Love Life Sober, with Christy Osborne (S12E10)

In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency. Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and emphasizes the transformative power of faith in the recovery process. The conversation delves into challenges like social pressures, marriage dynamics, and the "friendship shuffle" that often accompanies sobriety. Christy’s message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to find authentic joy and connection beyond alcohol. Click here for the transcript! (Computer transcripts are not perfect) Key Themes: Grief and Addiction: Christy shares how the loss of her mother deepened her reliance on alcohol and catalyzed her recovery journey. Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the brain's relationship to habits and how alcohol affects stress, dopamine, and mental health. The "Friendship Shuffle": How sobriety reshaped Christy’s relationships, moving her toward deeper connections. The 40-Day Alcohol Fast: A self-discovery tool for exploring the role of alcohol in life without judgment or fear of failure. Faith and Recovery: Finding renewal in faith and transforming grief through intentional self-reflection and sobriety. Resources Mentioned: But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast with Christy Osborne and Meade Shirley Click here for a transcript of this episode! (Remember that computer-generated transcripts are not perfect) Christy's website Get Christy's new book, Love Life Sober now! Chapters: 0:03 - Introduction to Christy Osborne 1:19 - Christy’s Journey to Sobriety 5:45 - The Impact of Grief 8:27 - Recognizing the Problem 12:11 - The Power of Self-Discovery 14:00 - Social Pressures and Friendships 17:03 - Marriage and Alcohol 18:55 - Coping with Pain 22:34 - The 40-Day Alcohol Fast 26:04 - The Transformation Journey 29:14 - Coaching and Community 32:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! Other Helpful Links: Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!