When God Asks You to Stop Drinking (And You Don't Want To) | A Love Life Sober Testimony

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. …

The Mental Battle With Alcohol: Why So Many Women Stay Stuck | Jenn Kautsch

What if the real problem isn't how much you drink—but the way you think about drinking? Are you sober curious, emotionally drinking, or fighting the mental battle with alcohol? Jenn Kautsch of Sober Sis shares why so many women stay stuck in the cycle of moderation, emotional drinking, and starting…

Gray Area Drinking: What Are You Really Thirsty For? | Anna Donaghey

What if alcohol isn't the real problem—but the solution you've been using for something deeper? In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy Osborne is joined by alcohol mindset coach, podcast host, and author Anna Donaghey to explore the emotional needs that often sit beneath drinking. Anna share…

Why Addiction Runs in Families (and How You Can Break the Cycle) | Gina Birkemeier

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, t…

When Following Jesus (or Quitting Alcohol) Feels Heavy | Christopher Cook

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 h…

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 h…

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 best…

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 hormone…

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…

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…