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The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

Hosted by: 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...

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

Episode #132

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

Episode #131

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

Episode #130

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

Episode #129

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

Episode #128

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

Episode #127

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

Episode #126

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

Episode #125

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

Episode #124

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

Episode #123

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

Episode #122

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

Episode #121

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...
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