822 | What it Takes to Be A Sober Gangster with Kate Vitela

In this episode, I speak with Kate Vitela, a board-certified nurse coach and certified addiction RN with over two decades of nursing experience. Kate has been sober since 2018. She has empowered women in recovery with humour, science, and spiritual growth. Her podcast, "You Been Selected," inspires transformation through real talk and actionable tools for sobriety and personal development. Throughout our conversation, we explored the misconceptions surrounding addiction, particularly the stigma that often accompanies it. Kate emphasized the importance of understanding addiction as a complex issue rooted in pain and trauma rather than a moral failing. She highlighted the need for compassion and support for those struggling with addiction and how her coaching practice aims to provide a safe space for individuals to explore their relationship with alcohol. HIGHLIGHTS 00:01:00 - Vulnerability in Sharing Stories 00:04:00 - The Journey of Messy Action 00:06:30 - Starting a Podcast 00:09:00 - Personal Background and Nursing Career 00:12:00 - The Impact of Addiction 00:14:30 - Misunderstandings About Addiction 00:20:00 - The Role of Healthcare Providers 00:22:30 - Turning Points in Recovery 00:25:00 - Surrender vs. Fighting 00:27:30 - The Process of Reinventing Oneself 00:30:00 - Life After Sobriety 00:36:00 - Coaching and Support for Recovery 00:39:00 - The Power of Reframing Connect with Kate Website: https://linktr.ee/KateVitela Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Download FREE "You Are Supported" Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the "Follow" button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG. Click HERESubscribe on YouTube. Click HERE Mentioned in this episode:QUIZOUTSPOKEN AD QUIZ https://nlp.marshavanw.com/ OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp