An Honest Talk About Women, Alcohol & Shame (And How to Get Through It)

From DUI and fake pee to a thriving sobriety coaching practice, Kate Vitela’s recovery story is as raw and real as it gets. In this emotional episode of the Willpower Podcast, Kate shares how she lost everything — her job, her license, her identity — and rebuilt her life through honesty, support, and the power of neuroplasticity.

🔥 Kate is a nurse, sobriety coach, and host of the podcast Rewired Sober. She opens up about her hidden struggles with alcohol, her time in a psychiatric facility, the turning point that led her to AA and community support, and how she helps others find individualized recovery plans through rewiring the brain for sobriety.

🧠 Whether you're facing addiction, burnout, shame, or a feeling of being stuck — this episode will meet you where you are and help you take the next step.