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
119 episodes
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...
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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?
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Vietnam put my sobriety to the test: peer pressure, cultural norms, and awkward moments
In this episode, I’m getting real about the challenges of staying sober while traveling through Vietnam. From the intense peer pressure of "Happy Water" rituals to feeling isolated in social moments, I share why I chose to deny instant g...
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i was lying to everyone about my drinking
Watch the video version HERE.I spent years living a lie, hiding a drinking problem that felt like a lead weight on my conscience. In this episode, I’m stripping away the secrecy and sharing the ...
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My story: why i quit drinking (and how i did it)
Watch the video version HERE.I'm walking you through the good, the bad, and the ugly on my journey with alcohol. From developing a drinking problem during my relationship with a narcissist, to i...
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The truth about alcohol's effect on the brain
Watch the video version HERE.Consuming alcohol damages the brain. Period. In today's episode we're talking about how getting sober might be the best thing you could do for your cognitive health,...
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How to tell people you're getting sober
Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips for "coming out" as sober.Online Support Group:
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What to do when a craving hits
Watch this episode on YouTube.In today’s episode, we’re diving into managing cravings and triggers in sobriety. This is often the hardest part, and where many people feel tempted to throw in the...
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I tried moderating my drinking... and failed.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fEQNNlSRz0Moderation is exhausting -quitting brings peace. In today’s episode, I share all the moderation strategies I (and so many other sober people) tried ...
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Alcohol is ruining your sleep
Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy.So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alco...
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Do you need AA to get sober?
Click to watch on YouTubeToday we are diving into why I personally did not do AA. While I believe it's a great option for some people, it wasn't for me. And I actually think the thought of havin...
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How to quit drinking | a guide to surviving early sobriety
Listen to this episode if you want a straight forward, clear guide to quitting drinking once and for all. We will discuss my top tips for getting sober and staying sober, with a special bonus tip at the end!I wish I had known these thing...
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British vs. American drinking culture
Is sobriety even a "thing" in the UK? Because I feel that having a drinking problem is so normalized over there -and maybe not even viewed as a problem. This episode explores the differences between American and British drinking culture, drawin...
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Becoming isolated in sobriety | introverts vs. extroverts
It has come to my attention that I'm not the only one who has kind of isolated in sobriety... and NOT in a bad way. I just genuinely love being by myself, and I value deeper, meaningful connections over hanging out with random acquaintances.
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Days 30-90: the hardest stage of sobriety
We think that because we survived the first month, everything is going to be smooth sailing from there. But unfortunately for me and many others, it only got harder after 30 days. It's like "real" sobriety sets in, and the high wears off... Emo...
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Why Dry January doesn’t prepare you for long-term sobriety
Dry January is a break. Sobriety is a commitment. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why the strategies have to change when there’s no finish line in sight, and how to shift from a temporary Dry Jan mindset to an indefinite life of sobriet...
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"High functioning alcoholic" - jail, death, or sobriety
If I had stayed on the path I was on, it was going to end one of three ways: jail, death, or sobriety. And I’m so grateful I chose sobriety.Just because I’d been lucky so far didn’t mean my drinking wasn’t going to catch up with me, it j...
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26:50
Weight lifting: a beginner's guide
In today's episode, we are talking about weight lifting, protein, and building muscle. So much of my journey has been about fitness and nutrition, in addition to sobriety, so I wanted to dedicate an episode to talking about weight lifting and h...
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When does it get easier?
When we're navigating sobriety, it can feel like it's NEVER going to get easier. But I'm here to tell you that it does! And there are things we can do along the way to make it feel easier, faster. In today's episode, we explore sobriety timelin...
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How to make sobriety your #1 priority
I talk all the time about making sobriety your #1 priority, but what does that actually look like? How do you move through life with alcohol at the top of your priorities list? Today, we're diving into HOW to make sobriety #1. Because if sobrie...
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Tips for Dry January and surviving your first month sober
In today's episode, I'm giving you some tips to help you make it through your first month alcohol-free (whether that's for Dry January or for long-term sobriety). The first month is definitely an adjustment, so by the end of this episode, I hop...
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What 30 days alcohol-free does for the body
It’s pretty incredible how much the body can recover in just 30 days without alcohol -whether that’s sobriety or something like Dry January. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the science behind what actually happens inside your body during ...
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Craving alcohol? Listen to this episode.
Merry Christmas Scoop Troop :) I wanted to create an episode that walks you through a craving in real time, so feel free to come back to this anytime you’re thinking about drinking and need a little encouragement to not pick up the booze.
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The best time to quit drinking is NOW
If you've ever said, "How did I let myself get to this point?" -this episode is for you. I'm going to help relieve you of the guilt associated with wishing you had quit earlier. Yes- the best time to quit drinking was 5 years ago... but the nex...
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Dating without alcohol | the harsh truth about sober dating
Is dating in sobriety actually harder, or just more intentional? This episode explores the shift from "drunken confidence" to finding real confidence while navigating the dating world without liquid courage. I share the raw reality of ov...
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