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Why the Shift to Parenthood often Leads to Over Drinking
Why the Shift to Parenthood often Leads to Over Drinking
Why the Shift to Parenthood often Leads to Over Drinking
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Vic and Hamish explore how becoming parents affected their drinking habits. Honest, funny, and relatable stories about the highs and lows of sober parenting.
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Episode Overview
- Becoming a parent can lead to increased or decreased alcohol consumption.
- Celebratory drinking is common after childbirth but can become problematic.
- Balancing old drinking habits with new parental responsibilities is challenging.
- Sober parenting has its own rewards and pitfalls.
- Support systems are crucial for new parents navigating sobriety.
I promised to be the best mum I ever could be... but then the difficulties outweighed the love.
Parenthood - it's a wild ride, right? In this episode of Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish tackle the all-too-relatable topic of how becoming a parent can impact your drinking habits. They ask the big questions: Did having kids make you drink more or less? Why do so many parents find themselves reaching for the bottle after the baby arrives?
Vic and Hamish share their personal stories, from celebratory hospital champagnes to those exhausting days when a glass of wine seemed like the only reward for surviving another day of parenting. You'll laugh, you'll nod in agreement, and you might even shed a tear as they recount the highs and lows of new parenthood and its tricky relationship with alcohol.
The duo's honest and humorous approach makes this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the chaos of raising kids while trying to maintain a healthier lifestyle. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and get ready for some real talk about the joys and challenges of sober parenting.