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The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
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!
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Episodes
156 episodes
Ep 153: The Easiest Way to Reduce Alcohol (and Why It Feels So Hard)
What if one simple change could reduce your drinking by 80–90%… without willpower, shame, or complicated rules? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the surprisingly powerful shift most women avoid — and why making this one decision can ...
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Episode 153
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22:20
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Ep 152: 5 Simple Tricks to Stay Alcohol-Free (or Drink Less) During Advent & Christmas
The holidays bring joy… but they also bring stress, pressure, old patterns, and sneaky cravings that seem to appear out of nowhere. If you’re trying to drink less (or stay alcohol-free) during Advent and Christmas, you are not alone — ...
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Episode 152
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15:17
Ep 151: How to Prepare for January Before You Get There
Ready to start January feeling clear, steady, and actually supported? In this episode, Christie shares how to prepare for January before you get there—so you don’t hit January 1st exhausted, overwhelmed, or starting from zer...
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Episode 151
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17:27
Ep 150: Why Moms Drink: The Truth Behind Wine Mom Culture and Social Media
Why do so many moms feel overwhelmed, burnt out, lonely… and reaching for wine? Today, we’re breaking down wine mom culture, social media influence, emotional overload, and how alcohol has become the default “fix” for modern motherhood.I...
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Episode 150
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18:29
Ep 149: Mocktails vs. replacements: what really helps
When you start drinking less, it’s tempting to swap your wine for a mocktail — but does that actually help? In this episode, Christie unpacks the truth about replacements: what works, what doesn’t, and how to tell the difference. You’ll learn h...
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Episode 149
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15:34
Ep 148: When Peace Feels Far Away — Returning to Christ in the Middle of Cravings
When your mind is racing and cravings rise, peace can feel far away — but what if peace could meet you right there in the craving? In this episode, Catholic sobriety coach Christie Walker unpacks what’s really happen...
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Episode 148
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15:35
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 Christi...
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Episode 147
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15:44
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 m...
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Episode 146
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29:25
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 ...
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Episode 145
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32:18
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 durin...
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Episode 144
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16:46
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...
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Episode 143
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28:57
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 every...
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Episode 142
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52:56
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 d...
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Episode 141
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14:21
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 Ca...
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Episode 140
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18:17
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 an...
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Episode 139
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27:30
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...
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Episode 138
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15:54
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 unplan...
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Episode 137
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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 ...
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Episode 136
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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." ...
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Episode 135
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19:35
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?<...
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Episode 134
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18:57
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 fun...
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Episode 133
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14:33
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 w...
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Episode 132
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26:35
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 pro...
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Episode 131
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50:17
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 Cat...
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Episode 130
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11:05
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 to...
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Episode 129
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26:09