EP43. Family Dynamics & The Domino Effect of Sobriety
Description
What happens when one person in the family gets sober? The whole system shifts.
In this solo episode, Kate unpacks what really goes down when you walk into family gatherings clear-headed for the first time. From side-eyes at the dinner table to Aunt Linda clutching her Riesling like an emotional support animal, Kate blends humor, compassion, and psychology to help you understand why your family reacts the way they do, and how to stay grounded through it.
She explores family systems theory, the emotional minefield of the holidays, and how to set boundaries without losing your sense of self. Whether you’re one month or eight years sober, this conversation will help you find peace (and maybe a laugh) in the chaos.
In this episode, Kate dives into:
- Why your sobriety “threatens” the family system
- How to handle guilt trips, silence, and side comments
- Why anger is information, not failure
- The power of self-compassion in healing family wounds
- How to create your own grounded rituals during the holidays
- Why your sobriety will always ripple farther than you realize
Sobriety doesn’t just change you. It changes the whole dance. And even if your family never claps for you, you’re already rewriting the story.
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