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 Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community

📖 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 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.

Could alcohol already be affecting your health&mdash;even if you think you don't have a drinking problem?
Many Christian women quietly ask:
&bull; Am I drinking too much?
&bull; Is alcohol making my anxiety worse?
&bull; Could my body already be paying the price?
&bull; 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"&mdash;until she was diagnosed with cirrhosis at just 36 years old.
Karla's powerful testimony,&nbsp;a hope-filled, truth-telling conversation about what happens when drinking goes from &ldquo;normal&rdquo; 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&nbsp;is a loving wake up call, a reminder that your body is speaking to you earlier than you think.
If You've Been Wondering...
&bull; Is alcohol quietly affecting my liver or long-term health?
&bull; Why does alcohol seem to make my anxiety worse?
&bull; How much drinking is "too much" for women?
&bull; Why do some women develop alcohol-related health problems sooner than others?
&bull; I just need to get through this season, then I&rsquo;ll stop.
&bull; Can God really help me break free from alcohol?
This episode is for you. 🩷
Highlights You'll Discover:
&bull; Karla's shocking diagnosis of cirrhosis at just 36 years old
&bull; The early warning signs her body was sending before she realized something was wrong
&bull; Why women can experience alcohol-related liver damage faster than expected
&bull; The connection between alcohol, anxiety, hormones, and the nervous system
&bull; Why comparing your drinking to others can keep you stuck
&bull; What helped Karla find lasting freedom beyond simply quitting alcohol
&bull; 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
<a href="https://amzn.to/4vpiGff">https://amzn.to/4vpiGff</a>
💛&nbsp;Join the Love Life Sober Community <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community</a>
📖 Order Christy's Book Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
📲 Connect with Christy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/?hl=en">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
Follow for more conversations about Christian sobriety, alcohol-free living, faith, healing, and finding lasting freedom in Jesus.
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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.

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. 

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 <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a>, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.
You&rsquo;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&rsquo;t have to hit rock bottom. You don&rsquo;t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don&rsquo;t have to do this alone.
If you&rsquo;re ready to loosen alcohol&rsquo;s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit <a href="https://lovelifesober.com/">lovelifesober.com</a>.&nbsp;

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.

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Many women wonder if they're drinking "too much" but convince themselves they're fine because they don't fit the stereotype of someone with an alcohol problem. Karla's story is a reminder that alcohol affects every woman differently—and that your body may be speaking long before a crisis. Together, Christy and Karla discuss liver health, anxiety, comparison, faith, and what lasting freedom really looks like.

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/3945162e-1bb0-46a8-aba0-b4700109b02c/transcript