The Awkward Bits

Welcome to The Awkward Bits, where every Thursday Vic flies solo, digging a little deeper into Monday’s topic, picking apart the bits we didn’t quite get to and exploring all the stuff that got left behind once the microphones were switched off. And Wow, what a week. Vic’s been reading all your amazing responses to the new co host reveal and, boy oh boy, it seems there are a LOT of people not drinking this Friday. Well, at least two of you, (Hello Steve and Janet from Coventry) We’ll take that as a win. Ha! And it turns out Am I drinking too much? is a question that hit a bit of a nerve. Probably because it’s one so many of us have quietly typed into Google while drinking a glass of wine and hoping the internet would tell us, “Nah, you’re fine, carry on.” So, this week, Vic looks at the more subtle red flags around drinking. Not the dramatic stuff we’re taught to look out for, but the tiny behaviours that can tell you booze is taking up more space in your head than you realise. Stuff like being very aware of how full your glass is. Clocking how much wine is left in the bottle. Feeling slightly panicked when there doesn’t seem to be enough booze at a party. Wondering when the next drink is coming. Noticing what everyone else is drinking and making sure there’s enough booze in the house at all times! These strange preoccupations with alcohol that can quietly tick away in the background while, on the outside, everything looks hunky dory. Vic shares the awkward little signs she recognises from her own drinking and asks a much more useful question than, Am I bad enough to quit? How much space is alcohol taking up in my head? A short, honest Thursday episode for anyone questioning their drinking, even if everything looks absolutely fine on paper. 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 [email protected] 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. Find daily inspiration, honest conversations, alcohol-free drink ideas, sober events and a community that understands all the awkward bits. 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! 📰 Media enquiries For interviews, features, partnerships or other media requests, contact Kate at [email protected] Vic's Books 📘 A Thousand Wasted Sundays 👉 Get A Thousand Wasted Sundays 📙 Mumming 👉 Get Mumming 📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide A 30-day sobriety kickstart 👉 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. 🇬🇧 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.