Hosted by Abi King · 🇺🇸 US · EN-NZ · 51 episodes
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Hosted by Abi King, an ex-daily drinker turned sobriety coach based in New Zealand, this podcast is for people who are curious about a sober life. Episodes will discuss a variety of sobriety related topics with the aim of helping people understand the dangers of a regular drinking habit. With a mixture of short "tips & tricks" episodes, and longer guest interviews, The Sober Connection podcast hopes to provide you with a glimpse into a life without alcohol, proving that being sober is anything but boring.
Abi King hosts The Sober Connection, a health show with 51 episodes published.
Do you drink because you enjoy alcohol? Or because you just need a break? For many people, alcohol isn't really about the alcohol anymore. It's about relief. It's the exhale at the end of a long day. The reward after car
Most sobriety stories are told with the benefit of hindsight. But what about the messy middle? The early days when you're still figuring things out, navigating cravings, questioning yourself, and learning how to live wit
Why does moderation feel so hard? If you've ever made rules around drinking... Only on weekends. Only two glasses. No drinking at home. I'll start again on Monday. ...and found yourself back in the same cycle, this episo
This week’s episode is a really special one. Today I’m joined by an anonymous guest who recently celebrated six months alcohol-free, including reaching five months sober on her birthday, a milestone that once felt imposs
This week on The Sober Connection, I'm talking about evenings, because for so many people, that’s where the real battle with alcohol actually happens. The 5pm autopilot. “I deserve this.” The exhausting cycle of trying t
This week on The Sober Connection, I’m joined by musician Andre Manella for a really honest conversation about sobriety, touring, creativity, and navigating the music industry without alcohol. Originally from Switzerland
In this episode, I'm talking about the “in-between” phase of changing your relationship with alcohol - the part nobody really warns you about. That space where drinking no longer feels good… but not drinking still feels
In this episode, I’m joined by Jodi Clark, founder of Sober Flourish, who shares her journey to becoming alcohol-free. On the surface, everything looked fine - Jodi was a busy mum, successful, holding it all together. Bu
This episode is for you if you’ve ever thought… “Why do I keep going back to drinking when I know it’s not working anymore?” Because this isn’t about willpower or discipline. There’s a reason this keeps happening. Once y
In this episode, I'm joined by Paddy Gower for a really honest conversation about drinking, culture, and what actually drives change. We talk about how easy it is for drinking to feel “normal”, especially in New Zealand,
There’s a moment that doesn’t get talked about enough - the one when everything still looks fine on the outside but deep down, you know something isn’t working anymore. In this episode, I’m talking about that quiet turni
In today’s episode, I am joined by Ryan — also known as The Sober Kiwi — to talk about his journey with alcohol, what led him to make a change, and what life looks like on the other side. What I love about this conversat
If you feel like you’re constantly starting over when it comes to drinking… you’re not alone. Taking a break. Cutting back. Telling yourself “this time will be different.” And for a while, it works… until it doesn’t. In
In this episode, I sat down with Ian Fee, who lived the “work hard, play harder” lifestyle while building his business… until it caught up with him. What followed wasn’t just about getting sober - Ian rebuilt his life, h
Guilt and regret don’t always disappear when you stop drinking. In fact, for many people, sobriety brings clarity — and with it, memories, shame, and self-judgement that can feel hard to shake. In this episode, Abi explo
In this episode of The Sober Connection, host Abi King speaks with recovery advocate Jimmy Thistle, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism. From his early experiences with drinking in Scotland to the consequence
If you’ve stopped drinking and your sleep feels worse instead of better, you’re not alone — and nothing has gone wrong. In this episode, Abi unpacks why early sobriety often comes with broken sleep, vivid dreams, and ear
Listener note: This episode includes a short, non-graphic mention of suicide within a broader discussion. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please listen in a way that feels supportive. In this episode of The Sober C
In this episode of The Sober Connection, Abi discusses the transformative journey from coping with sobriety to experiencing genuine joy. She emphasises the importance of recognising the emotional stages of sobriety, part
**** Please note - this episode contains open & honest conversations around sexual trauma and domestic abuse. There are resources at the bottom of these show notes for anyone that may need them. In this episode of The So
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