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 noshrinking ourselves to keep the peacedrinking to be more “fun,” more “easygoing,” more likableSobriety forces you to face the truth:You don’t have a drinking problem — you have a self-abandonment problem.Kathryn and Ewa share real stories about:finally saying no without over-explainingcreating boundaries without apologizingchoosing joy without needing anyone’s permissionletting go of friendships that only existed around alcoholThis episode is your permission slip to take up space, protect your peace, and build a life that makes you genuinely happy — not just liked.Because choosing yourself isn’t selfish.It’s self-respect.⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & MentorshipWhat’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community🎯 Book a free call with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.🌴 Interested in our Bali Retreats? DM us on Instagram for more info.✨ Stay connected: Follow us on Instagram & TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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 you're elbows-deep in Uber Eats, snacks, or binge eating. They share their own stories — from late-night emotional eating after drinking to waking up with anxiety, shame, and cravings that weren’t even about hunger.Together, they break down:How alcohol affects hunger, cravings, and decision-makingWhy binge drinking and binge eating often show up togetherUsing food for comfort when you’re trying not to drinkThe difference between nourishing your body vs. punishing your bodyHow sobriety heals your relationship with food naturallyYou’ll learn how to reconnect to your body, build trust with yourself, and create routines that support feeling good — without restricting or obsessing.This episode reminds you that food isn’t the enemy. Alcohol isn’t the solution.Feeling good is the goal.⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & MentorshipWhat’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community🎯 Book a free call with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.🌴 Interested in our Bali Retreats? DM us on Instagram for more info.✨ Stay connected: Follow us on Instagram & TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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-bottom moments, and brutal honesty became the wake-up calls that got them sober. Together, they unpack the difference between surface goals (“I don’t want hangovers”) and the deeper truth underneath (“I want peace, confidence, and self-respect”). Tune in to hear:How fear can become the fuel for transformationWhy your “why” matters more than motivation or willpowerWhat happens if you don’t make a changeHow Kathryn and Ewa found their own whys — and how you can find yours too⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & MentorshipWhat’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community🎯 Book a free call with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.🌴 Interested in our Bali Retreats? DM us on Instagram for more info.✨ Stay connected: Follow us on Instagram & TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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 movement and body awareness helped her rebuild confidence and trust in herself, while Kathryn and Ewa open up about how sobriety has changed the way they date, communicate, and experience intimacy.✨ Tune in to hear:How sobriety changes sex and datingThe truth about early sexual experiences and self-worthWhat real connection feels like without alcoholHow to feel confident and comfortable in your body again⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & MentorshipWhat’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community🎯 Book a free call with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.🌴 Interested in our Bali Retreats? DM us on Instagram for more info.✨ Stay connected: Follow us on Instagram & TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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 learned to stay true to herself in those moments.But most of all, we dive into food—how she feeds her kids and herself with healthy, nourishing meals (but always leaves room for a sweet treat here and there), and how she focuses on eating in a way that feels good, not restrictive. From the kitchen to her business, Sabrina brings a natural, balanced vibe that makes wellness feel approachable and real. ⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & MentorshipWhat’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community🎯 Book a free call with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.🌴 Interested in our Bali Retreats? DM us on Instagram for more info.✨ Stay connected: Follow us on Instagram & TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the SoberFitGirl podcast – the place where your sober curious journey gets a whole lot more fun! Hosted by Kathryn Sauser, the founder of the SoberFitGirl App & Community, and joined by her amazing co-hosts and coaches, Merial and Ewa. They are here to share their raw, unfiltered experiences of living life alcohol-free. They’ll inspire you to create a life you’re obsessed with and no longer need booze – focusing on fitness, mental wellness, sober relationships, and everything in between. New episodes drop every Monday!
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