Catt Sadler On Midlife, Mindfulness, and Letting Alcohol Go
Catt Sadler On Midlife, Mindfulness, and Letting Alcohol Go  
Podcast: Sisters In Sobriety
Published On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia sits down with veteran broadcaster, journalist, and advocate Catt Sadler for a deeply honest conversation about identity, ambition, and choosing an alcohol-free life without hitting rock bottom. Best known for her more than decade-long career at E! Entertainment—Catt has long been a familiar face on red carpets and awards-season coverage. Today, she is the host and executive producer of her weekly podcast CATT SADLER Now and a leading voice in conversations about women, power, and authenticity.Throughout the conversation, Catt reflects on pivotal questions many women quietly ask themselves: What role has alcohol played in my stress, success, and social life? What happens when I stop numbing and start listening? Can I change my relationship with alcohol even if everything “looks fine” on the outside? Together, they unpack themes of high-functioning drinking, midlife reflection, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and how wellness, meditation, and journaling can open the door to clarity and self-trust.You'll walk away with practical and educational insights around mindful sobriety, habit change, and emotional regulation. Catt shares how meditation, breathwork, journaling, and intentional morning routines supported her decision to stop drinking—and why removing alcohol created more energy, better sleep, deeper presence, and emotional resilience. The episode also explores the role of shame in keeping women stuck, how cravings and discomfort actually pass, and why modeling alcohol-free coping skills matters—especially for our children and communities.In a powerful personal segment, Catt opens up about the spiritual nudges that ultimately led her to quit drinking, the internal resistance she felt despite “not having a problem,” and the moment she realized that alcohol no longer aligned with the highest version of herself. She shares what it was like navigating social situations, holidays, college football weekends, and emotional lows without alcohol—and how staying with herself, rather than escaping, changed everything. Her story offers a compassionate roadmap for women who sense a quiet inner knowing that it might be time to turn the page.Episode Highlights 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Catt Sadler01:15 – Growing up around alcohol and early beliefs about drinking03:45 – College, ambition, and “normal” social drinking05:30 – Life at E!, pressure, motherhood, and survival mode07:10 – When healing began before alcohol changed08:40 – Reading Quit Like a Woman and early nudges09:55 – Dating someone who could take alcohol or leave it11:20 – Spiritual moments that clarified her decision13:10 – Choosing to stop drinking at 5114:45 – Alcohol not being “the problem,” but no longer fitting16:10 – Meditation as a gateway to self-trust18:05 – How to start meditating without overwhelm20:40 – Early benefits of going alcohol-free22:30 – Handling cravings, discomfort, and emotional waves24:50 – Ice cream, Netflix, and self-compassion26:10 – Morning routines and sacred mornings28:20 – Gratitude journaling and manifestation30:40 – Different journaling styles and creative play33:15 – Letter writing, boundaries, and emotional processing36:00 – Writing a memoir and revisiting the past38:40 – Holidays, NA drinks, and social pressure41:00 – Being sober around kids and modeling behavior43:30 – Navigating parties, work events, and college campuses46:10 – Sharing her sobriety publicly and community response48:20 – Advice for women who haven’t hit “rock bottom”50:00 – Closing reflections on staying with yourselfCatt's LinksCatt's IG and Substack SIS Links💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast📸 Kathleen’s Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.