Soberful
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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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Jun 9, 2021 • 36min
144: Addiction Family Rules with Tamara Kirby
When we live in a family where there is addiction, dysfunction or mental health issues, there are hidden 'rules' we have to follow. In this episode, Veronica and Tamara discuss the three main addiction family rules; don't talk, don't feel, don't trust. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jun 2, 2021 • 41min
143: Step Parenting in Sobriety
Being a parent is hard. Being a step-parent is even harder. When relationships break down because of an alcohol problem, many people go on to be a step-parent. In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss the challenges and pitfalls. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 26, 2021 • 36min
142: The Adopted Child in Sobriety With Tamara Kirby
Veronica speaks to Soberful Life coach Tamara Kirby about the links between adoption and addiction. As an adopted child, Tamara explains how her 'original trauma' laid the groundwork for her addiction. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 19, 2021 • 32min
141: Healthy Relationships/Self Love With Yulonda Ross
Veronica introduces new Soberful Life coach Yulonda Ross. Yulonda discusses self-love and healthy relationships and how she overcame abuse and trauma to rebuild herself and learn to love herself. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 12, 2021 • 53min
140: Coach, Influencer or Fraud? with Kelly Ruta
In this explosive episode, Veronica interviews Kelly Ruta about the unethical standards in the coaching industry. Prompted by an exchange with unqualified influencer coach Dave Hollis they dig deep into how consumers are being misled by influencers and unqualified coaches and the harm and damage caused. They outline what you should look for in professional services. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 5, 2021 • 44min
139: Dealing with Sexual Trauma
**Trigger warning** Chip and Veronica discuss a very sensitive topic. Many clients who suffer from an alcohol use disorder have also experienced some kind of sexual abuse or sexual assault. In this episode, Chip and Veronica explore how that affects people and how telling our stories can help us heal and overcome this devastating trauma. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 28, 2021 • 44min
138: Living a Soberful Life with Louise O'Brien
What is a soberful life? In today's episode, Veronica interviews Soberful Life team member Louise O'Brien. Louise is a single mother who was struggling desperately with an alcohol problem. Unable to carry on, she took the leap into her sobriety, and everything changed....... To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 21, 2021 • 44min
137: Ask Us Anything
We are celebrating our third podcasting anniversary. In this episode, Chip and Veronica answer a variety of questions from their Soberful Life members. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 14, 2021 • 35min
136: Commitment with Tamara Kirby
When we commit to sobriety what does that mean? Why does it feel so scary? Why do we want a 'side-door' in case we don't like it? In this episode Veronica chats to Soberful coach Tamara about what commitment really means. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Apr 7, 2021 • 38min
135: Why We Count Days
Chip and Veronica explore why we celebrate sober birthdays, why we count the days of our sobriety. To learn more, visit the show notes.
