Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in long-term recovery.
What this show covers
sobrietyrecoverythought patternsdrinking behaviorsubstance useaddiction treatmentpeer supportvaping and cannabisyouth recoveryemotional regulationaddictionmental healthcelebrity cultureemotional sobrietycoping skills
What listeners will find here
How youth recovery is changing—and what young people need now
Youth recovery from substance use is the focus as Veronica Valli talks with Professor Doug Smith about peer support, changing recovery models, and the pressures facing young people today. They also explore vaping, cannabis, technology, genetics, and why compassion matters in treatment.
Why willpower isn’t enough when drinking feels automatic
This episode explores how thoughts and emotions drive drinking behavior more than willpower alone. Veronica Valli looks at activating events, the beliefs attached to them, and why building emotional sobriety skills can help people respond differently to life’s challenges.
Brad Pitt’s return to drinking sparks a wider look at sobriety and celebrity
Brad Pitt’s public admission that he returned to drinking anchors a conversation about recovery, fame, and how relapse is understood. Veronica Valli and Alysse Bryson explore public perception, media narratives, and why humility matters in staying sober.
Why willpower alone may not change your drinking
This episode explores how thoughts and emotions shape drinking behavior. Veronica Valli looks at why focusing only on willpower can miss the real drivers behind the urge to drink, and makes the case for building emotional sobriety skills.
How sobriety can reshape your friendships—and what to do next
This episode looks at what happens to friendships when you stop drinking. Chip and Veronica explore why those relationships can shift, what those changes may feel like, and how to navigate them with more clarity and confidence.
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