Ever wondered why wine is suddenly pink, skinny, and organic—or why every momfluencer has a glass in hand with hashtags like #WineOClock or #MommysLittleHelper? The answer lies in a carefully orchestrated shift in alcohol marketing that has fundamentally changed women's relationship with drinking.

The billion-dollar alcohol industry recognized a golden opportunity when their traditional male market began declining in the early 2000s. Their solution? Target stressed, exhausted women—especially moms—with a completely reimagined marketing approach. What followed was nothing short of an identity assault, where alcohol wasn't just a beverage but positioned as self-care, freedom, and the well-deserved reward for every overwhelmed woman.

This episode pulls back the curtain on these strategic tactics and their devastating impact. But this isn't a message of despair—it's an invitation to reclaim your power.

I share practical steps to begin questioning your relationship with alcohol, reframing your thoughts around drinking less, and finding the spiritual clarity that may have been muted by that evening glass of wine. Because you were never meant to be a statistic in someone else's marketing campaign—you were created for authentic joy, presence, and peace.

Download my free guide "50 Creative Ways to Say No to a Drink" to start your journey to freedom today: https://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/50-ways-to-decline-a-drink

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Freedom isn't just a concept we celebrate on July 4th—it's something we can experience in our relationship with alcohol too. If you've found yourself drinking more than intended at social gatherings or automatically reaching for that glass of wine after a long day, this episode offers a practical pathway to greater independence.

What if this Independence Day became your personal liberation celebration? I'm sharing a complete freedom plan that helps you approach holiday gatherings with intention instead of anxiety. This isn't about deprivation—it's about choosing peace, presence, and clarity on your own terms.

We walk through seven practical steps that make all the difference. Each step builds your confidence and reconnects you with your authentic self.

The most transformative insight? You're not missing out by drinking less—you're gaining something profoundly more valuable.

Whether you're curious about moderation, taking a break from alcohol, or seeking resources for a sober-curious friend, this episode provides gentle, practical guidance rooted in faith and neurological understanding. Every small step you take is building new patterns that lead to greater freedom. We're walking this journey together, one joyful, sometimes awkward, totally Holy Spirit-led step at a time.

Check out my latest YouTube video: Quit Explaining Your No" - 5 Secrets High-Achieving Midlife Catholic Women Use to Refuse Drinks https://youtu.be/LcTuAupJup0?si=Bvvogl3WzspVUjXu

Also, Here's the freebie I mentioned in this episode!

50 Ways to Creatively Decline a Drink: https://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/50-ways-to-decline-a-drink

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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!

☀️ 62-Day Sober-ish Summer Challenge for Catholic Women:
https://courses.drinklessornotatall.com/courses/soberishsummer62

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After nearly 28 years of sobriety and countless inquiries, I'm finally sharing my honest thoughts about Alcoholics Anonymous. This deeply personal episode explores why, as a Catholic woman, I ultimately needed something beyond what AA could provide.

AA gave me structure, language, and community when I desperately needed it. God used it to guide me toward sobriety when I had nowhere else to turn, and for that, I'll always be profoundly grateful. Yet as my faith deepened, I began noticing disconnects that I couldn't ignore – the vague "higher power" language, the continuous self-identification as "an alcoholic," and the repetition of powerlessness that eventually wore on my spirit.

This isn't about choosing sides or claiming one path is universally better than another. There are thousands of ways to recover from addiction - and the best one, is the one that works for YOU!

AA serves vital purposes for countless people. But if you've felt uncomfortable or questioned whether there's room for your Catholic faith in your recovery journey, you're not alone. Asking these questions isn't a betrayal – it might be the Holy Spirit inviting you into something deeper, more aligned with who God created you to be.

Visit thecatholicsobrietycoach.com to learn more about faith-centered approaches to sobriety or connect on Instagram @thecatholicsobrietycoach to continue this important conversation.

Resources:

Sister Ignatia: The Nun behind Alcoholics Anonymous:
https://aleteia.org/2017/09/22/sister-ignatia-the-catholic-nun-behind-alcoholics-anonymous/

Deliriants and Spirituality: AA Founder Bill Wilson’s Path to Sobriety
https://www.samwoolfe.com/2024/03/aa-founder-bill-wilson-psychedelic-sober.html

Alcoholics Anonymous has it origins in the occult
https://carm.org/alcoholics-anonymous/alcoholics-anonymous-and-the-occult/

Drop us a Question or Comment

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!

☀️ 62-Day Sober-ish Summer Challenge for Catholic Women:
https://courses.drinklessornotatall.com/courses/soberishsummer62

👉🏻 JOIN THE FREE 5-DAY KICK START
https://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start

👉🏻 Join The Sacred Sobriety Lab
https://sacredsobrietylab.com

Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com