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Sobriety and Midlife - with Dana Bowman
Sobriety and Midlife - with Dana Bowman
Sobriety and Midlife - with Dana Bowman
Sunday 18th January 2026
Explore midlife sobriety challenges with Dana Bowman. Humour, honesty, and resilience meet menopause in this enlightening episode.
45 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can be disrupted by life changes like menopause.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in recovery.
- Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Menopause can trigger addictive behaviours.
- Being kind to oneself is vital during tough times.
"I was stuck. I was literally physically addicted...but I also had this searing realisation: if you keep this up, you are going to die."
How do individuals find strength in their journey to sobriety, especially when life throws a curveball like menopause? This episode of Sober Awkward is a candid exploration of midlife sobriety challenges, featuring the hilarious and honest Dana Bowman. Vic, flying solo without Hamish, dives into a deep conversation with Dana, who shares her tumultuous yet inspiring journey through long-term sobriety disrupted by menopause, food addiction, and the pandemic.
Dana, author of 'Humble Pie', brings humour and raw honesty to the table as she recounts her battles with body image, sugar cravings, and the emotional rollercoaster of midlife. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as Dana talks about the unexpected challenges that come with sobriety and ageing. She opens up about how menopause brought a resurgence of addictive behaviours and how she managed to navigate these choppy waters with resilience and a touch of comedy.
Vic and Dana discuss the societal pressures on women, the allure of alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the importance of community support in recovery. Dana's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing change and finding new ways to cope with life's inevitable ups and downs. Her insights into using humour as a healing tool and the importance of being kind to oneself during tough times are both enlightening and comforting.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with sobriety in midlife or those curious about the intersection of menopause and addiction recovery. So, grab a fizzy water, get comfy, and join Vic and Dana for an episode that's as enlightening as it is entertaining. Could humour be the secret weapon in your sobriety toolkit?