The Sober Scoop
Episodes
Kick your Cravings & Stop Romanticizing Alcohol
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our weekend mini episode! Today, we discuss a mentality shift that can help you stop romanticizing memories of alcohol & kick those cra...
"Taking the edge off" | How to decompress without alcohol
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles for people in early sobriety is figuring out how to "wind down" and relax without alcohol. Today we talk about ...
ADHD & Alcohol | Using alcohol to cope with hyperactivity & restlessness
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know 43% of people with ADHD will develop a problem with alcohol? It's so common because we use alcohol to self medicate our symptoms of ...
STOP using mouthwash | getting in touch with my health in sobriety
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I quit drinking, I instantly felt so connected with my body. I would have these strong cravings for fruit or red meat, and I could feel when I wa...
Drinking Alone | Numbing the mind, ADHD, and sober alone time
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drinking socially can actually be really frustrating for problematic drinkers... In today's episode, we talk about why so many heavy drinkers pre...
Lucky Girl Syndrome | sobriety, gratitude, and creating your own luck
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once I became sober, good things started to fall in my lap. I think creating a better life for ourselves ultimately puts us in a position to receive l...
The Covid Pandemic & Alcohol Use
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many people have DM'd me saying they developed their drinking problem during the pandemic, so if this sounds like you... you're not alone...
Dating Sober | dating apps, awkward firsts, and finding "the one"
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sobriety can feel like you have a bumper sticker plastered across your face, when it comes to dating. That's why I think I'll find my person...
I'm Not An Alcoholic | breaking down this word & why I don't use it to describe myself
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about the potential positives and negatives that come with identifying as an "alcoholic" in sobriety. We al...
Why Gen Z chooses NOT to drink alcohol
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe if you're enjoying the pod! Research shows that Gen Z is spending significantly less money on alcohol than the prior 3 generatio...
Weight Loss in Sobriety | sugar cravings, weight lifting, and protein
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although abstaining from alcohol and healing the body is the main goal in sobriety, there are some additional benefits that you can experience, like w...
Hair of the Dog, Hangovers, and Morning Drinking
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how someone could consume alcohol in the morning? In today's episode, we discuss how that vicious cycle begins with something calle...
Alcohol & Sleep | night caps, insomnia, and improving sleep quality
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss the negative effects alcohol has on our sleep quality. Many of us drink in order to fall asleep, but that is causi...
Quitting Alcohol vs. Cutting Back
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting was the easiest thing I've ever done (or at least way easier than any other "cutting back" strategies I tried. Some have the l...
"WHY DON'T YOU DRINK?" ...how to answer this question
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Why don't you drink?" When you go from being a heavy drinker to a non-drinker, you're bound to get some questions from friends, f...
Numbing with Alcohol, Facing Feelings, and Overcoming Trauma
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The difficult truth no one tells you about sobriety is that you'll actually have to FEEL your feelings and face them head on. There's no mor...
Saving $5000, improving memory, and more: 10 Perks To Quitting Drinking
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on the positives is so important, especially in early sobriety. There are SO many amazing things that come with quitting alcohol... I could h...
How To Quit Drinking: a guide to getting sober
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's never a *perfect* time to get sober. One day, you just wake up and say "today is the day." In this episode, we talk about strat...
Partying Sober, N/A Drinks, and Tips for Early Sobriety
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping my life as normal as possible in early sobriety was really helpful to me. I didn't want to feel like I was changing my ENTIRE life, so I ...
Impulse Control, Playing It Forward, and Resisting Urges
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#2: Impulse control is a key factor in sobriety, and learning to resist urges is a super power! Tune in for some tangible tips for getting to the root...
Welcome to the community! An intro to the show
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#1: Welcome to the first episode of Hold My Drink: A Sobriety Podcast, hosted by India Gants. On this episode, we discuss why India got sober and why ...