{"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/6af28488755171773015d555?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Awkward Bits","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6595ff3d9616e6001613f21f/1794278389050-5d4eda09-1e43-4270-82fb-88ce81119fee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How do you face losing someone you love without reaching for something to numb the pain? Sing Vera Lynn down the phone? Err no....</p><p><br></p><p>Following the incredible response to our episode with Victoria Emes, Vic reflects on grief, sobriety and what it means to be present during someone’s final days and the weeks that follow. From the instinct to pour a drink to the expectation that we’ll raise a glass at a funeral, we explore how closely alcohol and loss can become entwined.</p><p>There’s no perfect way to grieve, and being sober doesn’t make it hurt less. But could it help us feel more able to cope, care for others and remember the moments that matter?</p><p><br></p><p>An honest, gentle conversation about love, loss and finding your way through without a drink.</p><p>This episode includes discussion of death, parental loss and grief.</p><p><br></p><h2>💛 Resources &amp; Links</h2><p><br></p><h3>📖 Vic &amp; Ulrika want to hear from you!</h3><p>Have you got a story, weird drunk confession or a question for Vic and Ulrika?</p><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:vic@soberawkward.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">vicandulrika@soberawkward.com</a>. Your message could inspire a future episode.</p><p><br></p><h3>📱 Join the Sober Awkward app</h3><p>The Sober Awkward app is a welcoming space for anyone who is sober, sober-curious or simply rethinking their relationship with alcohol.</p><p>Search “Sober Awkward” in the <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sober-awkward/id6779885110?l=en-GB%20Sober%20Awkward\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple App Store</a> or find for all other devices click <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/65950b651235930016168017/shows/6595ff3d9616e6001613f21f/episodes/app.soberawkward.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p><br></p><h3>📲 Follow us</h3><p><br></p><p>Instagram - Sober Awkward: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/soberawkward/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@soberawkward</a></p><p><br></p><p>Facebook - <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberawkwardforwomen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sober Awkward Community for Women</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Retreat with us</h3><p>🌴 Fancy a sober holiday? <a href=\"https://www.soberawkward.com/retreats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to come and drink from coconuts with us!</a></p><p><br></p><h3>📰 Media enquiries</h3><p>For interviews, features, partnerships or other media requests, contact Kate at <a href=\"mailto:hello@soberawkward.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@soberawkward.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3>📘 A Thousand Wasted Sundays</h3><p>Victoria’s brutally honest and hilarious memoir about motherhood, anxiety and ditching the booze.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://amzn.asia/d/0aZ69GpK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get A Thousand Wasted Sundays</a></p><p><br></p><h3>📙 Mumming</h3><p><em>A Year of Trying (and Failing) to Be a Better Parent</em>—Vic’s funny and painfully relatable memoir about the messy reality of motherhood.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://amzn.asia/d/0bUJTS2W\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Mumming</a></p><p><br></p><h3>📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide</h3><p>A 30-day sobriety kickstart filled with relatable support, practical tools and plenty of awkwardness to help you begin life without booze.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.soberawkward.com/theguide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Sober Awkward Guide</a></p><p><br></p><h3>🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward</h3><p>Find more episodes, books, events and everything Sober Awkward.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.soberawkward.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">soberawkward.com</a></p><p><br></p><h2>🛟 Alcohol Support</h2><p>Sober Awkward shares personal experiences and community support, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice.</p><p>If you are physically dependent on alcohol, suddenly stopping can be dangerous. Please speak to a doctor or alcohol-support service for advice on withdrawing safely.</p><p><br></p><h3>🇬🇧 United Kingdom</h3><p>Drinkline — National Alcohol Helpline</p><p>Free and confidential support if you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking.</p><p>Call 0300 123 1110</p><p>Weekdays: 9am–8pm</p><p>Weekends: 11am–4pm</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NHS alcohol support</a></p><p>Alcohol Change UK</p><p>Information, practical tools and support.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://alcoholchange.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">alcoholchange.org.uk</a></p><p>WithYou</p><p>Free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs and mental health.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wearewithyou.org.uk</a></p><p>In an emergency, call 999.</p><p><br></p><h3>🇦🇺 Australia</h3><p>National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline</p><p>Free and confidential information and support.</p><p>Call 1800 250 015</p><p>Available 24/7 in most states and territories.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/national-alcohol-and-other-drug-hotline\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Australian Government hotline information</a></p><p>Lifeline Australia</p><p>Crisis support available 24/7.</p><p>Call 13 11 14</p><p>Text 0477 13 11 14</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lifeline.org.au</a></p><p>In an emergency, call 000.</p>","author_name":"soberawkward"}