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I’m Aish, and this is The Sober Seat.

The podcast for the sober, the sober curious, and especially for the thirty-somethings who thought they’d have it all figured out by now.

This seat?

This is where I used to drink alone — self-medicating undiagnosed ADHD and eventually becoming a round-the-clock drinker by the age of 27.

Now, it represents something very different: hope, sobriety, recovery, and a place for anyone who might still be struggling.

Each week, a new guest will sit in The Sober Seat to talk openly about how addiction impacted their life, the unfiltered reality of recovery, and what rebuilding life sober really looks like.

I’ll also be speaking to the loved ones of those affected by addiction, sharing a whole new perspective. They’ll discuss some of the challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve tried their best to support the people they care about.

Because addiction doesn’t just impact the person experiencing it — it affects everyone around them too.

These are the stories the world needs to hear. Real people with very real experiences. Stories that shouldn’t be hidden in the shadows of shame that so wrongly surrounds addiction.

These episodes share personal experiences around addiction and mental health. They are not intended as medical advice. If you relate to any of the topics discussed, please reach out to a medical professional for support.

If you’d like to sit down in The Sober Seat and tell your story, you can contact us at:
thesoberseat@gmail.com

Or connect on socials:

TikTok
@thesoberseatpod
@kindathrivinaish

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, free helplines are available:

Samaritans — 116 123 (24-hour free listening support)
NHS Crisis Team — Call 111 and select option 2
Shout — Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free crisis text support
Talk to FRANK — 0300 123 6600