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Sisters In Sobriety

Sisters In Sobriety

著者: 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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  • Food Junkies in Recovery: The Truth About Sugar Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman
    2025/06/16
    Is it really just emotional eating—or could it be addiction? In this week’s episode of Sisters in Sobriety, we speak with renowned expert Dr. Vera Tarman to unravel the science, psychology, and stigma surrounding sugar and flour addiction, and how we can truly recover. As the Medical Director of Renascent, one of Canada’s largest substance abuse treatment centres, Dr. Tarman brings a wealth of clinical insight—plus her own recovery from both alcohol and food addiction. She is the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction and cohost of the Food Junkies Podcast.What’s the real connection between alcohol and sugar? Why do so many people transfer their addictions to food when they get sober? And what do terms like “intuitive eating,” “emotional eating,” and “abstinence” actually mean in the context of recovery?Dr. Tarman also breaks down the difference between emotional eating and food addiction, outlines what recovery from food addiction really requires, and offers practical insight into why abstinence—not just moderation—is the key for many. Expect to learn about the dopamine pathways, the food-addiction spectrum, the role of ultra-processed foods, and the concept of “food serenity.”Finally, Dr. Tarman shares her deeply personal story— her own early experiences with alcohol and marijuana, and how she navigated her own recovery from binge eating and bulimia while practicing as a doctor. Her journey is vulnerable, relatable, and a reminder that healing is possible—even when it’s not linear.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.Time-stamped Highlights00:00 – Welcome and guest intro: Dr. Vera Tarman, addiction medicine expert and author01:55 – Her first addiction: sugar or alcohol?03:30 – Growing up with an alcoholic mother04:45 – Alcohol and academic life: why she quit in med school05:50 – Binge eating, bulimia, and how food replaced alcohol07:00 – “You should stop drinking”—saying it to patients, but not herself09:00 – Her “aha” moment: reading the first studies on food addiction10:20 – How food and alcohol affect the brain’s dopamine reward system12:45 – Is sugar addiction common in people getting sober?15:10 – Sugar and alcohol as “sisters”—and the medical consequences17:00 – Liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver: the sugar connection19:10 – Emotional eating vs. food addiction—what’s the difference?22:30 – Why intuitive eating may not work for everyone27:00 – Recovery and abstinence: what does it look like?31:45 – Is it about added sugar or natural sugar?34:10 – Can moderation work—or do some people need full abstinence?36:30 – What counts as a relapse with food?39:00 – Social pressure, stigma, and birthday cake41:00 – Why sugar is so powerful (and hard to quit)43:00 – Recovery essentials: more than just stopping45:10 – Individualized food plans: what worked for Dr. Tarman47:00 – OA and the growing food addiction recovery landscape50:00 – Finding support: why community matters51:20 – Building food serenity and daily recovery habits53:00 – Her message of hope: it gets easier after 10 days55:00 – “Day 4 of my reset”—Kathleen shares her momentDr. Vera Tarman’s Links🌐 Website: https://www.addictionsunplugged.com📘 Facebook Group: I’m Sweet Enough: Sugar-Free for LifeSisters In Sobriety 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 InstagramRead lessSupport 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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    56 分
  • Date Selfishly, Love Authentically: Matchmaking Wisdom from Daphney Poyser
    2025/06/09
    Have you ever stared at your phone wondering where all the emotionally available adults are? In today’s episode of Sisters in Sobriety, we have Daphney Poyser, the founder and CEO of Fern Connections—a values-driven, LGBTQIA+ and ally-inclusive matchmaking and dating coaching company. Daphney’s mission is help people date with intention and build meaningful relationships rooted in authenticity. Today, she’s here to help us navigate dating—especially while sober—with more clarity and confidence.We dig into the real-life challenges of dating in recovery, touching on everything from emotional prep work to the myths we carry from childhood about what love should look like. What does compatibility really mean? Is it okay to have expectations? And what does it mean to “selfishly date”—and why is that a good thing?You'll s will walk away with tools for building more conscious relationships—whether you’re using a dating app, working with a matchmaker, or stepping out into the sober dating world for the first time.You’ll also hear Daphney’s personal story—how becoming a widow in 2019 led her to pivot out of corporate America and into founding Fern Connections, a service inspired in part by her queer daughter and family members. Daphney shares her own journey of finding love again later in life, learning to set boundaries, and building a business that centers care, consent, and clarity.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 Highlights00:02 – Meet Daphney Poyser, and how losing her husband led her to start a matchmaking company00:04 – Why Fern Connections was created to serve the LGBTQIA+ and ally community00:07 – Discussing sober dating and what it means to show up without numbing00:09 – Why you shouldn’t have to dull yourself to go on a date00:10 – The importance of emotional safety and matching clients with aligned values00:12 – What to do when someone says they’re fine with sobriety—but turns out they’re not00:14 – Why women should be “selfish daters” and not worry about being the “good guy”00:16 – How to emotionally prepare for dating after long-term relationships00:18 – Pre- and post-date journaling as a mindfulness tool00:20 – The myth of “no expectations” and why love should be conditional00:22 – Relationship contracts and writing down what really matters00:24 – How childhood messages shape what we believe about marriage00:27 – Helping clients unpack their unrealistic dating checklists00:30 – The problem with assuming no one’s “good enough”00:33 – Chemistry vs. compatibility—and why the spark might not mean what you think00:35 – How unresolved trauma influences what feels familiar in dating00:38 – Oversharing on first dates: why less is sometimes more00:41 – Confidence rituals before dates and the power of listening00:43 – What qualities Daphney looks for when matching clients00:47 – Dating apps: their impact on mental health and connection00:51 – Tips for transitioning from online to in-person dating00:54 – Red flags to watch for, including love bombing and mirroring00:57 – Why peaceful love may feel boring—and why it’s often the real dealGuest Links🌐 Daphney’s Website: fernconnections.com📸 Daphney’s Instagram: @fernconnectionsSisters In Sobriety 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 分
  • The Missing Link Between Clarity, Energy, and Sobriety With Christie Dames
    2025/06/02
    What if your sugar cravings, chronic fatigue, or lack of clarity weren’t just random symptoms—but signs of deeper imbalances that could be blocking your recovery? On this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia is joined by strategist, speaker, and sober advocate Christie Dames. With over 38 years of sobriety and a career helping high-performers unlock their potential, Christie shares how her lived experience and research intersect to shed light on the brain-body connection.Today, they talk about why what you eat—and what surrounds you—matters deeply when it comes to emotional clarity, energy, and healing. How does what we eat impact our emotional sobriety? What’s the role of metabolic health in our ability to regulate mood and access clarity? And how do toxins—whether in food, electronics, or water—quietly sabotage our healing efforts?Listeners will learn about the connection between mitochondrial health and long-term sobriety, how refined sugars and processed foods derail emotional regulation, and the invisible toll environmental toxins like PFAS and EMFs take on our well-being. Christie also shares practical tools for lowering your toxic load—think organic swaps, safer tech habits, and why red light bulbs might become your new best friend.And yes, as always, we go there—into the personal stories. Christie opens up about her own path to sobriety, including her recovery from misdiagnosis, withdrawal from neuroleptic medication, and the chronic pain that shaped her understanding of emotional vs. physical hunger. From healing trauma to navigating relapse triggers, she helps us see our cravings not as flaws but as clues.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 — Christie introduces the idea that sugar cravings can block emotional sobriety00:02:30 — The physical trauma that set the stage for addiction00:03:45 — Why alcohol felt like an elixir for Christie’s fractured sense of self00:04:55 — Mold exposure and neurological misdiagnosis compound her health issues00:06:45 — The impact of neuroleptic drugs and a 10-year brownout00:07:50 — Getting sober—despite still being medicated00:08:30 — Sugar as her first addiction, and how it worked on her undernourished brain00:10:15 — Giving up sugar: was it harder than alcohol?00:12:45 — Why metabolic health is the key to “next-level” sobriety00:14:20 — Understanding insulin resistance and fasting insulin00:16:00 — What to eat: whole foods, organic, and the truth about strawberries00:18:45 — Toxins in baby cord blood and how they impact future health00:21:15 — Dairy and gluten: are they just food, or emotional disrupters?00:23:00 — Why A2 dairy and goat’s milk might be different00:25:30 — How trauma and toxicity contribute to neuroinflammation00:27:10 — The four-day delayed reaction to food and what to watch for00:29:00 — Emotional vs. physical hunger: how to tell the difference00:32:50 — Learning to pause before reacting or reaching for food00:35:00 — How shame spirals can begin with food choices00:37:20 — Working with high performers: unlocking their hidden blocks00:40:00 — Using intuition, presence, and somatic tools with clients00:42:00 — PFAS: the “forever chemicals” and why they’re a major health threat00:44:30 — EMFs and why cell phones and WiFi matter more than you think00:46:00 — Sobriety makes you more sensitive—embrace it00:48:10 — Creating a low-tox lifestyle that supports brain health and longevity00:50:00 — Hacks: red lights, blue blockers, and neuro-restorative sleep habits00:51:30 — Christie’s favorite ways to lower your toxic burden00:52:00 — Where to connect with Christie (christiedames@protonmail.com)Links 📧 Christie’s EmailSisters In Sobriety 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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    53 分

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