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
131 episodes
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?
Feeling pressured to drink on vacation
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...
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 ...
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...
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,...
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.FB support group:
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...