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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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 and hidden strugglesRehab as both breaking point and encounter with GodHis Catholic conversion sparked by his teenage sonThe restoration of marriage and familyWhy sobriety brings clarity, but faith gives purposeConnect with Steven M. Bell 📖 Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption: Amazon Link 🎵 Music & story: stevenmbellmusic.comFacebook (music, reels, and digital content)https://www.facebook.com/steven.b12/reels/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 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 ➡️ LINKWhat you’ll hear in today’s episode:Why January is one of the hardest times to make lasting changes with alcohol.How the urgency of fall (and its “looming deadline”) can help you reset now.What the trees teach us about letting go—and how it applies to your sobriety journey.Simple reflection prompts to help you release alcohol and build momentum before the holidays.Drop 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
Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast with your host Christie Walker! This podcast is dedicated to empowering Catholics to live lives of freedom by providing tips and tools to help them be successful as they reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. Christie Walker, a compassionate Catholic life and sobriety coach, is here to support you on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.Are you questioning whether alcohol has taken control of your life? Do you worry about the impact it may have on your well-being? Many people find themselves in this situation, fearing the loss of pleasure and stress relief associated with alcohol. They assume that giving it up will only bring deprivation and misery. But Christie offers a different and much more positive perspective. With Christie's expertise, you'll discover the joy and peace that come from embracing a healthier lifestyle rooted in the Catholic faith and tradition. Ready to get curious? Start listening!Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing!
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