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Becoming a Parent
Becoming a Parent
Becoming a Parent
Sunday 22nd January 2023
Vic and Hamish discuss how becoming parents changed their drinking habits and share tips for staying sober in 'Sober Awkward'.
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Get the buttons here!Parenthood and Sobriety: Vic and Hamish's Journey
Being hungover or drunk if you're drunk half the time and hungover the rest of the time, I'm hopeless in both of those situations, to her and to him.
Parenthood changes everything, including your relationship with alcohol. In this episode of 'Sober Awkward', Vic and Hamish dive into how becoming parents reshaped their drinking habits. With one a mum and the other a dad, they offer two perspectives on navigating sobriety through the chaos of parenting. From the initial shock of pregnancy news to the daily challenges of raising kids, they discuss how their attitudes toward drinking evolved.
They share candid stories about the pressures of 'Mummy drinking culture' and the pitfalls of being a hungover parent dealing with nappies and tantrums. Vic and Hamish don't just talk about the struggles; they also provide practical tips for maintaining sobriety during this rollercoaster phase of life. Whether it's avoiding alcohol when planning a family or finding ways to discuss alcohol with your children, they've got advice that's both heartfelt and humorous.
Tune in to hear how they manage to stay sober amidst the madness of parenthood, all while keeping their signature humor intact.