Ep 9: Sobriety's Call: Finding Peace in God's Silence

In this podcast, Stefanie Thayer and Tori Mehciz talk about sobriety and God’s goodness. Tori shares how she realized alcohol was a problem and decided to quit. They discuss the tough parts of staying sober, how drinking is seen as normal, and why it's important to have supportive friends. Tori talks about how she's felt much better mentally and emotionally since giving up alcohol. Tori explains how being sober has helped her focus on being a good wife and mom, bringing her a lot of joy. Tori shares how her faith and community have helped her stay sober and grow spiritually. She talks about how important it is to feel and talk about your feelings and to spend quiet time with God. Tori also talks about the challenges of finding purpose and support when life gets tough. Tori discusses how God had her in a season of rest and now has given her a position of influence and mentorship for other women. Through her story, she encourages others to focus on their faith, family, and helping others, as these bring real fulfillment. Connect with Tori Mehciz: https://www.instagram.com/torimehciz/ or https://www.facebook.com/tori.mehciz 👉 Interested in being a podcast guest? Fill out this form! https://form.jotform.com/240364003726145   Link for I Am Sober app: https://iamsober.com/en/site/home Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction and Choosing Sobriety 02:08 Societal Acceptance and Challenges of Sobriety 04:23 Challenges and Limitations in Sobriety 06:47 Recognizing Addiction and Saying No 09:08 The Impact of Alcohol and Self-Control 10:36 Accountability and Tools for Sobriety 14:35 Sharing Sobriety Stories and Breaking Shame 23:33 The Mental Shift and Prioritizing Relationships 29:38 Finding Healing and Purpose Through Faith and Community 30:36 The Power of Feeling and Expressing Emotions 32:25 Being Still and Listening to God 38:24 Navigating Provision and Purpose in Uncertain Times  48:43 The Significance of Vulnerability and Community 🔔Join our community of dreamers and doers! Subscribe to Live Your Life Out Loud Coaching for empowering guidance: https://www.youtube.com/@liveyourlifeoutloudcoaching?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Us. 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithstef/ 👉 Instagram (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/liveyourlifeoutloudpodcast/%E2%81%A0/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.s.thayer 👉 Facebook (Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555995286516&mibextid=ZbWKwL 👉 Website: https://www.wellnesswithstef.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] TAGS: Women's Christian Podcast, Women of Faith, Christian Women's Ministry, Empowering Christian Women, Sisterhood in Christ, Women's Devotional, Christian Women's Inspirational Talks,  Women's Spiritual Growth, Sobriety, mental clarity, getting sober, addiction recovery, social drinking, alcohol awareness, mental health, I am sober, Christian drinking