When the sun sets early and my energy dips before dinner, I know how tempting it can feel to reach for something — a drink, a snack, or just a little escape.

In this episode, I’m sharing what’s really going on in your brain and body during those darker months, and five simple, faith-based ways to keep your peace when it’s dark by 5 p.m.

We’ll talk about comfort, cravings, and creating cozy, alcohol-free rhythms that help you end your day calm instead of craving.

✨ Come join me inside the Sacred Sobriety Lab to build your own evening peace plan: SacredSobrietyLab.com

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Struggling with both overeating and overdrinking and not sure where to start? This episode explains how alcohol rapidly enters the brain, lowers executive control, spikes dopamine, and disrupts sleep and blood sugar, which can make food choices harder.

You’ll learn why sweets often surge for a couple of weeks after removing alcohol (totally normal), how to run a simple 72-hour alcohol-free test, and a gentle 7-day plan to build momentum (protein + fiber early, a short-term after-dinner sweet swap, a quick “dopamine menu,” sleep guardrails, and Scripture + accountability).

We also point you to my conversation with Denise Jelinek on Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit for a faith-first, practical companion to this topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alcohol/id1708433539?i=1000722465416

Note: if you may be physically dependent on alcohol, please consult a medical professional before changing your intake.

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• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

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Steven M. Bell is a Catholic convert, musician, husband, and father of two. After years of hidden alcoholism—even while serving as a church music leader—Steven hit a breaking point in rehab and encountered the peace of Christ that changed everything.

Now over three years sober, he shares his journey in his memoir Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption to remind us that real hope and lasting freedom are possible.

In this episode, Steven and I talk about:

• The spiral of addiction and hidden struggles
• Rehab as both breaking point and encounter with God
• His Catholic conversion sparked by his teenage son
• The restoration of marriage and family
• Why sobriety brings clarity, but faith gives purpose

Connect with Steven M. Bell
📖 Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption: Amazon Link
🎵 Music & story: stevenmbellmusic.com

Facebook (music, reels, and digital content)
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• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you!

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🍂 Most women wait until January to change their drinking habits—but that might be the worst time to start. In this episode, I share why fall is the perfect season to release alcohol and how a reset now can set you up for peace during the holidays and strength in the new year.

✨ Ready for support? Join me in the Sacred Sobriety Lab—your faith-based community for coaching, encouragement, and freedom from alcohol. Join here ➡️ LINK

What you’ll hear in today’s episode:

• Why January is one of the hardest times to make lasting changes with alcohol.
• How the urgency of fall (and its “looming deadline”) can help you reset now.
• What the trees teach us about letting go—and how it applies to your sobriety journey.
• Simple reflection prompts to help you release alcohol and build momentum before the holidays.

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Ever felt blindsided by an urge or craving—whether for wine, sugar, or just zoning out—and wondered if it means you’ve failed? You’re not alone. Welcome to an inside peek of the Sacred Sobriety Lab ✨ — my private group coaching community for Catholic women who want freedom from alcohol without shame or rigid rules.

In this replay, we dive into a theme every woman encounters: handling urges, cravings, and setbacks. These moments can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to derail your journey. In fact, they can become powerful opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God’s grace.

Inside this coaching call, you’ll discover:
✨ Why cravings aren’t failures—they’re teachers
✨ Practical “Plan B, C, and D” strategies when urges hit
✨ How to reframe setbacks as data, not defeat

This is just a glimpse of the kinds of conversations and breakthroughs we share every week inside the Sacred Sobriety Lab. 🕊️

💻 Want to join us inside the Lab? Learn more here: SacredSobrietyLab.com

🌐 More resources: TheCatholicSobrietyCoach.com

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Sending your teen off to college? The first weeks of freshman year are full of pressure—parties, alcohol, drugs, and the deep desire to belong. As a Catholic sobriety coach (and mom of three), I just walked my own son through this transition and had “the talk” every parent needs to have.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• How to talk to teens about drinking before college (without sounding like a hypocrite)
• What neuroscience tells us about alcohol, confidence, and the developing brain
• Practical ways to prepare your teen for peer pressure, dating, and parties
• How faith and identity give students true belonging that alcohol never can
• What to say if your teen has already been drinking—and how to give them hope and help

If you’ve ever wondered how to start the conversation, what to say, or how to prepare your teen for the realities of college life, this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth: belonging doesn’t require a bottle. And one honest conversation could change everything.

For more info check out: What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Dr. Andrew Huberman https://youtu.be/DkS1pkKpILY?si=UrnTJsCSilvhWEi5

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• Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.
• Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.
• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you!

Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.

I'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!

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Have you ever felt like the odd one out… and wondered if that’s a problem to fix or a gift to embrace?

In this episode, we explore what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start living from the truth of who God created you to be. If alcohol ever felt like a shortcut to belonging, you’re not alone—and you're not stuck. This conversation will challenge cultural expectations, reframe your sobriety journey, and invite you to rediscover the fun and freedom of standing out.

You’ll walk away with a fresh (and surprisingly joyful) perspective on being different, plus some practical ways to lighten the load and make this journey your own.

Whether you’re sober-curious or already walking the path, this episode will remind you: you were never made to blend in.

Ready to stop trying to just fit in and start embracing the woman you were truly made to be? Join us in the Sacred Sobriety Lab, where being different is totally normal.

Through August 31st, 2025, use code SUMMER25 for 25% off. Give yourself the reset you've been longing for because fitting in is completely overrated—being free is where the fun is.

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What if the pain you’ve carried could become the path to someone else’s healing?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cathy Jo Lang—life coach, speaker, and host of The Unplanned Joyful Life podcast—who shares how her unplanned pregnancy, postpartum depression, and family history of alcoholism led her to a miraculous encounter with Jesus.

After being hospitalized just weeks after giving birth, Cathy Jo met a compassionate priest who helped her surrender the burden of shame. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle—one that sparked 36 years of freedom from depression and a life dedicated to helping young mothers find hope.

We talk about:

• The difference between trauma healing and future-focused coaching
• The scriptures that became her anchors (Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:24, 2 Cor. 12:9)
• Why surrendering your weakness is the key to unlocking God’s power

This story will speak to anyone navigating recovery, shame, or the question: “Can God really use this?”

Spoiler alert: Yes. And it might just become your greatest ministry.

👉 Listen to Cathy’s podcast here: Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-joyful-life-catholic-church-ignite-your/id1764716429

👉 Learn more about her coaching: https://cathyjolangllc.com/

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If you have ever...

• Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.
• Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.
• Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.
• Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”

Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you!

Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.

I'm here for you. I'm praying for you. You are NOT alone!

Please subscribe to this podcast so you won't miss a thing!

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