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The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Christie Walker | The Catholic Sobriety Coach
149 episodes
4 days ago
What if alcohol isn’t actually the issue—but a symptom of something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the spiritual and emotional roots behind drinking through the powerful lens of inner healing, identity restoration, and freedom ministry. Drawing from Encounter School of Ministry, Be Healed (Dr. Bob Schuchts), and Unbound (Neal Lozano), we walk through a transformative healing arc: Identity → Wounds → Lies → Renunciation → Forgiveness → Authority → Blessing → Lasting Freedom This episode...
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What if alcohol isn’t actually the issue—but a symptom of something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the spiritual and emotional roots behind drinking through the powerful lens of inner healing, identity restoration, and freedom ministry. Drawing from Encounter School of Ministry, Be Healed (Dr. Bob Schuchts), and Unbound (Neal Lozano), we walk through a transformative healing arc: Identity → Wounds → Lies → Renunciation → Forgiveness → Authority → Blessing → Lasting Freedom This episode...
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The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 146: Why Alcohol Isn’t the Real Problem: Inner Healing, Freedom, and the Root Cause of Drinking
What if alcohol isn’t actually the issue—but a symptom of something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the spiritual and emotional roots behind drinking through the powerful lens of inner healing, identity restoration, and freedom ministry. Drawing from Encounter School of Ministry, Be Healed (Dr. Bob Schuchts), and Unbound (Neal Lozano), we walk through a transformative healing arc: Identity → Wounds → Lies → Renunciation → Forgiveness → Authority → Blessing → Lasting Freedom This episode...
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6 days ago
28 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 145: If You’re Afraid Life Won’t Feel Good Without Alcohol — Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way
If you're scared to quit drinking because you’re not sure who you’d be without alcohol, this episode is for you. I’m taking you back to my first day of sobriety—not the polished version, but the shaky, uncertain moment when I wasn’t sure I could do it, or if I even wanted to, because alcohol still felt like comfort, connection, and relief. In this episode, I share: • What I believed alcohol was doing for me • Why quitting felt terrifying and the moment staying the same became even scari...
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1 week ago
31 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 144: Why Evenings Feel Harder in Fall & Winter — and How to Stay Alcohol-Free
When the sun sets early and my energy dips before dinner, I know how tempting it can feel to reach for something — a drink, a snack, or just a little escape. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s really going on in your brain and body during those darker months, and five simple, faith-based ways to keep your peace when it’s dark by 5 p.m. We’ll talk about comfort, cravings, and creating cozy, alcohol-free rhythms that help you end your day calm instead of craving. ✨ Come join me inside the Sacr...
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2 weeks ago
16 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 143: Food or Alcohol: Where Should You Start?
Struggling with both overeating and overdrinking and not sure where to start? This episode explains how alcohol rapidly enters the brain, lowers executive control, spikes dopamine, and disrupts sleep and blood sugar, which can make food choices harder. You’ll learn why sweets often surge for a couple of weeks after removing alcohol (totally normal), how to run a simple 72-hour alcohol-free test, and a gentle 7-day plan to build momentum (protein + fiber early, a short-term after-dinner ...
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 142: “Uncomfortable Truth” - Steven M. Bell’s Journey from Addiction to God’s Healing Grace
Steven M. Bell is a Catholic convert, musician, husband, and father of two. After years of hidden alcoholism—even while serving as a church music leader—Steven hit a breaking point in rehab and encountered the peace of Christ that changed everything. Now over three years sober, he shares his journey in his memoir Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption to remind us that real hope and lasting freedom are possible. In this episode, Steven and I talk about: The spiral of addiction ...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 141: Why Fall is the Best Time to Release Alcohol (Better Than Waiting for January)
🍂 Most women wait until January to change their drinking habits—but that might be the worst time to start. In this episode, I share why fall is the perfect season to release alcohol and how a reset now can set you up for peace during the holidays and strength in the new year. ✨ Ready for support? Join me in the Sacred Sobriety Lab—your faith-based community for coaching, encouragement, and freedom from alcohol. Join here ➡️ LINK What you’ll hear in today’s episode: Why January is one of the...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 140: Handling Urges, Cravings & Setbacks (Without Shame)
Ever felt blindsided by an urge or craving—whether for wine, sugar, or just zoning out—and wondered if it means you’ve failed? You’re not alone. Welcome to an inside peek of the Sacred Sobriety Lab ✨ — my private group coaching community for Catholic women who want freedom from alcohol without shame or rigid rules. In this replay, we dive into a theme every woman encounters: handling urges, cravings, and setbacks. These moments can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to derail your journe...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
EP 139: How to Talk to Teens About Drinking and Peer Pressure (What I Told My Sons Before College)
Sending your teen off to college? The first weeks of freshman year are full of pressure—parties, alcohol, drugs, and the deep desire to belong. As a Catholic sobriety coach (and mom of three), I just walked my own son through this transition and had “the talk” every parent needs to have. In this episode, I’ll share: How to talk to teens about drinking before college (without sounding like a hypocrite)What neuroscience tells us about alcohol, confidence, and the developing brainPractical ways ...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 138: Maybe You Don’t Have to Fit In (And That’s the Best News Ever)
Have you ever felt like the odd one out… and wondered if that’s a problem to fix or a gift to embrace? In this episode, we explore what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start living from the truth of who God created you to be. If alcohol ever felt like a shortcut to belonging, you’re not alone—and you're not stuck. This conversation will challenge cultural expectations, reframe your sobriety journey, and invite you to rediscover the fun and freedom of standing out. You’ll walk away ...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 137: Unplanned, Unashamed, Unstoppable: Cathy Jo Lang's Redemption Story
What if the pain you’ve carried could become the path to someone else’s healing? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cathy Jo Lang—life coach, speaker, and host of The Unplanned Joyful Life podcast—who shares how her unplanned pregnancy, postpartum depression, and family history of alcoholism led her to a miraculous encounter with Jesus. After being hospitalized just weeks after giving birth, Cathy Jo met a compassionate priest who helped her surrender the burden of shame. What happened...
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 136: "Becoming a Grandma Had Me Rethinking My Drinking" w/ Guest Cindy Strachan
What happens when the voice in your head saying "don't drink" keeps getting louder? In this vulnerable conversation, grandmother and retired occupational therapist Cindy Strachan shares her journey to almost 1,000 days of alcohol freedom after decades as a weekend drinker. Unlike many sobriety stories, Cindy's doesn't involve hitting rock bottom or daily drinking. As a high-functioning perfectionist who reserved alcohol for weekends, she maintained a successful career and family life while b...
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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 135: Is Moderation Really Possible for Me? (The Answer Is in Your Peace, Not Your Rules)
Is moderation possible for you — or is it just another version of control? In this episode, we explore what moderation really looks like for Catholic women who want peace with alcohol but feel stuck in cycles of "rules and regrets." You'll learn why willpower alone isn't the answer, how your habits and healing are connected, and what to watch for when discernment gets cloudy. Through a blend of Catholic faith, neuroscience, and coaching, you’ll uncover new insight into your drinking patterns...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 134: Why You Feel Off When You Stop Drinking and How to Feel Better
Ever notice how your hand automatically reaches for a drink after a long day? That's not weakness—it's your brain's efficient autopilot system at work. But what happens when you decide to drink less or take a break from alcohol altogether? When reducing alcohol, feeling a bit off isn't a sign something's wrong—it's evidence of transformation. Your body isn't just missing alcohol; it's rebuilding neural pathways, rebalancing brain chemistry, and healing from nutrient depletion. The discomfort...
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3 months ago
18 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 133: What Alcohol Companies Don't Want You to Know About Their Marketing
Ever wondered why wine is suddenly pink, skinny, and organic—or why every momfluencer has a glass in hand with hashtags like #WineOClock or #MommysLittleHelper? The answer lies in a carefully orchestrated shift in alcohol marketing that has fundamentally changed women's relationship with drinking. The billion-dollar alcohol industry recognized a golden opportunity when their traditional male market began declining in the early 2000s. Their solution? Target stressed, exhausted women—especiall...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 132: Don’t Let Alcohol Decide for You: Make a Freedom Plan You’ll Be Proud Of
Freedom isn't just a concept we celebrate on July 4th—it's something we can experience in our relationship with alcohol too. If you've found yourself drinking more than intended at social gatherings or automatically reaching for that glass of wine after a long day, this episode offers a practical pathway to greater independence. What if this Independence Day became your personal liberation celebration? I'm sharing a complete freedom plan that helps you approach holiday gatherings with intent...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep: 131: AA Helped Me Quit Drinking—But the Lord Healed Me
After nearly 28 years of sobriety and countless inquiries, I'm finally sharing my honest thoughts about Alcoholics Anonymous. This deeply personal episode explores why, as a Catholic woman, I ultimately needed something beyond what AA could provide. AA gave me structure, language, and community when I desperately needed it. God used it to guide me toward sobriety when I had nowhere else to turn, and for that, I'll always be profoundly grateful. Yet as my faith deepened, I began noticing disc...
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4 months ago
49 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 130: The Secret I’ve Been Waiting to Share (and Why It Might Change Your Summer)
Ever found yourself anxious about how you'll handle summer gatherings without overdoing it on alcohol? You're not alone. That mental game of "How will I manage vacation drinking?" or "What will people think if I skip the wine?" plagues many Catholic women who are trying to be more mindful about their relationship with alcohol. In this honest conversation, I share why summer can feel particularly challenging for those working to drink less. Drawing from both personal experience and client sto...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 129: Feeling Discouraged? Same Here. Let's Change that!
Have you ever battled that sinking feeling of discouragement while trying to change your relationship with alcohol? That overwhelming sense that maybe your efforts don't matter, that progress seems impossible, or that your excuses are simply too powerful to overcome? In this deeply vulnerable episode, I share my recent struggle with discouragement in my own ministry. Despite years of helping women find freedom from alcohol dependence, I found myself questioning if my work was making any diff...
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5 months ago
25 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 128: How much can I drink before it becomes a mortal sin?
"How much can I drink before it becomes a mortal sin?" This provocative question, posed by a young man to his priest, opens a doorway to profound spiritual reflection about our relationship with alcohol. The priest's answer was transformative: drink as much as you want, provided it's compatible with loving God with your whole heart and loving your neighbor as yourself. This question frames our thoughtful exploration of Catholic teaching on alcohol consumption. Drawing from the Catechism, we ...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Ep 127: Five Questions That Changed My Relationship with Alcohol (They can change yours too!)
Have you ever found yourself asking "Is my drinking really that bad?" You're not alone. That question haunted me for years before I finally found freedom from alcohol. But everything changed when I flipped the script and started asking different questions! In this episode, I share the five transformative questions that helped me gain clarity about my relationship with alcohol. These aren't questions designed to label or judge you—they're invitations to honest self-reflection that can illumina...
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5 months ago
18 minutes

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
What if alcohol isn’t actually the issue—but a symptom of something deeper? In this episode, we dive into the spiritual and emotional roots behind drinking through the powerful lens of inner healing, identity restoration, and freedom ministry. Drawing from Encounter School of Ministry, Be Healed (Dr. Bob Schuchts), and Unbound (Neal Lozano), we walk through a transformative healing arc: Identity → Wounds → Lies → Renunciation → Forgiveness → Authority → Blessing → Lasting Freedom This episode...