Soberful is a recovery podcast hosted by Veronica Valli and Chip Somers, who share their experience of living alcohol-free after almost 50 years of combined sobriety. Episodes cover relapse, anxiety, friendships and family dynamics in recovery, with interviews. The show has 379 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged recovery audience, weekly episodes, nearly 400 back catalog episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 456 ratings with a 4.8 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly cadence since 2018 with 379 episodes gives a long-running, searchable archive.
- Hosts speak from long personal sobriety, which builds trust with listeners in recovery.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- candid, supportive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries the explicit flag and episodes discuss alcohol, addiction and relapse; episode 370 covers youth substance use and episode 356 is titled Veronica's Story Part 1.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soberful.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1371013717 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/117480/rss |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 371: Leaving the Darkness and Finding the Light With Lindsay Brooke | 2026-10-14 | 38 min |
| 370: Youth Recovery with Doug Smith | 2026-10-07 | 37 min |
| 369: Under the Influence with Lucy Rocca | 2026-09-30 | 38 min |
| 368: This Much I Know Is True About Sobriety | 2026-09-23 | 34 min |
| 367: How Your Thoughts Lead to Drinking | 2026-09-16 | 23 min |
| 366: Managing Illness in Sobriety | 2026-09-09 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast…
About Soberful
Soberful is a recovery podcast hosted by Veronica Valli and Chip Somers, who describe themselves on their website as experts on recovery with almost 50 years of combined sobriety. The show covers living alcohol-free, relapse, anxiety, friendships and family dynamics, mixing co-hosted conversation, personal stories and guest interviews. Episodes publish weekly and typically run about 45 minutes, according to the feed.
The show has 379 episodes in its feed and 456 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: the Apple rating count points to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely in recovery or supporting someone who is, skewing 35 and older and toward women. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is currently unsponsored.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in sober-curious drinks, wellness and mental health tools are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Soberful can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Soberful
How much does Soberful charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, using an $18 to $25 CPM. Exact rates are set by the show and not published in its feed.
What is Soberful about?
Soberful is a weekly recovery podcast hosted by Veronica Valli and Chip Somers. It covers living alcohol-free, relapse, anxiety, and relationships in sobriety, with stories and guest interviews.
How do I contact Soberful about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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