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Sisters In Sobriety

Sisters In Sobriety

De: Sonia Kahlon and Kathleen Killen
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You know that sinking feeling when you wake up with a hangover and think: “I’m never doing this again”? We’ve all been there. But what happens when you follow through? Sonia Kahlon and Kathleen Killen can tell you, because they did it! They went from sisters-in-law, to Sisters in Sobriety. In this podcast, Sonia and Kathleen invite you into their world, as they navigate the ups and downs of sobriety, explore stories of personal growth and share their journey of wellness and recovery. Get ready for some real, honest conversations about sobriety, addiction, and everything in between. Episodes will cover topics such as: reaching emotional sobriety, how to make the decision to get sober, adopting a more mindful lifestyle, socializing without alcohol, and much more. Whether you’re sober-curious, seeking inspiration and self-care through sobriety, or embracing the alcohol-free lifestyle already… Tune in for a weekly dose of vulnerability, mutual support and much needed comic relief. Together, let’s celebrate the transformative power of sisterhood in substance recovery! Kathleen Killen is a registered psychotherapist and certified coach based in Ontario, Canada. Her practice is centered on relational therapy and she specializes in couples and working with individuals who are navigating their personal relationships. Having been through many life transitions herself, Kathleen has made it her mission to help others find the support and communication they need in their closest relationships. To find out more about Kathleen’s work, check out her website. Sonia Kahlon is a recovery coach and former addict. She grappled with high-functioning alcohol use disorder throughout her life, before getting sober in 2016. Over the last five years, she has appeared on successful sobriety platforms, such as the Story Exchange, the Sobriety Diaries podcast and the Sober Curator, to tell her story of empowerment and addiction recovery, discuss health and midlife sobriety, and share how she is thriving without alcohol. Your sobriety success story starts today, with Kathleen and Sonia. Just press play!

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  • My Sober Dating Diary Pt2 - Bath Bombs To Boundaries

    My Sober Dating Diary Pt2 - Bath Bombs To Boundaries
    Jul 16 2025

    We're diving into part two of my sober dating diary—a real-life story that involves a cute date, an unexpected trip to a cannabis shop, and a bath bomb that turned into a major wake-up call.

    Dating after divorce is awkward enough. But when you're sober—and your date casually suggests a relaxing soak in a "CBD" bath—you learn pretty quickly who respects your boundaries and who treats your sobriety like a buzzkill.

    I also share:

    • The truth about "California sober" and why it doesn't work for me
    • How people-pleasing and old patterns can sneak back in, even after years of sobriety
    • Why I walked away and what it taught me about owning my sobriety, unapologetically


    This story is for anyone who's ever compromised a little too much to seem “chill,” or needed a reminder that you're allowed to have boundaries—and you're allowed to walk away when someone crosses them.

    ✨ Your sobriety isn’t just “okay”—it’s powerful, it’s valid, and it deserves to be honored.

    🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the sober dating trenches, plus tips, real talk, and radical honesty every week.

    📬 Want more? Head to sistersinsobriety.substack.com for behind-the-scenes content, journal prompts, and community support.

    Highlights

    [00:00] First dates after divorce—applying mascara for the first time in years and meeting someone who doesn’t drink

    [01:10] When a park stroll turns into a casual detour to a cannabis shop (um, red flag?)

    [01:55] What “California sober” really means—and why it’s not part of my recovery

    [02:50] The power of “playing the tape forward” and how it helps me avoid old traps

    [04:00] He says it’s just a CBD bath bomb. I ask (repeatedly) if it has THC. He says no.

    [05:10] Ten minutes into the tub and I’m feeling like a human gummy bear

    [06:00] The bold print truth: Delta-8 THC. And a sinking feeling—literally.

    [06:45] Why I ignored my instincts to be the “cool girl”—and what it cost me

    [07:45] The moment I knew I’d never see him again (and why that mattered)

    [08:20] Sober dating isn’t just about tolerance—it’s about respect, celebration, and self-trust


    Links

    💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen

    📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email

    📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram

    🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast

    📸 Kathleen’s Instagram



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    9 m
  • The Truth About Sober Dating, Sex, and Love - WE TURN THE TABLES

    The Truth About Sober Dating, Sex, and Love - WE TURN THE TABLES
    Jul 14 2025

    This week on Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia and Kathleen turn the tables on their popular mini-series about sober dating, sex, and relationships. After hearing from past guests on what dating without alcohol looks like, the sisters are sitting down to answer the same ten questions themselves. From green flags and red flags to playlist picks and sober date ideas, they’re bringing personal reflections, and honest takes.

    How do you navigate dating someone who drinks when you don’t? What’s the go-to answer when someone asks why you’re not drinking? And how do you build connection without the lubrication of alcohol? Sonia and Kathleen unpack the real-life challenges and unexpected joys of dating while sober.

    Find out why communication and emotional regulation are the new sexy, how to set boundaries around alcohol in relationships, and how to create connection without compromising sobriety. The episode also explores cultural norms around drinking, coping strategies for first sober dates, and what "choosing each other" really means in long-term partnerships.

    This is Sisters in Sobriety, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our Substack for extra tips, tricks and resources.

    Episode Highlights

    [00:01:10] Sonia’s power washer as a symbol of freedom post-divorce

    [00:02:30] Setting the scene for the mini-series wrap-up: 10 questions revisited

    [00:04:00] Kathleen's first sober date: a nuanced look at alcohol vs. drug sobriety

    [00:05:45] Dating someone who drinks—how Kathleen navigated early discomfort

    [00:07:15] Caitlin’s story: being 90 days sober and her date ordering her favorite drink

    [00:08:45] NA beer and whether it fits into Sonia’s sober lifestyle

    [00:09:30] Food and body issues on early dates—what Ally Shapiro shared

    [00:10:25] What do you say when someone asks why you don’t drink?

    [00:11:15] The challenge of drinking cultures within a partner’s family

    [00:12:45] Green flags: emotional regulation, curiosity, and thoughtful check-ins

    [00:15:00] Red flags: love addiction, criticism, and white lies

    [00:17:50] Favorite sober date ideas: hiking, kayaking, concerts, and coffee

    [00:19:30] Advice for your first sober date: have a plan, tell someone, and stay present

    [00:21:00] How much drinking is too much in a partner? Setting comfort levels

    [00:22:15] Alcohol in the house—yes, no, or it depends?

    [00:23:15] Who do you call after a fight or a great first date? (Hint: it’s not always your sister)

    [00:24:30] The breakup playlist that kept them going—hello, Florence + the Machine

    [00:26:15] From "dicked down in Dallas" to Taylor Swift: the love life soundtrack

    [00:28:00] “I used to think love was a fairytale, now I know it’s a choice.”

    [00:30:15] Romantic love is conditional—and why that’s actually a good thing


    Links

    💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen

    📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email

    📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram

    🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast

    📸 Kathleen’s Instagram



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donations

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    33 m
  • When Sisters Heal Together With Karin and Patti Clark

    When Sisters Heal Together With Karin and Patti Clark
    Jul 7 2025
    In this episode, Sonia and Kathleen are joined by sisters Patti and Karin Clark for a conversation about breaking the cycle of intergenerational addiction and reclaiming personal identity. Patti is an award-winning author whose books blend emotional sobriety and self-reflection, and Karin is a counselor and educator with decades of experience in trauma and addiction recovery. Together, the sisters reflect on how their upbringing shaped them—and how recovery allowed them to rewrite their own stories.We talk about the roles we unconsciously play in dysfunctional families—hero, rebel, mascot—and how these survival strategies can carry into adulthood, often laying the groundwork for addiction, codependency, and emotional suppression. And we tackle some big questions: How do family dynamics influence substance use? Can breaking generational trauma actually stop the cycle? What happens to sisterhood when sobriety enters the room?Patti and Karin share personal stories of relapse and reconciliation, how their relationship as sisters evolved through recovery, and the beautiful ways their sobriety has rippled through their families. You'll hear about the grief and rage they had to walk through in order to reach forgiveness—not just for others, but for themselves. Their shared journey highlights what happens when we name the truth, do the work, and choose connection over silence.This is Sisters in Sobriety, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our Substack for extra tips, tricks, and resources.Episode Highlights (Timestamps)[00:02:00] Patti shares a tribute to Karin’s steady presence after their mother’s death[00:03:45] Karin explains family roles and the origin of the “hero” label[00:05:00] Patti opens up about being the mascot and diffusing family tension with humor[00:07:45] A painful memory of being compared at the dinner table[00:08:30] Food as a first addiction and internalized shame[00:10:15] Karin outlines the family role model (hero, scapegoat, lost child, mascot)[00:11:00] Both sisters share how their roles shifted over time[00:13:30] Roundtable discussion: Which family role is most prone to addiction?[00:15:00] The hidden addiction behaviors that often go overlooked[00:17:30] Patti and Karin reflect on their first experiences with substances[00:20:00] Karin recalls when drinking shifted from fun to fear[00:22:00] Patti describes the subtle but powerful interventions that helped her quit[00:26:00] Tracing addiction and denial through both sides of the family tree[00:29:00] The myth of the “poor Patty and Karen” narrative within the family[00:30:15] How their sisterhood changed through recovery and ACOA work[00:33:30] Relapsing, boundaries, codependency, and coming back together[00:36:30] Karin and Patti explain the emotional dynamics of their old arguments[00:39:00] The cultural addiction of capitalism and constant productivity[00:41:30] When relapse happens: fear, enabling, and permission[00:44:00] “Safe drinking” lies we tell ourselves in the gray area[00:46:00] Did we break the cycle? Parenting, legacy, and sober modeling[00:49:00] Creating a new lineage of openness, healing, and choice[00:51:30] What does forgiveness really look like in recovery?[00:53:00] Patti explains the danger of skipping grief and going straight to forgiveness[00:54:30] Karin shares how compassion helped her process resentment[00:56:00] Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation[00:57:30] Closing reflections on sisterhood, healing, and sharing the toolsConnect with Patti ClarkWebsite: www.patticlark.orgSubstack: https://patticlarkwriter.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfahpJhfHNNHUqtIjR39OdQConnect with Karin ClarkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarinClarkCommunicationsWebsite: www.karineclark.comEmail: info@karineclark.comSIS Links💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast📸 Kathleen’s InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    59 m
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