Ep. 8 How can I know I want nothing to do with alcohol but still drink?
Join Meade and Christy for another rich conversation, another “meat and potatoes” episode, diving into the importance of understanding how our minds work and why it’s important for doing this work that we “get to do.” Listen in to discover why this work is about alcohol–and not alcohol– all at the same time and why changing our thinking is how we change our drinking.
They’ll answer questions like: What is a stress response cycle (and why heading to the grocery when we’re hangry never turns out the way we intended). And what’s that got to do with drinking? Why can we “know” what to do in an alcohol urge and yet not have access to those tools that would help us in those moments? And they’ll explore what to try instead. They also explore why celebrating where you are–wherever that is–on your journey is important to creating new neural pathways and new habits. And don’t miss today’s TINA (TIny New Action) as a way for continuing the forward movement on this amazing journey!
Scripture References ~
Ephesians 4:22-24
What comes up for you as you read this? We invite you to reflect and journal about it.
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Thank you for listening! xx
Our hope for you at the But Jesus Drank Wine pod is that you’ll walk away from these conversations feeling a little lighter, a little more curious and a whole lot more HOPE for finding freedom from alcohol–or whatever it is that is keeping you stuck in your B- life. Because Sister, YOU were created by our loving Father for so much more!
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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.
