The Catholic Sobriety Podcast

Christie Walker | The Catholic Sobriety Coach
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Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast. I'm Christie Walker — Catholic sobriety coach, content creator, and woman who has lived alcohol free for nearly 30 years. This podcast is for the Catholic woman who is disciplined, faithful, and quietly negotiating with a glass of wine every night. You don't think you're an alcoholic. You're not sure there's even a "problem." But something in you knows this habit is costing you more than you're willing to admit — and that the gap between who you are in Christ and who you are at 9pm is getting harder to ignore. We go deep here. Faith, neuroscience, identity, inner healing. Because what looks like a drinking habit is almost always something bigger — and God is usually in the middle of it, waiting. Ready to find out who you are without it? Start listening.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 187: People Pleasing and the Lie That You Have to Earn God's Love | with Andrea Bear

    Andrea Bear didn't set out to write about people pleasing — it found her. In this conversation, Andrea unpacks the difference between pleasing God and pleasing people, why "good" behavior can quietly become a false virtue, and how her own years of over-functioning — in her marriage, her parish, and eventually caring for her dying father — forced her to confront what she was really seeking. If you've ever felt exhausted by your own goodness, or suspected your busyness is doing something other than serving God, this one's for you. What We Cover Andrea's path from second-generation people pleaser to writing about false virtueWhy pleasing isn't the problem — it's who you're pleasing, and whyHow "good" church and ministry involvement can still be self-servingThe trap of pulling back from others only to land in selfishness or resentmentCaring for a difficult parent, and what it taught Andrea about love as action, not feelingThe Seven Sorrows of Mary and how they reshaped Andrea's view of sufferingA practical filter for discernment: does this decision come from fear, anxiety, or pride — or from peace?A Line Worth Sitting With "He can distract you by doing all these wonderful, good things... and keeping your attention away from what you're called to do." About Andrea Bear Andrea Bear is a Catholic author who believes imperfect stories help us connect to the human spirit. Her novel Grieving Daughters' Club (Elk Lake Press) is loosely based on women in her Bible study and explores grief alongside people pleasing. She's currently writing a nonfiction book on people pleasing and false virtue, and hosts the Be Fruitful podcast. Outside of writing, she spends her time with family, teaching history, and coaching volleyball. Connect with Andrea: Website: andreabearauthor.comBook: Grieving Daughters' ClubPodcast: Be FruitfulInstagram/Facebook: @AndreaBearAuthorScripture Referenced: Ephesians 5:8-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2, Psalm 37 Drop us a Question or Comment  I just rebuilt my Sacred Sobriety Kickstart — new content, new structure, all built on the four pillars I actually coach from. Five free days to get real clarity on your "why," your triggers, and the tools to stop white-knuckling it. Click the link to sign up! 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  2. Aug 27

    Ep 186: Why You're Drinking More Since Your Kid Left for College

    If your house got quiet this fall and your wine glass got a little more full, you're not imagining it — and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Christie shares what she didn't expect in her second year of college drop-off: the small things that hit harder than the big ones, the night she caught herself buffering instead of feeling, and what actually helped the next morning. Plus, real, specific things to do instead of reaching for the glass — and why missing your kid and numbing that feeling are two very different instincts. If you're in this season — first drop-off or fifth — this one's for you. 🤍 Grab the free Sacred Sobriety Kickstart: https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 🤍 Learn about the Sacred Sobriety Lab: https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/sobriety-lab 🤍 IG Reel mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DchB20dyxx1 Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  3. Aug 20

    Ep 185: Your body already knows the truth - even when your brain is still negotiating.

    Your body already knows the truth — even when your brain is still negotiating. In this episode Christie opens up about what her sleep tracker revealed after 93 days of a hormone recalibration program — and how ignoring data she already had is the perfect picture of what later-stage resistance actually looks like. She talks about why resistance gets sneakier, not louder, as you make progress, unpacks the "you deserve this" thought, walks through her Resistance Decoder tool, and speaks directly to the woman who has tried before and is wondering what makes this time different. This one is for the woman who is further along than she thinks — and needs someone to tell her that. Topics covered: Why resistance gets sneakier — not louder — as you make progress | What "you deserve this" is actually saying underneath | The Resistance Decoder — a simple tool to use in the moment | The woman who tried before and failed — and the reframe she needs | What's different about week seven versus week one | What's available to you in the moment of resistance that no tool can replace Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  4. Aug 13

    Ep 184: I Might Mess Up Your Drinking

    If you've started paying attention to your drinking and suddenly feel like you can't stop thinking about it — this episode is for you. Christie explains why the chatter gets louder before it gets quiet, what the closet analogy has to do with sobriety, and what it actually looks like to go from "all I can think about is alcohol" to "I'm not thinking about it hardly at all anymore." This is the episode that reframes the uncomfortable beginning as the path — not the problem. Topics covered: The warning — awareness might mess up your drinking | The woman who said it's all she can think about | The closet analogy — why the mess has to come out before it can be sorted | Christie's outpatient moment and the word "yet" | The hamster wheel vs. seeing the hamster wheel | The arc: more, then less, then free | What to do with the discomfort right now | What God does in the awareness stage Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  5. Aug 6

    Ep 183: How to Stop Using Alcohol to Cope With Overwhelm

    For the woman who drinks because her life is genuinely a lot — this one is for you. In this episode Christie talks about why alcohol feels like the only off switch at the end of an overwhelming day, what it's actually doing to your capacity over time, and three practical things to simplify your life so the craving loses its grip. Plus: the pitcher plant analogy that explains exactly how we slide in, Christie's birthday solo lunch story, and what real self-care actually looks like. Topics covered: The pitcher plant — how alcohol draws you in and keeps you there | Who this episode is for — the high-achiever, the homeschooling mom, the work-from-home woman, the woman who lives alone | What alcohol is actually doing to your overwhelm over time | Christie's birthday solo lunch — what real rest actually feels like | Three practical ways to simplify your life | Holy self-care vs. numbing | One thing to do tonight when the craving hits Referenced: Annie Grace, This Naked Mind — the pitcher plant analogy Psalm 23 — "He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul." Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  6. Jul 30

    Ep 182: What Nobody Tells You About Quitting Drinking

    Nobody warns you about the messy middle. You've gotten through the beginning, you're past the pink cloud, and now the doubt is setting in — is this sustainable? Can I really keep this up? In this episode Christie shares what happened the morning after she moved into her new home and why it's the perfect picture of what women go through when they start releasing alcohol. Plus: the marriage analogy that changed how one of her clients thought about sobriety, what surfaces when you stop numbing, and how to stay in it when it gets hard. Topics covered: The morning Christie cried in her new closet — and what it has to do with sobriety | What the messy middle actually feels like | The pink cloud and what comes after it | Sobriety is like marriage — choosing it when you don't feel like it | The wound underneath the doubt | How to move through grief without going back | The specific fears that surface and what to say to them | The warning and the hope Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  7. Jul 23

    Ep 181: Rethinking What It Means to Teach Our Kids About Alcohol

    Christie came across a reel from a health coach with an unpopular opinion: she's not going to teach her teens to drink responsibly — she's going to give them the real truth about what alcohol actually is and does. The comments were - well, interesting. In this episode Christie adds her voice to that conversation, shares what she's seen firsthand as a mom with a son in college right now, and talks about why the cultural pressure to be the 'cool parent' around alcohol might be doing more harm than we think. If you want the deeper dive on what to actually say to your teens, go back and listen to episode 139 — this one picks up where that left off.  Topics covered:  The "teach them to drink at home" argument — and why the research doesn't support it | Christie's real story of drinking as a teenager | The neuroscience of the adolescent brain and alcohol | What to actually say to your kids at every stage | For the parent who just found out their kid is drinking | Why this conversation matters for us too — not just our children  Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

  8. Jul 16

    Ep180: The Twenty-Minute Craving (And How to Outlast It)

    Why does the craving hit out of nowhere? Why does wine feel like it helps with overwhelm? And why does cutting back feel so hard even when you really want to? In this episode Christie breaks down exactly what your brain is doing when you crave a drink — the dopamine loop, the habit trail, the borrowed relief — and gives you real tools to get through the next twenty minutes. Plus: the science behind vacuuming and your high school playlist. Yes, really. Topics covered: Why alcohol feels like it helps with overwhelm — and what it's actually doing | The dopamine anticipation loop that starts at 3pm | Borrowing relief from tomorrow — and what you're paying back | The habit loop: cue, routine, reward — in plain language | Why cravings are still strong after two weeks (and what the 90-day reset actually means) | The July Fourth craving that passed in twenty minutes | Playing it forward | Nervous system regulation tools that actually work — including vacuuming and your high school playlist | The two questions to ask when a craving hits The two questions: What am I feeling right now? What do I need? Drop us a Question or Comment 👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/5-day-sacred-sobriety-kick-start 👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.mykajabi.com/clarity-call Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

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Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast. I'm Christie Walker — Catholic sobriety coach, content creator, and woman who has lived alcohol free for nearly 30 years. This podcast is for the Catholic woman who is disciplined, faithful, and quietly negotiating with a glass of wine every night. You don't think you're an alcoholic. You're not sure there's even a "problem." But something in you knows this habit is costing you more than you're willing to admit — and that the gap between who you are in Christ and who you are at 9pm is getting harder to ignore. We go deep here. Faith, neuroscience, identity, inner healing. Because what looks like a drinking habit is almost always something bigger — and God is usually in the middle of it, waiting. Ready to find out who you are without it? Start listening.

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    Christie Walker | The Catholic Sobriety Coach
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
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