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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!

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Average duration
22 minutes
Episodes
70
Years Active
2025
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Sleep... better or worse in sobriety?

Sleep... better or worse in sobriety?

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…

00:31:10  |   Thu 18 Sep 2025
Finding your WHY | why do you want to quit drinking?

Finding your WHY | why do you want to quit drinking?

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…

00:34:55  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
BOREDOM... my biggest trigger

BOREDOM... my biggest trigger

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…

00:27:28  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
ADHD survival hacks (without alcohol)

ADHD survival hacks (without alcohol)

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…

00:50:09  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Dating Life in Sobriety | flirtation, first dates, and finding the one

Dating Life in Sobriety | flirtation, first dates, and finding the one

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…

00:31:41  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Alcohol was my entire personality | How to redefine joy, find yourself, and live an amazing sober life

Alcohol was my entire personality | How to redefine joy, find yourself, and live an amazing sober life

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…

00:19:46  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
You relapsed, now what?

You relapsed, now what?

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…

00:28:55  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Get hotter with age | the sober glow-up is real!

Get hotter with age | the sober glow-up is real!

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…

00:18:38  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Having a Craving? | How to curb an alcohol craving

Having a Craving? | How to curb an alcohol craving

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…

00:28:23  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Are you an alcoholic?

Are you an alcoholic?

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"…

00:31:47  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Bored in sobriety? | How to spend free time without booze

Bored in sobriety? | How to spend free time without booze

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…

00:17:59  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Zero tolerance for B.S. | things I no longer tolerate in sobriety

Zero tolerance for B.S. | things I no longer tolerate in sobriety

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…

00:16:17  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Withdrawals & Getting Past Day 3 | tangible tips for early sobriety

Withdrawals & Getting Past Day 3 | tangible tips for early sobriety

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…

00:28:32  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Just One Drink

Just One Drink

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…

00:14:43  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Surviving a narcissist, an injury, and covid

Surviving a narcissist, an injury, and covid

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…

00:25:10  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
How to make sobriety EASY | getting to the root issues & healing from within

How to make sobriety EASY | getting to the root issues & healing from within

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.

00:26:26  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Drunk at the grocery store | why I drank in inappropriate situations

Drunk at the grocery store | why I drank in inappropriate situations

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…

00:23:14  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Liver Damage |

Liver Damage | "scared straight" into sobriety

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,…

00:29:25  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Moderating is hard... quitting is peace

Moderating is hard... quitting is peace

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 …

00:20:33  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
10 things I do NOT miss about drinking

10 things I do NOT miss about drinking

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…

00:20:15  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
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