A Catholic Women's Journey to Sobriety and Spiritual Strength with Catholic Sobriety Coach Christie Walker

Send us Fan MailIs alcohol advertising targeting women and mothers? The Catholic Sobriety Coach, Christie Walker, helps us to navigate and analyze alcohol marketing. She also talks about finding faith and freedom from alcohol addiction.In this episode of the Veil and Armour Podcast, host Sheila Nonato interviews Christie Walker, The Catholic Sobriety Coach. They discuss how alcohol marketing targets women, using themes of glamour, empowerment, and motherhood. In recent years, there has been a rise in female-binge drinking, and alcohol-related health issues, and even alcohol-related death, according to the CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) If you need help in alcohol recovery, please contact your doctor or local health professional to seek help and healing.Christie shares her powerful story, and her own journey to 27 years of sobriety. She explores her efforts to help other women and Catholics achieve sobriety through her recently re-launched Sacred Sobriety Lab, which started in January 2025. The episode covers important topics like the impact of alcohol on the brain, its role in dangerous situations, and how to educate our children about alcohol use. Our conversation also touches upon various methods of support systems for individuals struggling with addiction, including prayer, community resources, and medical assistance. The show ends with a heartfelt prayer for those affected by alcohol attachment and addiction.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Alcohol Marketing00:25 The Feminization of Alcohol Marketing01:46 The Rise of Female-Binge Drinking02:20 Christie Walker's Sobriety Journey02:36 Welcome to the Veil and Armour3:42 Thank you to our guests and faithful listeners and subscribers!04:29 Christie Walker's Sacred Sobriety Lab06:24 The Role of Faith in Sobriety13:49 Talking to Children About Alcohol23:12 The Irony of Alcohol Marketing24:40 The Role of Social Media in Modern Marketing25:49 Addressing Addiction and Finding Support27:37 The Power of Prayer and Compassion29:55 Seeking Medical and Community Support for Addiction33:17 Guiding Youth on Alcohol Awareness37:34 Educating Kids on the Dangers of Alcohol44:04 A Prayer for Those Struggling with Addiction46:13 Final Thoughts and ResourcesTo reach Christie and find out more about her work, please visit:https://catholicrecovercoach.comhttps://sacredsobrietylab.comhttps://www.instagram.com/@thecatholicsobrietycoachChristie's podcast is The Catholic Sobriety Podcast, available on all podcasting apps and YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thecatholicsobrietycoachTo reach Sheila and Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.instagram.com/@veilandarmourVeil + Armour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all podcasting platformshttps://veilandarmour.buzzsprout.comThank you + God bless!Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!