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.

Christy and Heather talk honestly about grief, childhood trauma, emotional drinking, surrender, and how freedom begins when we stop negotiating with God and trust Him fully.

For years, Heather believed alcohol wasn't a problem because her life looked "normal." But every time God invited her closer, she felt Him gently asking her to surrender the one thing she wasn't ready to let go of... alcohol.

If You've Ever Thought...

• "Why can't I stop when I know God is asking me to?"
• "I love Jesus... so why do I keep reaching for alcohol?"
• "I don't have a drinking problem... so why is it so hard to stop?"
• "If my life isn't falling apart, do I really need to quit drinking?"

Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷

What You'll Learn

• Why you don't need a rock bottom to question your drinking.
• The subtle ways alcohol can become an idol—even for faithful Christians.
• How grief and childhood trauma can fuel alcohol use.
• Why moderation feels so exhausting.
• What "growth points" taught Heather instead of starting over.
• How loneliness became one of Heather's biggest drinking triggers.
• How closing the door on alcohol opened the door to genuine peace.
• What it really means to surrender alcohol to Jesus.

This is a Love Life Sober testimony episode! Heather is a part of the Love Life Sober community. What she discovered wasn't simply freedom from alcohol. She discovered the peace she'd been searching for all along.

Now as a leader in the community, she has helped other Christian women grow in Jesus and their sobriety journey to find that peace as well. 🩷

Resources Mentioned

🎟️ The Aligned Conference
https://www.alignedconference.org/

🩷 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

📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram
@lovelifesoberwithchristy

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Content Note

This episode includes a brief discussion of suicide, grief, and emotional struggles. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs support:

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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.