In this episode of the SFG Podcast, we're joined by Kayla Hefter, founder of Society Sobriety, a New York City-based sober and sober-curious events company redefining what socializing looks like without alcohol.

Kayla shares how a passion project turned into a thriving community hosting everything from sober dating events and networking mixers to dance parties, fitness experiences, wellness nights, and women-focused leadership events. We dive into the growing sober-curious movement, the challenges and rewards of building a business around connection, and why alcohol-free spaces are becoming more important than ever.

Whether you're fully sober, sober-curious, or simply looking for more intentional ways to connect with others, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical insights for creating a fulfilling social life without alcohol.

Upcoming Events:

✨ June 25 – Society Social x Radius
A sober dating event in partnership with the Radius dating app at Lucky Tiger in FiDi.

✨ June 27 – Women's Weekly: Sunday Seminar

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An inspiring afternoon featuring four female speakers, including Kathryn Sauser of SoberFitGirl, plus a live Q&A, immersive workshops in leadership and movement, women-led marketplace pop-ups, and networking opportunities.

✨ July 9 – Society Sobriety presents The Silent Disco 
Our monthly dance party featuring a Silent Disco at Pizza Box in the West Village.

✨ July 15 – Society Strong
A nighttime workout experience designed to bring the community together through movement. Location TBD.

✨ July 18 – Society Circus
An indoor carnival experience featuring a live DJ and interactive entertainment at 309 Social Club in Midtown.

In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we're getting real about the lessons we've learned through sober dating—the good, the hard, and everything in between. We share the experiences that shaped us, the boundaries we've created to protect our peace, and how sobriety has changed the way we approach relationships.

We also dive into navigating breakups without alcohol, processing emotions in a healthy way, and what it looks like to move forward with self-respect, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're currently dating, healing from a breakup, or learning to trust yourself again, this conversation is a reminder that every relationship can teach us something valuable.

Tune in as we discuss boundaries, growth, heartbreak, and the power of choosing yourself in sobriety.

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In part 2 we're diving deeper into what happens after you put down the drink and start dating with a clear mind. We share what sobriety has revealed about our relationship patterns, attachment styles, boundaries, and the ways we used dating to seek validation, escape discomfort, or avoid being alone.

We also get honest about the challenges that still come up—navigating vulnerability, endings, loneliness, and learning how to trust ourselves without alcohol in the picture. But with those challenges comes growth.

This episode is about the powerful shifts that happen when you start valuing yourself differently: raising your standards, choosing alignment over chemistry alone, recognizing red flags sooner, and creating space for healthier, more intentional connections.

If you've ever wondered what dating looks like when you're no longer numbing, people-pleasing, or settling, this conversation is for you. Because sober dating isn't just about finding the right person—it's about becoming the version of yourself who knows they're worthy of the right kind of love.

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📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & Mentorship

What’s Included:

📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors

💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls

💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans

💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠⁠⁠Book a free call ⁠⁠⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

What happens when you remove alcohol from your dating life?

In this episode, we’re getting honest about what dating and relationships looked like during our peak drinking years—from chasing validation and ignoring red flags to confusing chemistry with compatibility. We share the patterns, habits, and emotional rollercoasters that kept showing up when alcohol was part of the equation, and why we ultimately decided to break up with drunk dating for good.

We talk about:

If you've ever wondered whether alcohol is impacting your relationships more than you realize, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes the best breakup is the one that makes room for the relationship you actually deserve

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📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & Mentorship

What’s Included:

📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors

💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls

💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans

💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠⁠⁠Book a free call ⁠⁠⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we’re diving into something that becomes impossible to ignore once you get sober: your intuition.

Not the overthinking. Not the anxiety. Not the fear talking in circles. But the quiet, steady voice underneath it all that you used to override with distractions, relationships, alcohol, or just staying busy enough not to feel it.

Sobriety has a way of clearing the noise. And when it does, your intuition comes back online — sometimes gently, sometimes all at once. You start realizing you didn’t “not know.” You knew the whole time. You just didn’t trust yourself enough to act on it.

This episode is about that return. The moment you start realizing your body was always signaling the truth. The moment you see how often you abandoned yourself to keep peace, keep connection, or avoid discomfort. And the moment you begin choosing yourself instead.

We talk about what it feels like to rebuild self-trust after years of ignoring your inner voice, why sober intuition can feel uncomfortable at first, and how learning to listen to it changes your relationships, your decisions, and your entire sense of identity.

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What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠Book a free call ⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we sit down with Makenzie to talk about what happens when a woman fully commits to changing her life and refuses to look back. She came into the program with unmatched LFG energy, and within her first few months of sobriety, everything started leveling up. From crushing fitness goals and stepping into new career opportunities to improving her finances, raising her standards, and building unshakable confidence, Makenzie embodies what’s possible when sobriety meets discipline and self-belief.

This conversation is all about momentum, identity shifts, and becoming the version of yourself you used to dream about while stuck in survival mode. Makenzie shares the mindset, habits, and inner work that helped her transform mentally, physically, and emotionally — and why sobriety became the foundation for every breakthrough that followed.

If you’re rebuilding your life, chasing your next level, or looking for proof that everything can change in a matter of months, this episode will leave you feeling fired up and inspired to go all in on yourself.

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What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠Book a free call ⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

In this episode of the SoberFitGirl podcast, we sit down with Makenzie to talk about what happens when a woman fully commits to changing her life and refuses to look back. She came into the program with unmatched LFG energy, and within her first few months of sobriety, everything started leveling up. From crushing fitness goals and stepping into new career opportunities to improving her finances, raising her standards, and building unshakable confidence, Makenzie embodies what’s possible when sobriety meets discipline and self-belief.

This conversation is all about momentum, identity shifts, and becoming the version of yourself you used to dream about while stuck in survival mode. Makenzie shares the mindset, habits, and inner work that helped her transform mentally, physically, and emotionally — and why sobriety became the foundation for every breakthrough that followed.

If you’re rebuilding your life, chasing your next level, or looking for proof that everything can change in a matter of months, this episode will leave you feeling fired up and inspired to go all in on yourself.

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What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

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From extremes to alignment —Kathryn opens up about her past in competitive bodybuilding where discipline looked strong on the outside but was fueled by burnout, restriction, and a lifestyle that still revolved around drinking. She shares what it felt like to chase perfection while feeling completely disconnected and the turning point that made her question everything.

Now, as a sober fitness coach, Kathryn walks us through how she redefined health on her own terms. From healing her relationship with her body to creating sustainable routines that actually support her nervous system, this conversation is a powerful reminder that “fit” doesn’t have to mean extreme.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in all-or-nothing cycles, or like you have to suffer to see results, this episode will shift your perspective. This is about choosing longevity over quick fixes, self-trust over control, and building a life that actually feels as good as it looks.

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📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & Mentorship

What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠Book a free call ⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

From extremes to alignment —Kathryn opens up about her past in competitive bodybuilding where discipline looked strong on the outside but was fueled by burnout, restriction, and a lifestyle that still revolved around drinking. She shares what it felt like to chase perfection while feeling completely disconnected and the turning point that made her question everything.

Now, as a sober fitness coach, Kathryn walks us through how she redefined health on her own terms. From healing her relationship with her body to creating sustainable routines that actually support her nervous system, this conversation is a powerful reminder that “fit” doesn’t have to mean extreme.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in all-or-nothing cycles, or like you have to suffer to see results, this episode will shift your perspective. This is about choosing longevity over quick fixes, self-trust over control, and building a life that actually feels as good as it looks.

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📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & Mentorship

What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠Book a free call ⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.

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This episode is your reset — not just for summer, but for the version of you you’ve been trying to step into.

We’re talking about what it actually takes to have a SoberFitGirl summer- not just saying you want it, but building it. The habits, the mindset, the boundaries, and the daily choices that create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.

Inside this episode:

– How to stop “starting over” every Monday

– Building a routine that keeps you grounded (even on weekends)

– Navigating social events, rooftops, vacations, and triggers without alcohol

– Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset

– What to do when the urges hit (because they will)

– Creating a summer that feels aligned, confident, and actually fun

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📞 Sober Curious? Join the SoberFitGirl Community & Mentorship

What’s Included: 📱 Daily 1:1 Chat with Your Mentors 💬 6 Weekly Live Group Calls 💪 Custom Workout & Nutrition Plans 💖 A Supportive Sober Curious Fitness Community

🎯 ⁠Book a free call ⁠with the SoberFitGirl team to explore 1:1 mentorship.