The Awkward Bits

Has Vic gone a bit woo woo? In this week’s Awkward Bit, Vic digs a little deeper into Monday’s conversation and asks why sobriety seems to have opened the door to a whole world she once would have rolled her eyes at. We’re talking spirituality, intuition, signs from the universe, meditation, energy and that slightly uncomfortable feeling that there might be something bigger going on, even if you have absolutely no idea what it is. Vic spent years numbing herself, ignoring her gut and charging through life looking for the next bit of excitement. Now, eight and a half years sober, she’s much more interested in slowing down, listening to herself and finding a bit of peace. Annoyingly, this seems to involve quite a lot of the woo woo stuff she used to take the piss out of. So, is there something about getting sober that makes us more open to spirituality? Is it simply what happens when we finally get quiet enough to hear ourselves think? And can you believe in something bigger without disappearing into the woods with a crystal shoved up your fanny? Vic investigates. 💛 Resources & Links 📖 Vic & Ulrika want to hear from you! Have you got a story, weird drunk confession or a question for Vic and Ulrika? Email vicandulrika@soberawkward.com. Your message could inspire a future episode. 📱 Join the Sober Awkward app The Sober Awkward app is a welcoming space for anyone who is sober, sober-curious or simply rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Search “Sober Awkward” in the Apple App Store or find for all other devices click here 📲 Follow us Instagram - Sober Awkward: @soberawkward Facebook - Sober Awkward Community for Women Retreat with us 🌴 Fancy a sober holiday? Click here to come and drink from coconuts with us! 📰 Media enquiries For interviews, features, partnerships or other media requests, contact Kate at hello@soberawkward.com. 📘 A Thousand Wasted Sundays Victoria’s brutally honest and hilarious memoir about motherhood, anxiety and ditching the booze. 👉 Get A Thousand Wasted Sundays 📙 Mumming A Year of Trying (and Failing) to Be a Better Parent—Vic’s funny and painfully relatable memoir about the messy reality of motherhood. 👉 Get Mumming 📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide A 30-day sobriety kickstart filled with relatable support, practical tools and plenty of awkwardness to help you begin life without booze. 👉 Explore the Sober Awkward Guide 🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward Find more episodes, books, events and everything Sober Awkward. 👉 soberawkward.com 🛟 Alcohol Support Sober Awkward shares personal experiences and community support, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, suddenly stopping can be dangerous. Please speak to a doctor or alcohol-support service for advice on withdrawing safely. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Drinkline — National Alcohol Helpline Free and confidential support if you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking. Call 0300 123 1110 Weekdays: 9am–8pm Weekends: 11am–4pm 👉 NHS alcohol support Alcohol Change UK Information, practical tools and support. 👉 alcoholchange.org.uk WithYou Free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs and mental health. 👉 wearewithyou.org.uk In an emergency, call 999. 🇦🇺 Australia National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline Free and confidential information and support. Call 1800 250 015 Available 24/7 in most states and territories. 👉 Australian Government hotline information Lifeline Australia Crisis support available 24/7. Call 13 11 14 Text 0477 13 11 14 👉 lifeline.org.au In an emergency, call 000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.