Time to Step out of the Comfort Zone?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/07/02

🎙️ 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

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45:09

Sober July? Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You...

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/29

Thinking of taking a month off booze? You’re in the right place. In this lively, awkward, and surprisingly educational episode, Vic and Hamish dive deep into what actually happens to your body when you stop drinking for 30 days. From liver repair and glowing skin to remembering your Netflix password, this is your full-body audit — with stats, science, and saddle chafing.We talk about the first five days (spoiler: there’s bloat, fog, and sudden urges to take up badminton), the weeks that follow, and

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26:29

Is Your Sober Birthday Bigger Than Your Actual Birthday?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/25

🎙️ 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

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59:49

Imposter Syndrome Since Going Sober?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/22

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

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20:02

How to Celebrate your Soberversary

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/18

🎙️ 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

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40:18

I'm Not Alcoholic Enough to Stop

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/15

This week, Vic and Hamish dive headfirst into one of the most common and dangerously convincing excuses in the drinking world:“I’m not alcoholic enough to stop.”It’s the idea that if you haven’t hit rock bottom, you haven’t earned your sober stripes. That unless you’re swigging whiskey at 10am or shouting at a toaster in a wine-stained dressing gown, your drinking “isn’t that bad.”In this episode, Vic and Hame finally get to be the experts—sharing their own experiences of going sober before things

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15:38

Confessions of a Social Butterfly!

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/11

🎙️ 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

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40:30

The Big Booze Con – Have We All Been Played?

Sober Awkward ·

2025/06/08

Have you ever been conned? Or are we being connedall the time… and it’s only after a few years of sobriety that the fog lifts and the truth comes into focus?In this episode, we’re taking on the big guns — yep, we’re questioningeverything. From government booze taxes and sneaky advertising tactics to ingrained drinking culture and societal pressure. Is alcohol just one big con sold to us from birth? And if so… is sobriety actually a quiet rebellion?Yes - we are taking the blame of the end user today

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