<p>In this weeks honest, yet slightly humiliating episode, Vic and Lucy discuss all the positive side effects of choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle. They go over all the changes you'd expect to happen (no more hangovers, better sleep and more available parenting) to all the things that have come as a wonderful surprise to them, (liking themselves more, being more environmentally friendly and Lucy no longer having bad breath!) So, if you're questioning your relationship with booze, this candid chat will hopefully inspire you to bid farewell to the bottle and try a happier, healthier lifestyle.&nbsp;</p><p>Show notes</p><p>Blog Post - Waking up with a steady heartbeat https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/waking-up-with-a-steady-heartbeat</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – (drunk mummy sober mummy) <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>Episode 9 – Book for the week - The Sober Lush By Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>If you're wondering what it feels like to be sober in a room full of people drinking then this is the episode for you. Vic and Lucy tell us what it was like for them the first time they partied with nothing but a fizzy water. In this hilarious episode they take the Sober Awkward listeners through a top ten guide to a successful first sober outing. They cover everything from being AF prepared and taking a sober mate with you, to stuffing your face with treats on the way home. They both admit that these first toe-dips into socialising were hard, but with time they promise you'll get more confident and eventually learn how to relax and have fun on a sober night out. So, go and grab a cuppa and a snuggle in to a cosy corner of a comfy couch to enjoy some amazing tips and a few giggles.</p><br><p>Show notes</p><p>Blog Post - First Sober Social - https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/first-sober-social</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>On this Episode Vic and Lucy tell us what they thought about sober groups&nbsp;and sober people before they ditched the booze and how, actually, once they both dipped their toes in, they realised sober groups were no where near as boring as they perceived. In fact they are full of inspiring and interesting people that have excellent stories! They will share with you how to approach these groups, how to find online support and as always.... how to feel the awkward and do it anyway. Sobriety is all about connection and finding other people you resonate with. This episode is an absolute must for those feeling solitary in their choice to quit drinking.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Show notes</p><p>Blog Post - Making Friends Sober - www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/making-friends-sober</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>What happens when party girls become mums? Do you just stick the baby in a carrier and head off down the pub? Or are you magically turned into a perfect, cake baking earth mother as soon as a baby pops out?&nbsp;</p><p>In this hilarious and insightful episode, hosts Vic and Lucy, delve deeply into their very personal journeys from party girls to mums. They tell you how this confronting transition felt for them, why they leant on wine to get through, how heavy drinking impacted their beloved children and of course, how they managed to turn it around and become sober mums on a mission.</p><p>Show notes Episode 6&nbsp;</p><p>Blog Post -The Mother of all Hangovers https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/the-mother-of-all-hangovers</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>@soberawkward</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today Vic and Lucy discuss their very similar personality traits which they believe may have led them to be such heavy drinkers. They share what those characteristics were (things like shyness, low self-esteem and anxiety); why they felt the need to drown them out with booze; the mess they created by doing this; and how they have accepted and adapted these traits in their sobriety.</p><p>As everybody that sits on this vast alcohol spectrum knows, alcoholism does not discriminate and absolutely anyone can be affected. This chat is about Vic and Lucy's own personal journeys and their uncannily similar experiences. They hope that by sharing them, it might help you identify why you reach for a drink and hopefully get you to consider other ways to be YOU without the booze.</p><p>Show notes Episode 5</p><p>Blog Post - A Self-Aware Sobriety</p><p>https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/a-self-aware-sobriety</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@soberawkward</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why is it so hard to stop after that first drink? And why can’t we be ‘Normal Drinkers’ no matter how&nbsp;good&nbsp;our intentions? Today Vic and Lucy delve deeper into everything moderation. Is it science based, a cultural thing or just that some humans are born to over drink? For their entire drinking careers, both Vic and Lucy tried and tried to moderate,&nbsp;but they both always, without fail, failed!&nbsp;So how long can you fail at something before deciding you can’t fix it on your own? and are other forces at play after having that first drink, is it environment? drinking culture? Trauma? or just a naughty pixie? Join them for some sober giggles in this brutally honest sobriety podcast.&nbsp;</p><p>Show notes</p><p><a href="http://www.hellosundaymorning.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hellosundaymorning.org</a></p><p>To download the Day Break App -</p><p>https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1107514492</p><p>Blog Post - The Moderation Pixie - <a href="https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/the-moderation-pixie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/post/the-moderation-pixie</a></p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>Episode 4 – Alcohol Explained – William Porter</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Explained-William-Porter/dp/1516997190</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>On this episode Vicky and Lucy discuss the correlation between choosing an alcohol-free life and becoming boring.&nbsp;Why are the two so closely related and is it possible to shake off this negative reputation?</p><p>is it possible to change your perspective? and how long will it take before the fear of being boring is flushed away down the bog with that last bottle of wine.... and is it really possible embrace the boring?</p><p>As Vic and Lucy know, sober is boring by default, but, there's good news! Life without beer goggles for both these podium hogging party girls is better....</p><p>In every boring way!</p><p>Show notes</p><p>Lucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au</p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>@soberawkward</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><br><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This week Vic and Lucy discuss that super-duper awkward moment you decide to tell people you no longer partake in a tipple. For some this can be one of the most difficult steps to take on this sober path, so hard in fact, that it might feel easier just to keep on drinking. Vic and Lucy describe what this moment looked like for them, give you some tips on how to reveal all and why they were both pleasantly surprised how friends and family responded. So, if you’re not quite ready to shout about sobriety from the top of the Aldi carpark, then have a listen and get some inspiration. Join them today as they too learn how to feel the awkward and do it anyway!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Show Notes:</p><p>Show notes</p><p>Lucy Good - https://beanstalkmums.com.au</p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com</a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous - <a href="https://aa.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aa.org.au</a></p><p>Mental Health - <a href="https://www.mindaustralia.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mindaustralia.org.au</a></p><p>Find a Therapist – <a href="https://www.goodtherapy.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goodtherapy.com.au</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's very personal and awkward moment when long-time heavy drinkers self-reflect and admit&nbsp;that their good old buddy booze is no longer serving them. Like so many people, both Lucy and Vic ignored numerous wake up calls and continued their destructive drinking patterns for years.&nbsp;But, as you’ll hear, imagining a life beyond the bottle seemed so unfathomable that they both suffered in silence until alcohol caused extreme anxiety and led to some very questionable behaviour.</p><p>So, what are the signs that drinking has gone too far? When is it ok to ask for help? And what does it mean to be sober curious? This episode is all about reaching out, getting some answers and changing the cycle of destructive behaviour.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>Lucy Good - <a href="https://beanstalkmums.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beanstalkmums.com.au</a></p><p>@beanstalksinglemums</p><p>Victoria Vanstone – <a href="http://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drunkmummysobermummy.com </a></p><p>@drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>Facebook Group for Sober Curious Women - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesobersocial</a></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>Episode 1 - Books – Sober Curious - Ruby Warrington</p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous - <a href="https://aa.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aa.org.au</a></p><p>Mental Health - <a href="https://www.mindaustralia.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mindaustralia.org.au</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>