{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6595ff3d9616e6001613f21f/6595ff43458bbd001516a84a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Becoming a Parent","description":"<p>NEWS FLASH: Becoming a parent changes your life! Who knew?</p><p><br></p><p>The day you or your partner finds out they are pregnant - everything changes!</p><p><br></p><p>And it might just change your attitude towards drinking too...for better and for worse!</p><p><br></p><p>In Vic and Hamish - you have two people who took opposite paths.</p><p><br></p><p>(Oh, and in case you hadn't figured it out yet - you also get the opinion of a Mum and a Dad!)</p><p><br></p><p>In today's episode you will hear how becoming a parent affected both of their drinking and they will share some tips on how to maintain your sobriety during this rollercoaster period of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>You know that no parenting situation is made easier by having a drink but for many of us it is not as simple as that. Just look at the effects of Mummy drinking culture (and Dads are certainly not any better!).</p><p><br></p><p>NEWS FLASH (AGAIN!): Being hungover and having a baby screaming and pooing on you is pretty rubbish.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Resources</p><p>Hamish's slippers (in case you are interested!): https://au.nznature.com/sheepskin-snuggly-slipper</p><p><br></p><p>JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291</p><p><br></p><p>www.cuppa.community – The Free Social</p><p>Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety</p><p>Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.</p><p><br></p><p>Buy Sober Tea! www.cuppashop.com</p><p><br></p><p>@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community</p><p>@hamishadamscairns @patreon</p><p><br></p><p>If 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us -vicandhamish@soberawkward.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"soberawkward"}