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HSP – A Highly Sensitive Sobriety
HSP – A Highly Sensitive Sobriety
HSP – A Highly Sensitive Sobriety
Sunday 27th July 2025
Explore the link between high sensitivity and sobriety with Vic and Hamish, uncovering emotional impacts and support systems for navigating sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- High sensitivity can affect sobriety.
- Sobriety improves mental health and authenticity.
- Understanding emotional impacts is crucial.
- Support systems aid in overcoming alcohol misuse.
- Personal growth is a key aspect of sobriety.
Sobriety helps your anxiety and mental health and turns you into the most sparkly authentic version of you.
In this episode of 'Sober Awkward,' hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns explore the fascinating relationship between being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and sobriety. They delve into the emotional challenges and triumphs that come with being sober, particularly for those who identify as highly sensitive. The conversation starts by addressing the common scenario many people face: waking up after a night of drinking and promising never to drink again, only to find themselves in similar situations repeatedly.
Vic and Hamish discuss their own experiences with alcohol misuse and the decision to become sober, highlighting how sobriety has dramatically improved their mental health and allowed them to become more authentic versions of themselves. A significant portion of the episode focuses on understanding the traits of a Highly Sensitive Person. Vic and Hamish share personal anecdotes that illustrate how HSPs may feel overwhelmed in busy places or notice subtle changes in a room's energy.
They discuss how these sensitivities can impact one's relationship with alcohol, often using it as a social crutch to cope with overwhelming emotions. The hosts emphasize the importance of support systems and practical strategies for navigating sobriety, especially for HSPs. They suggest activities like breathwork, cold water therapy, and setting firm boundaries to help manage sensory overload and maintain emotional stability.
Listeners are encouraged to explore their own relationship with alcohol and consider reaching out for support if they struggle with moderation or experience anxiety related to hangovers. Vic shares insights from her upcoming memoir, which she hopes will inspire others to reconsider their relationship with alcohol. Overall, this episode offers an informative and hopeful look at how sobriety can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of one's emotional needs, especially for those who identify as highly sensitive.