The Sober Connection
Episodes
Season 2 - Episode 19: The Starting Over Trap
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you’re constantly starting over when it comes to drinking… you’re not alone.Taking a break. Cutting back. Telling yourself “t...
Season 2 - Episode 18: My Chat with Ian Fee
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Ian Fee, who lived the “work hard, play harder” lifestyle while building his business… until it caught up with ...
Season 2 - Episode 17: Letting Go of Guilt & Regret
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt and regret don’t always disappear when you stop drinking.In fact, for many people, sobriety brings clarity — and with it, memories, shame, a...
Season 2: Episode 16 - My Chat with Jimmy Thistle
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King speaks with recovery advocate Jimmy Thistle, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism. ...
Season 2 - Episode 15: Alcohol & Sleep
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve stopped drinking and your sleep feels worse instead of better, you’re not alone — and nothing has gone wrong.In this episode, Abi unpa...
Season 2 - Episode 14: My Chat with Jeremy Maxwell
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listener note: This episode includes a short, non-graphic mention of suicide within a broader discussion. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please...
Season 2 - Episode 13: Joy vs Just Coping
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi discusses the transformative journey from coping with sobriety to experiencing genuine joy. She emphasis...
Season 2 - Episode 12: My Chat with Danielle Naborisi
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**** Please note - this episode contains open & honest conversations around sexual trauma and domestic abuse. There are resources at the bottom of...
Season 2 - Episode 11: Explaining Your Sobriety (Without Over-Explaining!)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to answer the simple question, “Why aren’t you drinking?” In this episode, Abi breaks down one of the most uncomfortable parts...
Season 2 - Episode 10: My Chat with David Millar
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi King sits down with David Millar — who went from relapsing through his teens to becoming a neurosurgery student and ultra-marat...
Season 2 - Episode 9: The Dopamine Connection
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi delves into the intricate relationship between dopamine and alcohol, explaining how the anticipation of d...
Season 2 - Episode 8: My Chat with Dawn Comolly
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King chats to Dawn Comolly, widely known as Sober Fish, to explore the transformative journ...
Season 2 - Episode 7: Who Am I Without Alcohol?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi explores the identity shift that comes with sobriety — the grief, the uncertainty, and the powerful rediscovery that happens wh...
Season 2 - Episode 6: My Chat with Meegan Care
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sober Connection podcast, host Abi King speaks with midlife mentor Meegan Care about the challenges women face during perimenop...
Season 2 - Episode 5: Sober Curiosity
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi, a sobriety coach, explores the concept of sober curiosity, emphasising its significance as a starting point for many on their jo...
Season 2 - Episode 4: My Chat with Hepa Te Moana
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King engages in a candid conversation with Heps, who is navigating the complexities of wanting to qu...
Season 2 - Episode 3: Sober Holidays
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi shares her transformative experience of a sober holiday in Bali with her teenage daughters. She contrasts the typical drunk holid...
Season 2 - Episode 2: My Chat with Lencha Nastova
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews Lencha Nastova, who shares her transformative journey from cocaine addiction to sobr...
Season 2 - Episode 1: Sober October
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi welcomes listeners to Season 2 of The Sober Connection, focusing on the Sober October movement. She discusses the challenges and ...
Season 1 - Episode 20: My Chat with Wez Pollock
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Abi in the final episode of season 1 as she sits down with Wez Pollock, a New Zealander celebrating nearly five years of sobriety. In this candid...
Season 1 - Episode 19: How Alcohol Affects Relationships
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi explores the profound effects of alcohol on various relationships, including romantic partnerships, famil...
Season 1 - Episode 18: My Chat with Dave Wilson (aka Sober Dave)
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews Dave Wilson, known as Sober Dave, who shares his journey of sobriety since 2019. Dav...
Season 1 - Episode 17: Shame
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abi delves into the pervasive issue of shame surrounding alcohol consumption. She explores how shame can become a barrier to seeking ...
Season 1 - Episode 16: My Chat with Luke Jones
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, host Abi King engages in a heartfelt conversation with Luke Jones, a sobriety coach from the Isle of Man. Luke opens up ab...
Season 1 - Episode 15: Hangxiety
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Abi King delves into the intricate relationship between anxiety and alcohol. Discover why the common belief that alcohol reduces...
Season 1 - Episode 14: My Chat with Hinenui Wano-Bryant
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews Hinenui Wano-Bryant, who shares her inspiring journey of sobriety. Recently having c...
Season 1 - Episode 13: Alcohol & Our Brains
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi discusses the profound effects of alcohol on brain health, emphasising that there is no safe level of alc...
Season 1 - Episode 12: My Chat with Victoria Vanstone
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Abi King interviews Victoria Vanstone, a reformed party girl turned sober parent and co-host of the Sober Awkward podcast. They ...
Season 1 - Episode 11: Mummy Wine Culture
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi King explores the pervasive mummy wine culture, which normalises alcohol consumption among mothers as a c...
Season 1 - Episode 10: My Chat with Mike Parker
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews her long-time friend Mike Parker, who shares his journey through addiction, rehab, a...
Season 1 - Episode 9: Why Willpower Won't Work
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi discusses the misconception that willpower alone is sufficient for achieving sobriety. She explains the p...
Season 1 - Episode 8: My Chat with Lotta Dann
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews Lotta Dann, a sober author and community leader, who shares her personal journey fro...
Season 1 - Episode 7: Relapse
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sober Connection, Abi discusses the challenges of relapse during the journey to sobriety. She shares her personal experiences w...
Season 1 - Episode 6: My Chat with Sharon Hartley
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King interviews Sharon Hartley, a prominent advocate for sober living and co-host of the Over the In...
Season 1 - Episode 5: My Story
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**** Please note - this episode contains conversations around domestic violence and sexual abuse. There are resources at the bottom of these show note...
Season 1 - Episode 4: My Chat with Michael Sargood
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**** Please note - this episode contains open & honest conversations around mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts. There are resources at ...
Season 1 - Episode 3: Grey Area Drinking Explained
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi discusses the concept of grey area drinking, a term that describes individuals who drink more than o...
Season 1 - Episode 2: My Chat with Kate Taylor
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sober Connection, Abi chats with Kate Taylor about their journeys to sobriety, the challenges they faced, and the importance of...
Season 1 - Episode 1: Hello! Plus My 5 Top Tips for Starting Out in Sobriety
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of The Sober Connection podcast, host Abi King shares parts of her own personal journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and ...