SoberFitGirl

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 RadiusA sober dating event in partnership with the Radius dating app at Lucky Tiger in FiDi.

✨ June 27 – Women's Weekly: Sunday Seminar

https://luma.com/frp2yk5aAn 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 StrongA nighttime workout experience designed to bring the community together through movement. Location TBD.

✨ July 18 – Society CircusAn 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.

PODCAST EPISODE DESCRIPTION 

⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️

📞 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.

⁠Booze-Free SoberFitGirl Boisson Bundle ✨⁠ Use code SOBERFITGIRL10 at checkout for savings on the entire Boisson website.

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.

⁠⁠⁠Booze-Free SoberFitGirl Boisson Bundle ✨⁠⁠⁠ Use code SOBERFITGIRL10 at checkout for savings on the entire Boisson website.

⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️

📞 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:

The dating behaviors we normalized while drinking

How alcohol affected our standards, boundaries, and self-worth

The difference between connection and intoxication

Why healthy love feels different than the chaos we chased

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

⁠⁠Booze-Free SoberFitGirl Boisson Bundle ✨⁠⁠ Use code SOBERFITGIRL10 at checkout for savings on the entire Boisson website.

⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️

📞 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:

The dating behaviors we normalized while drinking

How alcohol affected our standards, boundaries, and self-worth

The difference between connection and intoxication

Why healthy love feels different than the chaos we chased

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

⁠Booze-Free SoberFitGirl Boisson Bundle ✨⁠ Use code SOBERFITGIRL10 at checkout for savings on the entire Boisson website.

⬇️SOBERFITGIRL LINKS⬇️

📞 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.