Wife, Mom, Stepmom, Gramma
Married to a partner with ADHD
Traumatic Divorce (runaway husband/alcoholic/cheating)
Alcoholic father
Alcoholic grandfather
Lost both of my parents recently-2021 and 2023
Lost my Mother-in-Law spring 2025
I lost a good friend before his 16th birthday in 2022
I have struggled with sobriety and ineffective coping mechanisms for most of my life
Had to uproot my life and move to a new state with 3 months notice
I lived in darkness for so long that I almost forgot the light existed
I have worked with sober coaches, life coaches and healers for a decade
I have healed and continue healing using talk therapy, habit change, massage, sound bathing, grounding, walks in nature, swimming, friendship, community, books, movies, music....you name it and I have probably tried it
Recovery Coach Academy-CCAR 2023
Habit Change-BJ Fogg
This Naked Mind Institute-Certification pending 2025
Foundations of Harm Reduction-National Harm Reduction Center 2023
It's Not about Perfection-Miles Orman
Journey Through Grief and Loss-NAADAC 2024
Navigating Grief in Sobriety-Whitney Coombs
Amino Acid Therapy for Recovery and Mental Health-Academy for Addiction and Mental Health 2024
Practical Nutrition-NAADAC 2024
Recovery Coaching Course-Academy of Addiction Professionals 2023
Substance Abuse and the Effects on the Brain-NET Institute 2022
Substance Use and Neuroplasticity-ongoing
Ethical Boundaries in Non-Clinical Roles-NAADAC 2024
This Naked Mind Coaching Events 2023 and 2024
More upon request