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Sobering Reality with Christy Osborne Part 2

Christy Osborne returns to the AllMomDoes podcast for part 2 of her conversation with host Julie Lyles Carr, where she unpacks how she knew she had allowed something to become too big a part of her life and what she did to fight back to make God her focus.

Show Notes:

Takeaways
  • Alcohol serves different functions for different people, such as relaxation, coping, celebration, and connection.
  • It’s important to evaluate the benefits and jobs assigned to alcohol and determine if they are truly beneficial or if there are healthier alternatives.
  • Taking a break from alcohol doesn’t have to be a permanent decision, but rather an experiment to see how one feels without it.
  • Counting the benefits of sobriety and focusing on how alcohol affects the fruit of the spirit can be more helpful than counting glasses of alcohol.
  • Finding supportive communities and resources can be crucial in navigating social situations and communities that revolve around alcohol.
  • Finding a supportive community is crucial for those navigating a sober lifestyle.
  • Being vulnerable and open about alcohol-related concerns can create a safe space for others to share their struggles.
  • Practical strategies like playing the tape forward and setting timers can help manage cravings and make conscious choices about alcohol consumption.
  • Alcohol can increase cortisol levels, contributing to stress and overall well-being.
  • Approaching the topic of alcohol with others requires sensitivity, non-judgment, and compassion.

Quotables

  • “We don’t have to hit rock bottom to back up and think about our relationship with certain things.”
  • “Alcohol honestly does the opposite of what we drink. It disconnects us. It makes us more tired. It makes us more stressed out.”
  • “Alcohol disrupts our sleep. It ruins our REM sleep. It also spikes our cortisol. So it makes us more anxious.”
  • “There is community and you’re not alone.”
  • “There’s also an incredible thing about being the first mover and being the person that gets to be the change maker.”
  • “There is potential for not having the desire to drink, which is something that I literally never in a million years thought possible.”
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