Ep. 38 Journeying Through the Early Days of Sobriety: Raw Insights from Meade’s Journal

August 21, 2023

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Journeying Through the Early Days of Sobriety: Raw Insights from Meade’s Journal Dive with us into this captivating episode, where we unearth the raw, unfiltered thoughts from Meade's journal during her initial alcohol-free days. From the undeniable fatigue prompting extra naps, to unexpected sugar cravings signaling our body's way of compensating, we highlight the significant markers indicating our bodies were on the path to healing. We also talk about how we got there, including how mindful drinking is a transformative tool that has the power to pave the way for lasting change. While our individual journeys differed in timings, with each of us confronting "the work" at distinct moments, the endpoint was remarkably identical - a life brimming with purpose and devoid of hangovers. The starting days, though laden with challenges, were invaluable. Join us in this candid conversation as we look back at our formative sobriety days, underscoring the importance of perseverance, faith, and the incredible outcomes awaiting those who tread this path.

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We’re Christy Osborne and Meade Holland Shirley—co-hosts of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast and co-founders of a faith-based ministry helping women break free from alcohol and walk boldly into the freedom Jesus offers. Our paths to freedom looked different, but led to the same truth: Jesus offers more than sobriety—He offers deep, lasting transformation.

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Christy, a former lawyer with a background in law, business, and politics, experienced radical renewal after choosing sobriety. Now a senior sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober (Penguin Random House), she helps women renew their minds and rediscover joy through a powerful blend of faith, neuroscience, and practical tools.

Meade, a former pharmaceutical rep and stay-at-home mom, looked like she had it all together—but felt stuck in a nightly-ish wine habit. Once she realized the issue was less about drinking and more about thinking, everything changed. Now a senior certified coach and creator of the Change-Your-Thinking-to-Change-Your-Drinking method and The Missing P.E.A.C.E. framework, Meade helps women ditch shame, reclaim purpose, and live with peace and joy.

Together, we create loving, Spirit-led spaces where women can explore their relationship with alcohol, renew their minds, and pursue the freedom they were made for.

Christy lives in Surrey, England; Meade outside Atlanta. We're just two women who surrendered our wine glasses, found something far better in Jesus, and now have the joy of helping others do the same.