Hey there.
I’m Julie. And I’m so glad you’re here.
Sobriety is my jam. In a world that tries to convince you that you need alcohol to have fun, to socialize, to thrive, to cope, to relax… I’m here to show you the other side of that, and help you find it for yourself.
Because I promise – you don’t need alcohol.
I know what it’s like. You know you need to quit drinking, but something always seems to derail you. Or you’ve quit, but life still feels blah and empty, and you keep wondering… is this it?
Living a sober life CAN be amazing. But you’ve got to do the work to get there, and sometimes it feels impossible to even know where to start.
I’m here to show you what it looks like to create a life so full there’s no space left for alcohol.
Check out the No Alcohol Needed blog
You’re Never Going To Shame Yourself Into Being Sober
How many mornings did I stand in front of the mirror, yesterday’s makeup smeared under puffy, red eyes, and start berating myself for yet another failed attempt at sobriety?
“What’s wrong with you?” I’d ask the almost unrecognizable face in the mirror. “Why can’t you just figure this out? You’re such a failure. Your family deserves better than this. Get your act together! You’ve got this beautiful life, and you’re wasting it away because you can’t figure out how to stay sober. Such a failure.”
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The Most under-Acknowledged Emotion Threatening Your Sobriety
I know an older woman who is so bitter that things have changed over the years, that life is so different now than it used to be, that she can’t enjoy Christmas anymore. Instead of finding joy in what is, she constantly thinks about how things were.
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Five questions To Ask that are better than “am i an alcoholic?”
It was 2:30 in the morning, and I was awake with that middle of the night anxiety that seemed to be happening a little too often lately. Thoughts were churning. What had I said last night? Was my husband mad at me? How much had I actually drank… I remembered up to a certain point, but not much past that.
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Our Weekly Podcast Will Show You How
In 2022, I joined Steve Knapp to create Through the Glass Recovery Podcast. We focus on emotional growth and how it creates lasting and fulfilling sobriety. I promise, it’s unlike any other sobriety podcast you’ve ever heard.
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Start here:
- What to expect in early sobriety
- Building self esteem in recovery
- Finding your purpose
- Identity after addiction
- Overcoming perfectionism
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Personalized, Compassionate Sober Coaching
If you’ve quit drinking alcohol, but life still feels a little empty, aimless, or not quite how you hoped—you’re not alone. So many women find themselves asking, “Now what?” once the drinking stops.
One-on-one coaching is for you if you’re ready to go deeper—not just staying sober, but creating a life that feels free, meaningful, and so worth living.
As a certified addiction recovery coach, I’ll help you reconnect with yourself, rediscover your purpose, and build the kind of life you don’t want to numb out from. One filled with joy, clarity, and peace.
If you’re sober but still searching for something more, let’s talk. I’ll walk alongside you as you figure out who you really are—and what comes next.
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