All Episodes

Ep 170: You Can Grieve What You're Letting Go — And Still Let It Go

Ep 169: I Am Becoming a Woman Who... (The Identity Shift That Makes This Work)

Ep 168: Why Do I Keep Drinking? Four Questions That Finally Help You Figure It Out

Ep 167: You Don't Need a Drink — You Need an Evening Transition

Ep 166: How to Calm Your Nervous System Naturally (Without Alcohol) | with Brigid Tebaldi

Ep 165: How to Have More Fun at Social Events Alcohol-Free

Ep 164: Why It’s So Hard to Stop Drinking on Fridays | The Friday Reset

Ep 163: Alcohol and Women’s Hormones: How Drinking Affects Perimenopause, Sleep, Mood, and Weight | with Leah Brueggeman (From the Archive)

Ep 162: When You’re Trying to Drink Less… and Your Husband Isn’t

Ep 161: When Family Stress (or celebrations) Triggers the Urge to Drink

Ep 160: Alcohol Hits Different in Midlife — Here’s Why

Ep 159: Struggling With Wine or Food? Here's What's Actually Happening

Ep 158: What Happens When You Fast from Alcohol for Lent?

Ep 157: Every Morning I Swore I’d Quit Drinking — Here’s What Finally Worked

Ep 156: Loving Someone With Addiction Without Losing Yourself w/ Guest Sallee New

Ep 155: How to Know When to Quit vs. Reduce Alcohol (At Least for a Time)

Ep 154: Why Drinking Didn’t Fix the Pain—and What Finally Did

Ep 153: The Easiest Way to Reduce Alcohol (and Why It Feels So Hard)

Ep 152: 5 Simple Tricks to Stay Alcohol-Free (or Drink Less) During Advent & Christmas

Ep 151: How to Prepare for January Before You Get There

Ep 150: Why Moms Drink: The Truth Behind Wine Mom Culture and Social Media

Ep 149: Do Mocktails as Alcohol Replacements Actually Help?

Ep 148: When Peace Feels Far Away — Returning to Christ in the Middle of Cravings

Ep147: When You Want That Glass of Wine at 5 P.M. — Here’s What’s Actually Happening

Ep 146: Why Alcohol Isn’t the Real Problem: Inner Healing, Freedom, and the Root Cause of Drinking

Ep 145: If You’re Afraid Life Won’t Feel Good Without Alcohol — Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way

Ep 144: Why Evenings Feel Harder in Fall & Winter — and How to Stay Alcohol-Free

Ep 143: Food or Alcohol: Where Should You Start?

Ep 142: “Uncomfortable Truth” - Steven M. Bell’s Journey from Addiction to God’s Healing Grace

Ep 141: Why Fall is the Best Time to Release Alcohol (Better Than Waiting for January)

Ep 140: Handling Urges, Cravings & Setbacks (Without Shame)

EP 139: How to Talk to Teens About Drinking and Peer Pressure (What I Told My Sons Before College)

Ep 138: Maybe You Don’t Have to Fit In (And That’s the Best News Ever)

Ep 137: Unplanned, Unashamed, Unstoppable: Cathy Jo Lang's Redemption Story

Ep 136: "Becoming a Grandma Had Me Rethinking My Drinking" w/ Guest Cindy Strachan

Ep 135: Is Moderation Really Possible for Me? (The Answer Is in Your Peace, Not Your Rules)

Ep 134: Why You Feel Off When You Stop Drinking and How to Feel Better

Ep 133: What Alcohol Companies Don't Want You to Know About Their Marketing

Ep 132: Don’t Let Alcohol Decide for You: Make a Freedom Plan You’ll Be Proud Of

Ep: 131: AA Helped Me Quit Drinking—But the Lord Healed Me

Ep 130: The Secret I’ve Been Waiting to Share (and Why It Might Change Your Summer)

Ep 129: Feeling Discouraged? Same Here. Let's Change that!

Ep 128: How much can I drink before it becomes a mortal sin?

Ep 127: Five Questions That Changed My Relationship with Alcohol (They can change yours too!)

Ep 126: What if drinking less alcohol didn't have to be so hard?

Ep 125: What if Your Deepest Wounds Could Be Healed? w/ Guest Deanna Bartalini

Ep 124: Warrior Words: 33 Years of Sobriety with Heather Gaffney

Ep 123: Nighttime You Isn't the Enemy, She Just Needs Different Care

Ep122: Swap the Booze for Bliss: Fun Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol

Ep 121: Finding Heavenly Help in Earthly Struggles with Alcohol w/ Guest Belinda Terro Mooney

EP 120: When Alcohol Attacks a Marriage: A Husband's Journey to Help His Wife Heal

Ep 119: Overcoming Maternal Narcissism with Guest Cristy Murray

Ep 118: Who You Are in Christ: A Heartfelt Reminder for When Life Feels Overwhelming

EP 117: Why Saying No to Alcohol feels Impossible but is Easier than You Think

Ep 116: Unlocking the Power of Charisms for a Purpose-Driven Life w/ Guest Jill Simons

Ep 115: Out-of-the-Box Strategies to Curb Evening Alcohol Cravings

Ep 114: The Hidden Culprit Behind Overdrinking and How to Tackle It

Ep 113: How Embracing Progress Over Perfection Can Keep You Motivated

EP 112: 31 Days to Transformation: Effective Strategies for Dry January and Beyond

Ep 111: Transform Your Drinking Habits with Curiosity not Shame

Ep 110: Brain Chemistry and Overdrinking with guest Lindsay Meindl

BONUS EPISODE: Forgiveness + Alcohol and the Holidays from The Forgiveness is for You Podcast with Dr. Carron Silva

EP 109: How to Stay Spiritually Alert Amidst the Chaos

EP 108: Enjoy Truly Joyful Events Without the Regret

EP 107: Rethinking Alcohol: Brooke Joiner's Catholic Perspective

Ep 106: Self-Care as a Holy Work with Guest Janna Kerr

Ep 105: How Catholic Singles Can Find Love with Relationship Coach Dana Nygaard

Ep 104: The Power of Community while Working Toward Alcohol Freedom

EP 103: How to Drink Less Alcohol This Holiday Season

Ep 102: Eric Gallagher's Healing Journey: A Son's Perspective on Addiction

EP 101: Finding Healing Amidst Grief with Grief Coach Nicole Haugen

Ep 100: How Will You Know When is Bad is Bad Enough?

Ep 99: What is Keeping You Drinking?

EP 98: Is Your Glass of Red Wine a Health Hero or Hype?

UPDATE: A Slight Change to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

Ep 97 MINISODE: Where Do I begin When it Comes to Reducing or Eliminating Alcohol?

Ep 96: The Road to Hope: Keaton Douglas on Faith-Driven Addiction Recovery

Ep 95 MINISODE: Are Non-Alcoholic Wines a Good Alternative?

EP 94 MINISODE: Navigating Social Events Alcohol-Free with the 3 Ps

EP 93: Could the 12 Steps of AA Help You Even if You Aren't an Alcoholic?

EP 92 MINISODE: The One Thing I Miss About Alcohol

EP 91: From Training Wheels to Alcohol Freedom Finding Your Balance

EP 90: Aligning Life with Faith and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Guest Karla Fitz

EP 89: Embracing God's Plan: Nourishing Body & Spirit with Brigid Tebaldi of Loreto Wellness

EP 88: Healing Through Forgiveness: Dr. Carron Silva's Journey and Insights

EP 87 MINISODE: From Excuses to Action: Lessons from a Legendary Jedi Master

Ep 86: Identity and Healing: A Catholic Approach to Freedom with guest Steve Pokorny

Ep 85: The Power of Sharing Your Story: Featuring Emanuela Hall

Ep 84 MINISODE: 10 Tips for a Fabulous Alcohol-Free Summer

EP 83: Embrace Alcohol-Free Living: Top Tips to Navigate Your First Week and Beyond

Ep 82 MINISODE: If you Are looking for the Fountain of Youth, Alcohol Ain't It

EP 81: Alcohol and Midlife: Thriving Through Change with guest Maureen Brintnell

Ep 80 MINISODE: 5 Ways Alcohol Might Be Holding You Back

EP 79 MINISODE: How to Remain Unbothered: Journeying Toward Alcohol Freedom

EP78: Praying Through Your Day: Tips from Kathleen Borsh of Knots of Grace ®

EP 77 MINISODE: How I stay Alcohol Free: Tips and Insights

EP 76: Friend or Frenemy: Are You in a Toxic Relationship with Alcohol?

Ep: 75 Supercharge Your Efforts Toward Alcohol Freedom Through Holistic Wellness w/ guest Rita Johnson

EP 74: Breaking Down Strongholds: Countering Lies with God's Holy Truth

EP: 73 Rekindling Romance: Catholic Wives' Guide to Alcohol-Free Intimacy

EP 72 MINISODE: The Healing Power of Forgiveness on the Journey to Alcohol Freedom

EP 71: You Were Not Made for Comfort You Were Made for God

EP 70: God as the Master Diamond Cutter | Creating Facets of Faith Through Detachment & Sacrifice

EP 69 MINISODE: Using Critical Thinking Skills to Gain Clarity About Your Drinking

Ep 68: Faith, Addiction, and the Power of Community with Steve O'Connor

EP 67: MINISODE 8 Signs It May Be Time to Take a Break from Alcohol

EP 66: Unique and Unrepeatable: Theology of the Body and Alcohol Use with Lindsay Caron

EP65: Celebrating 27 Years Sober: Lessons on Faith, Gratitude, and Peace in Catholic Sobriety

EP 64: Beyond Perfection: Alcohol, Motherhood, Faith, and Authenticity with Paige Rien

EP 63: MINISODE Catholicism and Sobriety: Why I Choose to Coach Within My Faith

EP 62: Exploring Alcohol and Women's Hormonal Health with Leah Brueggemann

Ep 61: Connecting in Your Marriage without Alcohol with guests Jen and Logan Lirette

Ep 60: REVISITING Self-Care without the Booze

Ep 59: Becoming Mission Ready with Catholic Coach Jessica Castillo

EP 58: Exploring the Benefits and Pitfalls of Dry January

EP 57: Decoding The Temperaments: Cultivating Virtue and Rooting Out Vice with Kylie Hein

Ep 56: MINISODE Why Your Efforts to Reduce or Eliminate Alcohol Are Not Sticking

Ep 55: The Grief of Saying Goodbye (or Not Right Now) to Alcohol

Ep 54: MINISODE How to Rock a Party Without Alcohol Even if you are an Introvert

Ep 53: The Power in Understanding Our Strengths with Catholic Coach Francine Roling

Ep 52: When Friends and Family Don't Understand Your Decision to Reduce or Eliminate Your Alcohol Intake

EP 51: MINISODE The Power of No: Embracing Sobriety in Social Situations

Ep 50: One Year Podcast Anniversary & The Exciting Launch of the Sacred Sobriety Lab!

Ep 49: BONUS Navigating Events and Celebrations with a Party Protocol

Ep 48: MINISODE Gray Area Drinking? Tips and Strategies to Regain Control

Ep 47: Grow in Trust by becoming Meek and Humble with Catholic Life Coach Roxsan de Vera

EP 46: MINISODE Learn How to Stop Making Snowballs and Start Cultivating PEARLS

Ep45: Alcohol Misuse and Anxiety: A Catholic Perspective on Mental Health with Catherine DiNuzzo

Ep 44: MINISODE Willpower is Useless: Instead Unlock the Power of Divine Determination

Ep 43: Unmasking Hidden Struggles: Stephanie Mattrey's Journey to Recovery from Eating Disorders and PTSD

Ep 42: MINISODE Snake Oil vs Alcohol: Alcohol's Deceptive Role in Our Lives

Ep 41: Liver Health & Alcohol with Catholic Life Coach Sarah Lawless

Ep 40: MINISODE Exploring the 'Sober Curious' Movement from a Catholic Perspective

Ep 39: Finding Calm in the Holiday Rush with Productivity Coach Amber Curtis

Ep 38: Celebrate not Sabotage w/ guest Denise Jelinek

Ep 37: Unveiling the Link Between Procrastination, Stress, and Alcohol

Ep 36: MINISODE Beloved by the Lord: Declaring Our True Identity

Ep 35: Navigating Challenges as a Catholic Healthcare Worker with Nichole Haugen

Ep 34: MINISODE The Transformative Power of the PEARL Technique

Ep 33: Overcoming Addiction through Faith: Maria Riley's Inspiring Journey

Ep 32: BONUS: Christie's Recovery from Alcohol Addiction an Interview by Steve O'Connor

Ep 31: MINISODE: Unraveling the Spiral of Shame as You Journey Towards Freedom

Ep 30: Scriptures and Sobriety: Unpacking Jesus' Encounter with the Man at Bethesda

Ep 29: MINISODE: A Catholic Approach to Understanding Alcohol's Effects

Ep 28: Unleashing the Transformative Power of Prayer Journaling with Amy Brooks

Ep 27: MINISODE: Five Things I would Never do if I wanted to Get Sober

Ep 26: Creating Calm in the Chaos with Guest Sterling Jaquith

Ep 25: MINISODE: Are You Asking the Wrong Question about Your Drinking?

Ep 24: Navigating the Six Stages of Change from a Catholic Prospective

Ep 23: MINISODE: How to Ride Out a Craving

Ep 22: Finding the Missing Piece to Calm the Storm with Denise Jelinek

Ep 21: The Addiction Continuum and Finding Wellness with Belinda Terro Mooney

Ep 20: The Dual Nature of Alcohol: Understanding through Catholic Sobriety Coaching

Ep 19: Exploring Hope and Healing Through Faith, Prayer, and Detachment with Lisa Martinez

Ep 18: Sobriety Unveiled: Confronting Fear and Shame

Ep 17: Introducing my NEW Podcast Title | The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

Ep16: Step Zero: Navigating the Stages of Change towards Alcohol Freedom with Denise Jelinek

Ep 15: Overcoming Anxiety with Self-Care and the Holy Spirit with Catholic Life Coach Christina Brown

Ep 14: Is it really a problem? Exploring the 3 levels of Dependency w/ Denise Jelinek

Ep 13: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: An Empowering Conversation with Candace Platter

Ep 12: Breaking Free from Alcohol: A Fresh Take on Self-care

Ep 11: Demystifying Mental Health and Addiction w/ Dr. Stephan Neff

Ep 10: Catholics Fight Porn: A Story of Faith and Recovery with Steve O'Connor

Ep 9: The Power of Small Habits: Insights from Jessica Castillo

Ep 8: Empowered to Follow: A Holy Spirit Workshop on Discipleship

Ep 7: My Journey Home Back to the Catholic Church

Ep 6: A Deep Dive into the World of Sobriety and Recovery

Ep 5: From Binge Eating to Spiritual Healing: Denise Jelinek's Journey to Food Freedom

Ep 4: Why I call myself a "Recovering Alcoholic" - but you don't have to.

Ep 3: Let's Begin Again: Resets Instead of Resolutions

Ep 2: Tips and Tricks for Moderating Your Alcohol Intake During the Holidays

Ep:1 My Story: How I Broke Free From Alcohol

Trailer: Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast with Christie Walker