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Rewired Sober

Kate Vitela
Sobriety
Neuroscience
Personal Growth
ADHD
Mental Health
Recovery
Feminism
Women Empowerment
Emotional Regulation
Alcohol Use
Liminal Space
Personal Development
Identity Loss
Early Sobriety
Women's Mental Health
Midlife
Women In Recovery
Self-Care
Spiritual Awakening
Burnout

Rewired Sober is a sobriety and recovery podcast for women who are tired of surface-level self-help and ready for real change. Hosted by psychiatric nurse, addiction specialist, and recovery coach Kate Vitela, RN, this podcast explores the neuroscience of addiction, emotional sobriety, mindset change, and the messy, honest reality of rebuilding your life after quitting drinking. This is not a prea... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the thing you’ve been calling boredom in sobriety…

is actually a lack of expression?

In this episode, I sit down with Susi Glenna Milne to talk about creativity not as a hobby—but as a lifeline in recovery.

We get into what happens after y... more

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My solid guess is this: You didn’t drink because you were weak.

You drank because your brain adapted.

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest lies in recovery culture: that shame will somehow motivate you into becoming a better vers... more

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What if the way you introduce yourself…

is keeping you stuck?

In this episode, we’re diving into something that’s deeply normalized in recovery spaces—but rarely questioned:

The words you use to describe who you are.

Because when you repeatedly s... more

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Every year, the first Monday in May, the world watches the Met Gala—a spectacle of fashion, identity, and storytelling through art.

And this year?

I’m not on that carpet.

But I am building something that matters a hell of a lot more.

Because the ... more

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Susi Milne
Vancouver-based Canadian artist and performer with a long sobriety journey
Grunt Gallery, Western Front (past leadership); She Recovers Foundation (advocacy)
Episode: EP. 75 Sober Feminist Punks: Creativity & Self-Expression as a Way Home in Recovery With Susi Milne
Amyee Oen
Former ER nurse turned somatic mentor and nervous system coach for high-achieving women
Self-employed / Somatic Coaching
Episode: EP 69: Diving In To The Black Hole Of Pain & Numbness: Nervous System Regulation With Amyee Oen
Dawn Nickel
Dr. Dawn Nickel, healthcare policy expert, founder of She Recovers
She Recovers
Episode: EP 65: Women’s Recovery & Workaholism: Healing the Whole Woman with Dawn Nickel from SHE RECOVERS
Dr. Jen Costanza
Holistic health coach and somatic breathwork practitioner helping high-achieving women recover from burnout.
Rooted Life
Episode: EP 61: Performative Wellness: Burnout, Self-Care, and Coming Back to the Basics with Dr. Jen Costanza
Casey Mcquire Davidson
Life and sobriety coach, host of the Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women
Hello Someday Podcast
Episode: EP 56: From Dry January to Real Change with Casey Mcquire Davidson
Amy Liz Harrison
Memoir coach, author, and CEO of A-Team Press
A-Team Press
Episode: EP 51: Managing ADHD in Long-Term Sobriety: One Woman’s Story with Amy Liz Harrison
Dr. Sarah Michaud
Clinical psychologist and author of the book Co Crazy with over 40 years of sobriety
Leaving CrazyTown
Episode: EP 49: Codependency & Alcohol: Understanding the Fear, Control, and Recovery Cycle with Dr. Sarah Michaud
Jennifer Mathieu
Critically acclaimed author of seven novels for young adults and an experienced teacher.
Dutton Penguin Random House
Episode: EP 48: A Teacher's Lesson Plan: Boundaries First, Burnout Last with Jennifer Mathieu
Marsha Vanwynsberg
NLP trainer, author, speaker, and podcaster
Own Your Choices, Own Your Life Podcast
Episode: EP 23. NLP & The Power of Reframing with Marsha Vanwynsberghe

Host

Kate Vitella
Host of Rewired Sober; guiding discussions with a trauma-aware, neuroscience-informed lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Honest, educational and fun!

    I look forward to this podcast every week! I love the way Kate combines neuroscience, humor and vulnerable honesty in each episode. I appreciate the way she puts words to how I feel in today’s culture. I often read the books she mentions because they are exactly what I’m interested in. This podcast is a must listen for me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CryRheHop
    United States2 months ago
  • Kate Knows Her Stuff

    Rewired Sober is a thoughtful and empowering addition to the recovery conversation. Kate is smart, funny and curious and all three traits shine through in every episode. Listen in, you won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheRecovers
    Canada2 months ago
  • Authentic, Poignant and No BS!

    I have been listening to Kate for these first few critical months in my sobriety and her raw and honest advice has been a beacon for me. Her gift is in connecting both the scientific understanding of brain pathways with the cultural conditioning that is at play within addiction She then delicately keeps reminding us about the power of self forgiveness that needs to be intertwined in all of the healing and rewiring that is required of choosing yourself every day in not drinking

    She was so... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coleyklein
    United States2 months ago
  • Knowledge and Real

    I found Kate’s podcast when she was on another podcast (SML) and I am so glad I did. Kate is an excellent interviewer! Her background knowledge makes her podcast a must for anyone sober curious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen 67M
    United States6 months ago
  • Vulnerable and Sassy

    Kate uses the vulnerability of her own story to introduce a plethora of relatable content, branded with her own type of realist sassy attitude that makes every episode that much better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin Lamb, MA LLPC
    United Statesa year ago

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Honest, educational and fun! The host blends neuroscience, humor and vulnerability.
Listeners say the host's interviews feel insightful and engaging.
Rewired Sober is a thoughtful and empowering addition to recovery conversations.
The show is praised for vulnerable storytelling and practical recovery insights.
Authentic, Poignant and No BS—listeners find relatable, science-informed guidance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 69: Diving In To The Black Hole Of Pain & Numbness: Nervous System Regulation With Amyee Oen
Q: What does it mean to be 'in your body' in the context of recovery?
Being in your body means being able to feel, hear, and know what's happening physically and emotionally, and to use that awareness to guide choices rather than staying dissociated or reactive.
EP 66: When the Caregiver Breaks: Nurses, Addiction, and the System Meant to Help- With Stephanie Kelley on Nursing, Motherhood, and Resilience.
Q: What inspired you to talk openly about monitoring programs and nurses' experiences with recovery?
Stephanie explains that sharing openly helps demystify the process, reduce stigma, and show that professionals can remain in their careers with honesty, support, and structured accountability, turning a punitive system into a pathway for resilience and continued service.
EP 62: You Don't Manifest What You Want- You Manifest Who You Are with Simmy the Miracle Maker
Q: Will you talk about your spiritual journey or how this was interplayed with that?
Simmy shares her initial focus on manifesting material outcomes, which evolved into a deeper exploration of consciousness and the connection to a greater universal essence.
EP 62: You Don't Manifest What You Want- You Manifest Who You Are with Simmy the Miracle Maker
Q: So will you kind of elaborate on that?
Simmy explains that our identity, which reflects our beliefs and perceptions, shapes our reality, suggesting that we manifest who we are rather than what we want.
EP 48: A Teacher's Lesson Plan: Boundaries First, Burnout Last with Jennifer Mathieu
Q: How did your drinking impact your teaching career?
Jennifer discusses how her sleep was disordered, and although she didn't drink at work, she felt fatigued and would often joke about drinking to cope with her students' antics, illustrating her problematic relationship with alcohol.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rewired Sober

What is Rewired Sober about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A feminist sobriety show that centers midlife women navigating recovery with neuroscience, nervous-system regulation, and self-trust. Episodes blend science with lived experience to explain what happens in the female brain during early sobriety, how to manage bodily and emotional shifts, and how to reclaim autonomy outside traditional 12-step models. Notable throughlines include challenging stigma, expanding recovery pathways, and empowering listeners to craft authentic, nonshaming approaches to sobriety, self-care, and personal growth. A standout aspect is the combination of clinical insight with candid personal storytelling, creating a supportive space for women seeking practical neuroscience-informed strategies, community, and empowermen... more

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1. The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women
2. The Sober Mom Life
3. 2 Sober Girls Podcast
4. This Naked Mind Podcast
5. Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

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Recent guests on Rewired Sober include:

1. Susi Milne
2. Amyee Oen
3. Dawn Nickel
4. Dr. Jen Costanza
5. Casey Mcquire Davidson
6. Amy Liz Harrison
7. Dr. Sarah Michaud
8. Jennifer Mathieu

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