Jan 10 2025 49 mins
Is alcohol advertising targeting women and mothers? The Catholic Sobriety Coach, Christie Walker, helps us to navigate and analyze alcohol marketing. She also talks about finding faith and freedom from alcohol addiction.
In this episode of the Veil and Armour Podcast, host Sheila Nonato interviews Christie Walker, The Catholic Sobriety Coach.
They discuss how alcohol marketing targets women, using themes of glamour, empowerment, and motherhood. In recent years, there has been a rise in female-binge drinking, and alcohol-related health issues, and even alcohol-related death, according to the CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
If you need help in alcohol recovery, please contact your doctor or local health professional to seek help and healing.
Christie shares her powerful story, and her own journey to 27 years of sobriety. She explores her efforts to help other women and Catholics achieve sobriety through her recently re-launched Sacred Sobriety Lab, which started in January 2025.
The episode covers important topics like the impact of alcohol on the brain, its role in dangerous situations, and how to educate our children about alcohol use.
Our conversation also touches upon various methods of support systems for individuals struggling with addiction, including prayer, community resources, and medical assistance.
The show ends with a heartfelt prayer for those affected by alcohol attachment and addiction.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Alcohol Marketing
00:25 The Feminization of Alcohol Marketing
01:46 The Rise of Female-Binge Drinking
02:20 Christie Walker's Sobriety Journey
02:36 Welcome to the Veil and Armour
3:42 Thank you to our guests and faithful listeners and subscribers!
04:29 Christie Walker's Sacred Sobriety Lab
06:24 The Role of Faith in Sobriety
13:49 Talking to Children About Alcohol
23:12 The Irony of Alcohol Marketing
24:40 The Role of Social Media in Modern Marketing
25:49 Addressing Addiction and Finding Support
27:37 The Power of Prayer and Compassion
29:55 Seeking Medical and Community Support for Addiction
33:17 Guiding Youth on Alcohol Awareness
37:34 Educating Kids on the Dangers of Alcohol
44:04 A Prayer for Those Struggling with Addiction
46:13 Final Thoughts and Resources
To reach Christie and find out more about her work, please visit:
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https://sacredsobrietylab.com
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