The Catholic Sobriety Podcast
Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast. I'm Christie Walker — Catholic sobriety coach, content creator, and woman who has lived alcohol free for nearly 30 years.
This podcast is for the Catholic woman who is disciplined, faithful, and quietly negotiating with a glass of wine every night. You don't think you're an alcoholic.
You're not sure there's even a "problem." But something in you knows this habit is costing you more than you're willing to admit — and that the gap between who you are in Christ and who you are at 9pm is getting harder to ignore.
We go deep here. Faith, neuroscience, identity, inner healing. Because what looks like a drinking habit is almost always something bigger — and God is usually in the middle of it, waiting.
Ready to find out who you are without it? Start listening.
Episodes
194 episodes
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 worst time to start. In this episode, I share why fall is the perfect season to release alcohol and how a reset now can set you up for peace d...
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 wondered if it means you’ve failed? You’re not alone. Welcome to an inside peek of the Sacred Sobriety Lab ✨ — my private group coaching community for Ca...
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—parties, alcohol, drugs, and the deep desire to belong. As a Catholic sobriety coach (and mom of three), I just walked my own son through this transition an...
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 to embrace?In this episode, we explore what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start living from the truth of who God created you...
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 powerful episode, I sit down with Cathy Jo Lang—life coach, speaker, and host of The Unplanned Joyful Life podcast—who shares how her unplan...
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 this vulnerable conversation, grandmother and retired occupational therapist Cindy Strachan shares her journey to almost 1,000 days of alcohol freedom after ...
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, we explore what moderation really looks like for Catholic women who want peace with alcohol but feel stuck in cycles of "rules and regrets." ...
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 weakness—it's your brain's efficient autopilot system at work. But what happens when you decide to drink less or take a break from alcohol altogether?<...
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 a glass in hand with hashtags like #WineOClock or #MommysLittleHelper? The answer lies in a carefully orchestrated shift in alcohol marketing that has fun...
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 our relationship with alcohol too. If you've found yourself drinking more than intended at social gatherings or automatically reaching for that glass of w...
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 thoughts about Alcoholics Anonymous. This deeply personal episode explores why, as a Catholic woman, I ultimately needed something beyond what AA could pro...
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 on alcohol? You're not alone. That mental game of "How will I manage vacation drinking?" or "What will people think if I skip the wine?" plagues many Cat...
Ep 129: Feeling Discouraged? Same Here. Let's Change that!
Have you ever battled that sinking feeling of discouragement while trying to change your relationship with alcohol? That overwhelming sense that maybe your efforts don't matter, that progress seems impossible, or that your excuses are simply to...
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 a young man to his priest, opens a doorway to profound spiritual reflection about our relationship with alcohol. The priest's answer was transformative: ...
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. That question haunted me for years before I finally found freedom from alcohol. But everything changed when I flipped the script and started asking differen...
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 you that you already possess "supernatural superpowers" specifically designed to help you break free from alcohol's grip? This special episode ta...
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 unhealthy attachments. In this illuminating conversation, certified spiritual director and Unbound prayer minister Deanna Bartalini reveals how spiritual h...
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 sobriety? Heather Gaffney joins us to share her remarkable story of transformation—from a young woman whose bartenders knew her by name to becoming a bea...
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 progresses? By evening, that glass of wine beckons as the perfect solution to your exhaustion. But what if there's a better way to honor your nighttime needs?<...
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? You're not alone. The desire to escape, unwind, and find relief is completely natural – but alcohol might not be the solution your body and soul truly nee...
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 spiritual companions who've walked similar paths? In this profound conversation, addiction specialist and author Belinda Terro Mooney returns to share how s...
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 her battle with alcoholism after his own near-death experience with brain surgery. This deeply personal conversation reveals how a marriage threatened by ...
Ep 119: Overcoming Maternal Narcissism with Guest Cristy Murray
In this enlightening episode, we explore the profound yet often overlooked emotional impact of growing up with a narcissistic mother. Our guest, Cristy Murray, skillfully navigates her own journey of self-discovery, sharing valuable insights an...
Ep 118: Who You Are in Christ: A Heartfelt Reminder for When Life Feels Overwhelming
Life can get busy, and sometimes we forget the truth of who we really are. This episode, born out of a quiet moment when no one could join a planned group coaching session, is a heartfelt reminder of your identity in Christ. Tune in...
EP 117: Why Saying No to Alcohol feels Impossible but is Easier than You Think
Discover the hidden truths about alcohol's grip on women and why it's not just about sheer willpower. Join me, Christi Walker, as we unravel the societal myths that paint alcohol as a universal remedy for stress and celebration. Lea...