Soberful
Episodes
53: The Five Pillars of Sustainable Sobriety
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Five Pillars of Sustainable Sobriety are essential for anyone wishing to live a happy and sober life. In this episode, Veronica takes a deep dive ...
52: Binge Drinking v's Alcoholism
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably the question we get asked the most. Am I an alcoholic? How do I know if I have a drinking problem? We explore the spectrum of Alcohol...
51: Sober Sex with Jennifer Matesa
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
***Trigger warning*** This episode discusses adult content about sex and sexuality as well as discussion of childhood sexual trauma. Jennifer Matesa i...
50: Relapse Prevention
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Relapse is a process, not an event. It can build up over days, weeks and month. In this episode Chip and Veronica talk through the emotional, mental a...
49: 19 Lessons from 19 Years
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On May 2nd Veronica celebrated 19 years of sobriety. In this solo episode, Veronica explores the 19 most important lessons she has learned in those 19...
48: Asking for Help
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is asking for help so hard? How do you ask for help? In this episode, we explore this question, give you are insights in taking the first steps to...
47: Tapping Into Trauma
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
****Trigger warning**** We have long since known that trauma is at the root of all addiction. In today's episode, Veronica interviews Alina Frank and ...
46: Addicted to the Monkey Mind with J.F. Benoist
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
J.F. Benoist is the author of 'Addicted to the Monkey Mind.' In this revolutionary new book, J.F. lays out how our negative self-talk and limiting bel...
45: Cross Addiction
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at cross addiction in its many forms. Including work addiction which we have both suffered from, smartphone addiction, gambli...
44: The Five Secrets of Amazing Sobriety
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We get asked all the time what the secret to staying sober is. We wanted to share with you the most significant factors for not just staying sober but...
43: Soberistas Talk with Lucy Rocca
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Rocca is the founder of Soberistas website in the UK. Eight years ago Lucy woke up from a terrifying blackout in hospital where she swore she was...
42: Vulnerability
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To be truly alive we must experience meaningful connection. And we can only have this connection if we are prepared to be vulnerable. We discuss how v...
41: Why You Have to Work a Program
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Consistency is one of the most essential ingredients of sustainable sobriety. Because alcohol is not the main problem, just a symptom of the problem C...
40: Eating Disorders, Mindset and Badassery with Kelly Ruta
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Ruta is a psychotherapist turned mindset expert for women who have the audacity to change the world. She has also recovered from a devastating e...
39: The Sober Revolution Starts Here with Laura Willoughby
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite much success in her life Laura Willoughby MBE had reached a point when she realized her drinking was a problem. Rejecting traditional methods ...
38: Love
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All things love. We discuss the subject of love in all its forms. Chip talks frankly about his loveless childhood and how this affected his relationsh...
37: Sex and Porn Addiction
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
***Warning*** contains adult conversation points. Building on last weeks podcast, Chip and Veronica discuss the devastation of porn and sex addiction....
36: Let's Talk About Sex
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
***Warning*** contains adult conversations of an explicit nature (over 18's only). In this episode Chip and Veronica talk frankly about sex. They disc...
35: Nothing Good Can Come From This with Kristi Coulter
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veronica welcomes special guest author Kristi Coulter to discuss her first book, Nothing Good Can Come From This, a memoir in essay form about her ...
34: Dealing With The Ups and Downs of Life
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you stop drinking life happens. And living life means ups and downs. These experiences are opportunities to grow and change. Chip and Veronica di...
33: Making Changes in January
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Dry January - is it a good thing, does it actually help? Or is it part of a process people have to go through to realize they have to chang...
32: The Show Where Everything Falls Apart
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our last show of 2018, we wanted to bring you meaningful insight into how we 'change our attitudes' when we stop drinking. However, despite being '...
31: How to Deal with Families
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a 'role' in our families. In this episode, we look at family dynamics. For many of us, when we are drinking that role is 'black sheep' of ...
30: From Despair to Freedom with Lynn Matti
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Matti is a psychotherapist the founder of Sobersoul recovery a platform dedicated to helping women recover. In this interview, Lynn shares her st...
29: How to Have Healthy Relationships with Sherry Gaba
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Veronica interviews fellow psychotherapist and coach Sherry Gaba. Sherry is an expert in relationships ad the Law of Attraction in recovery. Sherry te...
28: Getting Through The Holidays Sober
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season provides a unique opportunity to abuse alcohol in a way that is socially acceptable. 'Legitimate Christmas drinking' is where stand...
27: Listeners Questions Answered
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer questions about sugar and food cravings in recovery, detoxing safely from alcohol, overcoming regret about the past and aban...
26: Parenting in Recovery
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent can be one of the hardest jobs we do. We discuss the guilt and shame that comes with having children when you are still drinking and ho...
25: Why People Relapse
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people find it so hard to stop drinking? What leads to a release. Veronica and Chip answer all these questions and give their opinion on what r...
24: Healing From Loss in Recovery
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
***Trigger warning*** In this podcast we discuss the loss of a child. In our first interview, we listen to Trishna Odedra's compelling story of stay...
23: How to Tell People You Don't Drink Anymore
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We noticed a lot of people ask this question in the Soberful Facebook group and decided to address it in the podcast. Because there is such an expecta...
22: Alcohol Use and Sexual Assault
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded the day after the Senate hearings on Brett Kavanaugh, we discuss the role of alcohol in sexual assault. We also discuss feminism and the role...
21: The Normalization of Abnormal Drinking
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how the alcohol industry has tricked us into believing alcohol is harmless and beneficial to us. And how they have convinced us that withou...
20: Grief
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we lose something that matters we grieve. We discuss the grief process as it applies to giving up alcohol and drugs as well as losing someone you...
19: Boundaries
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning** How do you learn boundaries when they were violated as a child? We discuss why healthy boundaries are crucial to recovery and how ...
18: Veronica's Story Part 2 - Healing
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest challenge Veronica faced was dealing with romantic relationships. At 3 years sober she was suicidal again. With nothing left to lose she h...
17: Veronica's Story - Part 1
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover Veronica's story. How she became an alcoholic, what happened, and what led her into sobriety. To learn more, visit the sh...
16: Denial
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Denial is how we lie to ourselves. It is a psychological defense mechanism that prevents the alcoholic from seeing the truth of what they are doing to...
15: How Do I Help Someone Realize They Have a Problem?
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you help someone who drinks? We consider how dealing with kids and teenagers needs a different approach than adults. We discuss how to have bou...
14: Chip's Simple Steps
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chip deconstructs the 12-steps into simple, applicable everyday language. If you have read Russell Brand's book 'Recovery' and were l...
13: Recovery Language
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery has its own language but what does all of it mean? We deconstruct different recovery terms like 'alcoholic,' 'problem drinker,' 'alcohol use ...
12: Recovery Groups
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to stop drinking should you join a recovery group? What kinds of groups are there? Chip and Veronica discuss the pros and cons of recovery...
11: We Answer Your Questions - Part 2
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* Discussion of child sexual abuse. In this episode, we answer questions from 'Sarah' in Australia who asks how she can forgive her al...
10: How to Have Fun in Recovery
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest fears about quitting alcohol is that we will no longer have fun. In this episode we discuss how having fun in recovery is entirely ...
09: We Answer Your Questions
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chip and Veronica answer questions from listeners on the subjects of going to 12-step recovery meetings, living with someone who drinks and still havi...
08: Healing
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* Discussion of overcoming childhood sexual abuse. How do you heal from abuse and trauma? Can you overcome childhood abuse and go on t...
07: Chip's Story
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* Discussion of childhood sexual abuse. In this episode, Chip tells his incredible story of recovery. He grew up in an upper-class Bri...
06: Loneliness
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More than anything else loneliness is one of the biggest challenges for people who want to stop drinking. Both hosts describe their loneliest moments ...
05: Trauma and Addiction
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning* We will be discussing the relationship between trauma and addiction. The reality of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how Connection...
04: The First Year of Recovery
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many 'firsts' in the first year of recovery. your first sober Christmas, birthday, summer etc. How do you get through them? What are the ...
03: How to Manage Change in Recovery
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with momentous change and keeping your sobriety can be a real challenge. In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss how to keep your resolve, ...
02: Relationships and Recovery
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships in recovery can be challenging! Chip and Veronica discuss their own dating disasters, how vulnerable we are in early recovery, and how w...
01: Spirituality for Atheists
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chip is a life-long committed atheist. Veronica is 'spiritual but not religious.' In this episode, they discuss whether or not you need 'god' to get a...