Ep 60: REVISITING Self-Care without the Booze Artwork

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Ep 60: REVISITING Self-Care without the Booze

January 26, 2024 • Christie Walker • Episode 60

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We are revisiting a popular episode from the past. I have a few new thoughts to share as well and hope that it will inspire you to look for healthier ways to care for yourself mind-body-and soul.

Ever found yourself reaching for a glass of wine in the name of self-care, only to feel less than rejuvenated?

In this episode you will discover five practical tips that will revamp your self-care regimen. Whether it's carving out time for true rest amidst a bustling schedule or rekindling a passion for forgotten hobbies like my own adventure in lacto-fermenting vegetables, there's an abundance of joy waiting to be tapped.

This episode isn't just about avoiding alcohol; it's an invitation to create sanctuaries in your daily life, spaces of peace and deep breaths that truly replenish your spirit.

So, pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, find a cozy nook, and let's journey together into the heart of self-care that leaves your cup overflowing.

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Welcome to the Catholic Sobriety podcast , the go-to resource for women seeking to have a deeper understanding of the role alcohol plays in their lives , women who are looking to drink less or not at all for any reason . I am your host , christy Walker . I'm a wife , mom and a joy-filled Catholic , and I am the Catholic Sobriety coach , and I am so glad you're here . Hello everyone , thank you so much for being here . I'm really excited to do this episode . It's one that I've been planning for quite a while , and I just kind of got it all put together last night and I am ready to roll with it . So today's episode is self-care without booze . So , contrary to popular marketing and beliefs and what people say on Instagram and everywhere else , drinking alcohol is not self-care . Let me say that again Drinking alcohol is not self-care . It's not a way to cope with your motherhood . It's actually something that I've talked about a ton on my show , and so you can go back and listen to episodes , but it actually doesn't help with all the things that a lot of times , women consume alcohol to try to alleviate . So it actually increases your anxiety and depression . It leaves you feeling kind of grumpy , not feeling well the next day . Sleep is disrupted , which accounts for the not feeling well and being grumpy , and , yeah , it's just no good . And I want to help you by providing some tips on how you can do self-care without the booze . Okay , so I've been doing this for a long time . I am a woman in recovery and I have had to figure out ways to self-care , which I mean sometimes as moms , as women , as Catholic women the word self-care can feel a little selfish , but I think that the options that I'm going to be providing for you today I have five are going to be very doable and they are going to just fill your cup so that you can be the wife , the mom , the daughter of God that you want to be . So I have five of those for you and I would love to dive in . So let's get started . So the first self-care tip that I have for you that does not involve booze is to schedule in real rest . This is conscious rest . It's about making deliberate choices to prioritize your well-being . So you may be saying look , christy , I am a busy mom . I have , like , so many things going on . There is no way that I am going to have time to take a moment in my daily routine to have any kind of real rest . But this is what I would offer you Think about the times , or take note of the times , when maybe you're doing things like scrolling or wasting time doing things that aren't really serving you , or when you're drinking alcohol . Then fill that time with rest .

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I am a Catholic life coach who works with women in recovery or those looking to drink less or not at all , by helping to remove the obstacles that are just keeping you stuck , and I would love to help you . So if you're interested , you can find my contact information below , and there's information on my website and on my Discovery call page . So love you , guys , and I will see you next week . Well , that does it for this episode of the Catholic sobriety podcast . I hope you enjoyed this episode and I would invite you to share it with a friend , who might also get value from it as well , and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a thing . I am the Catholic sobriety coach , and if you would like to learn how to work with me or learn more about the coaching that I offer , visit my website , thecatholicsobrietycoachcom . Follow me on Instagram at theCatholic sobriety coach . I look forward to speaking to you next time and remember I am here for you . I am praying for you . You are not alone . I am here for you .