How Millie Gooch Built a Sober Empire After Years of Hangxiety

<p>Join our Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>She's the most recognisable name in the sober scene: the woman behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sober Girl Society.</a> But <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milliegooch/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millie Gooch </a>won't call herself an alcoholic. For years she lived in the 'messy middle' nobody talks about, while alcohol quietly wrecked her health, her relationships and her sense of self.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Millie talks about hangxiety, blackouts and the uncomfortable truth about alcohol's role in family violence and sexual assault: the elephant in every room that no one wants to name. She also opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life, and how that reframed everything she thought she knew about herself.</p><p><br /></p><p>Millie isn't here to kill the party. She's on a mission to prove you can ditch the drink and keep every ounce of the fun, and she wants every woman listening to know it's possible.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p>This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide and recovery. If this episode raises anything for you, please reach out to a trusted support person or contact a crisis support service in your area.</p><p><br /></p><p>The National Alcohol &amp; Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015</p><p><a href="https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14</p><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p>1800RESPECT provides support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Call 1800 737 732</p><p><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://www.1800respect.org.au⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Creator &amp; Host-</strong> Julia Rangiheuea</p><p><strong>Creative Director -</strong> Beaudene Perussich</p><p><strong>Image &amp; Logo-</strong> Jasmine Rule</p><p><br /></p><p><em>In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.</em></p>