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  Fasting, Numbing & Bringing the Hard Things to God | Wendy Speake 15.09.2026 38мин

  Fasting isn't simply about giving something up. Sometimes, it reveals what we've been reaching for when life gets hard—the alcohol, sugar, scrolling, shopping, or whatever else promises a little relief when we're overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, exhausted, or hurting. When we set that thing down, we're often left face-to-face with the discomfort we were trying to escape. Wendy Speake, bestselling author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast, The 40-Day Social Media Fast, and The 40-Day Feast, shares why fasting is about more than giving something up. It can redirect our attention and affection toward God and create space for deeper intimacy with Jesus. Christy and Wendy talk about what happens when the discomfort becomes overwhelming, why lasting transformation isn't about willpower, and how to keep moving forward when you stumble. They unpack why a slip doesn't erase the growth you've already experienced—and why God's grace means you don't have to return to the starting line every time you fall. Wendy also shares the story behind her newest book, A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving: 30 Days of Rejoicing in God's Goodness, and what it means to praise God without pretending that pain doesn't hurt.  If You’ve Ever Thought… “I know I should turn to God, but I just want something to make me feel better right now.” “If I stop drinking, scrolling, eating, or whatever else I use to cope, what am I supposed to do with the discomfort?” “I made it several days and then slipped. Does that mean I've failed?” “Can I be hurting and still trust God?” The this conversation is for you. 🩷 What You’ll Learn • Why fasting is about more than simply giving something up • What our coping mechanisms can reveal about where we turn for comfort • How fasting can deepen our attention, affection, and intimacy with God • How to sit with discomfort without immediately trying to escape it • Why transformation requires more than willpower • How to respond when you stumble without starting over • Why God's grace is bigger than our failures • How to praise God while honestly acknowledging pain Check Out Wendy’s Books 📖 The 40-Day Sugar Fasthttps://amzn.to/4h6qDQB 📖 The 40-Day Social Media Fasthttps://amzn.to/3SYhWQ0 📖 The 40-Day Feasthttps://amzn.to/4yAhMh6 📖 A Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving: 30 Days of Rejoicing in God's Goodnesshttps://amzn.to/4r6iQGI Join the October 40-Day Fast The Love Life Sober 40-Day Alcohol Fast begins October 5th. https://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Does Sobriety Ever Get Easier? | Christy Osborne 08.09.2026 36мин

  You begin to understand the neuroscience behind drinking. You become curious about your patterns instead of judging yourself for them. You build new tools for dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and big emotions. And you find people you can be completely honest with. For me, that’s part of what changed as I learned to live alcohol-free. After six years without alcohol, my friend Lauren—one of my earliest coaching clients and a professional journalist—turns the mic around and asks me what sobriety has actually been like, when it started to feel easier, and whether the desire to escape ever really goes away. Our conversation became an honest look at what happens after the early days of sobriety are over. Because eventually, something changes. You realize that even when you no longer want alcohol, the desire to check out, escape, or change how you feel can still show up. The difference is learning how to respond when it does. For me, the journey has never been only about alcohol. It has been about understanding why I was reaching for it in the first place and learning what real freedom actually looks like. If You’ve Ever Thought… “Why is this still hard when I know so much?” “When will not drinking finally feel normal?” “What if I’m not ready to quit forever?” “Why do I keep reaching for alcohol when I know it isn’t helping me?” This episode is for you. 🩷 What You’ll Learn • When sobriety starts to feel easier • Why the desire to “check out” can still show up years later • How to recognize what you’re really reaching for when you want a drink • Why curiosity is more helpful than shame • How understanding your brain can change your relationship with alcohol • How to build healthier tools for stress, anxiety, grief, and big emotions • Why you don’t have to know whether you’ll quit forever to get curious about your drinking • Why community matters so much in sobriety I hope this conversation reminds you that sobriety isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about becoming curious, learning new ways to cope, and giving yourself the space to discover what is underneath the drinking.  Join the October 40-Day Fast  https://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  ADHD, Dopamine & Alcohol: Why Your Brain Keeps Reaching for a Drink 01.09.2026 47мин

  For women navigating ADHD, alcohol, and the mental patterns that can keep them reaching for a drink, understanding your brain can change the way you understand your drinking. In this conversation, Christy Osborne and Love Life Sober leader Brittany Tonkavich explore ADHD, dopamine, boredom, focus, motivation, and why alcohol can feel like the fastest way to make your brain feel better. Christy sits down with Brittany Tonkavich, a former coaching client turned Love Life Sober leader, for a fascinating conversation about ADHD, dopamine, and alcohol. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Brittany looks back at the different “jobs” she gave alcohol throughout her life—from excitement and risk-taking to focus, motivation, relieving boredom, and quieting a busy brain. She shares how understanding the connection between ADHD and dopamine helped her make sense of her drinking patterns and find healthier ways to give her brain what it was actually looking for. If You've Ever Thought... “Why do I feel like I need a glass of wine just to get things done, focus, or quiet my brain?” “Why does alcohol seem to make boring things easier or life feel a little more interesting?” Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why alcohol can become appealing when your brain is searching for quick dopamine• How ADHD can affect motivation, focus, boredom, impulsivity, and risk-taking• Why you might reach for a drink to start a task or make something boring feel interesting• How Brittany replaced alcohol with healthier, effort-based sources of dopamine• Why understanding your brain can lead to curiosity instead of shame• How awareness can become the beginning of lasting change Brittany also leaves us with this beautiful reminder: “God made you. He didn't get it wrong. He got you right.” If something in this conversation makes you wonder whether ADHD could be part of your story, your Tiny New Action is simple: get curious about the patterns you're noticing and talk to a qualified professional. Awareness is the first step toward transformation. Links & Resources Join the October 40-Day Fasthttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Why Won't God Just Take It Away? | How to Trust the Voice of the Holy Spirit | Alex Seeley 25.08.2026 57мин

  You can love Jesus deeply and still struggle with alcohol, control, anxiety, or other coping mechanisms. You may have prayed for God to take the desire away, promised yourself you would do better, and wondered why you still feel stuck. But sometimes the thing you want God to remove is pointing to a deeper wound He wants to heal. Christy sits down with pastor and The Divine Counselor author Alex Seeley to explore surrender, obedience, identity, triggers, and what it means to trust the voice of the Holy Spirit. Alex shares openly about her own 20-year struggle with an eating disorder and control, and how the Holy Spirit helped her recognize the deeper wounds underneath her coping mechanisms. Together, Christy and Alex unpack why God may not simply take away a desire, how fear and control can keep you from trusting Him, and why freedom often begins with one small act of obedience. They also explore how to recognize the Holy Spirit's voice, why Scripture helps you know what His voice sounds like, and how to distinguish conviction from shame and condemnation. Alex shares what she learned after praying for seven years for God to change a situation—and the powerful message she heard when she finally surrendered her fear. If you've ever thought... “Why won't God just take away my desire to drink?” “I love Jesus, so why am I still struggling?” “Why hasn't God changed this yet?” “How do I know if I'm really hearing the Holy Spirit?” “What if I surrender this and nothing gets better?” “I know God is asking me to let this go, but I'm not ready.” Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 • Why loving Jesus doesn’t mean you’ll never struggle • How alcohol and other coping mechanisms can mask deeper pain • Why your struggle is not your identity • What it means to take responsibility for your triggers • Why God may not simply take the desire away • How fear and control can keep us from fully trusting God • How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice • Why consistent obedience over time can lead to freedom You are not defined by the thing you struggle with. You are a daughter of the King—and God may be inviting you to trust Him with the very place you’ve been trying so hard to control. Get Alex’s book The Divine Counselor: Renew Your Mind, Heal Your Soul, and Discover Your Purpose Through the Guidance of the Holy Spirit https://amzn.to/4wJLfnk 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Aligned: The First Christian Sober & Sober-Curious Women’s Conference | Meet the Speakers 18.08.2026 27мин

  For Christian women who are sober, sober-curious, or questioning their relationship with alcohol, Christy Osborne, Sherry Hoppen, and Aligned speakers share what to expect from the Aligned Conference and why faith-filled community matters in recovery.
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  How to Love Your Alcohol-Free Mornings | Jennifer Dukes Lee 11.08.2026 40мин

  Jennifer studied more than 200 mornings in the Bible to discover how Scripture talks about the beginning of our days—and what those patterns can teach us about prayer, quiet time, rest, and building a life of joy and purpose. Christy sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, How to Love Your Mornings, and the simple, faith-filled practices that can transform your mornings. An honest conversation about: alcohol-free mornings, quiet time with God, morning routines, sleep, healthy habits, and creating rhythms that actually fit your personality and season of life. One of the greatest gifts of an alcohol-free life is waking up clear-headed and fully present. But how do we move beyond simply enjoying our mornings to intentionally using them to deepen our relationship with God? If you've ever thought... • "I know I should spend time with God in the morning, but I can't stay consistent." • "I've fallen out of my quiet time, and I don't know how to get back." • "Everyone else's morning routine seems better than mine."  • "I'm too busy to create healthy morning habits." • "I want more peace, purpose, and joy in my alcohol-free life."  Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 What You'll Learn • What Jennifer discovered after studying more than 200 mornings in the Bible • Why morning rituals can be more life-giving than rigid morning routines • What Jesus' morning rhythms can teach us about starting the day with God  • The four Morning Archetypes and how to discover which one fits you • Why sleep is one of God's greatest gifts  • How "revenge bedtime procrastination" can steal your mornings • How to rebuild healthy morning habits when life gets busy • Why your morning rhythm should fit your personality and current season • Two simple practices you can start tomorrow morning with Jesus Resources Mentioned 📖 How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time by Jennifer Dukes Lee https://link.amazon/B06M8XW5o 🎟️ The Aligned Conference https://www.alignedconference.org/ 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram @lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us!  Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Why Surrender Feels So Hard (And How It Changes Everything) | Mary DeMuth 04.08.2026 32мин

  Most of us aren't looking for another drink—we're looking for relief. Relief from the shame, the striving, the pressure, and the exhaustion of holding everything together. If you've been trying to stop drinking, break free from emotional numbing, or find real rest in Jesus, this conversation with author, speaker, and Pray Every Day host Mary DeMuth explores why surrender isn't losing control—it's where healing finally begins. Christy and Mary discuss surrender, shame, control, emotional numbing, alcohol, and why God always pursues the root before He changes the behavior. Together they unpack why numbing—whether through alcohol, scrolling, binge-watching, overworking, or endless striving—never gives the peace we're searching for, and how daily surrender opens the door to lasting healing, freedom, and genuine rest. If you've ever thought... • "Why do I keep reaching for numbing instead of real rest?" • "I want to stop drinking, but I'm scared of what will come up if I do." • "I can't let go of the shame and regret from my past." • "Why does surrender to God feel so difficult?" • "Will I ever find peace without alcohol?" Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 Whether alcohol has become your coping mechanism or you're simply tired of carrying the weight of shame, control, and emotional exhaustion, this conversation offers a hopeful invitation into the kind of surrender that doesn't leave you empty—it leads you into the freedom, healing, and rest Jesus has been offering all along. What You'll Learn • Why emotional numbing never produces the rest your soul is searching for. • The difference between numbing and true soul renewal through Christ. • Why surrender is a daily practice—not a one-time decision. • How control can quietly become its own addiction. • Why God always heals the root before changing the behavior. • How shame and regret keep women stuck—and how grace breaks the cycle. • Why healing often happens in layers, not all at once. • The role of safe community in lasting freedom from alcohol. Resources Mentioned 📖 The Freedom of Surrender by Mary DeMuthhttps://amzn.to/4sRvZnL 🎨 Download Mary's free Scripture artworkhttps://marydemuth.com/surrender ✍️ Learn more about Mary's writer's intensivehttps://marydemuth.com/intensive Love Life Sober 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Find Love Life Sober on Youtube @LoveLifeSober Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  When God Asks You to Stop Drinking (And You Don't Want To) | A Love Life Sober Testimony 28.07.2026 42мин

  From the outside, Heather had a successful career, served faithfully in church, loved Jesus, and cared deeply for her family. But privately, she found herself stuck in the exhausting cycle of questioning her drinking, trying moderation, and wondering why alcohol still had such a hold on her heart.
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  The Mental Battle With Alcohol: Why So Many Women Stay Stuck | Jenn Kautsch 21.07.2026 36мин

  This conversation explores Christian sobriety, emotional drinking, sober curiosity, moderation, and the mental battle many women face when they know alcohol is no longer serving them. Jenn shares why alcohol can quietly become a socially acceptable way to cope, how the pressure to keep performing can keep women stuck, and why Jesus invites us into a life of presence, clarity, freedom, and connection.
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  Gray Area Drinking: What Are You Really Thirsty For? | Anna Donaghey 14.07.2026 33мин

  Alcohol mindset coach Anna Donaghey joins Love Life Sober to unpack grey area drinking, emotional drinking, and why "is my life good enough?" matters more than "is my drinking bad enough?
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  Why Addiction Runs in Families (and How You Can Break the Cycle) | Gina Birkemeier 07.07.2026 40мин

  Can generational trauma cause addiction? Why does addiction seem to run in families? And is it really possible to break the cycle? If you've ever wondered whether your relationship with alcohol is connected to childhood trauma, family dysfunction, anxiety, people-pleasing, or inherited patterns, this episode is for you. This week, Christy sits down with licensed professional counselor, trauma expert, and author Gina Birkemeier to explore how generational trauma, addiction, the nervous system, and faith intersect—and why your family history doesn't have to determine your future. Growing up surrounded by addiction, abuse, neglect, and dysfunction, Gina shares how God led her through healing and restoration, changing not only her own life but the legacy of future generations. Together, Christy and Gina discuss the science of epigenetics, how unresolved trauma shapes our behaviors, why shame keeps so many women trapped in addiction, and how Jesus offers a new story rooted in hope, healing, and freedom. If you've ever thought... • "Addiction runs in my family. Maybe this is just who I am."• "I'm afraid I've damaged my children because of my drinking."• "Why do I keep repeating the same unhealthy patterns?"• "I know I want to stop drinking, but I don't know why it's so hard."• "Can generational trauma really be healed?"• "Is it too late to change my family's story?" this conversation will encourage you. In This Episode You'll Learn • Why addiction often runs in families—and what actually gets passed down • The difference between genetics and epigenetics • How childhood trauma affects the nervous system and alcohol use • Why shame fuels addiction and how healing begins • Practical steps to break generational cycles • How to rebuild relationships with your children without living in guilt • Why healing isn't linear—and why that's normal • How faith, community, and God's truth create lasting transformation Resources Mentioned 📖 Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy by Gina Birkemeier 🌐 Gina's Website: ginabirkemeier.com 📷 Instagram: @myoutloudvoice Love Life Sober Community Gina will be joining the Love Life Sober Community this August for an exclusive live masterclass on breaking generational patterns, healing inherited dysfunction, and becoming the cycle breaker in your family. 🌿 Join the Community:https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community Resources 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 🌿 Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 🎟️ The Aligned Conferencehttps://www.alignedconference.org/ 📲 Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Disclaimer: The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. This podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  When Following Jesus (or Quitting Alcohol) Feels Heavy | Christopher Cook 30.06.2026 43мин

  If you're struggling with alcohol, wondering why surrender feels so hard, or searching for Christian recovery that goes beyond willpower, this conversation is for you. What if the goal isn't just to stop drinking—but to become more like Jesus? Christy sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Christopher Cook to explore what true transformation looks like through the lens of Scripture. Together they discuss Christian sobriety, surrender, sanctification, identity in Christ, healing, and why lasting freedom from alcohol is about so much more than simply quitting drinking. Christopher reminds us that Jesus doesn't simply ask us to lay down our burdens. He invites us to exchange them for His light yoke, trust His character, and discover the unforced rhythms of grace. • If you've ever thought: • Why does this journey feel so hard? • Have I really surrendered this to God? • Why do I keep ending up in the same cycle? • Can God really be trusted with this part of my life? Then this episode will encourage you to stop striving and start allowing God to transform you from the inside out. What You'll Learn • What sanctification actually means and why it matters in recovery • Why surrender isn't giving up—it's trusting God • How to identify the "backpack of bricks" you've been carrying • Why knowing God's character changes everything • The difference between striving and cooperating with the Holy Spirit • Christopher's practical framework: Come. Take. Learn. Find. Links & Resources Christopher's BookHealing What You Can't Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Outhttps://amzn.to/4emON9g Recommended ReadingLet Go by François Fénelonhttps://amzn.to/44maKiL Connect with Christopher Instagram: @wintodaychris Podcast: Win Today Substack: Win Today with Christopher Cook 🌿 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's BookLove Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Connect on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for more conversations about Christian sobriety, faith, recovery, and lasting freedom from alcohol. Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Cirrhosis at 36: The Wake-Up Call She Never Expected | Karla Adkins 23.06.2026 38мин

  Many women wonder if they're drinking "too much" but convince themselves they're fine because they don't fit the stereotype of someone with an alcohol problem. Karla's story is a reminder that alcohol affects every woman differently—and that your body may be speaking long before a crisis. Together, Christy and Karla discuss liver health, anxiety, comparison, faith, and what lasting freedom really looks like.
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  My Husband Still Drinks: Can Our Marriage Survive My Sobriety? 16.06.2026 57мин

  What happens when you stop drinking, but your spouse doesn't? One of the biggest fears women face when considering an alcohol-free life is this: "What will happen to my marriage if I stop drinking and my husband keeps going?" In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Christy is joined by bestselling author Jon Seidl, his wife Brett, and members of the Love Life Sober leadership team to discuss marriage, sobriety, intimacy, communication, faith, and navigating relationships when alcohol is no longer at the center. Together, they explore the questions so many women are afraid to ask: • Will my husband still want to be with me if I stop drinking? • What if he keeps drinking? • Will we still have fun together? • What happens to our intimacy? • Can our marriage survive if alcohol is no longer part of our relationship? Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest reflections, you'll discover that removing alcohol often reveals deeper opportunities for connection, communication, healing, and growth. If you've ever worried that sobriety could cost you your marriage, this episode will encourage you to see what might actually be possible on the other side. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✓ Why many women fear sobriety will hurt their marriage ✓ How to navigate a relationship when your spouse still drinks ✓ Practical ways to stay connected without alcohol ✓ How healthy communication strengthens recovery ✓ The role faith plays in lasting transformation ✓ Why the real challenge is often deeper than alcohol itself ✓ The unexpected gifts couples experience when alcohol is removed from the relationship Resources Mentioned Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community Learn More About The Aligned Conferencehttps://www.alignedconference.org/ Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect with Christy on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Follow for weekly conversations, testimonies, and practical Christian sobriety support. Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  How Alcohol Affects Hormones, Sleep, Gut Health & Anxiety in Women | Dr. Tabatha Barber 09.06.2026 43мин

  What if the glass of wine you've been reaching for to relax is actually making your anxiety, hormones, sleep, and health worse? In this episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast, Christy sits down with Dr. Tabatha Barber (aka @GutsyDrTabatha) for a powerful conversation about alcohol, women's hormones, gut health, fasting, and faith. Together they explore why alcohol often becomes a counterfeit comfort for overwhelmed women and how true healing begins when we stop numbing and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us. Dr. Tabatha shares her remarkable journey from teenage mother and high school dropout to triple board-certified physician, along with the season God used to completely redirect her life and calling. If you've ever wondered whether alcohol could be impacting your hormones, sleep, anxiety, energy, or relationship with God, this conversation will give you both hope and practical tools. If You've Ever Thought... “I deserve this drink.” “I can't sleep without wine.” “I feel too far gone to fix my health.” “Maybe this is just part of getting older.” Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 What You’ll Learn In This Episode • The difference between “band-aid medicine” and listening to what symptoms are trying to tell you • Why your body is designed to heal and how you can partner with God in that process • How fasting impacts the body and spirit, and why it can quiet distractions so you can hear God more clearly • How alcohol impacts women’s hormones, especially estrogen balance in perimenopause and menopause • Why your liver prioritizes alcohol over metabolizing hormones, and how that contributes to hormone chaos • The gut health connection: how alcohol kills good bacteria and affects mood, anxiety, and neurotransmitters • Why 3am wakeups often point to blood sugar and liver stress, not “just perimenopause” • Hope for the woman who feels too far gone: how the gut, liver, and brain can heal with the right support • Why this is not about religion, but relationship with your Father and your Creator Links & Resources 🌿 Learn more about Dr. Tabatha's programshttps://FastToFaith.com 📲 Follow Dr. Tabatha on Instagram: @GutsyDrTabatha 📖 Fast to Faith, The Bookhttps://amzn.to/3Zjr6Gn 🌟 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community Join us at The Aligned Conference https://www.alignedconference.org/ 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Subscribe on YouTube  Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Are the 12 Steps Based on the Bible? | John Ortberg 02.06.2026 47мин

  The 12 Steps didn't begin as a recovery program. They began as a path of Christian discipleship. In this episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast, Christy sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg for a powerful conversation about the biblical foundations of the 12 Steps, the role of surrender in spiritual transformation, and why willpower alone is never enough to create lasting change. John shares how practices like confession, self-examination, renewing your mind, habit change, and surrender are woven throughout Scripture and why the church may have more to learn from the recovery community than it realizes. If you've ever struggled to change through sheer determination, felt unsure about the 12 Steps as a Christian, or wondered why God hasn't simply removed the desire to drink, this conversation will give you hope. If You've Ever Thought... "What does surrender actually mean?" "I've asked God to take this desire away, so why hasn't He?" "How do I practice the 12 Steps as a Christian?" "Why do I keep falling back into the same habits?" This episode is for you 🩷 In This Episode, We Discuss: • The Christian origins of the 12 Steps • How the recovery movement emerged from Christian discipleship • Why surrender is the doorway to freedom • The difference between trying harder and training wisely • Why confession and self-examination matter • Renewing your mind and changing your habits • Progress over perfection • How God works through imperfect people and why growth is often slower than we expect. Links & Resources Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fasthttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast Get John's book, Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enoughhttps://amzn.to/43fFyS1 The Aligned Conferencehttps://www.alignedconference.org/ 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Subscribe on YouTube DisclaimerThe creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Alcohol-Free Vacations: How to Travel Without Wine Stealing the Joy | Susan Larkin 26.05.2026 43мин

  Can you actually enjoy vacation without alcohol… or does wine still feel like part of the experience? In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Susan Larkin, alcohol freedom coach, podcast host, and one of our Love Life Sober coaches and Fast Captains, for a practical, honest, and hope-filled conversation about alcohol-free vacations. Susan shares how vacations once became a trigger for drinking, from beach trips to wine country and how learning to plan ahead, stay connected to her why, and practice vacationing differently changed everything. If you’ve ever thought…“I can’t start now because I have a holiday coming up.”“Vacation won’t feel fun without wine.” Babe, this episode is for you 🩷 What You’ll Learn In This Episode • Why vacations can feel so triggering when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol • How Susan’s first alcohol-free vacation helped her build confidence • Why fixation on “when and where will I get my drinks?” is a sign to pay attention to • How to plan for alcohol-free travel before you go • Why mocktails, morning routines, and visualizing ahead can make a huge difference • How to stop romanticizing holiday drinking and play the tape forward • Why being alcohol-free is a lifestyle, not a life sentence • How community, prayer, and support help you stop shrinking back Links & Resources Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fasthttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast Susan’s Website:https://susanlarkincoaching.com Susan's AF Vacation Workshop: https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop The Aligned Conferencehttps://www.alignedconference.org/ 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang with us! DisclaimerThe creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  From Grief to Cancer to Grace: A Journey of Holding On to God | Rina Bowring 19.05.2026 49мин

  What happens when life completely falls apart… and you can no longer numb the pain? From early struggles with alcohol  to finding freedom through faith, this episode explores Christian sobriety, alcohol and anxiety, emotional healing, grief, surrender, and how to trust God during life’s hardest seasons without numbing out. In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Rina Bowring for one of the most raw, emotional, and faith-filled conversations ever shared on the show.  Rina opens up about the seasons that tested her most: motherhood overwhelm, grief after losing her father, and eventually walking through a cancer diagnosis without returning to alcohol to cope. If you’ve ever thought…“I just want to escape this feeling.”“Wine feels like the only thing helping me cope.”“I’m scared to face my emotions without alcohol.”“I don’t know how to sit with hard emotions.” This episode is for you 🩷 In This Episode, We Discuss • How alcohol quietly became emotional coping  • The connection between anxiety, belonging, and drinking  • What surrendering alcohol actually looked like  • Walking through grief and loss without numbing out  • Facing a cancer diagnosis sober  • Practical encouragement for women navigating grief, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional drinking. 💌 Links & ResourcesJoin the June 40-Day Alcohol Fast https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast Rina’s Website: https://alcoholfreedom.com.au The Aligned Conference https://www.alignedconference.org/ 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Watch on YouTube — Come hang with us! Sign up for the newsletter on Substack DisclaimerThe creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  From Shame to Freedom: A Bible Teacher’s Sobriety Story | Carol McCracken 12.05.2026 33мин

  What happens when the woman leading Bible study is secretly struggling with alcohol? In this powerful episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Carol McCracken—Bible teacher, author, and podcast host—to share the honest story of how alcohol slowly became a coping mechanism during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Carol is living proof that God can meet you in the mess, redeem what feels beyond repair, and turn shame into a testimony that sets other women free. While serving in church and trying to hold everything together, Carol found herself overwhelmed by stress, parenting challenges, marriage strain, and shame. Then came the moment she could no longer hide it: flashing blue lights, a DUI arrest, and a surrender that changed everything. But this testimony is not about condemnation. It’s about grace, redemption, healing, and the God who still pursues us in the middle of our mess. If you’ve ever felt too ashamed to admit you’re struggling—or too “Christian” to have a problem with alcohol—this episode is for you 🩷 💭 If you’ve ever thought… “I’m supposed to have it together.”“I don’t drink every day, so maybe I’m fine.”“I’m terrified of what will happen if I stop drinking.” Then babe.. this episode is for you. 🩷 What You’ll Learn • How alcohol quietly becomes emotional coping • Why shame and secrecy keep women stuck • What happened the night Carol hit rock bottom • How community responded when she told the truth • What healing and restoration looked like afterward Resources & Links 🌿 Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fasthttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast 🌐 Carol’s Websitehttps://www.carolmccracken.com 📖 Christy’s Bookhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristyYoutube: @LoveLifeSober Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  One Day at a Time: Breaking Free from Alcohol for Good | A Love Life Sober Testimony 05.05.2026 37мин

  Alcohol-free living, and doing whatever it takes to break the cycle of moderation are at the heart of this powerful Love Life Sober testimony. In this episode, Christy sits down with Heather Dillion—lawyer, mom of two, and Fast Captain inside the Love Life Sober community—to share what it really looks like to stop drinking one day at a time and find lasting freedom. This is what happens when you stop trying to figure out forever… and just choose today. Heather’s story is honest, relatable, and full of hope. She opens up about years of trying to manage her drinking, experimenting with breaks, and attempting moderation—only to find herself stuck in the same cycle. What followed was a journey through treatment, surrender, and ultimately, a deeper kind of freedom than she expected. This episode gently meets the woman who feels overwhelmed by the future, stuck in the cycle, and unsure if change is actually possible. If you’ve ever thought…“I’m the only one.”“I should know better by now.”“I can’t imagine life—or celebrations—without alcohol.” Babe, this episode will meet you right where you are 🩷 What You’ll Learn In This Episode • Why so many women feel alone in their drinking—and why you’re not • What it looked like for Heather to try 30 days, then 100 days, then moderation • The moment she knew she was done with alcohol for good • How alcohol impacts the brain and why healing takes time • Why guilt and shame keep women silent (especially in church spaces) • Encouragement for early sobriety—including navigating sugar cravings • What it’s like to celebrate milestones alcohol-free and actually enjoy it • “Future-tripping” and how it keeps you stuck • Practical tools that help in the early days of living alcohol-free • Why faith-based community makes all the difference Links & Resources Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fasthttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Soberhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristySubscribe on YouTube — Come hang with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.