How to Get Sober (Part 1)

How to Get Sober (Part 1)

Introduction We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. – Carlos Castenada If you’ve reached the point where you realize you can’t afford to continue down the road of drinking alcohol, then...
Mocktails to Inspire You

Mocktails to Inspire You

Delicious Mocktail Recipes For those of you that are looking to ‘fit in’ during tailgating events, office parties, or just want something fun while whipping up dinner, I’ve got some really good mocktail recipes you can make at home and take with you!...
How A Healthy Gut Can Make Sobriety Easier

How A Healthy Gut Can Make Sobriety Easier

Introduction While the connection between gut and brain has been known for some time, we are only now learning about the importance of a healthy gut for overall health. So what does this mean for people who are struggling with addiction? Is there a relationship...
How My Drinking Affected My Mom

How My Drinking Affected My Mom

A few days ago I had asked my mom if she would be a contributor to my blog. I left the invitation pretty open and instructions fairly vague. I just wanted her to write about what it was like to have someone close to her that struggled with alcohol. When I first read...
What is a Coach Anyway?

What is a Coach Anyway?

How Coaching Can Help you Achieve Your Goals How I Got Here I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t even know what a Life Coach was until a year or so ago. I had no idea what they did or why someone would need one. So I’m sure there are others out there that don’t...
Want to Quit? Start Training!

Want to Quit? Start Training!

So You Want to Quit Drinking… Time to Lace up your Tenni’s Ask anyone who has been sober for more than a few years and they will tell you that sobriety isn’t a destination, but rather a marathon. Like a marathon, you have to constantly be training. The...
Being Vulnerable Brings Us Closer to Each Other

Being Vulnerable Brings Us Closer to Each Other

Being Vulnerable Brings Us Closer One of my favorite authors is Brené Brown. If you haven’t ever read any of her stuff, I highly recommend you look into her. She is one of the most well-known researchers and authors on shame and vulnerability. She defines...
Betting on YOU

Betting on YOU

It would be an understatement to say that I had problems with drinking. Every day, after work, I would stop at the gas station across from the office to grab roadies for the 45-minute drive home. I had a nice buzz after drinking 2 on the way home. I would start...