{"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/65964536a216a70016257a1a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Do Famous People Often Struggle With Addiction?","description":"<p>As a society we see fame as something to aspire to. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?</p><p>Today's episode of Sober Awkward is all about celebrity.</p><p><br></p><p>What's it really like when managers control your every move, you have expectations of others weighing upon you, a heavy workload, people that look up to you and way too many nights in hotel rooms… where does it all lead?</p><p><br></p><p>Today Vic and Hamish discuss the recent passing of Matthew Perry and why we lose so many talented people to addiction. Vic reminisces about some of her famous run-ins and Hame wonders if he's been missing out on some celeb snogs.</p><p><br></p><p>As Oscar Wilde said,</p><p><br></p><p>‘Aspirations for fame are motivated mainly by the need for validation and attention.’</p><p>which unfortunately can lead many wonderful people down a path to heavy boozing.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><u>Show Notes</u></p><p>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27647417/ - Aaron Carter Doco</p><p>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7357302/ - Avici Doco</p><p>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9425078/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 - Lil Peep Doco</p><p>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28210840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 -Robbie Williams Doco</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=tRnFHfI7WAQ - Paul McCartney singing Hey Jude - again!</p><p>www.soberawkward.com</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>www.cuppa.community&nbsp;– The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.</p><p>@soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy</p><p>@cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify</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. Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us -</p><p>vicandhamish@soberawkward.com</p><p>Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com</p><p><br></p><p>#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads #1000sundays</p>","author_name":"soberawkward"}