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I spent 8 years pretending I was drunk- The Sober Pivot with Victoria Vanstone

I spent 8 years pretending I was drunk- The Sober Pivot with Victoria Vanstone

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What happens when you've been sober for eight years and suddenly realise you're still wearing the same mask you had when you drank?In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Dave welcomes Vic back to the podcast to explore a surprising turning point in long-term sobriety. Together they discuss people-pleasing, identity, boundaries, parenting, ADHD, perimenopause, mummy wine culture, and why recovery isn't a finish line—it's the beginning of truly getting to know yourself.This episode is a reminder that sobriety doesn't magically fix life, but it does give us the chance to face it with clarity, honesty and compassion. Whether you're newly sober, sober curious or years into recovery, you'll find comfort in knowing that growth continues long after the last drink.In This EpisodeThe hidden exhaustion of "performing" sobrietyLearning to stop people-pleasing and start setting boundariesWhy friendships often change after quitting alcoholParenting without alcohol and breaking generational cyclesThe impact of perimenopause and possible ADHD on recoveryWhy shame keeps so many people trapped in drinkingThe truth about mummy wine culture and alcohol marketingLearning to enjoy socialising without alcoholWhy recovery is about discovering who you really areKey TakeawaysSobriety is the start of personal growth—not the end.You don't have to prove you can do everything you did while drinking.Boundaries are essential for protecting your recovery.It's okay to outgrow friendships that no longer serve you.Alcohol often masks deeper issues like trauma, ADHD, anxiety or people-pleasing.Playing the tape forward is one of the most powerful tools for staying sober.Recovery isn't about becoming perfect—it's about becoming authentic.Small daily habits often create the biggest long-term changes.Topics DiscussedLong-term sobrietyIdentity after alcoholRecovery beyond abstinencePeople pleasingChildhood experiencesBoundariesSocial anxietyParenting soberMummy wine culturePerimenopauseADHDTherapySelf-worthEmotional regulationFriendship changesShame and guiltRecovery toolsSober retreatsWho This Episode Is ForIf you:Feel like sobriety has changed your friendshipsStruggle with people-pleasingWonder why recovery still feels challenging years laterAre navigating parenting without alcoholFeel overwhelmed by social situationsWant a more honest conversation about long-term sobriety...this episode is for you.Resources MentionedThe "Traffic Light" approach to social situationsPlaying the tape forwardHALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Attachment stylesTherapy and self-reflectionAtomic Habits by James ClearSilent discos and sober retreats as ways to reconnect with yourselfFinal ThoughtsRecovery isn't about becoming someone new—it's about uncovering who you've always been underneath the alcohol.This conversation is an honest reminder that even years into sobriety, there is still room for growth, healing and self-discovery. The journey isn't linear, but every step forward creates a life that's richer, calmer and more authentic.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing that sobriety isn't about perfection—it's about progress.If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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