The Kelley Kitley Podcast
Episodes
#48 Christie Tate: NYT Bestselling Author and Reece Witherspoon Book Club Pick, GROUP
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christie Tate is an essayist and author who writes creative nonfiction and memoir. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Group, which was...
#47 Tricia Sims: Host of Recovery Happy Hour, Pilates Instructor, Former Chef, Sober Since 2016
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tricia Sims became a sobriety podcast trailblazer in 2018 when she created the Recovery Happy Hour podcast and since then has archived 139 episodes! E...
#46 Riley Whelan: TikTok Recovery Creator, Recovery.com Social Media Marketing Coordinator, Young Person in Recovery
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Whelan is a prominent TikTok creator, sober advocate, and shares content about addiction recovery, ADHD, emotional sobriety, relapse, and the im...
#45 Mary Tilson: Owner of Sun & Moon Sober Living, Recovery Coach, Retreat Leader, Podcast Host
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Tilson is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC) with a Master’s Degree in the Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health.She draws on...
#44 Caroline Beidler, MSW: 3x Author, Mom, Woman in Long Term Recovery, Advocate
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Beidler is an author, speaker, and the Managing Editor of Recovery.com, a company that combines independent research with expert guidance on ...
#43 Hilary Phelps: Founder of The Right Room, Author, Speaker, Community Builder, Mother, Woman in Long-Term Recovery
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Phelps spent a long time being a woman who appeared to function — who had the family, the work, the life that looked like something — while...
#42 Judith McLean: Women for Sobriety Facilitator and Advocate, Woman with Long Term Sobriety
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women for Sobriety: Experiencing a life-threatening problem with alcohol or another drug is not a moral weakness. It is a serious disorder that demand...
#41 Nikki Soda: Owner of Sodas Consulting, Advocate, Marketer, Public Policy Guru, Board Member Extraordinaire
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Soda owns Sodas Consulting with her husband Jim and is a highly accomplished advocate and strategic marketer with a strong background in the beh...
Episode #40 Rosemary O'Connor: Author of A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery + When All Else Fails Drink Coffee, Certified Coach, Speaker
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rosemary O’Connor is the Founder of A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery, a consultant for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and a leading pioneer, ...
Episode #39 Brenda Wilhelmson: Award Wining Journalist Turned Author of Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife, Woman in Long Term Recovery
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“A gripping, firsthand story of personal triumph and recovery by a wealthy American housewife who appeared to have it all but who was, in reality, l...
Episode #38 Casey McGuire Davidson: Host of Hello Someday Sober Podcast, Certified Life + Sober Coach, Features include GMA, NYT, NPR + more
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Casey McGuire Davidson is a life and sobriety coach and host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for sober curious women a...
#37 Alysse Bryson: Founder of The Sober Curator: The Ultimate Resource for All Things Related to Recovery and Zero-Proof Living
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alysse Bryson is almost 20 years sober!! She’s an award-winning media executive, founder, and cultural voice redefining modern sobriety. Through The...
#36 Heather Lowe: Founder of Ditched the Drink-Helping Professional Women Drink Less or Not at All
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Lowe, BSW, CPRC, CPC, CFAA-HR, PHR started Ditched the Drink because she knows what it feels like to look successful on the outside while feel...
Episode #35 Emma Benoit: Founder of Emma Speaks-Inspiring Resilience and Hope Through Lived Experience, Suicide Attempt Survivor
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you have pre-teen/teenage children, this is a MUST listen!In this episode, Kelley and Emma discuss what lead to her suicide attempt, her recovery ...
Episode #34 Carla Sosenko: Author of I'll Look So Hot in a Coffin and US Weekly Editor at Large
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Sosenko is the author of I’ll Look So Hot in a Coffin: and Other Thoughts I Used to Have About My Body, US Weekly executive editor at large, w...
MY self: An Autobiography of Survival, Recovery, & Empowerment
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s March 1st and Social Work Month! I’m a proud social worker who’s been in the field for the past twenty-five years. I’m grateful to my fel...
#33 Joan Lunden: Trailblazing TV News Anchor, NYT Best-Selling Author-JOAN: Life Beyond the Script, Wife, Mom of 7, Grandma JoJo to 4.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Lunden is one of America's most trusted and beloved broadcasters, best known for her iconic role as the longtime host of Good Morning America whe...
#32 Nicolle Hallman: Teacher, Mother, Debut Author "Love, Katie" with Daughter Katie Hallman: Manasquan Legend
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle Hallman is a teacher, mother, and debut author of ‘Love, Katie.’ We’re so lucky her daughter Katie joins us, a Manasquan, NJ legend! In ...
#31: Dr. Desiree Bartlett: Creator of The Body Mind Workout-Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Leading Women's Health Expert, Author
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Desi Bartlett is a leading women’s health expert, internationally published author, and creator of The BodyMind Workout™, a trademarked system...
#30 Dr. Rachel Goldman: Author of 'When Life Happens,' Nationally Recognized as a Top 40 Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Assistant Professor NYU
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS, FASMBS-IH (widely known as Dr. Rachel) is a nationally recognized licensed psychologist, speaker, author, and media contr...
#29 Nadine Machkovech: Author of 'Enough Already,' Co-Founder of Rise Together, TEDx speaker, storyteller
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine Machkovech helps communities talk about the things that actually save lives.Too often, people walk around with good ...
#28 Tiffany Johnson: Death Doula + Founder of We Too Shall Pass
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As an end of life resource guide, doula, ceremonialist, willow casket weaver and founder of We Too Shall Pass, Tiffany Johnson fosters tenderness, gra...
#27 Scilla Andreen: CEO and Founder of Impactful Networks, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Author, Mental Health Advocate
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scilla Andreen is the Founder and CEO of Impactful Networks. She blends brain science, storytelling, and prevention to help people understand what’s...
#26 Sarah Spain: ESPN Journalist, Podcast Host 'Good Game with Sarah Spain,' Co-Author of 'Runs in the Family', Activist
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Spain is an an award winning sports journalist who’s been with ESPN for over 15 years. She’s also the host of the first and only women’s d...
#25 Kevin Boehm: Co-CEO + Co-Founder Boka Restaurant Group, Co-Founder Bian Wellness Club, Author 'The Bottomless Cup'
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off season 2, episode #25 with Kevin Boehm the legendary restauranteur and one of the world’s foremost hospitality visionaries! Kevin is the...
#24 Tom Farley: New York Times Best Selling Author of "The Chris Farley Show," Recovery Advocate, Community Outreach Director
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will help families who have been impacted by addiction, approach the holidays from a different lens. Tom Farley is breaking generational ...
#23 Ryan Foley: Publisher of Bartender Magazine, Author of "Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dummies"
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WBEZ Chicago reported this week, “Alcohol consumption in the U.S. is at a 90-year low. That trend has resulted in an explosion of tasty local option...
#22 Suzanne Wayre: Host of The Sober Mom Life, Creator of The Sober Mom Cafe, Author of "The Sober Shift"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment to think about what your relationship has been like with alcohol. From how old you were when you took your first drink to where you are ...
#21 Jamie Tworkowski: NYT Bestselling Author, Founder Of TWLOHA, Speaker, Coach
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 20 years ago, Jamie Tworkowski founded To Write Love on Her Arms. A non profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for peopl...
#20 Family: The Importance of Sibling Relationships
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, for this special Thanksgiving episode, I’m joined by my four younger siblings, Bradley Rompza, Nicole Rompza, Emma Urquiaga, and AJ Rompza. W...
#19 Dawn Nickel, PhD + Taryn Strong Mother/Daughter Co-Founders of She Recovers, an International Movement
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kelley, Dawn, and Taryn discuss how the She Recovers community came into existence in 2011, their journey as women in long term recove...
#18 Biet Simkin: Spiritual Maximalist, Meditation Guru, Best-Selling Author 'Don't Just Sit There,' Musician
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Biet discuss’ her heroin addiction to reinvention, the ritual that saved her, how we all suck at life and that’s normal. She opens...
#17 Joyce Marter: Author of "The Financial Mindset Fix" Top Mental Health, Financial Mindset and Workplace Wellness Expert
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joyce Marter is an internationally renowned mental health thought leader and financial mindset expert, who considers it her life’s purpose to spread...
#16 Scott Strode: Founder of The Phoneix. CNN Hero. MHA Honoree. Author of "Rise. Recover.Thrive." Person with 28 years of Recovery.
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott and Kelley discuss how he’s redefining addiction and recovery as a person with 28 years of sobriety, why trauma is the #1 hea...
#15 Ryan Hampton: 3x Author. Political Candidate. Community Advocate and Organizer. Person in Recovery.
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A prominent advocate, speaker, author, and media commentator, Ryan Hampton travels coast-to-coast to add solutions to our national addiction and drug ...
#14 Charoltte Clymer: Writer. Queer. Lesbian. Army Vet. Texan. Hoya. Jesus Fan. Perpetual.
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
October is Trans Empowerment Month and Kelley couldn’t think of anyone more empowering than Charlotte Clymer! Kitley and Clymer met at the inspiring...
#13 Niro Feliciano, LCSW: Psychotherapist, Author, 'TODAY Show' Expert Contributor and Columnist, Mom of 4
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niro Feliciano graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Social Work and completed her internship at Beth Israel Medical Center....
#12 Gabriela Zaragoza: Queen Softball Mom, Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Chicagoan Treating Patients in Immigrant Communities
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby is programmed in Kelley’s phone as “Queen Softball Mom.” Her partner is an assistant softball coach on their daughters team and gets sh*t ...
#11 Dr. Colleen Cira: Founder of Cira Behavioral Health, AuDHD Psychologist, Trauma Expert
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though s...
#10 Beth +Coop (Beth Leipholtz): 12 Years Sober, Hearing Mama Raising A Deaf Child, #1 New Release Amazon Best-Selling Author of 'The ABC's of Inclusion'
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
September is National Recovery Month and Deaf Awareness Month. Beth Leipholtz uses her platform (she’s an on-line sensation with millions of followe...
#9 Dr. John Duffy: Psychologist, 3x Best-Selling Author, Media Expert, Substack Writer
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. John Duffy-renowned expert, specializing in treating boys and men and Kelley discuss raising kids in today’s landscape of socia...
#8 Vicky Nguyen: NBC News Daily Anchor, NBC Chief Consumer Investigative Correspondent, NYT Best Selling Author, 'Boat Baby'
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the climb of her career, grit and resilience, aging parents, raising kids, marriage, living the American dream and having ...
#7 LZ Granderson: Journalist, 17 years at ESPN, Host of The LZ Granderson Show, LA Times OpEd columnist, ABC and CNN Contributor
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LZ Granderson famed for a "Hero for Living Life Openly." Becoming a father at the age of 22, his work as a minister in the church, coming out as queer...
#6 Sr. Nancy Corcoran: 80 year old Catholic nun's ministry in the transgender community
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sr. Nancy talks about her mission work as a transgender advocate. She has a magnanimous gift of holding space with an open heart and a...
#5 Kate Snow: NBC News Now Anchor, NBC News Senior National Correspondent, Singer
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate and Kelley discuss her lifelong career in journalism and the phenomenal mental health stories she covers. Kate’s been a long t...
#4 Anthony Alvarado: Founder of Rise Together, Empowering Change Through Authentic Storytelling
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anthony shares his experience, strength, and hope as a man with 16 years in addiction recovery. He’s dedicated his life to travelin...
#3 Jennifer Pastiloff: Author of 'Proof of Life' #1 New Release on Amazon
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelley catches Jen in the thick of her newly launched book, "Proof of Life' tour, which just hit #1 on Amazon's New Release list. (Al...
#2 Danielle Robay: Media Personality, Content Creator, Host & Moderator
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danielle Robay and Kitley have an immediate connection through their Chicago roots and dove right in. They discuss career, the import...
#1 'The Bear': Mr. Beef, A Chicago Legend
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth episode of ‘The Bear’ released this week and Kelley Kitley goes on location with Chris Zucchero, the son of the Original Mr. Beef. ‘T...