The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

• Ep147: When You Want That Glass of Wine at 5 P.M. — Here’s What’s Actually Happening

  It’s 5 p.m. — dinner’s not ready, your brain’s fried, and that little voice whispers, “You deserve a glass of wine.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken.In this episode, Catholic sobriety coach Christie Walker explains what’s really happening inside your brain during the evening “danger zone.” Discover how dopamine dips trigger cravings, why your body craves relief more than alcohol, and how faith and neuroscience work beautifully together to bring peace instead of pressure.Christie shares five practical ways to turn “wine hour” into “peace hour,” plus the hope, humor, and holy perspective you need to stay steady when the urge hits.✨ What You’ll Learn:The science behind evening cravings (dopamine dips + habit loops)Faith-based tools for rewiring your eveningsHow to change your cue and calm your bodyWhy freedom feels better than reliefDrop us a Question or CommentI'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing! 👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK STARThttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 JOIN THE Sacred Sobriety Labhttps://sacredsobrietylab.com 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683 Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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• 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 FreedomThis episode is for the woman who is tired of just trying to stop drinking and is ready to understand why she reached for it in the first place—and how to finally walk in freedom that lasts.💛 Want to heal, not just cope?Inside The Sacred Sobriety Lab, we unpack these healing frameworks through a faith-and-neuroscience approach, helping Catholic women reduce or eliminate alcohol from a place of peace, not pressure.If you’re ready for deeper, personalized healing support, explore my 1:1 Catholic sobriety coaching, where we walk through identity healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual freedom step-by-step.Not sure where to start? Book a free clarity call—no pressure, just peace and direction.Drop us a Question or CommentIf you have ever...Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you! Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.I'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing! 👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK STARThttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 JOIN THE Sacred Sobriety Labhttps://sacredsobrietylab.com 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683 Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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• 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 scarier • How understanding the brain changed how I viewed cravings and shame • Why AA helped me get sober but didn’t fully restore my identity • The shift that happened when faith became the source of healing, not just part of my life • How removing alcohol often uncovers deeper wounds that need care, not condemnation • Why freedom isn’t just “not drinking”—it’s no longer needing alcohol to feel okayI also share why I now coach Catholic women through this process—not by pushing willpower, but by helping them build awareness, rewire their identity, and heal through faith and neuroscience.If you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or simply wondering whether your relationship with alcohol is costing you peace, you are not alone.Ready for support? You can: • Join the Sacred Sobriety Lab community • Apply for 1:1 Catholic life and sobriety coaching • Book a free clarity call to explore what path fits you bestHealing isn’t instant—but it is possible. And it doesn’t require perfection. It just requires a beginning.Drop us a Question or CommentIf you have ever...Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you! Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.I'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing! 👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK STARThttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 JOIN THE Sacred Sobriety Labhttps://sacredsobrietylab.com 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683 Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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• 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 Sacred Sobriety Lab to build your own evening peace plan: SacredSobrietyLab.comDrop us a Question or CommentI'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing! 👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK STARThttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 JOIN THE Sacred Sobriety Labhttps://sacredsobrietylab.com 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683 Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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• 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 sweet swap, a quick “dopamine menu,” sleep guardrails, and Scripture + accountability). We also point you to my conversation with Denise Jelinek on Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit for a faith-first, practical companion to this topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alcohol/id1708433539?i=1000722465416Note: if you may be physically dependent on alcohol, please consult a medical professional before changing your intake. Drop us a Question or CommentIf you have ever...Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you! Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.I'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing! 👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK STARThttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 JOIN THE Sacred Sobriety Labhttps://sacredsobrietylab.com 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683 Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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