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.
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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 chaos and replaces it with clarity, confidence, and self-respect.Beyond the list, they also reflect on how long-term sobriety shifted their perspective. Over time, they realized they weren’t actually missing out at all—what they thought alcohol was giving them was only taking away. With distance and healing, they can now see how much better life feels without the constant worry, regret, and self-sabotage.✨ Tune in to hear them reflect on:Why they no longer wake up with regret, hangovers, or missing walletsThe relief of no more drunk texts to exes, late-night Uber Eats, or oversharing embarrassmentsHow sobriety saved their workouts, routines, and emotional stabilityThe freedom of not having to apologize for embarrassing behaviorWhy long-term sobriety reveals you’re not missing out—you’re finally freeThis episode is both relatable and freeing—a reminder that sobriety isn’t about what you give up, but everything you get back.XOXO Kathryn & Ewa ⬇️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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54. The SoberFitGirl Guide to Forgiveness
🎙️ I am sorry to myself and others: How to let go the SoberFitGirl way
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.
In this episode, Kathryn and Ewa open up about the ongoing work of self-forgiveness and acceptance. Kathryn shares how she’s forgiven her father for his alcoholism and found a healthier place with her mother. Ewa reflects on the delicate balance between letting things go versus confronting someone—and how sometimes choosing peace over confrontation is the best decision for your own healing.
Together, they explore the reality of still struggling with pain and harm that’s been done to them, while learning to accept people as they are and releasing what they cannot change.
✨ Tune in to hear:
How daily sobriety is an act of self-forgiveness
The tension between letting go vs. confronting someone
Kathryn’s journey of forgiving her father and healing her relationship with her mother
Ewa’s reflections on choosing peace for her own well-being
How both continue to wrestle with letting go of past harm
Why sobriety is the foundation for moving forward with freedom and clarity
This episode is a reminder that forgiveness is not a one-time act—it’s a daily choice, and sobriety gives us the strength to keep choosing it.
XOXO
Kathryn & Ewa
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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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