How to Live a Sober Life - Ex-Alcoholic on Warning Signs, 'Hangxiety' & Rewiring Your Brain
Episode Description
Victoria Vanstone is a British-born author, blogger, and podcast host who now lives on the Sunshine coast in Australia.
She is a reformed “party girl” (her words, not mine) who is now living her best life sharing her sobriety journey. She is a woman on a mission to help others stuck in a pattern of normalized social binge drinking.
It seems like whatever Victoria does- she does at 100 miles an hour. She was like this in her party girl era, which you’ll hear about.
And now she is the same way with sobriety:
She’s written a HILARIOUS book called “1000 Wasted Sundays”
And she hosts an award-winning podcast called “Sober Awkward.” That is how we connected- she was in New Zealand doing a live podcast show for Kiwi fans of the Sober Awkward podcast.
This podcast episode will be especially beneficial for anyone who is questioning their own personal relationship with alcohol and has been perhaps contemplating how a life without alcohol may look.
But even if alcohol is not a concern for you, I think you’ll love getting to learn a bit more about Victoria- she’s awesome.
Here are some links for all things Victoria:
Victoria's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drunkmummysobermummy/ All things “Sober-Awkward”: https://www.soberawkward.com Victoria's book “1000 Wasted Sundays”: https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html
Brief Summary
Victoria Vanstone discusses her journey to sobriety, mental health, and the impact of alcohol on relationships.
Key points
- Best Well-Being Podcast Award. Victoria's podcast was named best well-being podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards.
- Transformation Through Sobriety. Victoria reflects on her journey from a party animal to a sober individual.
- Anxiety as a Catalyst. Victoria shares how her anxiety pushed her to quit drinking.
- Facing Alcoholism. The speaker discusses their journey to sobriety and the challenges faced along the way.
- The Role of Therapy. Therapy helped the speaker uncover trauma and understand their drinking habits.
- Life After Sobriety. The speaker reflects on how sobriety has changed their life for the better.
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Episode highlights
- Best Well-Being Podcast AwardVictoria's podcast was named best well-being podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards.“We couldn’t believe it when our name was called out, quite honestly.”1:18Mar 18, 2025
- Transformation Through SobrietyVictoria reflects on her journey from a party animal to a sober individual.“I feel like I’ve had two lives.”9:32Mar 18, 2025
- Anxiety as a CatalystVictoria shares how her anxiety pushed her to quit drinking.“I’m really always thankful to my anxiety because it was really my body screaming out for help.”16:18Mar 18, 2025
- Facing AlcoholismThe speaker discusses their journey to sobriety and the challenges faced along the way.“I needed to speak to someone.”17:26Mar 18, 2025
- The Role of TherapyTherapy helped the speaker uncover trauma and understand their drinking habits.“I wouldn’t be sober without doing that.”20:57Mar 18, 2025
- Life After SobrietyThe speaker reflects on how sobriety has changed their life for the better.“It’s so life-changing in every aspect.”28:44Mar 18, 2025
- The Instagram PostAn amusing anecdote about letting her dad read her book, including a humorous warning.“I’m letting my 86-year-old dad read my book.”34:21Mar 18, 2025
- The Pill Popping ChapterA revealing discussion about past drug use and its consequences, including an overdose.“The pill popping chapter was my overdose.”34:53Mar 18, 2025





