Too Sober For This : Real Talk on Recovery, Life & Uncomfortable Conversations

We got sober… unfortunately our lives remained completely unmanageable. Too Sober For This is a podcast about life after addiction, where recovery expert Shell Righini and comedian Iain Anderson pull apart life’s big topics such as love, money, identity, neurodiversity, sobriety, and mental health, with clearer heads and still-filthy mouths. Part recovery podcast, part comedy podcast, these conversations explore the messy reality of sobriety, addiction, relationships, and being human. You definitely don’t have to be sober to relate. This podcast is for anyone trying to make sense of life, relationships, and the chaos of being human. Each week Shell and Iain tackle a big question, with a little help from listeners who send in their opinions, experiences, and hot takes, because recovery, relationships, and life rarely come with one simple answer. Expect uncomfortable questions, honest conversations, strong opinions, and a lot of laughing at things they probably shouldn’t. Because even in sobriety, life still has moments that make you think: “We are definitely too sober for this.”

Too Sober For This : Real Talk on Recovery, Life & Uncomfortable Conversations is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Too Sober For This : Real Talk on Recovery, Life & Uncomfortable Conversations, a health show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Episode 13 - A Wee Blether! Recovery, Friendship & Life Between Seasons

  Aug 5, 202656 minS1

  In this bonus ' Between Seasons' episode of Too Sober For This , Shell and Iain are doing exactly what they said they would: having a wee blether. With no script, no guest and absolutely no plan, they catch up on everything that's happened since Season One wrapped. From new jobs, house moves and Edinburgh Fringe preparations to meal replacement shakes, cheese shops and suspiciously explosive malt loaf, this is a proper conversation between two friends navigating recovery, work and life. Along the way, they end up talking about something much bigger: how recovery changes the way you approach friendship, why protecting your peace sometimes means slowing down, and how easy it is to chase shortcuts instead of genuine connection. They also get into AI, loneliness, creativity, showing up for the people you love, and why community still matters more than ever. In this episode: Why recovery has changed the way they think about friendship and connection Learning to protect your peace instead of constantly chasing chaos House moves, Edinburgh Fringe, cheese shops and birthday fundraisers The temptation of AI versus the value of real human collaboration Loneliness, social media and making the first move in friendships Starting creative projects even when they're terrifying Lottery wins worth £2.40 and why Shell still thinks she's manifesting millions Dogs, vet bills, meal replacement shakes and the usual completely unnecessary tangents As always, there are chaotic introductions, terrible timing, Scottish life lessons, recovery reflections, comedy gossip, cheese appreciation, emotional support dogs, Edinburgh excitement, accidental philosophy, and enough random diversions to make you forget this episode was never supposed to have a topic in the first place. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for a wee blether while we wait for Season Two. And if you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave us a review, and share it with someone who loves a good conversation! Connect With Us @toosoberforthispodcast Shell Righini - @shell_righini Iain Anderson - @iainanderson.comedy Traumedy Show - https://iainandersoncomedy.com/ Listen to Shell’s podcast We Recover Loudly here on Spotify This Podcast Is Brought to You By We Recover Loudly Merch Bold recovery slogans and wearable reminders that recovery doesn’t have to be quiet. Shop here: www.werecoverloudly.com @werecoverloudly Mastered and edited by Unmuted Studios. Podcast production, editing, and creative support. www.unmutedstudios.com

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12: We Made It To Episode 12?! Sobriety, Relationships & What We’ve Learned

  Jun 5, 202657 minS1

  <p> </p><p>In this season finale of Too Sober For This, Shell and Iain are looking back on the first season of the podcast: what they’ve learned, what surprised them, and the conversations that stayed with them.</p><p>From recovery, relationships and body image to self-talk, identity, friendship and finding peace in your own head, this season has been a smorgasbord of incredible conversations. There’s been lot about accountability, changing the way you speak to yourself, and the uncomfortable reality that healing is often your responsibility, even when the damage wasn’t your fault.</p><p>Shell a...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Can Humour Heal You? Comedy, Creativity, Self-Worth & Recovery with Amelia Bayler

  May 26, 202659 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Too Sober For This, Shell and Iain are joined by comedian, musician and latex enthusiast <b>Amelia Bayler</b> for a conversation that starts with comedy and recovery… and somehow ends with dead hamsters, latex bodysuits, AI art, ice cream that looks suspiciously inappropriate, and arguing over who you’d save in a fire.</p><p>We talk about what it actually looks like to <b>build a life after drinking</b>, when sobriety stops being your whole identity and starts becoming the thing that quietly gave you your life back. There’s loads in here a...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Are We Making Hard Things Sound Too Soft? Language, Labels & Modern Offence

  May 19, 20261h 9mS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>Too Sober For This</b>, Shell and Iain are talking about words: the ones we use, the ones we avoid, the ones that make us flinch, and the ones we maybe need to reclaim.</p><p>From “alcoholic” and “addict” to “disabled”, “triggered”, “resilience”, “mindfulness”, “queer”, “c4nt” and “unalived”, this conversation gets into the messy, funny and uncomfortable reality of modern language. <b>Who gets to decide which words are harmful?</b> When does changing language help reduce stigma, and when does it just make things more <b>sanitised, vague or algorithm-friendly</b>?</p><p>Shell and Iain also talk about...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Dogs, Recovery & Mental Health - Would You Save The Dog First In A Fire?!

  May 12, 20261h 6mS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>Too Sober For This</b>, recovery advocate <b>Shell Righini</b> and comedian <b>Iain Anderson</b> ask the question that nearly broke their friendship:</p><p><b>If your house was on fire… are you saving the dog or the human first?</b></p><p>What starts as a very unserious debate about dogs, humans, burning buildings and emotional support Chihuahuas turns into a much deeper conversation about pets, recovery, homelessness, mental health, loneliness, grief, and <b>the kind of unconditional love that can sometimes save your life.</b></p><p>Shell and Ia...

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