If you've been questioning your relationship with alcohol or curious about removing it from your life, Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober, is here to let you know you’re not alone and share the amazing benefits of going alcohol free on your brain and body! In this episode, Kelly reconnects with her college friend to dive deep into Christy’s journey to sobriety, a powerful transformation that began with the loss of her mother. With warmth and honesty, Christy shares the realizations that motivated her to quit drinking and the process of embracing sobriety.
Throughout their conversation, Christy openly describes the physical and emotional changes that come with quitting alcohol, including how long it took for her body to recalibrate and benefit from the “pink cloud” effect. She shares how to overcome cravings, set boundaries in social situations, and build a support system, offering a realistic and encouraging roadmap for anyone considering a similar change.
Christy also opens up how she started to uncover the emotional reasons behind why she turned to alcohol and the tools she used to reframe the pattern of drinking to actually heal unresolved trauma. She explains how this journey shifted her relationships, especially with her children, and how sobriety allowed her to approach parenting with more intentionality and navigate conversations about alcohol openly with her kids.
This episode aims to give compassion and grace to anyone going through a similar journey, and proves that life without alcohol can be fun and filled with genuine connection and joy.
