You might have heard the phrase ‘black out drunk’ before, which might evoke images of someone asleep or passed out. But that’s not what it is. Blacking out is when you’re conscious and walking around, but can’t remember anything afterwards. And that’s what has happened to journalist Sarah Hepola, dozens of times.

Drinking became a normal part of her life, like a lot of people; a social lubricant, a way to meet new people, and a party starter. But as the nights got more and more hazy, she realised she needed to make a change...

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You might have heard the phrase &lsquo;black out drunk&rsquo; before, which might evoke images of someone asleep or passed out. But that&rsquo;s not what it is. Blacking out is when you&rsquo;re conscious and walking around, but can&rsquo;t remember anything afterwards. And that&rsquo;s what has happened to journalist Sarah Hepola, dozens of times.
Drinking became a normal part of her life, like a lot of people; a social lubricant, a way to meet new people, and a party starter. But as the nights got more and more hazy, she realised she needed to make a change...
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With thanks to <a href="https://sarahhepola.com/">Sarah Hepola</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/antoinette_lattouf/?hl=en"></a>. Buy <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/blackout-sarah-hepola/book/9781473616103.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1bzRfcIxR6SFXjqxLKtv_kAYhLPO2WI3IZ-MwCUXwLk1JUQS3oTHm0aAl5FEALw_wcB">Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget</a>
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Need more info, and inspo in your ears?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Find more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
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Host:<a href="https://www.miafreedman.com/"> Mia Freedman</a>. You can find Mia on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/?hl=en"> Instagram here</a> and get her<a href="https://mamamia.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cdf05e38a4d14a4b3395981fd&amp;id=b221ffc9e1"> newsletter here.</a>
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizaratliff/?hl=en">Elissa Ratliff</a>
Producer: Emmeline Peterson
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Each episode we bring you handpicked compelling stories discussing relationships and wellness.
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From ‘Blackout’ Drunk To Sobriety: Sarah Hepola’s Story

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