Ed Latimore is a former professional heavyweight boxer, Army veteran, and trained physicist who grew up in the projects of Pittsburgh. After getting sober in 2013, he’s been writing and speaking with unflinching honesty about life, discipline, and resilience. He’s the author of Sober Letters to My Drunken Self and Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower, and his forthcoming memoir, Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business, explores what boxing—and life outside the ring—taught him about pain, self-respect, and the power of perseverance.

Kate Vitela is a Certified Addiction and Mental Health Nurse and the founder of Rewired Sober. As a sobriety coach and podcast host, she helps people rewire their brains and thrive in recovery. After struggling with alcohol herself and receiving a DWI while working as a psychiatric nurse, Kate turned her life around and is now seven years sober. With medical expertise, lived experience, and deep empathy, she offers transformational coaching, supporting clients in building tools for lasting sobriety. A proud sober woman, Kate is a dedicated advocate for mental health, harm reduction, and long-term healing.

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In this solo episode, I’m celebrating two years alcohol-free and sharing what truly came alive for me in year two. I open up about my three biggest breakthroughs—and how each one was born from stepping beyond my comfort zone. From doing the things that scared me most to realizing that fear is often the signpost pointing toward growth, this year has been about expansion, courage, and joy I never thought possible. If you’ve ever wondered what’s waiting for you on the other side of fear, this one’s for you.

Ali, from Long Island, New York, is living proof of the transformation that’s possible through recovery. After years of struggle and multiple stints in rehab, she’s now three years of sober—with the help of AA and the 12 steps. Her journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and service, as she gives back through volunteering and supporting others on their own paths. Today, Ali’s life is filled with connection, purpose, and hope, offering an inspiring testament to what’s possible when you commit to change.

Abby Calabrese – Podcast Host, Content Creator & Alcohol-Free Rule Breaker

Abby Calabrese is a podcast host, content creator, and unapologetic voice in the alcohol-free space. As the host of The Alcohol-Free Rebellion, she invites women to break the rules, ditch the expectations, and finally question the “normal” that never felt right.

In our conversation, we laughed, we reflected, and we celebrated the radical choice to walk away—not because we hit rock bottom, but because we knew we didn’t have to. For Abby, that moment came when she began recognizing patterns that echoed the behavior she witnessed growing up. Instead of letting history repeat itself, she made the powerful decision to rewrite the story—not just for herself, but for her children.

Abby’s message is clear: you don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to know it’s time to walk away. She’s living proof that you can exit before the impact, embrace your wild, waiting self, and live fully without the numbing.

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https://www.instagram.com/alcoholfreeabby/

Kat made the courageous decision to share her sobriety journey publicly just three days after putting down her last drink. What began as an act of accountability quickly grew into a powerful message of hope and resilience. One year later, she has not only maintained her sobriety, but transformed nearly every aspect of her life—losing 30 pounds, completing a half marathon, and reconnecting with her role as a present, engaged wife and mother.

Her honesty, vulnerability, and unwavering commitment to change have made her a relatable voice for anyone navigating early recovery. Kat is living proof that when you choose to show up—for yourself and the people you love—everything can change.

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https://www.instagram.com/iamkat_rose/

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Yonah is a proud alum of the University of Vermont and a graduate of Hofstra Law School. In his mid-30s, he made a bold move to Israel, where he built a life with his wife and together they are the proud parents of four incredible sons, ranging in age from 13 to 23.

Though he maintained a professional and personal balance for much of his life, his relationship with alcohol began to shift in his 50s, evolving into a pattern of weekend binge drinking. He didn’t experience a traditional rock bottom, but a series of life circumstances compelled him to reevaluate his habits. That reflection led to a powerful decision: to take a break from alcohol.

Since March 10, 2023, he has been living alcohol-free—embracing a journey of clarity, growth, and intention.

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https://www.facebook.com/yonah.david

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonah-david/

Todd is an attorney and author who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. He quit drinking in 2019 and considers it the best thing he's ever done for himself and his family.His memoir about his drinking, his decision to give it up and everything he learned in the process, was published in 2023. It's called I Didn't Believe It Either: One Dad's Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol. It is available on Amazon.

https://www.instagram.com/tkinney111/

https://www.toddkinney.com/

Destiny is a 27-year-old girl mom from North Carolina who’s on a mission to break the cycle of addiction and generational trauma. She got sober on May 2, 2023, after growing up in a home where substance use and mental health struggles were the norm—and where self-love was never taught.

For years, she looked for peace in all the wrong places. Now, she’s reclaiming her story, rewriting the rules, and raising two daughters who will grow up knowing exactly what self-worth feels like.

Destiny’s Self-Love Legacy is where she keeps it real about sobriety, motherhood, healing, and everything in between. Her message is simple but powerful: we are not what we come from—we are who we choose to become.

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https://www.instagram.com/xo_des97/

Mike Savidant drank for over 30 years, with the habit becoming a daily ritual after his divorce. What started as a coping mechanism quietly evolved into a dependency—one he never saw coming. At 49, at what he calls his personal rock bottom, Mike found the courage to admit that alcohol had taken control. That moment of truth became a turning point. He hasn’t had a drink since October 29, 2022.

Today, Mike describes himself simply as another alcoholic in recovery, showing up each day with the intention of making the next right choice.

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