Katherine Rhadans was a mom of three young children when drinking slowly became part of how she coped with motherhood. Her story begins with something that can feel incredibly normal for many mothers: wine at the end of a long day, a drink to take the edge off, or alcohol as a reward for making it through another day of motherhood.

Christy and Katherine unpack Mommy Wine Culture and the messages that can make drinking feel like self-care, connection, empowerment, or even part of being a good mom. When alcohol becomes the way you cope with exhaustion, stress, or difficult emotions, how do you know when you've crossed a line?

What started as “mommy wine culture” and a way to unwind eventually became alcohol dependence. Kat shares how she got sober, what helped her quit drinking, and how God helped her find a way forward.

Today, Kat is using the story she once felt ashamed of to help other women know they aren't alone. Through her writing and forthcoming book, No Wine in the Carpool Line, she is reminding mothers that alcohol doesn't have to be part of how they cope with motherhood—and that sobriety can open the door to something different.

What You’ll Learn

• How Kat’s drinking progressed while raising three children under six—and the early warning signs she wishes she hadn't ignored.

• Why getting sober required more than willpower or simply trying harder.

• How Mommy Wine Culture can make alcohol feel like self-care, connection, empowerment, and reward.

• How drinking can become a coping mechanism for stress, exhaustion, and the demands of motherhood.

• Why honesty with yourself—and finding at least one safe person to tell—can be an important first step toward sobriety.

• How shame can keep women stuck in unhealthy patterns around alcohol.

• How Kat’s faith in God carried her through one of the darkest seasons of her life.

• Why accepting support can be part of recovery rather than a sign of failure.

• How sharing a story you once felt ashamed of can become a source of purpose and hope for • another woman.

If You’ve Ever Thought…

“Wine is the one thing I have at the end of a long day with my kids.”

“I know my drinking isn’t making me feel good anymore, but I don’t know if it’s bad enough to do something about.”

“I’ve made mistakes because of alcohol that I’m deeply ashamed of—how could God possibly use this part of my story?”

…this conversation is for you. 🩷

Resources

📖 Pre-order Katherine’s book:

No Wine in the Carpool Line

https://amzn.to/4gN6fVB

Join the October 40-Day Fast:

https://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast

📖 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

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Disclaimer

The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team.