Back on the LAAAASSSHHH 🍻 (Tue, 27/10/2026)

Back on the LAAAASSSHHH 🍻 (Tue, 27/10/2026)

How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? This diary-style episode from Luke Hand gives a candid snapshot of one ordinary Tuesday that feels anything but straightforward. Luke logs his day with his usual structure: mood (a four), energy (a three), and one thing he’s grateful for – this time, a Lemon Myrtle plant that’s "in rude health".

You’ll hear Luke speak plainly about having "stayed up way too late" and how, a few weeks earlier, he "broke my six-year streak of sobriety". There’s no drama added, just a quiet question hanging in the air: "Maybe being back on the booze isn't helping with my sleep schedule and mental health. It's possible." That blend of honesty and understatement gives the episode a very down-to-earth feel that many people in or around recovery might recognise.

The day itself sounds simple: a grind of a data entry shift, a nap to reset, then work at the restaurant, where things stay "quiet" with "no dramas". Yet Luke’s attention drifts to something heavier: he notices "a lot of people sleeping in their vehicles at parks down towards the beach lately" and thinks it’s happening more often. He mentions he’ll "keep an eye on this", hinting at concern for others even while he’s questioning his own choices.

The podcast’s style is quick, unfiltered, and very human – ideal if you’re short on time but want to hear how sobriety, relapse, work, and everyday gratitude weave together in real life. It’s not a polished recovery sermon; it’s one person logging his data, his doubts, and his small joys. If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol affects the ordinary corners of a day, this episode might get you thinking: what would your own diary entry look like right now?