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Soberful

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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.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2020-02-20

Mattya

Simply brilliant! Applies to everyone.
matt-a25
2020-02-20

One of the best resources for sobriety

This podcast has been such a support on my sobriety journey. The content is amazing and covers so many topics to help with personal development. It is evident that Veronica and Chip have a great relationship and its so easy to listen too. I honestly wouldnt be doing as well as I am without having this podcast as a big part of my sober toolbox.
JoanneNash09
2020-02-19

A gem of a podcast

I’ve been listening to Veronica and Chip since the podcast began.
I stopped drinking in May 2016,
Veronica and Chip were on my radar from that point. Veronica, for her books on sobriety, and Chip for his work at Focus 12.
I love this podcast, Veronica and Chip’s words of wisdom and anecdotes have kept he going through the darkest of times.
I listen to the podcast as I walk my dog and frequently find myself laughing out loud, or nodding my head in agreement with them.
Chips “toolbox” for survival episode is a great starting point for anyone new to the podcast. Scroll back and find it!
I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone struggling with addiction, or family members/carers.
Siani Biriani
2020-02-11

Just Brilliant

Love this podcast so much! The topics covered are so helpful for anyone on a journey of recovery.
Delivered with such insight and a good dose of humour, Veronica & Chips experience and Wisdom are not to be missed! Keep up the great work xxx
LauraHunton80
2020-02-07

A joy

Chanced across this one night and it was so interesting I basically binge-listened until 6am. I’m not drug or alcohol dependent myself , but have family members who are. This was so insightful and such an excellent source of information from Chip & Veronica, their life stories are incredible. Having been through counselling for ‘family of origin’ issues I particularly enjoyed the episodes on boundaries and dealing with difficult people. Brilliant stuff!
Ma-vell
2020-02-04

Fantastic podcasts.

Thanks to Chip and Veronica for sharing their wisdom on so many sober subjects. I’ve recommended this to so many people including an addiction counsellor as I’m sure she’ll learn from the subjects discussed.
G13purple
2020-01-22

This is my 'go to' sober podcast

I love Chip and Veronica. It feels like listening to two friends. I have done work on the soberful program with them both aswell as some individual and I put their advice and teachings at the heart of my sobriety.
You will benefit from their years of professional experience and knowledge understanding the reasons why people over drink to medicate their lives and emotions...
Claire_BR
2019-12-30

Lifesaver

Veronica and Chip have really helped me.understand about drinking. They are so relatable, compassionate, and with amazing advice. Alcohol problem or not, it's worth listening to so much. Highly recommended.
NMartyn73
2019-12-27

Sober life changer

I started listening because I was early into sobriety and was listening for the sober content. Now I listen as it’s two ‘friends’ who have become part of my growth as a sober person. So many ‘aha moments’ as I listen. They make sense of my journey in such an easy way that doesn’t make me feel condemned. Thank you x
OldnSlow60
2019-12-14

Awesome

I can relate to both presenters. Fantastic. Delivered with honesty and humour.
Teddy.154
2019-12-01

A real life changing podcast

My favourite podcast! I came across it 11 months ago and listening to it and reading Veronica Valli's book Why You Drink, gave me the courage and support to stop drinking for good - and I genuinely haven't looked back. It's informative, practical, funny and covers all the different, wider issues associated with addictive behaviour as well as specific to alcohol. Chip and Veronica have a great rapport, so much knowledge and experience between them plus a great range of guest speakers too. There's also a great Facebook group linked to the podcast and support programmes too. Definitely recommend! Huge thanks
wearestardust79
2019-11-26

Fabulous.

This has proved invaluable to me, such good, sage and friendly advice to be found in these podcasts. Veronica and Chip are great. Chip’s analogies are something else.....
AHarris0n
2019-11-26

The best sober podcast out there!

This is the truest and most honest account of sober struggles. Veronica and Chip have created the only sober podcast that I don’t find annoying or patronising. They cover so many topics and are a wonderful source of support. Thank you 🙌🙌🙌
Sazzlehoff
2019-11-25

Relevant to all

Wonderfully relevant to all people whether you “like a drink” or never touch a tipple, lots of life lessons for yourself or to help you become more empathetic with drinking friends.
Maxymaxmoo
2019-11-23

Simple and Wise

Everyone should listen we all have stuff that impacts on us xxx
kelly
2019-11-13

As my Russian Friend would say

I LIKE!!
I LIKE!!
I stumbled across the podcast looking for some fresh listening to make the cold, long journey to and from work on the delightful Great British public transport system a little more bare-able.
So, yeah
It’s great!
Recommend to anyone who is overcoming addiction.
And a few things that I can use to help with my own quest.
Also
Chip’s BBC Radio 2 voice is an absolute revelation.
Thank you
Ash Performance
2019-11-09

Hallelujah!

This is the podcast I have been waiting for. Thank you so much Veronica and Chip for your insights into leading a sober life, it really has been eye opening and has led me to the biggest decision of my life. Keep doing what you do!
Danielle_C_Leeds
2019-11-08

It’s starting to make me LOL on public transport

It only gets better and better this podcast. Great advice, mentorship, and a warm fuzzy feeling that they’re kind of my friends.
owndevelopment
2019-11-08

Great listening!

Love listening to Chip and Veronica. Great resource for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking or in recovery. Love the strange but memorable analogies and hearing about Chip and his adventures in bee-keeping
glaswegian norwegian
2019-11-07

Love it

Very helpful resource from a newly sober Aussie pisshead - thanks guys
Brend01608
2019-11-07

Love them loads

My recovery is changing thanks to listening to chip and Veronica , so much great stuff to help , they know their stuff .so much wisdom and knowledge .five star review from me
suttonsue
2019-11-01

This is pure GOLD!!

Chip and V are the friends in sobriety that you need. Qualified to talk about sobriety from their own experience. It always makes me laugh when people get sober and think they have a god given right to start start coaching after being 6 months sober... Fix yourself first!
Listening to this is a great start to understand the sober journey we are walking.
Khushee1234
2019-09-30

Life changing

Can’t get enough of these two. Love them 💗
Orsborn17
2019-09-28

Love love love

Absolutely love this podcast it’s my fave sobriety resource. So much interesting chat, topics and stories. Both presenters are brilliant. Can’t praise enough.
Tmacgilbert
2019-09-20

My favourite podcast

Every week I look forward to this podcast. Chip and Veronica speak so much sense and are so calm. I really love this podcast! It’s a huge part of my sobriety toolbox xxx
scs230190
2019-08-21

51 days Sober

Finding this really useful. I’m currently just picking and choosing relevant podcast episodes to me- there’s a lot of useful advice and information here.
Peckie102
2019-03-27

Great insights into addiction etc

I’m a huge fan. Veronica & Chip are down to earth & funny and have a wealth of knowledge they share about addiction & other subjects. Love it - thanks guys 😊
TrixieCH
2019-01-13

AshKB46

Love this Podcast, real, honest, interesting, helpful. Above all both really cool people with lots of wisdom you actually want to hear.
AshKB46
2018-12-08

Love the Soberful podcast - more please!

I'm enjoying and learning so much from the Soberful podcast. Veronica and Chip have a lovely rapport and great knowledge. They have such a wealth of experience on living life to the full in sobriety. Their combined experience of over 50 years in recovery from alcohol/ drugs, as well as very reassuring professional skills, inform every episode of this podcast. They also bring such a lightness of touch on the subject of addiction, which is only really possible in longer term recovery.
Charlotte Tarrant
2018-10-11

Some of the best advice I’ve heard.

I’m very grateful, great advice that resonated with me with a number of insightful moments. I wasn’t convinced that a Podcast would be of value, but this is a truly valuable resource with a wealth of wisdom, that’s easy to listen too. Thank you Veronica and Chip.
DanielPW16
2018-06-01

Helpful!

Great to listen to Veronica & Chip sharing their experiences and wisdom. Certainly helped me fight the fight today! Keep it up guys
Paintedpilgrim
2018-05-31

Fantastic tools for recovery

Wonderful insightful yet simple wisdom and experience and strength. A very valuable and extremely helpful resource for any specific stage of recovery.
Choblot