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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Aug 12, 2020 • 49min
104: How We Work The Steps
We have been asked many times 'how do you work the 12-steps?' In this episode, Chip and Veronica explain how they apply the 12-steps to their own lives. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Aug 5, 2020 • 45min
103: Dealing With Resistance and Self Sabotage
Resistance is going to show up any time we do something new. Veronica and Chip discuss how the ego sabotages us when we get sober. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jul 29, 2020 • 44min
102: Sober At Any Age
Is there a right age to get sober? Whatever age we decide to stop drinking, we will face challenges and limiting beliefs. In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss the challenges of getting sober at a young age and getting sober when you are older. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jul 22, 2020 • 43min
101: Stress and Burnout
Veronica and Chip have both experienced burn out in sobriety. Stress and burnout are danger zones for someone recovering from an alcohol problem. In this episode, we discuss the tools we have used to cope with stress. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jul 15, 2020 • 52min
100: Our 100th Episode
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate Chip and Veronica answer questions from the Soberful Life community. We answer questions about our sobriety and personal lives! To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jul 8, 2020 • 45min
99: Trauma and the 12 Steps with Dr. Jamie Marich
In this episode, Veronica interviews Dr Jamie Marich about her new book, Trauma and the 12 Steps. We take a deep dive into working with people who have experienced trauma and how the 12-step programs can help and harm them. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jun 10, 2020 • 35min
98: Self-Esteem and Sobriety
Self-esteem is what we think about ourselves. Most people, when they get sober, have low self-esteem. In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss how to rebuild self-esteem and what it feels like to like yourself. To learn more, visit the show notes.
Jun 3, 2020 • 48min
97: Living With People Who Drink and Dating in a Wet World
How to you get sober when your partner drinks? This is a common challenge for many of our clients who really want to stop drinking but have an unsupportive partner. Chip and Veronica offer suggestions and advice. If you are single how do you start dating when you are sober? Having been there themselves Chip and Veronica help you navigate the sober dating world. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 27, 2020 • 53min
96: When The Worst Thing in the World Happens with AJ Daulerio
AJ Daulerio was only four months sober when the worst thing in the world happened to him. You may remember it; Hulk Hogan sued him (and won) for $115 million. AJ was the editor of Gawker magazine where he ran a story about Hulk Hogan's sex life. That story destroyed a lot of lives, including AJ's. In this honest and searching interview, Veronica asks him how he got through such a public shaming sober and what happened next. To learn more, visit the show notes.
May 20, 2020 • 54min
95: Rebuilding Trust
How do you rebuild trust in your relationships after years of drinking? In this episode, Chip and Veronica lay out the steps to take to start rebuilding trust with your loved ones when you get sober. To learn more, visit the show notes.
