What if the reason changing your relationship with alcohol feels like a constant fight is because you're using the wrong strategy entirely? In this episode, Christie draws on her own story — 29 years of living alcohol-free, a faith journey that transformed her identity, and years of coaching Catholic women — to unpack the difference between behavior management and identity-based change. This isn't about willpower. It's about who you actually are. And that changes everything.Topics Covered:Why willpower was never designed to carry this weight long-termWhat identity actually means — and how your brain uses itChristie's personal story and the conviction that changed everythingThe Catholic theology of identity that makes this more than just a strategyWhat identity-based change looks like on an ordinary Tuesday nightOne question to take with you this weekThe Catholic Sobriety Podcast | Christie WalkerDrop us a Question or CommentIf you have ever...Struggled with the social pressures associated with alcohol use.Felt isolated, alone, and unsure of how to break the cycle.Experienced shame and frustration after drinking.Told yourself, “I’ll never get this. It’s no use.”Then this 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Start is for you! Each day, you’ll receive a short video with simple tasks to help you analyze your drinking habits with clarity.👉🏻 Get started with my FREE 5-Day Sacred Sobriety Kick Starthttps://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start👉🏻 Book a Clarity Call https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38683Visit my Website: https://thecatholicsobrietycoach.com