Chasing Euphoria & Finding Faith with Kat Sorensen | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Chasing Euphoria & Finding Faith with Kat Sorensen | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Kat Sorensen, a recovering alcoholic and rehab center owner, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose through faith and service. Kat candidly recounts her childhood in Denver, marked by feelings of alienation and sensitivity, which led to her discovery of alcohol at 13, sparking a 20-year struggle as she chased the initial euphoria it provided. She discusses her early resistance to Alcoholics Anonymous, her bouts of sobriety, and eventual surrender to the program, which transformed her life. Kat also highlights her passion for helping others, detailing her work with a treatment center and a unique therapy program involving rescue horses, emphasizing the parallels between their redemption and her clients’ recovery. Interwoven with humor, raw anecdotes about rehab life, and reflections on faith, this episode explores the challenges of addiction, the importance of staying the course, and the miracles of recovery, leaving listeners inspired by Kat’s resilience and dedication to serving others. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don"t forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:03:55 - Faith and Church Discussion 00:05:13 - Gifting a Devotional Bible 00:10:16 - Childhood and Feeling Like an Outsider 00:11:01 - Moving to the Beach to Avoid Cold 00:14:17 - First Drink and Instant Connection to Alcohol 00:19:55 - Rehab Ownership and Client Stories 00:24:21 - Learning Boundaries in Rehab Work 00:28:16 - High School Double Life and Progression 01:05:53 - Comparing AA to Consistent Gym Work 01:07:48 - Questioning "Trying" the 12 Steps 01:09:33 - Acknowledging Recovery as a Miracle 01:15:32 - Motivation for Starting a Treatment Center 01:17:46 - Working with Rescue Horses for Client Therapy