I hit seven years of sobriety on February 10, 2025. When I got sober, one…
You’ve Been Selected – Finding Purpose After Rock Bottom
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED is a column and podcast hosted by Sober Curator Contributor Kate Vitela—Certified Addiction RN, coach, and speaker—about rediscovering purpose after life’s lowest moments. Blending real talk, recovery science, humor, and spirituality, Kate shares powerful stories and actionable insights to inspire transformation. Whether you’re navigating sobriety, self-discovery, or just trying to make sense of life’s chaos, this space helps you embrace the infinite game of life, reconnect with your purpose, and keep it real along the way.
New episodes drop every week—tune in, join the conversation, and step boldly into your next chapter.
I’ll never forget the first time I met Sarah Morgando. We were two nurses, walking…
In Episode 9 of You’ve Been Selected, I sit down with Alysse Bryson, founder of…
I read “Soberful” by Veronica Valli on a flight to NYC once, and I underlined…
“Why do I still feel like crap even though I quit drinking?” If you’ve ever…
“Recovery isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mold — it’s about finding what sets you…
“Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a messy, beautiful, deeply personal journey.” When I first got sober,…
Finding Strength When Life Falls Apart I had no intention of naming this podcast episode…
Episode 2 of You’ve Been Selected is deeply personal for obvious reasons. The phrase “You’ve…
When I launched You’ve Been Selected, I knew I was putting my story out there.…
Jessica and I first bonded over missing teeth—a not-so-glamorous side effect of blackout drinking. When…
The Quiet Struggle I often write about my messy bottom as a nurse—those long, dark…
Kate has been an RN in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. After getting sober she shifted her nursing career towards mental health and dug in hard into the recovery space. She is board certified in psychiatric, mental-health nursing and pursuing her board certification in addiction nursing. Kate works countless hours as the Director of Nursing of an inpatient behavioral health recovery facility. However, she never steps foot inside the locked hallways of her workplace without walking the talk.
