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The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

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Christie Walker | The Catholic Sobriety Coach

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!Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing!

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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 episod... more

30 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:44

30 Oct 2025

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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, th... more

23 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:36

23 Oct 2025

#147

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 ... more

16 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:46

16 Oct 2025

#146

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

Struggling with both overeating and overdrinking and not sure where to start? This episode... more

09 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:15

09 Oct 2025

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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... more

06 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:14

06 Oct 2025

#144

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 wor... more

02 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:21

02 Oct 2025

#143

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... more

27 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:17

27 Sep 2025

#142

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—pa... more

10 Sep 2025

26 MINS

26:48

10 Sep 2025

#141

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... more

06 Aug 2025

15 MINS

15:54

06 Aug 2025

#140

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 p... more

01 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:29

01 Aug 2025

#139

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 thi... more

26 Jul 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:55

26 Jul 2025

#138

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... more

25 Jul 2025

19 MINS

19:35

25 Jul 2025

#137

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 w... more

18 Jul 2025

18 MINS

18:57

18 Jul 2025

#136

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 ... more

10 Jul 2025

14 MINS

14:33

10 Jul 2025

#135

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 ... more

03 Jul 2025

25 MINS

25:53

03 Jul 2025

#134

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 t... more

23 Jun 2025

49 MINS

49:35

23 Jun 2025

#133

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... more

16 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:05

16 Jun 2025

#132

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

Have you ever battled that sinking feeling of discouragement while trying to change your r... more

03 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:27

03 Jun 2025

#131

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

"How much can I drink before it becomes a mortal sin?" This provocative question, posed by... more

29 May 2025

27 MINS

27:49

29 May 2025

#130

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

Have you ever found yourself asking "Is my drinking really that bad?" You're not alone. Th... more

15 May 2025

17 MINS

17:23

15 May 2025

#129

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

Far beyond mere willpower, true freedom comes through supernatural strength.What if I told... more

06 May 2025

51 MINS

51:55

06 May 2025

#128

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

Freedom isn't just about willpower—it's about healing the deeper wounds that drive us to u... more

29 Apr 2025

47 MINS

47:56

29 Apr 2025

#127

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

What happens when a terrifying wake-up call becomes the first step in a 33-year journey of... more

24 Apr 2025

44 MINS

44:29

24 Apr 2025

#126

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

Ever notice how your resolve seems strongest in the morning, only to fade as the day progr... more

10 Apr 2025

08 MINS

08:54

10 Apr 2025

#125

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

Ever caught yourself automatically reaching for that glass of wine after a stressful day? ... more

29 Mar 2025

21 MINS

21:50

29 Mar 2025

#124

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

The journey toward alcohol freedom can feel isolating, but what if you had centuries of sp... more

13 Mar 2025

42 MINS

42:54

13 Mar 2025

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

Kevin Wells opens his heart to share a powerful testimony of standing by his wife through ... more

07 Mar 2025

46 MINS

46:12