Ever asked yourself, “Why do I really drink?”
Kate sits down with award-winning podcaster and author Victoria Vanstone for a no-holds-barred conversation about her 25-year journey with alcohol, identity, anxiety, and ultimately, sobriety.
From teenage mischief to mummy wine culture, Victoria unpacks the emotional roots of her drinking, the societal pressures that glamorize alcohol, and the transformation that came with finally letting it go.
Full of humour, heart, and hard truths, this episode invites listeners to reconsider what “normal” drinking looks like—and whether it’s truly serving them.
Listen For
04:45 – Teenage Beginnings: Party Culture and the Need to Belong
13:56 – The Moment She Knew: “I Think I Need Help”
18:27 – Sober Curious: The Gentle Reframe That Helps People Start
26:31 – How Sobriety Made Her a Better Mom
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