Alcohol-free living, and doing whatever it takes to break the cycle of moderation are at the heart of this powerful Love Life Sober testimony. In this episode, Christy sits down with Heather Dillion—lawyer, mom of two, and Fast Captain inside the Love Life Sober community—to share what it really looks like to stop drinking one day at a time and find lasting freedom.

This is what happens when you stop trying to figure out forever… and just choose today.

Heather’s story is honest, relatable, and full of hope. She opens up about years of trying to manage her drinking, experimenting with breaks, and attempting moderation—only to find herself stuck in the same cycle. What followed was a journey through treatment, surrender, and ultimately, a deeper kind of freedom than she expected.

This episode gently meets the woman who feels overwhelmed by the future, stuck in the cycle, and unsure if change is actually possible.

If you’ve ever thought…
“I’m the only one.”
“I should know better by now.”
“I can’t imagine life—or celebrations—without alcohol.”

Babe, this episode will meet you right where you are 🩷

What You’ll Learn In This Episode

• Why so many women feel alone in their drinking—and why you’re not

• What it looked like for Heather to try 30 days, then 100 days, then moderation

• The moment she knew she was done with alcohol for good

• How alcohol impacts the brain and why healing takes time

• Why guilt and shame keep women silent (especially in church spaces)

• Encouragement for early sobriety—including navigating sugar cravings

• What it’s like to celebrate milestones alcohol-free and actually enjoy it

• “Future-tripping” and how it keeps you stuck

• Practical tools that help in the early days of living alcohol-free

• Why faith-based community makes all the difference

Links & Resources

Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fast
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast

📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book

Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy
Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang with us!

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.

Alcohol-free living, and doing whatever it takes to break the cycle of moderation are at the heart of this powerful Love Life Sober testimony. In this episode, Christy sits down with Heather Dillion&mdash;lawyer, mom of two, and Fast Captain inside the Love Life Sober community&mdash;to share what it really looks like to stop drinking one day at a time and find lasting freedom.
This is what happens when you stop trying to figure out forever&hellip; and just choose today.
Heather&rsquo;s story is honest, relatable, and full of hope. She opens up about years of trying to manage her drinking, experimenting with breaks, and attempting moderation&mdash;only to find herself stuck in the same cycle. What followed was a journey through treatment, surrender, and ultimately, a deeper kind of freedom than she expected.
This episode gently meets the woman who feels overwhelmed by the future, stuck in the cycle, and unsure if change is actually possible.
If you&rsquo;ve ever thought&hellip; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m the only one.&rdquo; &ldquo;I should know better by now.&rdquo; &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t imagine life&mdash;or celebrations&mdash;without alcohol.&rdquo;
Babe, this episode will meet you right where you are 🩷
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What You&rsquo;ll Learn In This Episode
&bull; Why so many women feel alone in their drinking&mdash;and why you&rsquo;re not
&bull; What it looked like for Heather to try 30 days, then 100 days, then moderation
&bull; The moment she knew she was done with alcohol for good
&bull; How alcohol impacts the brain and why healing takes time
&bull; Why guilt and shame keep women silent (especially in church spaces)
&bull; Encouragement for early sobriety&mdash;including navigating sugar cravings
&bull; What it&rsquo;s like to celebrate milestones alcohol-free and actually enjoy it
&bull; &ldquo;Future-tripping&rdquo; and how it keeps you stuck
&bull; Practical tools that help in the early days of living alcohol-free
&bull; Why faith-based community makes all the difference
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Links &amp; Resources
Join the June 40-Day Alcohol Fast <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast" data-start="2559" data-end="2596">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/june-fast</a>
📖 Order Christy&rsquo;s book, Love Life Sober <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book" data-start="2645" data-end="2677">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
Connect on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober">Subscribe on YouTube</a> &mdash; Come hang with us!
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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.

Love Life Sober

One Day at a Time: Breaking Free from Alcohol for Good | A Love Life Sober Testimony

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