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The Sober Docs11. How to Recognize and Handle Alcohol Cravings in SobrietyLearn what cravings really are, what sparks them, and how to move through them without giving in.SummaryIn this episode of The Sober Docs Podcast, Dr. Kali Theis, board-certified pediatrician and recovering alcoholic, breaks down one of the most common challenges in sobriety: alcohol cravings. She explains the science behind cravings, why they happen, and why they’re completely normal—even years into recovery. Kali shares the three main categories of triggers, a personal story about navigating her own cravings, and the practical strategies that helped her take back control. From breathing exercises to grou...
2025-10-0111 minThe Sober Docs10. Treating and Coaching Physicians With Alcoholism feat. Dr. Chen-JoeaDr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, Double Board Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity, CEO & Founder at Thrivation Coaching and Co-Founder at Doctor Contract Negotiation, joins the podcast to discuss what it's like to treat and coach physicians with alcoholism and substance use disorders. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-08-1322 minThe Sober Docs9. Alcoholism Defined: How to know if you have a drinking problemOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, your host Dr Kali Theis explores the traditional and medical definitions of alcoholism and how to know if you have a problem. She shares how these definitions relate to her ultimate decision to quit and how they make apply to you more than you think. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-07-2714 minThe Sober Docs8. Friendships Foes: Friendship challenges during alcoholism and recoveryOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, your host Dr Kali Theis shares some of the challenges faced by many women in healthcare with finding and maintaining true, authentic friendships and how this can lead to addiction and how research has shown you can use true connection to battle against isolation and alcoholism. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-05-2813 minThe Sober Docs7. Finding FaithOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast I discuss the journey I've had with my faith throughout the years and how sobriety has led my back to the church. Because if there's one thing I've learned from my medical training, it's that you can't have miracles without a little faith. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-04-2113 minThe Sober Docs6. Bottle Down to a Boring Life?On this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, I share a little about my life once I walked away from alcohol, for good. Requiring medical treatment to detox and finding a version of myself that needed to learn to listen to my body in order to avoid cravings. Listen to find how I resisted boredom and continue to find joy in both the old and new things. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-03-2717 minThe Sober Docs5. Relapses Before RecoveryOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, I walk through the mental gymnastics of admitting both out loud and to myself that I had a problem with alcoholism and desperately trying to find ways to get sober. The path to sobriety is not an easy one when the common support systems such as Alcoholics Anonymous are not a viable option. With multiple attempts at moderation and sobriety, I found myself in many relapses before finally letting go of the chains of alcohol. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram a...
2025-03-1415 minThe Sober Docs4. Arrival Fallacy of Attending Life*warning: this episode touches on suicidal ideation/intentOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, I explore life after training. I walk through the process of studying, taking and failing my specialty boards, all while battling alcohol addiction. And when all of the testing and training is finally complete, I find myself hit with the arrival fallacy that life would be better once I had finally made it. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-03-0416 minThe Sober Docs3. Residency ReflectionsOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, I explore my time during training as a resident physician. I walk through just a few of the challenges faced by trainees including long call shifts, exhausting work weeks, expected resiliency after difficult cases and the stigma surrounding asking for help. Ending my time in a global pandemic, these years were washed over in alcohol. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-02-2218 minThe Sober Docs2. Medical School MusingsOn this episode of The Sober Doc Podcast, I dive into my years during medical school. I share some of my deepest moments, including living alone, patient death, and not matching into residency. It's no wonder this time was tied so closely to my worsening mental health and the initiation of drinking alcohol.You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-02-1514 minThe Sober Docs1. Intro to The Sober Doc podcast!Hi! I'm Dr. Kali Theis, a Board Certified Pediatrician and a recovering alcoholic. Welcome to the very first episode of The Sober Doc podcast where I dive into the importance behind starting this podcast, and why it seems so much to me.I start with some statistic on the ever growing crisis in the medical field, alongside a chronological overview of my life in medicine and addiction. You can find more exclusive and behind the scenes content by following my Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberdocs/
2025-02-0813 min