The Sober Seat
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Podcast Overview
<p>I’m Aish, and this is <i>The Sober Seat</i>.</p><p></p><p>A podcast changing the way addiction is viewed and recovery is talked about, because addiction doesn’t always look like addiction.</p><p></p><p>By 27, I was a round-the-clock drinker, trying to fit in and navigate life with undiagnosed AuDHD, while feeling misunderstood and disconnected even in a room full of people.</p><p></p><p>Through raw stories and honest conversations with people who have rebuilt their lives, this podcast explores sobriety, recovery, mental health, and what it means to rebuild a life in your 30s and beyond.</p><p></p><p>For the high-functioning, the hidden struggles, the sober curious, the affected others, and anyone who has ever felt unseen or misunderstood </p><p></p><p>Because recovery isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about finally feeling comfortable being who you are.</p><p></p><p>And what a sobering thought it is…<br />that there are seats waiting for you at tables you’re yet to discover,<br />and you’ll quickly realise they’re exactly where you belong.</p><p></p><p>So pull up a chair. Come sit with us.</p>
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July 8, 2026
Alcohol Addiction | I Thought I Had Anxiety. It Was Withdrawal & 7am Vodka Kept Me High Functioning
<p>What started as social drinking gradually became morning drinking, alcohol withdrawal, and a life Amanda no longer recognised. Like so many people, she mistook the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal for anxiety, never realising how deeply addiction had taken hold.</p><p>Because addiction doesn't always look like addiction.</p><p>It can hide behind successful careers, loving families, busy routines, or be dismissed as stress, anxiety, or "just enjoying a drink."</p><p>In this episode of <i>The Sober Seat</i>, Amanda shares what it's really like to live with alcohol addiction. She opens up about how alcoholism cost her everything: her home, her job, her confidence, and ultimately herself. As her world became smaller, instant alcohol delivery services made it easier than ever for addiction to thrive behind closed doors, fuelling the isolation that kept her trapped.</p><p>After multiple attempts to stop drinking, Amanda reached a point where she knew she couldn't do it alone. In 2024, Change Grow Live (CGL) offered her a lifeline. Through a medically assisted alcohol detox and ongoing support, Amanda began rebuilding a life she never thought was possible.</p><p>Today, Amanda leads SMART Recovery meetings at CGL, helping others take the first steps she once thought she'd never be able to make. Alcohol took everything from her, but sobriety has given her more than she ever imagined.</p><p>This is an honest conversation about alcohol addiction, alcohol dependency, withdrawal, mental health, anxiety, recovery, grief, and rebuilding life after addiction. Amanda also shares why she believes urgent action is needed to tackle alcohol harm and the ease of instant alcohol delivery.</p><p><b>Topics covered:</b> alcohol addiction, alcohol dependency, alcohol withdrawal, alcoholism, recovery, sobriety, mental health, grief, addiction awareness, public health, Change Grow Live (CGL), SMART Recovery, alcohol delivery services, campaigning, Alcohol Change UK, End the Delivery Trap, UK alcohol policy, and alcohol harm.</p><p>If you've ever wondered why someone can't "just stop drinking", or you've watched someone you love become trapped by alcohol addiction, this episode is for you.</p><p>Whether you're sober, sober curious, supporting someone in recovery, or simply want to better understand alcohol dependence, this conversation offers honesty, hope, and proof that recovery is possible.</p><p>So get comfy. Pull up a chair.</p><p>Come sit with us.</p><p><b>This is <i>The Sober Seat</i>.</b> 🎧✨</p><p><b>Where to find us</b></p><p>TikTok: @aish_thesoberseat<br />Instagram: @aish_thesoberseat</p><p><b>Guest:</b> @beyond_sober</p><p><b>Campaign:</b> End the Delivery Trap (Alcohol Change UK)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/end-the-delivery-trap" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/end-the-delivery-trap</a></p><p><b>Support:</b> Change Grow Live (CGL)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.changegrowlive.org/about-us" target="_blank">https://www.changegrowlive.org/about-us</a></p>
July 1, 2026
One Year Sober | How I Survived a Cocaine and Alcohol Addiction That Was Controlling My Life
<p>In this episode of <b>The Sober Seat</b>, Alice returns, to discuss Life After Addiction, Quitting Alcohol and 1 Year on Into Sobriety.</p><p></p><p>We talk about what really happens after reaching the milestone so many people in recovery work towards.</p><p></p><p>Because one year sober doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes easy.</p><p>Alice opens up about the reality of year two recovery — where the external chaos may have settled, but the internal work around shame, identity, and emotional healing becomes even more present.</p><p></p><p>We talk about shame in addiction and recovery, including the belief of not being “bad enough” to be an alcoholic, and how that narrative can delay seeking help and deepen isolation.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also explores sobriety in real life situations, particularly navigating sober weddings, hen dos, summer drinking culture, and the pressure to fit into social environments where alcohol is still central.</p><p></p><p>We also explore expectations vs resentment in sobriety, and how recovery can sometimes feel very different from what you imagined in early sobriety.</p><p></p><p>There is an honest and important reflection on shame connected to sexual assault, and how trauma can resurface in sobriety when alcohol is no longer being used to numb emotional pain.</p><p></p><p>This is a conversation about sobriety, alcohol addiction recovery, emotional healing, trauma, and what it really means to rebuild your life after alcohol.</p><p></p><p>Topics covered: one year sober, sobriety, alcohol addiction, addiction recovery, sober curious, quitting alcohol, shame in addiction, functional alcoholic, high functioning alcoholism, sober weddings, sober hen do, sober social life, drinking culture, expectations vs reality, resentment in recovery, trauma and sobriety, sexual assault and recovery, mental health, early sobriety, year two sobriety, life after alcohol.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever reached sobriety and realised the work isn’t finished, or struggled with shame, comparison, or emotional overwhelm in recovery, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>Because year one is survival.</p><p></p><p>But year two is where you start learning how to live.</p><p></p><p>So, get comfy. Pull up a chair. Come sit with us.</p><p></p><p>This is <b>The Sober Seat</b>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes every Wednesday at 8PM.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you follow <b>The Sober Seat</b> and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.</p><p></p><p>Find us on socials:<br />@aish_thesoberseat<br />@thesoberseatpod</p><p>@findingwonderland33</p><hr />
June 10, 2026
My Sister Died After Spending £1,500 A Month On Alcohol Delivery | Now Im Campaigning for Change
<p><b>Alex’s sister died after spending around £1,500 a month on alcohol deliveries. Now, she’s campaigning for change.</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of the Sober Seat, Alex shares the heartbreaking story of losing her sister to alcohol addiction and how easy access to home alcohol delivery became part of that devastating reality</p><p>.</p><p> What might sound like an isolated tragedy is anything but. Across the UK, thousands of families are affected by alcohol harm, and the rapid growth of on demand delivery has raised difficult questions about consumer safety and accountability.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Alex also discusses her work with Alcohol Change UK and the organisation’s <b>End the Delivery Trap</b> campaign, which calls for stronger protections to reduce alcohol related harm and encourage more responsible delivery practices.</p><p></p><p>This is a conversation about addiction, grief, public health, family, recovery, and advocacy, but also about turning personal loss into meaningful action. Alex’s story highlights a wider issue affecting communities across the country and why she believes change is urgently needed.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics covered:</b> alcohol addiction, alcohol delivery, alcoholism, grief, family loss, sobriety, recovery, addiction awareness, public health, campaigning, Alcohol Change UK, End the Delivery Trap, UK alcohol policy, and alcohol harm.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered why some people can't "just stop drinking", or you've watched someone you love become trapped by alcohol addiction, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>Alex's story is heartbreaking, but it isn't rare. It shines a light on a growing issue affecting families across the UK and asks difficult questions about the role of instant alcohol delivery, public health, and the systems surrounding addiction.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're sober, sober curious, supporting someone in recovery, or simply want to better understand the realities of alcohol harm, this conversation offers compassion, insight, and a powerful call for change.</p><p></p><p>So, get comfy. Pull up a chair. Come sit with us.</p><p><b>This is The Sober Seat.</b> 🎧✨</p><p></p><p><b>New episodes every Wednesday at 8PM.</b></p><p></p><p>Make sure you follow <b>The Sober Seat</b> and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.</p><p></p><p><b>Find us on socials:</b><br />@aish_thesoberseat<br />@thesoberseatpod</p><p></p><p>END THE DELIVERY TRAP campaign - </p>
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<p>I’m Aish, and this is <i>The Sober Seat</i>.</p><p></p><p>A podcast changing the way addiction is viewed and recovery is talked about, because addiction doesn’t always look like addiction.</p><p></p><p>By 27, I was a round-the-clock drinker, trying to fit in and navigate life with undiagnosed AuDHD, while feeling misunderstood and disconnected even in a room full of people.</p><p></p><p>Through raw stories and honest conversations with people who have rebuilt their lives, this podcast explores sobriety, recovery, mental health, and what it means to rebuild a life in your 30s and beyond.</p><p></p><p>For the high-functioning, the hidden struggles, the sober curious, the affected others, and anyone who has ever felt unseen or misunderstood </p><p></p><p>Because recovery isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about finally feeling comfortable being who you are.</p><p></p><p>And what a sobering thought it is…<br />that there are seats waiting for you at tables you’re yet to discover,<br />and you’ll quickly realise they’re exactly where you belong.</p><p></p><p>So pull up a chair. Come sit with us.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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