Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
Episode 616: The Art of the Pivot with Cat Greenleaf
Episode 616: The Art of the Pivot with Cat Greenleaf
Episode 616: The Art of the Pivot with Cat Greenleaf
Thursday 19th February 2026
Join Elizabeth Chance as she talks with Cat Greenleaf about her transformative journey from media fame to sobriety advocacy.
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Episode Overview
- Cat Greenleaf shares her journey from media fame to sobriety advocacy.
- Discusses the importance of empowering language in recovery.
- Highlights the role of online meetings in transforming her perspective on sobriety.
- Explores the concept of freedom from various life 'fuckery'.
- Emphasises the importance of personal identity and transformation.
"I am so powerful over alcohol that I am not drinking. That's how powerful I am."
Ever wondered what it takes to pivot from a high-profile career to a deeply personal journey of recovery? In this compelling episode, Elizabeth Chance sits down with Cat Greenleaf, a four-time Emmy winner and former host of NBC's Talk Stoop, who shares her remarkable transformation from interviewing celebrities to becoming a staunch advocate for sobriety.
Cat opens up about the struggles she faced after losing her job and how she found solace in Coney Island, where she embraced a new life chapter. Cat candidly discusses her initial reluctance to embrace traditional recovery groups, opting instead for online meetings that changed her perspective on sobriety. She reveals how sobriety isn't just about giving up alcohol but finding freedom from any life 'fuckery,' be it toxic relationships or unfulfilling jobs.
Her journey led her to start the Soberness podcast, where she now interviews celebrities who have also embraced sobriety. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as Cat challenges the language often used in recovery circles, advocating for more empowering terminology. She shares her passion for working with incarcerated individuals, helping them find redemption and purpose beyond their past mistakes. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, identity, and the power of reinvention.
It's a testament to the strength it takes to face one's demons and come out stronger on the other side. Are you ready to find your own path to freedom?