Ep 44: Alcohol & Spiritual Growth, with Christy Osborne

When you transform your relationship with alcohol, you can rediscover your true self. Join host Anna Donaghey and guest Christy Osborne, as they share their journeys with motherhood, spirituality, and sobriety. Christy shares her raw and challenging experiences during the early stages of raising her children, the societal pressures that led her to drink, and the pivotal moment that prompted her transformation. Anna and Christy discuss the profound impact of alcohol on emotional growth, the societal pressure of "mummy wine culture," and the empowering clarity that comes with sobriety. This episode not only explores the intricate link between spirituality and personal growth but also provides invaluable insights for anyone considering stepping away from alcohol to embrace a more fulfilling life. Tune in for an enriching conversation that emphasises self-discovery, emotional resilience, and the journey towards deeper, authentic connection. Don't miss Anna's heartfelt reflections and Christy's inspirational story of overcoming the chaos to find peace and purpose.Here are the highlights:05:00 Rediscovered faith and peace through Christianity again.08:24 Spirituality: A deeply personal quest for self-discovery.11:29 Realising life's bigger purpose post-children.13:52 A glamorous life felt empty; alcohol was reassessed.19:04 Struggles with emotions, motherhood, and drinking habits.21:10 Ignoring and numbing emotions instead of honouring them.25:28 Trust yourself; alcohol impairs self-awareness.28:31 Embrace emotions, process trauma, find meaningful light.35:34 Realising needs are within reach, not elsewhere.37:57 The younger generation drink less, and possibly ‘discover’ themselves earlier.41:23 Connection central to spirituality and personal growth.🔗 Get all the free resources from the series at: Toolkit OptinAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do.Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout Christy Osborne:Christy Osborne, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from the University of Southern California and the Pepperdine University School of Law. After passing the California bar exam, she relocated to London and assumed various roles in law, public relations, and business development. These included working for the UK Parliament and founding a popular website for American expat women. Christy discovered her true calling when she chose sobriety and discovered a passion for helping women on their own journeys. As a highly trained senior sobriety coach featured in/by Marie Claire, Newsweek, The Daily Mail, Yahoo, PBS, London Daily News, Hip & Healthy, and more, she empowers women throughout the US and UK to redefine their relationship with alcohol. She lives with her husband and two children, Ella and Carter, and their cavapoo, Copper, in London, UK. Connect with Christy:Website: LoveLifeSober.comBook Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your MindYou can also purchase Christy’s book from online and highstreet retailersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/Mentioned in this episode:Anna and fellow coach Tabbin Almond are excited to announce they’re hosting a free webinar on Thursday 9th July to share what they’ve learnt about what women actually need when they want to change their relationship with alcohol. You can save your spot here: https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/webinar