SoberFitGirl
Welcome to the SoberFitGirl Podcast — where your sober-curious journey gets a whole lot more fun. Hosted by Kathryn Sauser, founder of the SoberFitGirl App & Community, alongside Head Coach Ewa, this podcast shares raw, honest conversations about living life alcohol-free. Together, they’ll inspire you to build a life you’re truly obsessed with—one that doesn’t rely on booze—by focusing on fitness, mental wellness, sober relationships, and everything in between. New episodes drop every Monday.
Episodes
111. Sober Dating: "He Said He Doesn't Really Drink" Part 2
In this episode, Kat and Ewa continue the conversation about sober dating and what happens when “I don’t really drink” slowly turns into a very different reality.
We’re talking about the insecurity that can come up when someone who drinks dates a sober woman, why your sobriety can sometimes become a mirror for someone else’s relationship with alcohol, and the ways that insecurity can show up thro
110. Sober Dating: "He Said He Doesn't Really Drink" Part 1
In this episode, Kat and Ewa are back with another sober dating conversation, and this time we’re talking about the classic line: “I don’t really drink.” You know, until you actually start dating him and realize his definition of “not really drinking” is very different from yours.
We’re getting into the little lies and half-truths people tell about their drinking early on, from “I only drink soci
109. Our Newest Coach: Meet SoberFitGirl Coach Claire
In this episode, Kat and Ewa welcome the newest SoberFitGirl coach, Claire, to the podcast!
Claire is 29 years old, almost one year alcohol-free, and has been part of SoberFitGirl since day one of her sobriety journey. Now, almost a year later, she’s stepping into a completely new role as a SoberFitGirl coach and hosting Sunday community calls.
Claire shares what her first year without alcoh
108. Body Image Struggles That Followed Us Into Sobriety
In this episode, Kat and Ewa get real about the body image struggles that didn’t magically disappear when they got sober. They talk about how their relationships with their bodies have changed over the years, the pressure to look a certain way, comparison, fitness, weight changes, and the disconnect between how we actually look and how we see ourselves.
They also open up about their own experienc
107. The Career Glow-Up Nobody Talks About: Getting Sober
In this episode, Kat and Ewa talk about the career glow-up nobody talks about: getting sober. We’re diving into how sobriety can impact your career in ways you may not expect — from having more energy and mental clarity to becoming more reliable, motivated, and intentional with your time.
We’re sharing our own experiences with how getting sober changed the way we showed up professionally, made de
106. The Biggest Lessons We Learned Every Year Sober
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, Kat and Ewa take you through the biggest lessons they’ve learned in each year of their sobriety. From the chaos, uncertainty, and identity shifts of early sobriety to the deeper self-trust, confidence, and freedom that come with staying sober, they’re breaking down how their perspectives have evolved year after year.
They’re sharing the lessons they wi
105. Things We Wish We Knew About Fitness Before We Got Sober
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, Kat and Ewa bust the myth that getting sober automatically means losing weight or having it all figured out. Sometimes it’s the opposite — new cravings, a changed appetite, food replacing the ritual of drinking.
We talk about why weight gain doesn’t mean sobriety isn’t working, and introduce the SoberFitGirl Baseline Strategy: find where you actually a
104. Would You Rather? SoberFitGirl Edition
In this episode, Kat and Ewa talk about choosing your hard — the idea that you don't actually get to avoid difficulty, you just get to decide which kind you're willing to live with. Staying sober is hard, but staying stuck in the same patterns is harder. Showing up for a workout is hard, but living with the guilt and burnout of skipping it is harder. Having the uncomfortable conversation is hard,
103. The SoberFitGirl Glow Up: Why & How it Happens
In this episode, Kat and Ewa dive into the SoberFitGirl glow up — that unmistakable shift in energy, confidence, and presence that happens when you ditch the drink and start showing up for yourself. They break down why it happens (better sleep, hydration, and hormone balance) and how to actually experience it in your own journey, not just admire it on someone else’s transformation.
They talk thro
102. Am I Boring Now? The Fear of Losing Your Fun Side in Sobriety
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, Kat and Ewa talk about the fear of being boring in sobriety — one of the biggest (and most unspoken) fears when you get sober.
They dig into why so many of us associate drinking with being fun, spontaneous, or interesting, and the fear that getting sober means becoming the “boring friend.” They talk about who you are when you’re not the party girl anym
101. The SoberFitGirl Mantra: I Am Not My Thoughts. I Am My Actions.
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa dive into one of the most powerful mindset shifts for sobriety and personal growth: you are not your thoughts - you are your actions.
Our minds can convince us we're not good enough, not ready, or destined to fail. They tell us to drink, skip the workout, stay in the unhealthy relationship, or give up on ourselves. But thoughts are
100. Not Ready to Change But Did it Anyway
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we’re talking about the moment none of us feel prepared for: the moment we decide to change anyway. Whether it was getting sober, starting a fitness journey, or walking away from something familiar but no longer good for us, none of us felt “ready.” We share what pushed us to act despite the fear, why waiting to feel ready is often just fear wearing a d
99. The Breakdown Before the Breakthrough
In this episode of the Sober Fit Girl podcast, Kat and Ewa explore the truth every breakthrough requires: a breakdown first. But what does that actually look like? And more importantly—how do you know if you're breaking down or breaking open?They're diving into what a real breakdown is and what it isn't, why breakdowns are signs of transformation rather than failure, and how to move through yours
98. Why the Best Things in Sobriety Take Time
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa dive into the power of delayed gratification and why it's one of the most important skills you can build in sobriety.
Alcohol offers instant relief, but sobriety teaches us to choose what we want most over what we want right now. Together, they discuss why delayed gratification can feel so uncomfortable at first, how our brains are
97. Food Noise & Binge Eating: You're Not Alone
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa dive into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough: food noise.
For many women, their relationship with food can become even more challenging in sobriety. As alcohol is removed, food noise can get louder, and binge eating often becomes a common struggle.
Together, Kathryn and Ewa discuss what food noise is, what binge eating a
96. How to Love Socializing Booze Free with Mocktail Girlie
In this episode Kathryn Sauser sits down with Tori Stobinski, the creator of Mocktail Girlie. After choosing to stop drinking in 2022, Tori began sharing easy mocktail recipes made with simple, everyday ingredients, along with honest reviews of the best non-alcoholic wines, beers, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages.
Together, Kathryn and Tori dive into how to genuinely enjoy so
95. From Fantasy To Reality In Sobriety
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we’re talking about the gap between fantasy and reality — especially during our drinking days.
The fantasy: drinking made us more fun, more confident, more social, helped us relax, helped us fit in, and was part of the life we wanted. The reality: the hangovers, broken promises, anxiety, unhealthy habits, and the ways alcohol impacted our relationship
94. Client Spotlight Series: Jennifer
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer to hear her powerful journey from the chaos of drinking to the peace and freedom she’s found in long-term sobriety.
Jennifer shares what it looked like to keep showing up for herself through the hardest moments, the days where things felt messy and uncertain, and how staying connected helped her build the life she has today. S
93. When Sobriety Becomes "I Get To" with Laura Taylor, Founder of Mingle Mocktails
In this episode, Kathryn sits down with Laura Taylor, founder of Mingle Mocktails, to talk about sobriety, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the incredible success she's built since choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Laura shares the story behind creating Mingle, one of the leading mocktail brands in the alcohol-free space, and how sobriety gave her the clarity, confidence, and intuition to take
92. Going No Contact (Boys & Booze)
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we’re talking about going no contact — not just with alcohol, but with the people, patterns, and relationships that kept us stuck. We share what it looked like to finally create distance, break unhealthy cycles, and choose ourselves in a way we never had before.
From walking away from booze to walking away from relationships that no longer aligned with
91. Build a Social Life Without Alcohol Featuring Kayla Hefter
In this episode of the SFG Podcast, we're joined by Kayla Hefter, founder of Society Sobriety, a New York City-based sober and sober-curious events company redefining what socializing looks like without alcohol.
Kayla shares how a passion project turned into a thriving community hosting everything from sober dating events and networking mixers to dance parties, fitness experiences, wellness night
90. Why We Broke Up With Drunk Dating Part 3
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we're getting real about the lessons we've learned through sober dating—the good, the hard, and everything in between. We share the experiences that shaped us, the boundaries we've created to protect our peace, and how sobriety has changed the way we approach relationships.
We also dive into navigating breakups without alcohol, processing emotions in a
89. Why We Broke Up With Drunk Dating Part 2
In part 2 we're diving deeper into what happens after you put down the drink and start dating with a clear mind. We share what sobriety has revealed about our relationship patterns, attachment styles, boundaries, and the ways we used dating to seek validation, escape discomfort, or avoid being alone.
We also get honest about the challenges that still come up—navigating vulnerability, endings, lon
88. Why We Broke Up With Drunk Dating Part 1
What happens when you remove alcohol from your dating life?
In this episode, we’re getting honest about what dating and relationships looked like during our peak drinking years—from chasing validation and ignoring red flags to confusing chemistry with compatibility. We share the patterns, habits, and emotional rollercoasters that kept showing up when alcohol was part of the equation, and why we u
87. Your Sober Intuition Already Knows
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we’re diving into something that becomes impossible to ignore once you get sober: your intuition.
Not the overthinking. Not the anxiety. Not the fear talking in circles. But the quiet, steady voice underneath it all that you used to override with distractions, relationships, alcohol, or just staying busy enough not to feel it.
Sobriety has a way of cl
86. Client Spotlight Series: Makenzie
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we sit down with Makenzie to talk about what happens when a woman fully commits to changing her life and refuses to look back. She came into the program with unmatched LFG energy, and within her first few months of sobriety, everything started leveling up. From crushing fitness goals and stepping into new career opportunities to improving her finan
85. Kat's Bodybuilding Era vs SoberFitGirl Era
From extremes to alignment —Kathryn opens up about her past in competitive bodybuilding where discipline looked strong on the outside but was fueled by burnout, restriction, and a lifestyle that still revolved around drinking. She shares what it felt like to chase perfection while feeling completely disconnected and the turning point that made her question everything.
Now, as a sober fitness coac
84. SoberFitGirl Summer Prep
This episode is your reset — not just for summer, but for the version of you you’ve been trying to step into.
We’re talking about what it actually takes to have a SoberFitGirl summer- not just saying you want it, but building it. The habits, the mindset, the boundaries, and the daily choices that create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.
Inside this episode:
– How to stop “starting
83. Check-in With Coach Jenn
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we sit down with coach Jenn for a real and honest check-in on her sobriety journey. She opens up about what she’s proud of lately, the challenges she’s still working through, and the breakthroughs that have changed how she shows up in her life.
Jenn also shares what it’s been like supporting other women in their sobriety—what she’s learned, what’s surp
82. Client Spotlight Series: Teresa
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we sit down with Teresa—a city girl fully living her best life in sobriety. She shares how getting sober transformed not just her habits, but her entire mindset. We dive into her career growth, navigating dating without alcohol, traveling with confidence, and the mindset shifts that helped her build a life she’s genuinely excited about. This conversatio
81. Emotional Regulation in Sobriety
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we’re diving into emotional regulation and what it really looks like to feel your emotions without numbing or delaying.
Sobriety doesn’t remove your emotions—it brings them to the surface. We talk about why feelings can feel more intense, what’s happening in your nervous system, and how to actually handle stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in a healthy way
80. Being Sober Curious Without Realizing You Are Sober Curious
In this episode, hosts Kathryn and Ewa sit down and each share their personal story with being sober curious — before they even knew that’s what it was. They talk about the in-between phase where something feels “off” with drinking, but the word sober doesn’t feel right either. If you’ve ever felt weird about labeling yourself, unsure if you need to quit or just want to feel more in control, this
79. 4 Years Sober Check-in With Ewa
Today, Kathryn sits down with Ewa — her best friend, co-host, and SoberFitGirl coach — to celebrate her 4 years of sobriety
They unpack this past year of her sobriety and how everything has changed: her relationships, her standards, and the way she shows up in both her life and her work. From leaving her serving job and stepping into a new career path and doubling her clients as a coach — t
78. Rebuilding Without Alcohol With Erin Treloar
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn sits down with health and life coach Erin Treloar, host of the Well Within Podcast, to talk about her sobriety journey and how changing her relationship with alcohol transformed the way she approaches her health, mindset, and life.
Erin shares her story of struggling with anxiety, burnout, and disordered eating, and how what look
77. Client Spotlight Series: Maria
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa sit down with SoberFitGirl client Maria, who shares her powerful story of reaching over a year of sobriety and completely transforming her life.
Maria didn’t have a dramatic rock bottom. From the outside, everything looked fine. She loved fitness, stayed active, and kept up with life — but behind the scenes, alcohol was quietl
76. Cost of "Just a Drink. Just a Weekend."
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa break down the real cost of “just a drink” and "just a weekend" why alcohol takes far more than your Friday night. They talk about the mental energy spent planning, negotiating, justifying, and recovering, and how drinking quietly colonizes your entire week — even on the days you’re not drinking. From the party girl losing weekends to bl
75. Why It's More Fun Without It With Bri
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa sit down with Bri — known as @morefunwithoutit .
Bri shares her journey, including a period of long-term sobriety, returning to drinking, and realizing that white-knuckling it alone wasn’t sustainable. She opens up about what it felt like to go back, what she learned from that experience, and how she recognized that
74. SoberFitGalentine Series: Gifts of Sobriety
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa talk about the true gifts of sobriety — the ones no one really explains when you first start questioning alcohol.
They dive into how sobriety isn’t just about giving something up… it’s about getting everything back: your peace, your confidence, your mornings, your health, your relationships, and your ability to trust yourself again
73. SoberFitGalentine Series: Sober Dating vs Drunk Dating
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa dive into the difference between drunk dating and sober dating — and why dating without alcohol brings more clarity, confidence, and self-respect than most women expect.
They talk about how alcohol can create false chemistry, lower your standards, blur red flags, and keep you stuck in cycles of performing, peopl
72. SoberFitGalentine Series: Confidence
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa talk about the difference between “drunk confidence” and real confidence — and why doing things scared and sober is what actually builds true confidence.
They explore how alcohol can make things feel easier in the moment — talking to people, dating, being social, putting yourself out there — but often leaves you the next
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71. Client Spotlight Series: Corianne
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we’re sitting down with one of our very own SoberFitGirl clients, Corianne, to share her powerful and inspiring story.
Corianne joined the SoberFitGirl program eight months into her sobriety after facing serious health issues, including close to liver failure, that forced her to take a hard look at her life and her relationship with alcohol.
70. Structure Over Motivation
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we’re diving into why staying alcohol-free isn’t about having more motivation — it’s about having more structure.
Motivation comes and goes. Some days you feel strong and clear, and other days you’re tired, emotional, or just over it. That’s when routine and rhythm matter most. We talk about how simple structure in your days, nights, and weekends
69. From Guilt to Grace
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, we’re talking about the shame so many of us carry around our past drinking, our choices, and the versions of ourselves we’re trying to leave behind.
We dive into why healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, but about slowing down and meeting what comes up with honesty and compassion. We talk about how shame grows in isolation, and how powerful it is
68. Dry January: The One Thing that Makes it Stick
On this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa dive into Dry January—sharing their own experiences from getting sober and the lessons they wish they had known sooner.
They break down the often-overlooked risks of doing alcohol challenges without support, including white-knuckling, emotional overwhelm, rebound drinking, and finishing the month without any real cla
67. Crushing The Stigma With Creative Sobriety
On this SoberFitGirl episode, Kathryn and Ewa sit down with Kristen Bear, the founder of Creative Sobriety, who opens up about her journey to sobriety and the challenges that came with it.
Kristen got sober in February of 2020, but the path wasn’t easy. She shares honestly about what stopped working, the emotional and mental hurdles she faced after removing alcohol, and what surprised her most
66. Living Alcohol Free with AlcoholFreeAbby
In this episode, Ewa is joined by Abby Calabrese of @alcoholfreeabby and host of The Alcohol-Free Rebellion podcast for a deeply honest conversation about what it really looks like to live alcohol free in a world where drinking is often the norm. Abby opens up about how her relationship with alcohol changed over time—from casual and social, to questioning its role in her life—a
65. Ewa's Story
This week on The SoberFitGirl Podcast, head coach and co-host Ewa sits down to share the story she’s never told in full: how she walked away from the party version of herself, stopped living for everyone else, and finally learned to choose herself.
Ewa opens up about the years she spent wrapped in her party identity—the girl who always showed up, always went harder, always sai
64. Kathryn's Story
In this episode of The SoberFitGirl Podcast, host and SoberFitGirl founder Kathryn gets real about her story. She kicks things off by looking back at the turning points and hidden struggles that shaped her life long before she decided to get sober.
Kathryn chats about what those years actually felt like—the constant hustle, the exhaustion she kept brushing off, and the pressure to appear fine eve
63. Sober Curious vs. Fully Sober: What’s the Difference?
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa unpack one of the most common conversations in the sober space — the difference between being sober curious and being fully sober, and how to track your progress without falling into the shame spiral of perfectionism.
They talk about how comparison can sneak in — whether you’re on day 3 or day 300 — and why sobr
62. Your Thanksgiving Holiday Toolbox
In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa break down how to stay sober, confident, and grounded during the holidays. This season brings pressure, family dynamics, old habits, and expectations that can make not drinking feel harder than usual. The SoberFitGirls walk you through exactly how to prepare, what to expect, and how to handle social situations without compromising your goals.
You’ll learn how to u
61. Letting Go of Shame: Why You Should Thank Your Drunk Self
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa explore one of the hardest parts of sobriety — letting go of the guilt and shame from the past.
We all have a version of ourselves we cringe thinking about:
the drunk nights, the decisions we regret, the people we chased, the moments we abandoned ourselves.
But instead of living in shame, what if we chose gratitude?
What if the versi
60. How to Be Unapologetically Happy in Sobriety & Stop People Pleasing
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl Podcast, Kathryn and Ewa break down what it really means to choose yourself in sobriety — even when it feels uncomfortable, selfish, or unfamiliar.
For so many of us, drinking was tied to people pleasing:
saying yes when we wanted to say no
shrinking ourselves to keep the peace
drinking to be more “fun,” more “easygoing,” more likable
Sobr
59. Your Relationship With Food & Alcohol
In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa get real about the connection between food and alcohol — the habits, the emotional triggers, and the way both can show up when we’re stressed, lonely, overwhelmed, or trying to feel something.
They talk about how drinking and eating can become coping mechanisms, the “all-or-nothing” mindset, and that moment when alcohol lowers your inhibitions and suddenly yo
58. Define Your Why
In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa dive into one of the most powerful parts of getting and staying sober — defining your why. It’s easy to say you want to stop drinking, but lasting change happens when you get brutally honest about what’s at stake — and what your life could look like in five years if you don’t make a change.
They share their own personal “whys” and how fear, rock-bot
57. Intimacy, Sobriety & Real Connection with Maria Margolies
In this episode, Kathryn, Ewa, and Maria Margolies (@holixtic) have a real, unfiltered conversation about sex, intimacy, and connection in sobriety at the Drinks With Benefits Festival. They talk about how early experiences shaped the way they approached relationships, and what it’s like to explore physical and emotional connection without alcohol in the mix.
Maria shares how her journey with m
56. Food & Healthy Eating Habits With Sabrina Rudin
In this episode, we sit down at the Drinks with Benefits Festival in NYC with Sabrina Rudin—founder of Spring Café Aspen and the voice behind @springbysabrina. Sabrina grew up in a holistic household where alcohol wasn’t really part of the picture, which shaped how she thinks about health today. She opens up about what it’s like to be judged in social settings for not drinking, and how she’s
55. Things We No Longer Worry About Since We Stopped Drinking
Sobriety doesn’t just give you your health back—it gives you your peace back. In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa share the surprising (and sometimes funny) list of things they never have to worry about anymore since putting down the bottle.
From post-blackout anxiety to humiliating party photos, wasted hangover days, 3 a.m. dehydrated panic, or drunk texting an ex—sobriety removes the cha
54. The SoberFitGirl Guide to Forgiveness
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Forgiveness isn’t just about others - it’s about ourselves too. Every day we choose sobriety, we’re also choosing to say “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you,” to the people around us and to ourselves.
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53. Why Sobriety Builds the Foundation for Every Goal
The truth is, every big achievement—whether in fitness, career, or relationships—comes down to one thing: consistency. And consistency starts with sobriety. When you’re sober, you can actually follow through. You can show up for your routines, build momentum, and trust yourself again.
In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa dive into why sobriety is the foundation for every goal you’ll ever set. They
52. Scams of Alcohol
Alcohol promised us the world, relaxation, confidence, better sleep, fun nights, deeper connections. But let’s be real… it rarely delivered. In fact, most of the time it gave us the exact opposite: more anxiety, less sleep, awkward social moments, guilt, and regret.
In this episode, the SoberFitGirl hosts Kathryn & Ewa expose the biggest scams alcohol sold us and share how we finally sa
51. Red Flags in Our Drinking Habits 🚩🍷
Maybe it means you don’t just like wine… maybe it means you have a drinking problem. In this episode, the SoberFitGirl hosts get real about the red flags we ignored (or downplayed) in our own drinking habits, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that alcohol was running the show.
Here are a few of the red flags we cover:
Drinking to cope with stress,
50. Connection Goes Both Ways
Here’s the truth: you can scroll TikToks all day, binge every sober podcast, and double-tap inspo quotes on IG… but that’s not connection—that’s consumption.
In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on why connection has to go both ways. It’s not just about listening—it’s about showing up, sharing, and letting yourself be seen. Because the real magic of sobriety? It happens in community.
Th
49. Sobriety’s Domino Effect-How Quitting One Bad Habit Leads To So Much More
In this episode, Merial and Ewa dive into how quitting drinking became a catalyst for breaking free from other unhealthy habits. Merial shares her powerful journey of quitting vaping alongside sobriety, discussing how freeing herself from alcohol gave her the clarity and strength to tackle other behaviors. Ewa opens up about her ongoing struggles with binge eating over the years, revealing the emo
48. When They Keep Saying “Just One Won’t Hurt” 🍹🚫
Sobriety can be life-changing—but what happens when the people closest to you aren’t your cheerleaders? In this episode, we dive into the real (and sometimes awkward) world of navigating unsupportive partners and friends. From subtle side comments that make you doubt yourself to outright pressure to “just have one,” we’ll unpack why this happens, how to set boundaries like a pr
47. Grateful for Our Drunk Self (and Our Smart Feet)
In this episode, we’re flipping the narrative and getting real about something unexpected - gratitude for our drunk selves. Yep, the version of us that stumbled, spiraled, and struggled... also led us here. She was doing her best with the tools she had. And the moment we started to wake up - even if we didn’t get it perfect - we started to build new instincts, new coping mechanisms, and
46. Cutting Down vs Cutting Out: The Truth About Sober Curiosity
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we’re breaking down the difference between cutting back on alcohol and cutting it out completely—and why both can be powerful. Whether you're sober curious or exploring your relationship with alcohol, you don’t need to hit rock bottom to ask questions. Curiosity is a tool. It’s about gathering information, tuning into how alcohol truly makes you feel, a
45. Sobriety, Motherhood & Physical Health with Hadley Sorensen
This week, the SoberFitGirl hosts are joined by Hadley Sorensen—a mom of three, wellness coach, runner, and your new favorite sobriety hype girl. 👏
Hadley gets real about what it looked like to have the “perfect” life on the outside while quietly struggling with alcohol behind closed doors. From mommy wine culture to toxic perfectionism, she shares how alcohol slowly took over her health, her c
44. Running Toward Sobriety with Luc (@Marathon2Sobriety)
In this episode of SoberFitGirl, host Kathryn Sauser sits down with Luc (@Marathon2Sobriety)—a sober dad, husband, and marathon runner from Toronto, Canada. As the first man ever featured on the SoberFitGirl podcast, Luc opens up about his journey from party boy to purpose-driven athlete, and why moderation never worked for him—even though he wasn’t drinking daily. He shares how alcohol and cocain
43. It Was Never the Carbs—It Was the Alcohol
The SoberFitGirl hosts share all the ways sobriety transformed their relationship with their bodies and food—from breaking the binge-drink-punish cycle to finally finding consistency, peace, and self-trust. They open up about how removing alcohol helped them heal underlying issues like body dysmorphia, hormonal imbalances, and the need to constantly "start over" with health goals.
This episode is
42. How Sober Baddies Move Back Up From Rock Bottom - With Caitlynbayybee
In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Caitlyn (@caitlynbayybee)—digital creator, mental health advocate, and true sober baddie—for a conversation about relapse, resilience, and reclaiming your story.
After 3.5 years of sobriety, Caitlyn was accidentally served alcohol at a restaurant. That one slip spiraled into a return to drinking, but instead of staying stuck in shame, she chose t
41. Signs You're about to Touching the Stove (aka Flirting with Picking up a Drink)
In this episode, the SoberFitGirl hosts dive into what it actually looks like when you’re slowly slipping towards touching the stove (even if you haven’t picked up a drink yet).
From “just one won’t hurt” thoughts, to isolating, skipping routines, getting nostalgic about your drinking days, or suddenly convincing yourself you’re “cured”. The girls break down the sneaky signs that you’re close t
40. Still the Life of the Party - Just Without the Booze (with Shea from No Booze Babes)
This week, the SoberFitGirl hosts are joined by Shea Gomez, founder of No Booze Babes, for a fun, empowering convo all about outgrowing the “party girl” identity without giving up fun, connection, or confidence.
Together, we get into:🍷 Drinking patterns that held us back in relationships💔 The identity crisis that comes with letting go of the party scene💃 Why getting sober doesn’t mean staying hom
39. Discipline is Freedom in Sobriety
Join Ewa and Merial as they open up about how lack of discipline—and too much partying—kept them stuck in their 20s. From feeling lost, unmotivated, and full of self-sabotage to creating lives filled with purpose, structure, and self-respect… this episode is the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.
They dive into:✅ Why “freedom” isn’t about doing whatever you want✅ How discipline creates c
38. Sober Dating with Victoria: From For The Girls Podcast
In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, Ewa sits down with Victoria, a confidence coach and host of the For the Girls podcast, for a candid and inspiring conversation. As they dive into their personal journeys, they explore the evolution of their confidence over the years, sharing vulnerable stories and valuable insights.
From their early twenties to the present day, Victoria and Ewa refle
37. Do It Scared - The Real Risk Is Staying the Same
Ewa and Kathryn, the SoberFitGirl hosts talk about the truth behind transformation: you don’t need to feel ready, confident, or fearless… you just need to do it scared. Staying the same is scarier.
Whether it’s quitting drinking, starting over, setting a boundary, or finally putting yourself first, change is always going to feel uncomfortable. But the real question is:Are you more scared of maki
36. Our Last Drink & The Night We Chose Ourselves
In this raw and emotional episode, Kathryn, Merial, and Ewa open up about the night everything changed- their last day drinking.
Each of them shares the truth about their final moments with alcohol: what led up to it, how it felt, and the exact moment they knew they were done. From blackouts and shame to quiet realizations and breaking points, this conversation goes deep into what it really takes
35. Sober In Central Park with Rachel Hechtman
This week, the SoberFitGirl hosts sit down with Rachel Hechtman, founder of Sober in Central Park, to talk about what it really looks like to reclaim your life after alcohol.
Rachel had her first drink at 14 and spent years using alcohol to numb anxiety, trauma, and disconnection. From boarding school to Dartmouth to adult life in NYC, drinking was always there, until it started stealing everythi
34. The Alcohol Trade-Off — Is That Buzz Really Worth It?
In this episode, the SoberFitGirl hosts break down the brutal truth behind drinking: you’re trading a 3-hour buzz for days of consequences.
We talk about how one night of drinking doesn’t just end with a hangover, it wrecks your workouts, messes with your mindset, steals time from your family, and leaves you drained, moody, and stuck in a cycle you swore you were done with.
We get into the real
33. Hot Girl Summer - But Make It Sober!
Hot girl summer… but make it sober. In this episode, our hosts Merial, Ewa, and Kat get real about the difference between their drunk, chaotic summers and the empowered, intentional summers they live now. From boozy regrets and blackouts to peaceful vacations and feeling confident in their skin.
We talk about how to:
Play the tape backward and forward before saying “yes” to that drink
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