The Sober Scoop
Welcome to The Sober Scoop [previously Hold My Drink], where model and creator, India Gants, gives advice and shares vulnerable stories about getting sober and staying sober. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!
Episodes
141 episodes
50 lb weight loss: protein, weight lifting, and more
In today's episode, we're covering everything else I did for my health after quitting drinking -from eating more protein, to strength training, to getting enough sleep, and more! I managed to lose 50lbs after quitting drinking, with minimal eff...
Going out sober this summer
Going out sober doesn't have to feel awkward or isolating. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite random, unhinged, and surprisingly effective hacks for navigating bars, parties, dinners, and social events without alcohol. If you've ever felt...
How to quitting drinking for good
If you’ve decided you want to quit drinking but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down different paths to sobriety, including AA, rehab, and how to get sober without either, plus the safety considerations to keep...
Cravings & Triggers in Sobriety
In today's episode, we're talking about how to move through cravings and triggering situations. Sometimes we're so unprepared for a craving because they can literally come out of nowhere! But each cravings serves as data, for learning about our...
TWO YEARS SOBER!!
On June 20th, I achieved 2 years of sobriety and couldn't be more proud. So much has changed, and I'm so grateful for the life I have today!In today's episode, I'm just rattling off some things I love about being sober :) If you're on th...
Processing Grief & Healing Without Alcohol
In this episode of The Sober Scoop, we're exploring something many of us fear but eventually have to face: how do you grieve without alcohol? If drinking was once your go-to coping mechanism, navigating loss in sobriety can feel...
STOP obsessing over timelines! -sunk costs, turning 30, and starting over at any age
In honor of my 30th birthday, this episode is about timelines, expectations, and the sunk cost mindset that keeps us stuck in situations we’ve outgrown. We convince ourselves that because we’ve already invested time, history, or effort into som...
ADHD House Hacks
40% of people with ADHD will struggle with an alcohol problem, so there's a lot of overlap in those worlds. For anyone struggling with an ADHD mind, I hope that this episode provides you with some tips to make your living environment more suite...
Self-medicating with Alcohol
I used to drink around 15 beers a day, all throughout the day -because I wanted to maintain a two-beer buzz. I wanted to feel slightly tipsy all day, but avoid getting "out of control." Everybody drinks in different ways, and there's no one "ri...
Isolation, dating, and friendships
In this episode of The Sober Scoop, we’re talking about the roller coaster of sobriety, relationships, friendships, and isolation. The sober journey can feel so personal that letting someone new into your life can feel uncomfortable at times. W...
POOPING MY PANTS & all the things I do NOT miss about drinking
Getting real personal in today's episode, talking about digestion, secrets, and waking up in a panic every day. There are so many things I do NOT miss about my drinking problem... and today - I'm listing them all for you.Hopefully this b...
Dealing with shame, embarrassment, and guilt
We’ve all felt regret or embarrassment from the choices we made when we were drinking. And thinking back on those moments can feel really heavy.Today, we’re talking about that guilt and the one thing that actually helps you move forward ...
Days 1-7 of sobriety | tips for the first week
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the first 7 days of sobriety, and why it can feel a little… weird. Everything is different, your routines are shifting, and your mind is adjusting -but it’s all building toward something so worth it. Think ...
ADHD and self-medicating with alcohol
Today’s episode is a heavy one. I’m opening up about my ongoing struggle with ADHD and OCD symptoms, and why I’m seriously considering medication to make everyday life more manageable. We also dive into a difficult but important topic: why peop...
N/A Beers: pros vs. cons
N/A beers are so heavily debated in the sobriety community, so in today's episode, we're breaking down the pros and cons to consuming them as a sober person.The Zero Proof: https://thezeroproof.co...
No one warns you about THIS in sobriety...
One of the things I struggled with in the beginning of sobriety was the abundance of time. My days basically doubled when I quit drinking, and it was really hard to fill my time when I was SO bored, yet also hyper and restless.What was o...
Managing stress in sobriety
In today’s episode, we’re talking about healthier ways to manage stress without turning to alcohol. For so many of us, drinking has been the go-to because it works fast -it takes the edge off and gives quick relief. But that relief is temporary...
10 sober hacks you need to know
Jumping on (solo) to give you some of my most random, but useful hacks for sobriety :) I call these "hacks" because they're super small little things that only time and experience could have revealed. I don't hear a lot of other people talking ...
Day 1 vs. Day 641
What has changed since day 1 of sobriety? Everything. Looking back, every day in the beginning felt like a new battle. I wish I could tell my “day 1 self” that life gets so much better. In today’s episode, we’re comparing day 1 to day 641, hopi...
Triggers, Trauma, and Grief with Jessica Jeboult of 'A Sober Girl's Guide'
Today, I’m sitting down with Jessica Jeboult from the #1 sobriety podcast ‘A Sober Girl’s Guide” to talk about what leads to a drinking problem, how to face our triggers, and how to manage grief without alcohol.She is the founder of ‘Bes...
Doing things alone will change your life
After traveling solo in Vietnam, India realized something shocking: most people are afraid to be alone… and it’s prohibiting them from becoming their best selves. In this episode, she breaks down how doing things alone can rebuild confidence, c...
alcoholics love instant gratification
A lot of times, our "addiction" is not to alcohol itself, but rather the need for dopamine and comfort. We're addicted to saying yes to something that will bring immediate joy/ pleasure. As soon as we can learn to deny ourselves that instant gr...
Staying sober on vacation
Today I'm giving you the tools to survive and thrive on your next sober vacation! It can be hard, but I promise, you'll be so grateful and proud that you stayed sober once it's over :) And eventually, you'll start to realize that all parts of l...
Alcohol is killing us... I was "scared straight" into sobriety
The purpose of this episode is to make you never want to drink again. So many of us reach a point in sobriety where we start wondering if we could drink again. But the real question isn’t whether we could -it’s why would we want to?