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Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass. Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off? Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them. Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible. You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever. At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus. This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

  1. hace 4 días ·  Video

    Cirrhosis at 36: The Wake-Up Call She Never Expected | Karla Adkins

    Could alcohol already be affecting your health—even if you think you don't have a drinking problem? Many Christian women quietly ask: • Am I drinking too much? • Is alcohol making my anxiety worse? • Could my body already be paying the price? • How would I even know if alcohol was hurting my health? The truth is, you don't have to hit rock bottom before alcohol begins affecting your body. In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy sits down with Karla Adkins, co-founder of The Zero Proof Life and author of And She Came Tumbling Down. Like many women, Karla believed her drinking wasn't "that bad"—until she was diagnosed with cirrhosis at just 36 years old. Karla's powerful testimony, a hope-filled, truth-telling conversation about what happens when drinking goes from “normal” to medically dangerous, and how God can still write a miracle story on the other side. You'll discover why comparing your drinking to someone else's can be dangerous, how alcohol quietly impacts your body, anxiety, and nervous system, and why lasting freedom isn't found through willpower alone. Most importantly, you'll hear a story of redemption. God met Karla in one of the darkest moments of her life and transformed what could have been the end of her story into the beginning of lasting healing and freedom. If you've been wondering whether it's time to rethink your relationship with alcohol, this conversation is a loving wake up call, a reminder that your body is speaking to you earlier than you think. If You've Been Wondering... • Is alcohol quietly affecting my liver or long-term health? • Why does alcohol seem to make my anxiety worse? • How much drinking is "too much" for women? • Why do some women develop alcohol-related health problems sooner than others? • I just need to get through this season, then I’ll stop. • Can God really help me break free from alcohol? This episode is for you. 🩷 Highlights You'll Discover: • Karla's shocking diagnosis of cirrhosis at just 36 years old • The early warning signs her body was sending before she realized something was wrong • Why women can experience alcohol-related liver damage faster than expected • The connection between alcohol, anxiety, hormones, and the nervous system • Why comparing your drinking to others can keep you stuck • What helped Karla find lasting freedom beyond simply quitting alcohol • The hope, healing, and restoration God offers on the other side of surrender Resources Mentioned 📘 And She Came Tumbling Down: Breaking the Bonds of Alcohol and Creating a Life of Freedom https://amzn.to/4vpiGff 💛 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 with Christy on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Follow for more conversations about Christian sobriety, alcohol-free living, faith, healing, and finding lasting freedom in Jesus. 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.

    38 min

  2. 16 jun

    My Husband Still Drinks: Can Our Marriage Survive My Sobriety?

    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.

    57 min

  3. 9 jun

    How Alcohol Affects Hormones, Sleep, Gut Health & Anxiety in Women | Dr. Tabatha Barber

    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.

    44 min

  4. 2 jun

    Are the 12 Steps Based on the Bible? | John Ortberg

    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 Fast https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast Get John's book, Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enough https://amzn.to/43fFyS1 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 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.

    47 min

  5. 26 may

    Alcohol-Free Vacations: How to Travel Without Wine Stealing the Joy | Susan Larkin

    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 Fast https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast Susan’s Website: https://susanlarkincoaching.com Susan's AF Vacation Workshop: https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/vacation-workshop 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 Subscribe 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.

    43 min

  6. 19 may

    From Grief to Cancer to Grace: A Journey of Holding On to God | Rina Bowring

    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.

    50 min

  7. 12 may

    From Shame to Freedom: A Bible Teacher’s Sobriety Story | Carol McCracken

    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 Fast https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast 🌐 Carol’s Website https://www.carolmccracken.com 📖 Christy’s Book https://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.

    34 min

  8. 5 may

    One Day at a Time: Breaking Free from Alcohol for Good | A Love Life Sober Testimony

    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 Fast https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Subscribe 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.

    37 min
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Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass. Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off? Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them. Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible. You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever. At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus. This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

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    Christy Osborne
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