Surrender isn’t giving up. It’s finally telling the truth about what’s not working, and letting God rebuild what you could not fix by force. We’re kicking off Season 8 with Katie, the very first graduate of Selah House Recovery, sharing her raw and hopeful story of alcohol, fear, faith, and freedom. Katie talks about how addiction often grows slowly for women who “look fine” on the outside. We talk openly about the decision to choose inpatient treatment, the stigma that tries to label it as leaving your family, and why a structured 30-day environment can be a gift rather than a “bubble.” We dig into the difference between quitting for a stretch and being done done, including what active repentance looks like when you want real change. We also get practical about relapse prevention and daily routines: protecting morning time with God, avoiding the scroll, journaling, prayer, and building a toolbox you can actually use when life hits hard. If you’re looking for Christian sobriety, faith-based addiction recovery, or a women’s rehab story that’s honest without being hopeless, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a next step, and leave a review, then tell us: what do you need to surrender today? - Katie is a wife, mom, and woman in recovery who has learned that some of life’s hardest seasons can also become the most meaningful. Her faith and her own journey through addiction and recovery have shaped the way she sees people—with compassion, honesty, and a whole lot of grace. She has a heart for walking alongside others, sharing what she’s learned, and creating space for real conversations about faith, recovery, family, and the beautifully imperfect process of becoming who God created us to be. About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share. Find us on Instagram @selahhouserecovery, on Facebook @selahhouserecovery, and online at www.selahhouserecovery.org.
