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When Bravery Backfires: Sobriety and RSD
When Bravery Backfires: Sobriety and RSD
When Bravery Backfires: Sobriety and RSD
Sunday 28th September 2025
Vic's keynote catastrophe sparks a hilarious discussion on bravery, sobriety, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria.
48 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Stepping too far out of your comfort zone can backfire spectacularly.
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) magnifies feelings of rejection.
- Sobriety can heighten emotional responses, making rejection feel more intense.
- Failure is part of personal growth and recovery.
- It's okay to laugh at your own embarrassing moments.
I would rather have my eyeballs carved out with a blunt butter knife than do public speaking again.
Ever wondered what happens when you push yourself too far out of your comfort zone? Well, this episode of Sober Awkward offers a front-row seat to the chaos that can ensue. Vic shares her hilarious yet cringe-worthy experience of bombing a keynote speech so spectacularly that she considered faking her own demise to escape the embarrassment. Joined by Hamish, they dive into the unexpected pitfalls of bravery and the peculiar phenomenon known as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).
It's like a brain glitch that turns a minor awkward moment into a full-blown catastrophe, making you feel like the universe is out to get you. The duo unpacks how RSD impacts sobriety, where every emotion feels raw and magnified, and discuss whether stepping out of your comfort zone is always the best advice. With Vic's candid confessions and Hamish's supportive banter, you'll find both laughter and insight in their exploration of how sobriety brings out your deepest insecurities.
Is it possible that sobriety intensifies these feelings, or does it simply make us more aware of them? And could it be that facing rejection is just another step in the recovery journey? Join Vic and Hamish for an episode filled with self-deprecating humour, relatable struggles, and a reminder that it's okay to fail spectacularly sometimes. So, are you ready to cartwheel out of your comfort zone, or would you rather stay put with your trusty Netflix blanket?