Rewired Sober

In this enlightening episode, Kate welcomes the renowned Veronica Valli —esteemed author, podcast host, and addiction expert with decades of sobriety. Veronica shares her seasoned perspective on the ever-evolving sober landscape on social media , diving into the rise of sober influencers, the cult of online personalities, and the importance of critical thinking in recovery. Key highlights from the...

In this episode of "You Been Selected," Kate breaks down the often misunderstood experience of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) and how it can impact your sobriety journey. Many people think the hardest part of recovery is the initial detox—but PAWS, which can last much longer than expected, presents its own set of challenges. Kate explains how PAWS symptoms like mood swings, self-doubt, and...

In this episode of "You Been Selected," Kate dives deep into her transformative framework for recovery: the Faucets of Freedom. Designed to help you build a life of resilience, self-awareness, and lasting sobriety, this framework breaks down six essential principles using the acronym WHAC: Willingness: The courage to take the first step and remain open to growth. Humor: Finding the light in dark m...

In this episode, Kate shares her journey of navigating recovery meetings and finding the support she needed along the way. It all started with a book that opened her eyes to the possibility of sobriety, inspiring her to attend her first meeting. But when live meetings closed during the pandemic, Kate faced a new challenge: staying connected to recovery in isolation. Key highlights from this episod...

In this inspiring episode, Kate sits down with the incredible Jessica Landon , who celebrates an incredible milestone— 11 years of sobriety . Jessica shares her deeply personal journey, humbly reminding us that healing isn’t linear and that recovery is a lifelong process. As a self-proclaimed “forever student” of self-discovery, Jessica dives into the lessons she’s learned along the way and the ch...

In this episode of "You Been Selected," Kate dives into her struggles with body image, eating disorders, and the need for external validation that led her down the path of being a "pick me girl." She opens up about how these experiences ultimately paved the way for her reliance on alcohol.  This raw and honest conversation explores: Battling self-worth issues tied to body image. The intersect...

In this episode, Kate shares her powerful story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding her life after addiction. From a psych ward to a DUI, a failing marriage, and being busted by the nursing commission, Kate faced it all. Unemployable in her community and at the lowest point of her career, she entered the monitoring program for nurses with substance use disorders. Kate recounts how the monitoring...

In this episode, Kate goes on a raw and relatable rant about resilience after being laid off from her job. Reflecting on her journey, she shares how hitting rock bottom in the past has equipped her to face challenges like this with perspective and strength. Kate dives into the tools she’s learned to stay resilient in hard times, proving that growth comes from leaning in, not running away. This epi...

Hi, I'm Kate. I'm a nurse with over two decades in the field. And for a long time, I thought I had things pretty dialed in in my life. So this podcast is about when life flipped the script on me. I went from being a nurse and what I thought was a high functioning professional to someone whose entire life revolved around alcohol. The next thing I knew, I was in a monitoring program for nurses with...