Soberful
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.
Episodes
In this episode of the Soberful podcast, Veronica Valli interviews Mike Marshall from the US Alcohol Policy Alliance. They discuss the pervasive influence of alcohol in society, the power of the alcohol lobby, and the need for better public health policies regarding alcohol consumption. Mike shares his personal journey of sobriety and highlights the significant harms associated with alcohol, including its links to cancer and violen...
In this conversation, Veronica Valli and Samantha Lander discuss the journey of recovery from addiction, focusing on the importance of health and nutrition in sobriety. Samantha shares her personal story of addiction, the challenges she faced, and how she transitioned to a healthier lifestyle. They explore the impact of substance use on hormonal balance, the role of nutrition in recovery, and the benefits of peptides. The discussio...
Veronica Valli discusses the journey to emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of consistent personal development, boundaries, managing resentments, and reprogramming the subconscious mind. She shares practical insights and invites listeners to a two-day immersive training to master emotional sobriety for lasting well-being.
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Veronica Valli discusses the concept of 'dry drunk' and emotional sobriety, exploring how emotional regulation and personal development are crucial for lasting sobriety and a fulfilling life. She shares insights on emotional unwellness, control issues, and practical tools for emotional sobriety.
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Brenda Zane started Hopestream community after years of trying to save her son from desperate drug addiction. She discusses the resources parents need when they have a child struggling with addiction and provides hope when those parents feel like they are the only ones going through this.
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What is blackout drinking, and when is it a problem?
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Veronica explains how to grow roots in sobriety.
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In this episode, Veronica chats with Brandi Jones, a woman she considers to be one of the most impressive people she has ever met. Listen in as Veronica learns unknown parts of Brandi's life story that leave her both horrified and in awe of this incredibly inspiring woman.
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Jeremy Lipkowitz joins Veronica to discuss his descent into porn addiction, how it made him depressed and isolated, and how he now helps other men break free.
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In this episode, Veronica and Chip delve into the complex topic of family estrangement and the concept of going no contact. They explore the importance of boundaries in relationships, the impact of emotional well-being on family dynamics, and the cultural implications of severing ties with kin. The conversation highlights the necessity of learning skills to navigate difficult relationships while emphasizing the value of connection ...
In this episode of the Soberful podcast, hosts Veronica Valli and Chip discuss the significance of sobriety milestones, particularly Chip's 41 years of sobriety. They explore the ongoing journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of emotional growth, personal development, and maintaining connections with others. The conversation highlights the necessity of support systems and frameworks for living a fulfilling life post-addict...
In Veronica and Chip's traditional end-of-year episode, they discuss all the things that changed their lives this year.
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Chip and Veronica discuss how anger manifests in sobriety. What lies beneath anger? Is it purely fear? How do you manage your own anger and that of others?
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Veronica and Chip respond to a listener's question and talk about how to manage all the new feelings you experience in sobriety.
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At 32 years of age, Kate Lewis was grappling with alcohol withdrawal, and she had a severe alcohol fit. This led to her being placed in a medical coma for six days. Surprisingly, this didn't halt her drinking. It was the subsequent events that finally put an end to her alcoholism. Kate, now a published author, joins the podcast to share her story and discuss the two books she wrote. These books, a testament to her journey, offer ho...
When Suzanne went into blacked out drunk with a 3-month-old baby, she knew her drinking had passed the point of no return. She had spent years trying to moderate and manage her drinking to no avail. Now, her mission is to spread the word about how fun and freeing sobriety can be.
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Mary Alice Stephens loved alcohol; she drank every day and made sure her social life was full of opportunities to drink. Coming from a large Irish Catholic family, drinking was normalised and celebrated. She joins Veronica to discuss what happens after you put the drink down.
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Veronica discusses the universal challenge of dealing with difficult people in our lives. She emphasizes that understanding the emotional unwellness of others can foster empathy, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining boundaries and managing expectations. Veronica provides insights into how to respond to difficult individuals from a place of emotional regulation, rather than reacting as a wounded child. The conversat...
Chip joins Veronica to discuss how to regain trust when you get sober. They discuss regaining the trust of your children and partner. Trust is something sacred and when broken it takes time and patience to earn it back.
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Veronica and Chip discuss what it feels like when you first stop drinking. At the beginning, it feels like a void with loads of time to fill. Over time, sobriety creates purpose and meaning, and you wonder that you ever had time to drink.
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