{"podcast":{"title":"Sisters In Sobriety","slug":"sisters-in-sobriety-6679709","podcast_index_feed_id":6679709,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/soniakahlon6344/feed.xml","website_url":"https://soniakahlon6344.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21246887/show-cover.jpg","author":"Sonia Kahlon and Kathleen Killen","episode_count":163,"summary":"You know that sinking feeling when you wake up with a hangover and think: “I’m never doing this again”? We’ve all been there. But what happens when you follow through? Sonia Kahlon and Kathleen Killen can tell you, because they did it! They went from sisters-in-law, to Sisters in Sobriety. In this podcast, Sonia and Kathleen invite you into their world, as they navigate the ups and downs of sobriety, explore stories of personal growth and share their journey of wellness and recovery. Get ready for some real, honest conversations about sobriety, addiction, and everything in between. Episodes will cover topics such as: reaching emotional sobriety, how to make the decision to get sober, adopting a more mindful lifestyle, socializing without alcohol, and much more. Whether you’re sober-curious, seeking inspiration and self-care through sobriety, or embracing the alcohol-free lifestyle already… Tune in for a weekly dose of vulnerability, mutual support and much needed comic relief. Together...<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T20:20:51.092324+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sisters-in-sobriety-6679709"},"episode":{"title":"What Traditional Addiction Treatment Gets Wrong About Women With Dr. Stephanie Covington","slug":"what-traditional-addiction-treatment-gets-wrong-about-women-with-dr-stephanie-covington","published_at":"2026-07-27T10:19:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sisters-in-sobriety-6679709/what-traditional-addiction-treatment-gets-wrong-about-women-with-dr-stephanie-covington","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sisters-in-sobriety-6679709","url":"https://soniakahlon6344.podbean.com/e/stephaniecepi/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sxktacppaj7dmjcg/StephanieCEpi.mp3","summary":"Addiction treatment has not always been designed with women in mind—and that can profoundly shape how women experience recovery. In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia is joined by Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, internationally recognized clinician, author, and pioneer in addiction and trauma treatment, whose groundbreaking work includes A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps, Helping Women Recover, Beyond Trauma, and Awaken Your Sexuality. Why do traditional addiction treatment and Twelve Step programs sometimes fail to reflect women’s actual experiences? How are trauma, relationships, sexuality, shame, and addiction connected? Dr. Covington examines why recovery can look different for women, what conventional relapse prevention may overlook, and why community and connection are so essential. She also discusses the gaps in addiction treatment within jails and prisons, the importance of continuity of care after incarceration, and why she prefers the term “criminal legal system” over “criminal justice system.” The conversation breaks down the relationship between childhood trauma, genetics, emotional development, substance use, and relapse. Dr. Covington explains when trauma and addiction may need to be treated simultaneously, the difference between trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, and trauma-specific care, and the powerful shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” She also offers a gender-responsive perspective on the Twelve Steps, reframing concepts like the Fourth Step in ways that can reduce shame and help women see themselves more clearly in recovery. Sonia also gets personal about working the Twelve Steps nearly nine years into sobriety, feeling disconnected from the male-centered language of traditional AA literature, dating and…","meta_description":"Addiction treatment has not always been designed with women in mind—and that can profoundly shape how women experience recovery. 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