Step Zero

Resentment used to be my excuse for everything - to drink, to argue, to numb.  Sobriety forced me to face it differently, and in this episode, I share exactly how I release resentment now without bypassing my very real feelings.  From the journaling prompts that help me name what I’m feeling, to praying for myself first, to setting boundaries that protect my energy, these are the five st...

A simple daily reading from the 24 Hours a Day app stopped me in my tracks this week. It had me reflecting on my character, the changes I know I need to make, and why asking for help can feel so hard.  I share personal stories, including one involving my daughter and a stubborn t-shirt, that reminded me how my higher power works in my life.  I also talk about the sneaky damage comparison...

In this episode I share the first part of my reinvention coaching framework, which covers vision, calibration, beliefs, and self-worth. Inspired by the quote “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” I talk about how my own vision for sobriety started as a quiet whisper I was too scared to share. Once I voiced it, it began to grow, and I saw the same happen for my clients. I share my jour...

In this episode, I’m sharing how The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz changed the way I show up in sobriety and life.  Sobriety wasn’t just about quitting drinking - it was about learning to untangle old stories and build a healthier relationship with myself. These four simple principles became a foundation for that. I talk about how each agreement helped me find emotional freedom and show...

This episode was sparked by something simple I heard at a meeting - one of those lines that hits you right in the chest and sticks around.  It led me to reflect on how often fear feels real even when it’s not telling the truth.  So today I’m talking about what happens when we open the door to fear, what faith can offer us instead, and how we can start choosing differently - even if it’s...

In this episode, I’m taking you back to my first 90 days of sobriety and sharing how I stayed grounded when no one else around me was changing.  I talk about the messy, raw, but beautiful early days and how I learned that choosing myself wasn’t selfish – it was necessary.  I share my three tools to remember your why when it feels hard, from micro rituals to micro actions that align you w...

This week, I sat down with Melissa McGovern, also known as The Sober New Yorker.  Melissa shares her incredibly raw and honest story of what it looks like to live in the “gray area” of drinking. No dramatic rock bottom, just a quiet knowing that something needed to change. We talked about everything from the sneaky shame that lives in high-functioning drinking to the beauty of choosing yourse...

In this week's episode, I open up about the kind of fear that keeps us stuck - the perfectionist, overthinking, control-seeking fear that tells us we’re not ready. I’ve been feeling it deeply around launching a group coaching program, even though I know it’s needed. I share how I moved through that fear - not by pushing it away, but by surrendering. I talk about how fear often masks old beliefs ab...

I’m joined today by Angie, an incredible speaker, coach, and all-around powerhouse of emotional honesty. Angie’s journey with sobriety isn’t the whole story - but it’s a powerful part of how she reclaimed herself, her health, and her voice.  In this conversation, she shares the moment she knew alcohol had to go, what it’s meant to stop numbing and start feeling, and how writing her book helpe...

This week, I’m joined by Sarah Levy - author of Drinking Games - whose writing truly helped me feel seen in my own early days of questioning my relationship with alcohol.  In this conversation, Sarah shares her journey through blackout drinking, the culture that normalized it, and the powerful internal shift that led her to choose clarity over numbing.  We talk about wellness culture, id...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Jeboult, founder of A Sober Girl’s Guide , to explore sobriety through a bold, honest, and refreshing lens.  Jessica opens up about her own relationship with alcohol, emotional sobriety, and the pivotal moment she realized enough was enough - even if it wasn’t a traditional rock bottom. We dive into emotional resilience, breaking...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Bo Green - sober confidence coach, storyteller, and all-or-nothing soul on a mission.  Bo shares the raw and real story behind his decision to quit alcohol, weed, and more - all during a solo road trip that turned into a spiritual awakening. From panic attacks in Lake Tahoe to celibacy, fasting, and finding peace without substances, Bo walks us th...

This week, I’m sitting down with Dr. Courtney Evans - divorce recovery coach, bestselling author, and now, one year sober.  We’ll unpack the real journey behind emotional sobriety, navigating numbing habits, and choosing to rewrite your story before hitting rock bottom.  Dr. Court opens up about her wake-up call, the health diagnoses that changed everything, and how sobriety reshaped her...

What if everything in your life was going right - until suddenly it wasn’t?  In this episode, I sit down with Mark Ruegg, whose journey from thriving business owner to a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis - and then full remission - is nothing short of extraordinary.  We talk about the science-meets-spirituality work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, how Mark transformed his health through medita...

This episode is for anyone caught in that push-pull: do I trust, let go, and wait… or is it time to act?  I’m sharing the exact wrestle I’ve had with that question throughout my sober-curious journey, and how learning to trust both surrender and strategy has changed everything.  I walk you through the signs that it’s time to release control, versus when life is nudging you to move - even...

In this week’s episode, I’m reframing the way we think about failure - not as the opposite of success, but as the path to it.  From messy early sobriety attempts to launching a podcast while recovering from a cold, I’m walking you through why “getting it wrong” is often exactly what moves us forward. You’ll hear my personal stories, creative flops that turned into wins, and practical tools to...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it really means to take responsibility for your energy, your reactions, and your healing - especially when life feels like a lot.  I talk about the moment I almost skipped recording this very episode, what pulled me back, and why that simple Serenity Prayer line - the courage to change the things I can - landed so deeply for me. From resisting old reacti...

How do you go from selling alcohol for a living to helping people quit drinking? In this episode, I sit down with Luke Celico, a former liquor consultant turned sober coach, who shares his raw, unfiltered journey through addiction, loss, and the moment he finally decided to stop digging.  From his early struggles with social anxiety to using alcohol as a coping mechanism, Luke gets real about...

Does getting sober always have to look the same? In this episode, I sit down with Amber Susa, a holistic health coach and embodiment expert, to explore different paths to sobriety beyond the 12-step model.  Amber shares her personal journey - from rehab at 19 to a decade in AA, followed by 15 years of drinking before ultimately choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle in a way that felt right for h...

What if discomfort wasn’t a sign to stop, but a signal to listen ? In this episode, I explore how emotional resistance and fear often point us toward the very things we’re meant to pursue.  Whether it’s a career pivot, a shift in relationships, or the call to sobriety, I share how surrendering control and allowing space for change has led to the biggest breakthroughs in my life. We’ll talk ab...

What if the key to handling life’s chaos wasn’t about fixing everything, but learning to be okay with the mess?  In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when things aren’t okay - and why that’s completely normal. From navigating co-parenting challenges to dealing with environmental stressors, I share how I’ve learned to trust uncomfortable emotions instead of running from them. We’ll ex...

First responders are trained to save lives, but who’s there to save them? In this powerful conversation, Kaitlin sits down with retired firefighter-paramedic Matty Fiorenza, founder of the First Responder Peace and Refuge Foundation. Matty opens up about his battle with PTSD, addiction, and the struggles that nearly took his life—and the life-changing support that helped him heal. They discuss the...

What does success really look like without alcohol? In this episode, I share how my perspective on achievement transformed after sobriety.  I once measured success by ticking society’s boxes—marriage, kids, a house—yet still felt unfulfilled. It wasn’t until I redefined success as a daily practice that things shifted. Regulating your nervous system, being a safe presence for others, and embra...

What does it really mean to be a grateful alcoholic? In this week’s episode, I reflect on six years of sobriety, how I went from resisting the label to fully embracing it, and why gratitude has been the foundation of my recovery.  Through personal stories, journaling reflections, and lessons from AA, I share how choosing gratitude—even in the hardest moments—has kept me grounded, resilient, a...

Have you ever mistaken comfort for happiness? In today’s episode, I reflect on the difference between fleeting comfort and the deeper joy that comes from building character.  Inspired by a profound quote from the 12 and 12 and a meeting I attended, I unpack why growth often requires us to sit with discomfort rather than numbing it with alcohol—or any other quick fix. I’ll share how embracing...