Bunty Cob (Sun, 18/10/2026)

Bunty Cob (Sun, 18/10/2026)

Curious about how others manage their sobriety journey, right down to the tiny, awkward details? This diary-style episode from Luke Hand gives a slice-of-life snapshot that feels both ordinary and oddly reassuring. The date is Sunday 18th October 2026. Luke’s mood and energy are both a steady 6 out of 10, and he walks through the day in the same honest, low-key way many people in recovery will recognise.

He starts at the market, picking up a sweet pea and vanilla candle, then heads home for what he calls a “new cunty bob-style haircut”. Later, he notes with relief that his “hair looks better than how it looked before I cut it,” which becomes his gratitude focus for the day. There’s a fishing trip to Lake Potobe, where thousands of trout had been released a few weeks earlier.

Despite his efforts, there are “no bites” and only an eel to show for the time spent by the water. He makes another attempt at the groin with “no joy” again, a small echo of the way many people in sobriety feel about effort not always matching results.

The rest of the day is quietly familiar: listening to a Russell Brand trial podcast, going into town for steak and chips, scrolling YouTube and posting what Luke calls “inane crap on Instagram,” capped with the brutally honest line: “God, I’m annoying.” For anyone using mood logs, gratitude lists, or sobriety apps, this episode shows how ordinary days still matter. It’s about showing up, rating the day honestly, and still finding one small thing to be grateful for.

It might make you ask: what would your own mood score be today, and what tiny detail would make your gratitude list?