The Mental Battle With Alcohol: Why So Many Women Stay Stuck | Jenn Kautsch
What if the real problem isn't how much you drink—but the way you think about drinking? Are you sober curious, emotionally drinking, or fighting the mental battle with alcohol? Jenn Kautsch of Sober Sis shares why so many women stay stuck in the cycle of moderation, emotional drinking, and starting over—and how sober-minded living leads to lasting freedom with Jesus.
In this powerful episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast, Christy sits down with Jenn Kautsch, founder of Sober Sis and one of the original voices in the sober curious movement, for a conversation about gray area drinking, sober-minded living, and what happens when we stop numbing and start getting honest with God.
This conversation explores Christian sobriety, emotional drinking, sober curiosity, moderation, and the mental battle many women face when they know alcohol is no longer serving them.
Jenn shares why alcohol can quietly become a socially acceptable way to cope, how the pressure to keep performing can keep women stuck, and why Jesus invites us into a life of presence, clarity, freedom, and connection.
If you’ve ever thought…
“I can stop for a bit… I just can’t seem to stay stopped.”
“Wine o’clock is the only thing getting me through this season.”
“Maybe I don’t have a drinking problem… but I know something needs to change.”
Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷
In This Episode, We Discuss
• Sober-minded living
• Gray area drinking and moderation
• Emotional drinking and coping
• Why alcohol becomes a numbing tool
• Abstinence vs. true freedom
• The mental battle with alcohol
• Why you don’t need a rock bottom
• Comparison, shame, and starting over
• Progress over perfection
• Finding freedom through Jesus
Links & Resources
🌿 Sober Sis Website
https://sobersis.com
Follow Jenn on Instagram: @sobersis
📖 Jenn’s Book: Look Alive, Sis
https://amzn.to/4rnACEw
🌿 Join the Love Life Sober Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community
📖 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
Learn more about the Tyndale Life Recovery Bible by visiting:
https://hubs.la/Q041HjWm0
Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy
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Disclaimer
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources 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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