Returning guest and founder of Counter Culture Club Molly Ruggere joins Kate to talk about her journey since they last spoke, coaching, her NA drink festival and more.

Stay tuned until next week for part 2 which will be released at patreon.com/seltzersquad

I had the privilege of sitting down with my incredible friend and author, Tawny, who wrote us a much-needed book about relationships in sobriety. On this episode we discuss the evolution of our definition of sobriety, the writing process and of course DRY HUMPING, Tawny's book.

TW: Mentions of suicide 10:45-12:50

⁠Kate and Jes catch up and discuss how their year went and what they're hoping for in 2023.

The girls let you know what they’re up to and how their sobriety has been in this new “catch-up” installment.

In this episode Kate & Jes talk about more celebrities who have gotten sober lately, some who have relapsed and movies with addiction themes.

In this episode Kate and Jes play a “getting to you know” game of icebreaker questions, but the fun thing about these questions is that they are all recovery based.

Autumn is upon us, so in this episode Kate and Jes discuss their plans for the season. They look at how different it is sober and what they’re looking forward to.

Kate and Jes talk about what they've been reading, watching, and working on post-quarantine.

The long awaited sex and dating in sobriety episode! Probably the first of many but we knew we had to get sexpert Tawny on for this one!

In this episode the girls chat about when someone goes from being sober to reintroducing alcohol into their lives. The expectations, anxieties, respecting other people’s choices and setting boundaries.

Kinda like a Squad Questions episode, but deeper! Typically the girls answer a bunch of short, simple, to the point questions on the pod; but sometimes they get lengthier emails with questions that they want to spend more time delving into, so here it is.

It's time we answer some more listener questions!

On this episode Kate and Jes chat about what life has been like post quarantine.

Dillan of The Sober Gay returns to the show to talk about a recent breakup, how to deal with breakups in sobriety, celebrity relationships and more. 

On this episode Kate and Jes chat with Jackie-of-all-trades Tawny Lara, writer, podcaster and all around cool chick. Tawny discusses sober events she has organized, her podcast “Recovery Rocks”, her favorite support group “Road Recovery” and more!

This week the girls read more listener “hot mess” stories. Email seltzersquadpod@gmail.com with the subject line “hot mess” to have your hot mess story potentially read on a future episode!

In this episode Kate and Jes discuss asking for help. How do you do it? Who do you ask? Do you want advice or just someone to listen? Where to turn to? So many questions, they try to find the answers.

Whether you’re 10 days sober or 10 months, chances are you’ll always have questions.... in this episode Kate and Jes answer your questions in the tenth installment of Squad Questions. 

You can’t talk about sober toolboxes without mentioning Annie Grace’s book, This Naked Mind. In this episode Annie Grace tells us the events and reasons that prompted her to gather information in trying to learn about “the WHY?” resulting in her amazing book. 

Four months into the crazy quarantine thanks to Covid-19 Kate & Jes discuss how they’ve been handling isolation, work (or lack thereof), stress and everyday life. 

On this episode the girls call into England to speak to the adorable writer, speaker and activist Millie Gooch, creator of Sober Girl Society. Millie is bringing women from all over the world with her sober events, and reinventing weekend brunch. 

In this episode the girls discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.... how they’ve been part of the problem and how to go forward from here.

Where to begin?! Jes was fangirling over this interview! In this episode the girls talk to Alexis Haines (née Neiers). 

Alexis has one of the craziest stories we’ve heard and has been able to do a complete 180 in her life. From being sexually abused as a child, to starring in her own reality tv show, to doing time in prison as a result of being a member of the infamous “Bling Ring”, now with almost a decade sober she has made her life’s purpose to help others in recovery. 

From having a podcast, to publishing her story to co-founding a recovery center, we could have spoken to her for hours!

They’re at it again in this episode! Kate and Jes answers more listener questions in the ninth installment of Squad Questions. 

Jes and Kate are back to answer your pressing questions about meetups, dating, withdrawals and more! If you have a question you'd like to be answered on the show, send them to seltzersquadpod@gmail.com

In this episode the girls chat with recovery  friends Lacey and Nik of the Sober Company podcast. 

As fellow fans of “non traditional recovery” they talk about how they use Recovery Dharma to help stay sober and take us through their practices.

In this episode Jes and Kate discuss change. Do people actually change? Or are we just growing? But wait, isn’t growth a form of change? But if we are constantly growing in recovery are we constantly changing? Gahhhh life’s big questions lol. Listen to what they have to say about it. Kind of like Bridesmaids, but, ya know, sober.

In this episode the girls chat with the lovely Jocellyn Harvey, writer and author of Recovering the Home. Jocellyn shares how she got sober, when alcohol became a problem for her, and how she dealt (and still deals) with her shame. She discusses creating her book Recovering the Home, a decluttering guide specifically designed for sober women. Also, she tell us about her newest work; Soul and Mindset which bridges the gap between soul work, shadow work, and mindset work.

After receiving such positive feedback from the Squad when Kate read a listener's email on the pod, the girls decided to call out for “Hot Mess” stories.
In this episode Jes reads some hilarious listener stories to remind everyone that we have ALL been there.
(Got a story you’d like to submit? Email us at seltzersquadpod@gmail.com, put “hot mess” in subject line)

Three Kates, one podcast! 😱 In this episode (our) Kate and Jes chat with best friends Kate and Kate aka “The Sober Kates”. They tell us how they went from drinking partners to sober partners to podcast cohosts!!! Find them on Instagram @thesoberkates and find their podcast, ‘The After Party’, on iTunes, Spotify and google!

Just in time for 4/20 Jes and Kate discuss the whole “Cali Sober” phenomenon.... the idea of abstaining from alcohol but still using marijuana. They discuss THD and CBD. Are they one and the same? What about using it in forms other than smoking? Is the Cali sober lifestyle for you? The girls have some thoughts! 

Kate and Jes record remotely from their own homes for the first time. They check in on one another’s sobriety a month into this crazy pandemic. Kate discusses going back on anxiety meds while Jes gripes about liquor stores being deemed “essential”.

Episode 71 - Kate and Jes interview Lisa Smith! She’s the amazing author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar, co-pod creator of Recovery Rocks, and recent California resident. Lisa takes us through her journey of getting sober, treating an underlying mental health condition with drugs and alcohol, and sobriety tools she’s used for over 16 years. She talks about coming out (or not) at work, making friends in sobriety and writing about her journey, which eventually turned into her book Girl Walks Out of a Bar.

Squad questions, but make it current affairs! This week Kate & Jes answer squad questions about how they’re dealing with Covid19. They chat about self-isolating in sobriety, how to deal with this insane world pandemic and more.

This week Kate & Jes discuss how they’re surviving the global pandemic Covid19 🦠. They disucss what they’re doing to stay sane, and how the coronavirus is impacting their sobriety. 

After Jes's episode, it's Kate's turn to catch up about her job, new house, and more. 

In this episode the girls discuss Kate hitting 4 years sober! The girls discuss sober treats, more therapy, and the cost (or gains) of being 4 years sober.

Kate talks about attending the life changing Oprah event with Michelle Obama and how it filters into her sobriety/therapy life. Jes reveals her #vision for herself.

In this episode Kate reads a listener email that really hit home. Does our former hot messness define us? Can we help others when we feel like we can barely help ourselves?

Kate & Jes catch-up again in today’s episode. Kate talks about attending Coda meetings, seeing Oprah and quitting vaping while Jes reflects on her trip to Australia and questions whether or not to have a dry wedding.

You asked we answered some more!

Jes and Kate chat with Kate's husband, TJ.

Jes and Kate have a fun phone call with Jessica Jeboult. 

Jes and Kate chat with artist, Cameron Cox

Check out Cameron's work at linktr.ee/camcocasati

Jes and Kate chat with Holly Whitaker, author of Quit Like A Woman. 

Jes and Kate chat with Laura McKowen, author of We Are The Luckiest.

Check out her book at linktr.ee/laura_mckowen

She's back! Jes returns to the pod to talk about her wedding, honeymoon, and more. 

Jes and Kate chat about their 2020 plans. 

And...

Our friends at Tempest are kicking off a new session of Sobriety School and we've got a discount code!!!

You can get started anytime by visiting www.jointempest.com/school to learn more and get $50 off enrollment by using the code SELTZERSQUADPOD50

Tempest believes sobriety is a privilege not a punishment so check it out today!

Jes and Kate chat about shame.

And...

Our friends at Tempest are kicking off a new session of Sobriety School and we've got a discount code!!!

You can get started anytime by visiting www.jointempest.com/school to learn more and get $50 off enrollment by using the code SELTZERSQUADPOD50

Tempest believes sobriety is a privilege not a punishment so check it out today!

Jes and Kate chat about slip-ups with non-alcoholic drinks.

And...

Our friends at Tempest are kicking off a new session of Sobriety School and we've got a discount code!!!

You can get started anytime by visiting www.jointempest.com/school to learn more and get $50 off enrollment by using the code SELTZERSQUADPOD50

Tempest believes sobriety is a privilege not a punishment so check it out today.