In this episode of The Catholic Sobriety Podcast, I’m joined by Christian life coach and longtime Al-Anon member Sallee New. Sallee shares her story of growing up in a home shaped by alcoholism and how faith, healing, and community helped her move from chaos to peace.

Together, we explore what it means to love someone struggling with addiction without losing yourself, how to set calm, faith-based boundaries, and the difference between compassion and enabling.

We also talk about forgiveness as an ongoing practice, breaking generational patterns, and how prayer and the sacraments play a powerful role in healing families touched by addiction.

📺 Learn more from Sallee and Faith Forward Coaching on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SalleeNew

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If you have ever...

• Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.
• Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.
• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you!

Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.

Break free from alcohol with Christ-centered guidance, community support, and powerful tools. Transform your life with the Sacred Sobriety Lab. Join today at https://SacredSobrietyLab.com. Use Code NEWYEAR20 for 20% off

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If cutting back on drinking hasn’t brought the relief you hoped for, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I talk about why moderation works for some women—and quietly exhausts others—and how to discern what’s actually right for you.

This is a practical, faith-grounded conversation for the woman who’s tired of guessing, resetting, and negotiating with herself.

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If you have ever...

• Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.
• Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.
• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you!

Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.

Break free from alcohol with Christ-centered guidance, community support, and powerful tools. Transform your life with the Sacred Sobriety Lab. Join today at https://SacredSobrietyLab.com. Use Code NEWYEAR20 for 20% off

👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call
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👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start
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There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I deserved better than what alcohol was doing to me.

I knew — intellectually — that God loved me.
But I didn’t love myself.
And somewhere along the way, I started believing the lie that this mess was mine to clean up alone.

In this episode, I’m speaking to you the way I speak to a woman sitting across from me in coaching — honestly, gently, and without pressure. We talk about the real battle beneath drinking: the voices in your head, the shame that fuels the urge to numb, and how the enemy works through lies when we’re at our weakest.

You’ll hear parts of my own story of breaking free from alcohol, how I learned to discern God’s voice from the voice of accusation, and why alcohol often shows up as a “cheap substitute” right when healing is about to happen.

We talk about:

• Why drinking often has more to do with shame than willpower
• How the enemy whispers lies about your identity when you’re most vulnerable
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• Why alcohol promises relief but ultimately deepens the pain
• What it actually means to “take every thought captive”
• How learning to reject lies and claim truth changes everything

This is a conversation about healing, identity, and freedom — not perfection.

If this episode resonates with you, this is the kind of work we practice together inside the Sacred Sobriety Lab. You’ll find more details in the show notes, along with a special listener discount available through January.

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What if one simple change could reduce your drinking by 80–90%… without willpower, shame, or complicated rules?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the surprisingly powerful shift most women avoid — and why making this one decision can transform your entire relationship with alcohol.

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a plan that finally feels doable.

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The holidays bring joy… but they also bring stress, pressure, old patterns, and sneaky cravings that seem to appear out of nowhere. If you’re trying to drink less (or stay alcohol-free) during Advent and Christmas, you are not alone — and you are not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful faith + neuroscience tools to help you stay grounded and intentional this season… even when the emotions, triggers, and holiday chaos hit hard.

You’ll learn:

• What’s really happening in your brain during a craving
• A simple reset technique you can use anywhere, anytime
• Why the holidays stir up old patterns
• How to find peace and clarity without relying on alcohol
• The small shifts that make the biggest difference

If you want to move through Advent with more calm, more presence, and more confidence in your alcohol-free (or sober-ish) journey, this episode will give you exactly what you need.

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Ready to start January feeling clear, steady, and actually supported?
In this episode, Christie shares how to prepare for January before you get there—so you don’t hit January 1st exhausted, overwhelmed, or starting from zero.

We’ll talk about:

• why so many women feel drained after Christmas
• how to avoid the post-holiday crash
• simple routines that help you feel grounded
• mindset shifts for a calmer New Year
• how to reduce alcohol during the holidays
• preparing for Dry January without pressure or perfection
• how support + community make change doable

You’ll walk away with practical tools to enter January feeling clear, peaceful, and confident—not burnt out.

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Why do so many moms feel overwhelmed, burnt out, lonely… and reaching for wine? Today, we’re breaking down wine mom culture, social media influence, emotional overload, and how alcohol has become the default “fix” for modern motherhood.

In this episode, we look at the rise of wine mom culture, why it feels relatable, and why it fails to deliver real peace. A faith-forward, science-backed conversation for any mom who’s wondering if there’s a better way to unwind.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?” or “Why do I rely on wine to unwind?” — this episode will speak straight to your heart.

Scoping review mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34286652/

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When you start drinking less, it’s tempting to swap your wine for a mocktail — but does that actually help? In this episode, Christie unpacks the truth about replacements: what works, what doesn’t, and how to tell the difference. You’ll learn how to identify the need beneath the craving, use neuroscience and faith to retrain your reward system, and build new evening rituals that bring real peace — not just another substitute.

You’ll hear about:

• The hidden “why” behind your evening drink
• When mocktails help — and when they keep you stuck
• How dopamine and habit loops influence cravings
• Real mind–body–soul replacements that actually satisfy
• A faith-based framework for choosing true peace over imitation comfort

Replacing alcohol isn’t about deprivation — it’s about redirection. Learn how to meet your real needs with rest, prayer, and presence instead of pouring another glass.

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Break free from alcohol with Christ-centered guidance, community support, and powerful tools. Transform your life with the Sacred Sobriety Lab. Join today at https://SacredSobrietyLab.com. Use Code NEWYEAR20 for 20% off

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