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Soberful

Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Soberful
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    358: Can I Drink In Moderation?

    15/07/2026 | 46 mins.
    The Holy Grail of anyone with an alcohol use disorder is moderation. In this episode, Chip and Veronica look at why moderation (or social drinking) is very rarely achievable. We discuss the energy and effort that people put into trying to achieve it. The reason that we struggle with moderation is because of the perception that alcohol can benefit us when the reality is very different.
     
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    357: The Normalization of Abnormal Drinking

    08/07/2026 | 47 mins.
    We discuss how the alcohol industry has tricked us into believing alcohol is harmless and beneficial to us. And how they have convinced us that without alcohol we are missing out on something. We challenge the myths and assumptions that have lead to the normalization of abnormal drinking.
     
    To learn more, visit the show notes.
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    356: Veronica's Story Part 2 - Healing

    01/07/2026 | 47 mins.
    The biggest challenge Veronica faced was dealing with romantic relationships. At 3 years sober she was suicidal again. With nothing left to lose she had to find a way to deal with old demons and stay sober.
     
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    355: Veronica's Story Part 1

    24/06/2026 | 50 mins.
    In this episode, we cover Veronica's story. How she became an alcoholic, what happened, and what led her into sobriety.
     
    To learn more, visit the show notes.
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    354: Chip's Story Part 2 - Healing

    17/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    *Trigger warning* Discussion of overcoming childhood sexual abuse.
    How do you heal from abuse and trauma? Can you overcome childhood abuse and go on to have a happy life and fulfilling relationships? Chip explains exactly how he did that.
     
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About Soberful
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.
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