Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness11 Nov 2025

S2E43: Alcohol, the Brain and the Holidays with Christie Walker

Friends,

The holidays can be full of joy — but also full of challenges when alcohol is part of every celebration. In this episode of Forgiveness is for YOU, I welcome back Christie Walker, the Catholic Sobriety Coach, to talk about how alcohol affects the brain and how to navigate the season sober, grounded, and at peace.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

How alcohol impacts the brain and behavior
Why identity matters in recovery and sobriety
Practical strategies for navigating family and work events
How to protect children in environments where drinking is problematic

Christie Walker's links:

Website: http://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-sobriety-podcast/id1658622848

5 Day FREE Sacred Sobriety Kickstart: https://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start

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