13 Years Sober — Kate Bee on Quitting Wine Culture for Good

"Behind every craving for alcohol is some unmet need. Alcohol is like a sticking plaster." — Kate BeeThere's a kind of struggling with alcohol that never makes it into the movies. No crash, no rock bottom — just years of feeling like something's a little off every time you reach for a glass of wine.Kate Bee knows that feeling well. She spent her twenties and most of her adult life before thirty in what she calls the gray area, before finally stopping — for good — thirteen years ago. Since then, she's built The Sober School and helped more than 4,000 women rethink their relationship with alcohol without shame or a lifelong label. Kate and I talk about mommy wine culture, the 100-day mindset shift that finally worked for her, and the confidence that showed up once she stopped numbing it.If you've ever wondered whether you need permission to question your relationship with alcohol, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTimestamps00:00 — Introduction — Heather welcomes Kate Bee03:12 — Kate's early drinking years and life without a "rock bottom"13:05 — Mommy wine culture and how alcohol gets marketed to women18:33 — The 100-day mindset shift that finally worked20:30 — What changed in Kate's body, career, and confidence23:34 — Heather's own honest reflection on her relationship with wine40:24 — Where to connect with Kate Bee and The Sober School About Kate BeeKate Bee is the founder of The Sober School, a coaching platform that helps women stop drinking and start living — without shame, labels, or deprivation. A former BBC journalist and certified life coach, Kate now empowers women across the globe to navigate alcohol-free living with confidence and joy. Her flagship program, Getting Unstuck, has supported more than 4,000 women in transforming their relationship with alcohol. Kate lives near Manchester, UK.WebsiteInstagramFacebookXSupport the show