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EP 74: Breaking Down Strongholds: Countering Lies with God's Holy Truth
When I heard Father Mike Schmitz's homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, his words about our deepest wound being distrust resonated with me. His homily was a catalyst for my reflection on the quarter spent at Encounter...
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EP: 73 Rekindling Romance: Catholic Wives' Guide to Alcohol-Free Intimacy
"How will I be able to connect fully with my husband without alcohol?"This is a question I get from nearly ALL of the married women that I work with and that is why I invited Ellen Holloway, from Vines in Full Bloom...
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EP 72 MINISODE: The Healing Power of Forgiveness on the Journey to Alcohol Freedom
Shatter the chains of unforgiveness and discover liberation on the other side of resentment. In this episode, I'll reveal the truth behind six myths surrounding forgiveness that often serve as barriers on the road to...
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EP 71: You Were Not Made for Comfort You Were Made for God
Have you ever boldly asked Jesus to remove your desire to drink? Drawing from the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI, who once said, "The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort; you were made for...
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EP 70: God as the Master Diamond Cutter | Creating Facets of Faith Through Detachment & Sacrifice
In this episode, we explore the remarkable parallels between the stages of diamond cutting and our spiritual growth. I share some of my own experiences of detachment during the early years of marriage and motherhood....
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EP 69 MINISODE: Using Critical Thinking Skills to Gain Clarity About Your Drinking
This episode was inspired by a dinner conversation I had with my boys and delves into the power of critical thinking and curiosity in understanding and transforming your drinking habits. I discuss some practical...
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Ep 68: Faith, Addiction, and the Power of Community with Steve O'Connor
Steve O'Connor from Catholics Fight Porn is back again for a candid conversation on faith, addiction, and the power of community. We navigate the rugged terrain where personal struggles with addiction intersect with...
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EP 67: MINISODE 8 Signs It May Be Time to Take a Break from Alcohol
Have you been questioning your drinking habits lately? Wondering if alcohol is starting to take up more space in your life than you'd like, If you're nodding along then your in the right place. In this Minisode,...
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EP 66: Unique and Unrepeatable: Theology of the Body and Alcohol Use with Lindsay Caron
Joining me for this episode is Lindsay Caron, founder of Theology of the Body (TOB) Parent School. We delve into Lindsay's personal journey, from her Catholic upbringing through her struggle with alcohol, to her...
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EP65: Celebrating 27 Years Sober: Lessons on Faith, Gratitude, and Peace in Catholic Sobriety
Join me in celebrating a significant milestone - 27 years of sobriety. In this episode, we delve into the transformative lessons that have shaped my journey to clarity and fulfillment. We'll discuss the importance of...
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EP 64: Beyond Perfection: Alcohol, Motherhood, Faith, and Authenticity with Paige Rien
Join former HGTV star Paige Rien and me on a candid journey of faith and sobriety. Paige shares her personal experiences, from skepticism to devout Catholic belief, and the crucial role AA and other 12-step recovery...
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EP 63: MINISODE Catholicism and Sobriety: Why I Choose to Coach Within My Faith
Feeling lost in a battle against alcohol while grappling with not genuinely understanding my Catholic faith, I faced a reckoning that many women endure in silence. My transformation from that point of solitude to...
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