In Episode 9 of You’ve Been Selected, I sit down with Alysse Bryson, founder of…
“You’ve Been Selected” is a column and podcast about finding purpose after hitting rock bottom. Hosted by Kate Vitela—a Certified Addiction RN, coach, and speaker—this show blends real talk, recovery science, humor, and spirituality to inspire transformation. Whether you’re navigating sobriety, self-discovery, or life’s messiest moments, Kate shares powerful stories and insights to help you embrace the infinite game of life, reconnect with your purpose, and keep it real along the way.
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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…
As a sobriety coach, I often receive questions from my clients regarding the challenges of…
I could talk for hours about this, I thought to myself. I am surprised more…
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.
