EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 42 MIN
Sobriety? But What About YOLO?
from Sober Awkward
This week, Hame’s been thinking about death.(Not in a “quick, someone check on him” kind of way — more in a “what does it all mean?” kind of way.)One of the biggest reasons people shy away from sobriety is that niggling fear of missing out. But what exactly are we so afraid of missing? The dance floors? The chaos? The… hangovers?In this episode, we’re asking a deeper question — is it possible that sobriety actually helps us get more out of life, not less?We take inspiration from Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse who captured the most common regrets of the dying in her powerful book. It got us thinking: when we get to the end, what really matters? And how does alcohol — or the lack of it — fit into the picture?Turns out, there might be more to YOLO than bottomless brunches and vodka Red Bulls. This episode is part existential musing, part life pep talk… with the usual awkward laughs and emotional detours along the way.Come for the mortality crisis, stay for the realisation that sober life might just be the fullest life of all.Show NotesSign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.comVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://a.co/d/3HBqf8TJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more.@soberawkward @[email protected] @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotifyIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve. Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Hame’s been thinking about death.(Not in a “quick, someone check on him” kind of way — more in a “what does it all mean?” kind of way.)One of the biggest reasons people shy away from sobriety is that niggling fear of missing out. But what exactly are we so afraid of missing? The dance floors? The chaos? The… hangovers?In this episode, we’re asking a deeper question — is it possible that sobriety actually helps us get more out of life, not less?We take inspiration from Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse who captured the most common regrets of the dying in her powerful book. It got us thinking: when we get to the end, what really matters? And how does alcohol — or the lack of it — fit into the picture?Turns out, there might be more to YOLO than bottomless brunches and vodka Red Bulls. This episode is part existential musing, part life pep talk… with the usual awkward laughs and emotional detours along the way.Come for the mortality crisis, stay for the realisation that sober life might just be the fullest life of all.Show NotesSign up to our 30 Day Sober Tour Guide at www.soberawkward.comVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://a.co/d/3HBqf8TJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups and loads more.@soberawkward @[email protected] @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotifyIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve. Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sobriety? But What About YOLO?
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