Soft, Sober Strength

In part 2 of this conversation, Vanessa shares what happened after she admitted she needed help. From rehab to relapse, replacing alcohol with other addictions, and searching for meaning in different places, she discovered that sobriety alone wasn’t enough. The real transformation began when she surrendered her life completely to Jesus Christ! Today, Vanessa is pursuing her Masters degree in the U...

In Part 1 of this episode, Vanessa shares how a painful breakup at 19 became the beginning of a journey she never expected. What started as occasional drinking in her early twenties slowly became something much bigger. As the years passed, alcohol moved from social settings into solitude. Grades slipped, relationships suffered, and the consequences became harder to ignore. There were arrests for d...

In Part 2 of this episode of Annitah’s story, we continue the journey from survival to surrender. After years of battling substance abuse, hidden drinking, emotional pain, unhealthy coping mechanisms and repeated cycles of destruction, Annitah shares what happens when she finally stopped running and fully surrendered her life to God. We talk about faith, motherhood, purpose, restoration and the de...

In Part 1 of this episode, we hear the beginning of a deeply personal story shaped by addiction, trauma, survival and searching for belonging. What started as childhood admiration slowly turned into patterns of substance use, rebellion and pain that steadily escalated. From running away at 14, to struggling with pills, alcohol, an abusive relationship and depression-this episode explores the messy...

In Part 2 of Kendi’s story, we move into rehabilitation, a place of structure, struggle and unexpected grace 🍃 Healing didn’t come instantly. Old patterns lingered, faith felt distant and surrender was slow. But in a quiet, defining moment, something shifted. Faced with what once controlled her, the desire was suddenly gone. This episode is about awakening, not through force, but through grace. A...

In this episode of Soft, Sober Strength, we begin Part 1 of a story that challenges the timelines of how addiction is “supposed” to escalate. She grew up in a stable home, surrounded by provision and opportunity. On the outside everything appeared normal, even great. But quietly, addiction was taking root. What started as patterns and tendencies slowly grew into isolation, escalation and loss. Thi...

By God’s grace, I’ve reached one year of sobriety 🙏 and this episode is a reflection on the journey it took to get here. In this solo episode, I share honestly about what I thought sobriety would be, what it actually became, and the lessons God taught me along the way. I speak to the woman I was one year ago, and to anyone listening who feels tired, unsure, or afraid of starting. If He can carry...

Today I sit with a woman whose story is both heartbreaking and breathtaking. She’s a single mum, a DJ, and someone who has walked through some of the darkest valleys addiction can take a person. From the wrong crowds, to identity confusion, to pregnancies marked by drinking, to health scares, heartbreak and suicide attempts - her journey is heavy. But through every moment, even the ones she didn’t...

In this episode of Soft, Sober Strength, we explore what alcohol really does to the mind - the fog, the confusion and the quiet healing that begins when the drinking stops. I’ll share my honest reflections, simple science and the hope that God renews our minds one clear thought at a time. ☘️🍃🍁

In this powerful episode, a brave woman opens up about her journey through alcohol addiction, shame and ultimately, redemption. Mary shares candidly about growing up with a father who still battles alcoholism, the pain of a toxic relationship, and the moments when despair nearly took her life. But through God’s grace and the support of a loving recovery community, she found hope, healing and purpo...

In this solo episode, I open up about when I realized I was an alcoholic and the gentle lessons sobriety continues to teach me. 🍁 Through honesty, faith and grace, I share how God’s strength met me in my weakness, how healing isn’t linear and how community plays a vital role in recovery. Whether you’re walking your own sober journey or simply searching for hope, this reflection is a reminder that...

In this episode, I talk with Sifa , a 25 year old woman whose journey through addiction began long before most people even know who they are. At just 13, Sifa’s first drink was presented as an initiation into adulthood, a moment that opened a door to years of alcohol and substance use. What followed were seasons of chaos, rebellion and searching. From school expulsions to identity struggles, Sifa...

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I open up about the early chapters of my journey with alcohol - how it started, the pain I tried to numb, and the moments that began to shape my dependence. It’s not an easy story to tell, but it’s one that reminds us that healing begins when we face the truth. Join me as I look back with honesty and grace, tracing the roots of my addiction and how Go...

“I am an alcoholic. And by God’s grace, I am sober.” In this introductory episode of Soft, Sober Strength, I share why this podcast exists. This space is for honest stories of sobriety, faith and healing - where quiet resilience is celebrated and where God’s strength meets us in our weakness. Here’s what you can expect from this introduction: 🍃 My confession and testimony of sobriety 🍃 The visio...