How Persistence, Faith & Surrender Led to 1 Year Alcohol Free | A Love Life Sober Testimony
If you feel stuck in the cycle of trying to quit drinking, starting over, and wondering if freedom is possible, this episode offers real hope. Christy is joined by Kelly Harper to celebrate one year alcohol free and share her honest journey through setbacks, surrender, and lasting transformation.
Kelly shares the full story—not the polished version—including restarts, exhaustion, single motherhood, and the steady way God pursued her through it all. This conversation explores what it looks like to keep going when you feel stuck, and why starting over doesn’t mean you’re back at zero.
If you’ve ever thought…
“I can barely get a few days alcohol free.”
“I keep trying and failing.”
“I love Jesus but I feel so far from Him.”
What You’ll Learn In This Episode
• When Kelly first recognized her drinking needed to change
• Why the process of change often takes longer than expected
• Encouragement for breaking the cycle of repeated restarts
• Kelly’s experience with Alcoholics Anonymous and finding the right support
• What recovery looked like emotionally, physically, and spiritually over time
• The unexpected growth and freedom that sobriety creates space for
• How faith played a central role in her journey
Episode Takeaway
You are not back at zero just because you started over.
Every step matters—and freedom is built by continuing, even when it’s hard.
Links & Resources
Connect with Kelly: @kellyharperministry
🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community
🌟 Join the 40-Day Alcohol Fast
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast
📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book
Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy
See more content on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober
⚠️ Disclaimer
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. Content is not a substitute for professional care. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.
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Christy found her true calling when she gave up alcohol and discovered a passion for helping women do the same. She has since coached hundreds of women across the US and UK as a highly trained senior sobriety coach, blending neuroscience, faith, and practical tools to help clients break free from alcohol and live with purpose.
She is the author of the best-selling Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, and the host of the Love Life Sober podcast. Christy lives in Sussex, England, with her husband, their two teenagers, Ella and Carter, and their cavapoo, Copper.
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