The Weekend Sober

Kezia and Kim talk with Suzanne from The Sober Mom Life and @mykindofsweet. The ladies talk about Instagram, mommy wine culture, influencing, getting sober during the pandemic, socializing sober and ultimately the evolution of friendships in sobriety. Instagram: @thesobermomlife @mykindofsweet www.mykindofsweet.com

Kim and Catherine share their experience with being interviewed by WBZ Channel 4 CBS Boston news. They talk about what it is like when you put yourself out there in the most intense and vulnerable ways possible, and what it is like when you give complete control over the narrative to others. Check it out! https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/massachusetts-women-podcasts-sobriety-alcoholism-gillian-...

This week, Kezia and Kim talk to Brittany Bugg about her first 100 days of getting sober. We discuss what brought her to this point, her journey with infertility and the emotions that come up in the early days of sobriety. The ladies talk about the traumas of their past and the hard stuff that many women are often confronted with in the early days. Tune in for an intense chat with a down to e...

Kim welcomes her mentor, Katie Mack, producer and writer of season 1 of the the Webby Award winning narrative podcast: F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days.  https://fckingsoberpodcast.com Season 2: Episode 1

Kim and Kezia welcome Luc Zoratto, a well known inspirational figure in the online sober community. You may know him from his instagram @Marathon2Sobriety. Luc is a marathon runner, a running coach, a husband and a dad to a beautiful three year old girl. He lives in Toronto and has been alcohol free for over 6 years. Join us as we talk to Luc about his unique journey and his fascinating experience...

Kezia and Kim are so excited to welcome Gill Tietz, from Sober Powered Media. You may know Gill from her own podcast: Sober Powered , where she takes complex ideas about our brain and bodies and explains them in her own simplified words.  Gill talks with us today about how alcohol impacts us emotionally while we are in active states of addiction. At the same time, the after effects and the wi...

Francy Wade joins Kim to talk about  recent statistics regarding the rise in alcohol abuse since the pandemic, especially among women. "Alcohol use disorder is defined as compulsively using alcohol despite negative consequences on relationships and one's ability to function at work, school or in the community. Over time, excessive alcohol use may even rewire the brain, making booze as desirab...

Kim welcomes Kezia as her new co-host for the foreseeable future! Yay and welcome, friend! The ladies talk about getting through this crucial time of year without the crutch of booze. This is their 3rd holiday season sober, and it gets a tiny bit easier with each passing year. There are so many tips and tricks to getting through the month of December, but so often it comes down your personal minds...

We welcome back our friend, Mike Margolis, to the podcast. Mike is a local Needham dad, born and raised in this town, who we enjoyed having on the podcast last spring. Today, Kim and Mike discuss how the rest of 2022 went for this sober dad of two. Mike talks about some recent social gatherings he attended, including his 25th high school reunion. They explore  the confidence and comfort that...

Kim and Evan talk from their gorgeous hotel in Aruba about the differences in vacationing sober for Kim. What is it like for Kim when Evan still drinks? Also, Kim talks about a question she received about how to deal with a spouse or partner who still drinks and it drives you nuts. Send us your thoughts and feelings to @theweekendsoberpodcast or @asoberandstrongmom on Instagram, or feel free to em...

We invite our oldest children, Brayden and Audrey on for a little mindfulness discussion. We talk about self reflection, screen time on other fun topics that 6th graders rarely talk about with their parents! Tune in as Kim and Catherine attempt to get these adorable kids to open up a bit and talk about their feelings!

Join Kim and Catherine earlier than usual this week, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, as they discuss Kim's book launch, fur coats and the mohawk of self awareness.  Info: The Trauma Tapes Mohawk of Self awareness

Kim checks in by herself this week. She talks for a bit about her book release, her launch party as well as turning 40. She ends by reading an excerpt from her new memoir, On the Edge of Shattered. Check it out on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105

Kim and Catherine talk with Kezia Calvert again about all things sobriety from supportive spouses, sober weddings and the approaching holidays. Tune in for a fun and laid back chat with the ladies.

Kim and Catherine shoot the shit and talk about some random facts about each other. Get ready to laugh and reflect on your own vulnerabilities and weirdness.  “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us...

Catherine shares about her new mindset coaching business, Shift Into You.  www.shiftintoyou.com Instagram @shiftintoyou

Kim starts out by sharing at excerpt from On the Edge of Shattered . She opens up about the process of writing her memoir and how much it means to her to share her story with the world. She shares a bit about the writing process and answers some of Catherine's thoughtful questions. Visit: www.kimberlykearns.com On the Edge of Shattered is available now for pre-order on Amazon or any major retailer...

Catherine and Kim talk to Kezia Calvert from @thesoberelephantchronicles on Instagram. The ladies chat about all things sober including their similar relationships with alcohol as well as their experiences with getting sober. The explore how they have released the shame that held them captive for so long and how they have learned to move forward in their sober lives. Kezia Calvert is a published a...

Kim and Catherine begin a new segment called, "Try Not to Sh*t Yourself." Once a month, they will interview one another. They must each deliver tough, on the spot questions that they will try to answer without any preparation. Much like the discomfort felt being on display in front of their classmates back in middle school, they will confront some of their most dreaded anxieties and biggest fears....

Kim chats with The Hello Someday Podcast host & sobriety coach, Casey Davidson. Tune in to hear about common fears one might experience at the beginning of their sobriety and how to manage. They discuss the fear of being judged as well as anxieties that are created in the mind that may not actually exist. The ladies share strategies for conquering these feelings going forward, especially if so...

Kim and Catherine speak with Camila Smith, LCSW, DHSc, a licensed psychotherapist and self proclaimed anxiety and gut-brain specialist. A troubled stomach can send signals to the brain, just as a brain that is in distress can send signals to the gut. It is all connected. A person's stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression. That's because the...

Kim interviews Matt Gardiner from the Beyond Recovery Podcast. They discuss their similar stories of addiction and compare their personal paths to sobriety. Matt shares about his struggles with drinking since a young age. He talks about his inability to moderate as well as years of relapse. Kim and Matt discuss breaking cycles of alcohol abuse passed on from generations before. Tune in this week f...

Kim and Catherine reflect on last week's interview with Martin Lockett. They discuss some of their own missteps with drinking and regrets as well as what they are grateful for in their sobriety. Tune in for some laughs and memorable moments. 

Catherine and Kim's first interview of season 2 is a special one. Martin Lockett is an incredibly inspiring individual. He is a speaker, counselor and writer. Martin shares his story of triumph, recovery and healing. Tune in to hear the remarkable account of his life growing up in Portland, Oregon and the events that led to that fateful day so many years ago that changed his life forever. Martin L...

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Weekend Sober. As moms we never get a minute alone! Listen in and experience a bit of the chaos that is our lives. Tune in to hear about our summers and to get a raw dose of motherhood unplugged. We have some surprise guests pop in, and Mother Nature even showers us with her love and attention. We are excited to be back with you all this season for tons of new topic...