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!
Today’s episode dives into sleep in sobriety—from the short-term challenges to the long-term benefits. While adjusting can be tough at first, the payoff is huge. Quality sleep = better health, better…
In today’s episode, I’m going back to the very beginning of my sober journey and revisiting the ‘why’ I wrote down in my sobriety app on day one. Knowing our 'why' is such a powerful tool -it keeps u…
I hate the feeling of being bored, and the old me would have just drank away that feeling. Now in sobriety, we have to face that feeling and sit with our thoughts. It's a tough adjustment, and I hone…
Did you know that 43% of people with ADHD will develop a problem with alcohol? It is SO common for people to self-medicate with booze, and unfortunately... it works. That's why so many people fall do…
I'm not going to lie, dating feels so weird without my comfort blanket. I used to drink alcohol in order to feel comfortable flirting with guys, making the first move, or to get through the first dat…
Alcohol used to be my number one interest. Everything I did revolved around booze, and I didn’t even know who I was without it. If you’re feeling that way too, today’s episode is for you.
I want to sh…
Relapses are unfortunately very common in sobriety, so today's episode is dedicated to helping listeners avoid relapsing in the first place, but also managing and moving on from a relapse.
I give some…
TW: In today's episode we talk about body image and outward appearances, so if that is a sensitive topic for you, consider skipping this episode.
If you're sticking around, today's episode is about ge…
Cravings and temptations are bound to happen in sobriety, so I want to provide you with some tools to get through those successfully. In today's episode, we talk about redirection, N/A beers, impulse…
In today's episode, I break down 10 red flags to be aware when taking a look at your relationship with alcohol. If you are able to avoid all of these things in life, maybe you're one of the "normies"…
If you’re feeling bored in sobriety, chances are you just haven’t found your *thing* yet. In this episode, I share a variety of fun and creative ways to spend your time alcohol-free, ranging from act…
I used to set the bar SO low -in relationships, jobs, and the way I let people treat me. I stayed stuck and drank to distract myself from the mundane life I was living. But sobriety changed that. I s…
The most common question I get asked is about how to get past the first few days of sobriety, so in today's episode, I provide some tangible tips for success in early sobriety + we discuss withdrawal…
It's never just one... Today we're going to talk about why the idea of having "just one drink" creeps into our heads in sobriety and why it's NEVER worth it. It goes so much deeper than just that one…
Everything that could go wrong... WENT wrong from the years 2020-2023. These were by far the worst years of my life, and I used alcohol to survive them. Some people don't understand how a girl like m…
Today we're talking about getting to the root issue of WHY we drank so heavily in the first place. If we heal and work on the root issues, we won't crave alcohol as much -making sobriety feel easier.
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If you find yourself drinking for life's most mundane situations like the grocery store or WORK or your morning walk... you're not alone. I used to love drinking in inappropriate situations, where yo…
TW: Liver disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver.... If this is a sensitive topic to you, please take caution when listening. I talk very filter-free about all the damage that alcohol can cause on the body,…
Trying to limit our alcohol intake actually makes us think about booze WAY more than just quitting altogether, contrary to popular belief. Speaking from experience: quitting is peace. It clears your …
In today's episode, I’m sharing the 10 things I absolutely do NOT miss about being a drinker. From the physical toll alcohol took on my digestion and weight, to the mental toll of shame, secrecy, and…