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Soberly Speaking
Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out.
Episodes
Soberly SpeakingThe Unspoken: Giving Birth on a GHB Bender
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking This is my most controversial episode to date — and it’s now live on The Unspoken, Soberly Speaking’s…
Soberly SpeakingCloseted, Queer and Jewish: Andrew Moses
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Andrew Moses grew up as a closeted Jewish gay boy, feeling immense pressure to be academically…
Soberly SpeakingIntroducing 'The Unspoken’
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking These are the stories people don’t believe until they hear them. The unimaginable lives. Told with…
Soberly SpeakingHooked at Just 12 Years Old
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Last week, we heard from Tiana Wadsworth, and throughout her story, there was one name that kept…
Soberly SpeakingJacintha Survived 15 Years of DV, Now She Heals Families
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jacintha Field spent 15 years in a violent relationship, an experience that shaped her into the healer…
Soberly SpeakingAddicted to Pleasure with Dean Beattie
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking For Dean, addiction has always been about seeking pleasure, whether through sex, drugs, or alcohol…
Soberly SpeakingAsh Butterss Burnt Her Dream Life Down
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking For Ash Butterss, addiction was a constant pursuit of more: more thrill, more chaos, more ways to…
Soberly SpeakingEscaping Prison Through a Skylight: Kyle Quilausing
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Once dubbed Hawaii’s most wanted criminal, Kyle Quilausing was a golf prodigy by age 10, competing on…
Soberly SpeakingKate Forster on Losing a Parent to Alcoholism
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking You might know Kate Forster for her sharp TikTok opinions, but who was she before becoming a popular…
Soberly SpeakingGlen Fisher Was Abused and Abandoned (Part 2)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Welcome back to part two of Glen’s story. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go back and catch…
Soberly SpeakingGlen Fisher Was Abused and Abandoned (Part 1)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Glen’s childhood was something no one should ever have to experience. His father was a predator, and…
Soberly SpeakingAffairs, Debt & Losing Her Home: Dionne’s Story
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Dionne’s life was shaped by chaos from the start. She grew up with a father who drank heavily and…
Soberly SpeakingJane Left Her Unhappy Marriage After Sobriety
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jane had the picture-perfect life—married, two kids, a white picket fence, and a home in a nice…
Soberly SpeakingDavid’s Manic Episode Led to $3 Million in Damages
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking I came across David on TikTok, where he’s known as Bipolarguylovinglife and he instantly caught my…
Soberly SpeakingThe Night Kara Was Left for Dead
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Kara’s earliest memory is of her father’s addiction and the police at their home, trying to restore…
Soberly SpeakingDominique Elissa Plans to Be a Sober Bride
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking If you’ve been sitting on the fence about giving up alcohol, or even just taking an extended break…
Soberly SpeakingAlcohol Kept Casey in a Codependent Relationship
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Casey, a proud Aboriginal woman, used alcohol to mask her ADHD and autism, hiding her creative and…
Soberly SpeakingSurviving Skid Row with Richard Galvan
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Richard Galvan grew up in LA, born into a world of substance abuse, violence, selling drugs and…
Soberly SpeakingMaxi Shield is a Sober Drag Queen: The Untold Story
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Maxi Shield has been a drag queen since the 90s, a true Sydney icon. You might’ve seen him perform on…
Soberly SpeakingAlice Stole from Work to Fund Her Drinking
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Alice openly shares her experience of applying for bankruptcy at just 20 years old, drowning in debt…
Soberly SpeakingLiam Doesn’t Want to Be Judged Anymore
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Working in construction can come with a heavy drinking culture, but for Liam, the pressure to drink…
Soberly SpeakingWho Am I Without Drinking? with Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking I can't express how important this episode with Conrad Tracey is, an addiction coach, consultant, and…
Soberly SpeakingJade Was 21 When She Slipped into Drug-Induced Psychosis
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Imagine this: you're 21 years old at kick-ons, surrounded by friends, music, and drinks. You're…
Soberly SpeakingZeak Hid His Sexuality Until He Tried MDMA...
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Zeak grew up on a tiny island in the South Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Australia: Norfolk…
Soberly SpeakingNatasha Ended Up in Detox After Her Doctor Prescribed Oxy
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking What if your drug dealer was your doctor? After giving birth to her daughter, Natasha was prescribed…
Soberly SpeakingBikies, Domestic Violence and Sex Work: How Nicole Escaped Death
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking By the age of 10, Nicole was already weighing drugs for bikies at clubhouses. She experienced child…
Soberly SpeakingSophie Was 3 Years Sober, Until Her Wedding Day...
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Sophie was over 3 years sober when she thought she could moderate her drinking. What started as a few…
Soberly SpeakingShould We Go Back to Therapy? with Beau
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking To kick off a brand new season I bring boyfriend Beau back on the podcast to talk about how year two…
Soberly SpeakingHow Childhood Trauma Shaped Stony's World (Part 2)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking This is Part 2 and the final chapter of Stony's whirlwind journey—using meth with people in power…
Soberly SpeakingHow Childhood Trauma Shaped Stony's World (Part 1)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking It feels like an injustice to Stony's story to try and capture her life in one single interview. From…
Soberly SpeakingDrunk with a Newborn: How Lizzy Became the ZeroProofMum
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking I’ve never heard a new mum be as open and honest as Lizzy is in this episode.From breastfeeding while…
Soberly SpeakingThe Dad Who Needed to Escape
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Mick is a 'classic' Aussie dad with three daughters. He enjoys going to the gym and spending time with…
Soberly SpeakingThe Lost Boy with Tony Vlogs
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking What happens to the children of addicts who can no longer care for them?For many children, the effects…
Soberly SpeakingCan We Moderate Our Drug Use? with Nick Blair
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking This might be my most controversial episode yet.Nick Blair is the founder of Mind Health Bender, an…
Soberly SpeakingFaye Louise Forgives Herself
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Faye is a twenty-something Brit living in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. I initially wanted to chat to…
Soberly SpeakingThe Young Gambling Addict
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Karim was a master at concealing his addictions while working a high-profile fashion job in the heart…
Soberly SpeakingA Sister's Fight to Keep the Family Together (Part 2)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jasmine's story is unique among my interviews. She grew up witnessing the impact of addiction first…
Soberly SpeakingA Sister's Fight to Keep the Family Together (Part 1)
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Jasmine's story is unique among my interviews. She grew up witnessing the impact of addiction first…
Soberly SpeakingIvy Sardi: Arrested by the Raptor Squad
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Ivy Sardi was still out on bail when we recorded this episode. A former drug dealer, Ivy was awaiting…
Soberly SpeakingCocaine-Fuelled Career with Therapist Mel Watkins
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Mel Watkins was the first sober account I ever followed. A retired party girl, she's now an alcohol…
Soberly SpeakingThe Life and Death of a Party Girl
Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking It wouldn’t be right to start this new series without baring my soul first. In this debut episode, I…
Soberly SpeakingTrailer
COMING TUESDAY OCTOBER 1STWelcome to Soberly Speaking, stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that lead to sobriety. Shedding light on our…