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

📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram:

@lovelifesoberwithchristy

🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:

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.

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 &ldquo;mommy wine culture&rdquo; 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&mdash;and that sobriety can open the door to something different.
What You&rsquo;ll Learn
&bull; How Kat&rsquo;s drinking progressed while raising three children under six&mdash;and the early warning signs she wishes she hadn't ignored.
&bull; Why getting sober required more than willpower or simply trying harder.
&bull; How&nbsp;Mommy Wine Culture can make alcohol feel like self-care, connection, empowerment, and reward.
&bull; How drinking can become a coping mechanism for stress, exhaustion, and the demands of motherhood.
&bull; Why honesty with yourself&mdash;and finding at least one safe person to tell&mdash;can be an important first step toward sobriety.
&bull; How shame can keep women stuck in unhealthy patterns around alcohol.
&bull; How Kat&rsquo;s faith in God carried her through one of the darkest seasons of her life.
&bull; Why accepting support can be part of recovery rather than a sign of failure.
&bull; How sharing a story you once felt ashamed of can become a source of purpose and hope for &bull; another woman.
If You&rsquo;ve Ever Thought&hellip;
&ldquo;Wine is the one thing I have at the end of a long day with my kids.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I know my drinking isn&rsquo;t making me feel good anymore, but I don&rsquo;t know if it&rsquo;s bad enough to do something about.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve made mistakes because of alcohol that I&rsquo;m deeply ashamed of&mdash;how could God possibly use this part of my story?&rdquo;
&hellip;this conversation is for you. 🩷
Resources
📖 Pre-order Katherine&rsquo;s book:
No Wine in the Carpool Line
<a href="https://amzn.to/4gN6fVB" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://amzn.to/4gN6fVB</a>
Join the October 40-Day Fast:
<a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/october-fast</a>
📖 Order Christy&rsquo;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" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/?hl=en">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
🎥 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober">Subscribe on YouTube:</a>
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.

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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How “Mommy Wine Culture” Can Normalize Drinking to Cope

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