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Sisters In Sobriety

Sisters In Sobriety

Von: 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...

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  • Midlife Isn’t a Crisis — It’s a Comeback With Heather Francis

    Midlife Isn’t a Crisis — It’s a Comeback With Heather Francis
    Mar 2 2026
    Sonia and Kathleen sit down with Heather Francis, host of the Midlife Moves Podcast. Heather is an entrepreneur and mom of four who brings a lived-experience perspective to conversations around identity, self-trust, and personal growth. She speaks as a woman who has learned, often through trial and error, what it means to evolve, recalibrate, and choose herself more intentionally.Together, they explore what really happens in our forties and fifties: shifting identities, perimenopause, strength training, sleep disruption, protein intake, and the unexpected grief that can come when children grow up and roles change. Together, they unpack how to move through midlife with intention rather than fear—and how movement, community, and curiosity can help women feel strong, clear, and empowered in this next chapter.The conversation weaves through questions many women are quietly asking: Why does anxiety spike in perimenopause? Why does sleep suddenly fall apart at 1:00 AM? Why does cardio stop working the way it used to? How much protein do women actually need in midlife? What role do magnesium, creatine, and recovery days play in hormonal health? How do friendships, identity, and self-definition evolve when the “mom” role begins to shift?Heather shares practical insights around strength training versus excessive cardio, mobility work, rest days, over-exercising, wearable technology, alcohol’s impact on sleep, sugar spikes, and the importance of fueling the body with whole-food protein sources. The discussion touches on cognitive health in midlife, research around creatine for women, bloodwork-guided supplementation, anxiety management, and why connection is foundational for both brain health and emotional resilience. Rather than extreme reinvention, the theme becomes small, intentional adjustments that support longevity, muscle preservation, sleep quality, and overall wellness.Heather opens up about her identity crisis when her children began leaving home, the depression that followed, the isolation of rediscovering herself alone, and the courage it took to ask: Who am I beyond caretaker, wife, and mother? The conversation moves into friendship shifts, gym communities, saying yes to coffee dates, and redefining confidence outside of labels. In a powerful closing reflection, Heather offers a reframe for midlife: not as decline, but as possibility—a second act that doesn’t require blowing up your life, just choosing more intentionally within it.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.Highlights00:00 – Introduction to Heather Francis and Midlife Moves02:00 – Identity crisis when children grow up04:00 – Realizing midlife is a second act, not an ending05:00 – Perimenopause conversations we wish existed06:00 – Hormones, anxiety, and 1:00 AM wakeups07:00 – Why movement helped anxiety more than medication08:00 – Cardio vs. strength training in midlife09:00 – What strength training actually looks like13:00 – Yoga, mobility, and emotional release15:00 – Signs you may be over-exercising17:00 – Magnesium, meditation, and sleep hygiene19:00 – Alcohol’s impact on sleep quality20:00 – Wearables, tracking, and number obsession21:00 – Sugar’s effect on sleep and recovery23:00 – Nutrition, fueling, and hormone support27:00 – Protein myths and whole-food sources34:00 – Creatine, cognitive health, and supplements38:00 – Friendship shifts and loneliness in midlife44:00 – Redefining identity beyond “mom”46:00 – The message of midlife: possibility and intentional changeHeather's Links https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemovespodcast/midlifemoves.co SIS 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    48 Min.
  • AI Journaling With Sean Dadashi

    AI Journaling With Sean Dadashi
    Feb 23 2026
    Sonia sits down with Sean Dadashi, co-founder of Rosebud, an AI-guided journaling app built to deepen self-reflection, emotional awareness, and intentional healing. Together, they explore how journaling can move beyond venting and become a powerful tool for insight — helping you recognize emotional patterns, understand triggers, and reshape the internal narratives that shape sobriety and personal growth.The conversation expands into the evolving role of AI in mental health and self-development. They discuss how guided prompts, voice journaling, emotional tagging, and pattern recognition can make reflection more accessible — especially for those intimidated by a blank page. At the same time, they examine the importance of keeping therapy, community, and real human connection at the center of healing, while using technology as a supportive tool rather than a replacement.Sonia and Sean also walk through specific journaling practices, including Rose-Bud-Thorn reflections, somatic journaling, gratitude work, boundary-setting exercises, and intention setting. They explore how Rosebud can support therapy preparation, unsent letters, difficult conversations, and voice-based emotional processing.Throughout the episode, they highlight how digital journaling can help expand emotional vocabulary, identify recurring behavioral patterns, and deepen therapeutic work between sessions.On a more personal note, Sonia shares her love of pen-to-paper journaling — the colored pens, the bedside rituals — and reflects on what it means to shift from analog habits to digital tools in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, the reflective experience.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.Highlights00:00 — Introduction to Sean Dadashi and the mission behind Rosebud01:45 — Sean’s early relationship with journaling during family divorce04:10 — Moving from handwritten journals to digital reflection06:20 — Recognizing emotional and behavioral patterns over time08:05 — The “blank page problem” and barriers to starting journaling09:40 — How the “Go Deeper” function guides layered reflection11:30 — AI summaries, emotional tagging, and weekly reports13:05 — Metrics, character tracking, and narrative insights14:10 — Naming emotions and therapist-informed AI design15:20 — How Rosebud differs from generic chatbots16:40 — AI memory and long-term pattern recognition17:25 — Asking big-picture life questions through journal history18:50 — Year-end reflection archetypes and narrative mapping20:10 — AI personas: nurturing vs. direct reflection styles21:05 — Preventing AI from replacing human connection22:30 — Platform limits and ethical guardrails24:00 — Crisis response and safety considerations28:40 — Using journaling alongside therapy and coaching31:10 — Preparing for therapy sessions through reflection insights32:15 — Pen-and-paper vs. digital journaling debate34:05 — Voice journaling and emotional expression36:10 — Importing handwritten journals via photo transcription38:15 — Rose-Bud-Thorn framework and evening reflections40:20 — Somatic journaling and body-based awareness41:10 — Letter writing, boundary setting, and hard conversations43:00 — Facilitating real-life conversations using AI support44:05 — Intention setting and future-self visualization45:50 — Creating mantras and symbolic yearly totems46:40 — Building sustainable daily reflection practices47:30 — Closing thoughts and episode wrap-upRosebud https://my.rosebud.app/SIS 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 Min.
  • From High-Functioning To Whole Again With Marci Hopkins

    From High-Functioning To Whole Again With Marci Hopkins
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, Sonia sits down with TV personality, recovery advocate, and author Marci Hopkins to unpack the layered journey from trauma and addiction to emotional sobriety and self-trust. As the host of the award-winning talk show Wake Up with Marci and author of Chaos to Clarity, Marci brings both lived experience and professional insight to the conversation. Together, they explore healing, resilience, and what it really takes to rebuild a life after alcohol.


    The discussion moves through the experiences that shaped Marci’s relationship with alcohol, from early childhood trauma and family addiction to high-functioning drinking in adulthood. Themes of generational cycles, emotional suppression, validation-seeking relationships, and the normalization of alcohol surface throughout the conversation. The episode also examines the slippery slope from social drinking to dependence, how denial shows up, and the internal bargaining that often delays change.


    Marci shares how practices like affirmations, forgiveness work, boundary setting, and cognitive “interrupters” can begin to rewire negative thought patterns.


    Marci walks through the defining moments that led to her final surrender — including the DUI that forced her to confront the reality of her drinking. She reflects on motherhood, marriage, career pressure, and the emotional reckoning that followed. The conversation closes on her path to advocacy, her commitment to breaking stigma, and how turning pain into purpose became central to her healing.


    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

    00:01:00 – Marci’s introduction and recovery advocacy work

    00:03:00 – Childhood trauma and the first experiences of abuse

    00:05:00 – Living with her grandparents and early instability

    00:08:00 – Abuse and lack of maternal protection

    00:10:00 – Perfectionism and controlling the external image

    00:12:00 – Teen drinking, validation, and blackout weekends

    00:14:00 – Escaping home life through relationships

    00:16:00 – Party culture, drugs, and early adulthood

    00:17:00 – DUIs and hitting early warning signs

    00:20:00 – Using appearance and relationships for power

    00:23:00 – Career rise in television and media

    00:25:00 – Motherhood, ambition, and mounting pressure

    00:26:00 – Alcohol as “liquid courage” for auditions

    00:27:00 – Hiding drinking and increasing dependence

    00:28:00 – The failed attempt to moderate

    00:29:00 – The day of her final drink

    00:31:00 – DUI arrest and confrontation with reality

    00:33:00 – Surrender and return to AA

    00:38:00 – Emotional sobriety and healing trauma

    00:55:00 – Breaking stigma and normalizing recovery conversations


    Marci's Links

    Instagram

    YouTube


    SIS 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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    59 Min.
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