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The Importance of a Relapse Prevention Plan: A Personal Journey

Amy C. Willis

Jul 233 min read

The Importance of a Relapse Prevention Plan: A Personal Journey

Read this blog for tips and a free workbook to support addiction recovery and create a relapse prevention plan

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7 Sober Tips from a Sober Coach: Micro-Habits for Success

Amy C. Willis

Oct 22, 20234 min read

7 Sober Tips from a Sober Coach: Micro-Habits for Success

7 micro-habits for sober success!

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What is the Difference between a Sober Coach and a Sponsor?

Amy C. Willis

Jun 14, 20232 min read

What is the Difference between a Sober Coach and a Sponsor?

This article describes the key differences between sober coaches and AA or Twelve step sponsors

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Mind Your Mind: 5 Tips to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Recovery

Amy C. Willis

Feb 23, 20214 min read

Mind Your Mind: 5 Tips to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Recovery

Mindfulness is about bringing awareness and presence to everything - thoughts and thought patterns, environment, habits, bodily sensations,

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Normative Alcohol Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Amy C. Willis

Nov 13, 20209 min read

Normative Alcohol Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Normative alcohol culture describes what we think and how we speak about and engage with alcohol. Alcohol culture dictates what is ...

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Listen to Your Gut, Lady: 5 Tips on How to Tap Into & Strengthen Your Intuition

Amy C. Willis

May 13, 20207 min read

Listen to Your Gut, Lady: 5 Tips on How to Tap Into & Strengthen Your Intuition

... what is best for us is not to run with the crowd but fear holds us back and in listening to fear, we stop listening to our intuition.

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Coping Through Covid: 7 Strategies to Support You and Your Sobriety

Amy C. Willis

Mar 26, 20206 min read

Coping Through Covid: 7 Strategies to Support You and Your Sobriety

Learn a handful of impactful and powerful tools to support your sobriety during uncertain times.

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3.5 Years into My Sobriety and I Still Feel the Pull: What You Can Do When Cravings Hit

Amy C. Willis

Feb 28, 20208 min read

3.5 Years into My Sobriety and I Still Feel the Pull: What You Can Do When Cravings Hit

3.5 years into my sobriety. And then it happened. Out of nowhere, a thought popped into my head: you should have a drink.

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Oprah’s Gigantic, Thoughtless and Borderline Dangerous Instagram Post

Amy C. Willis

Jan 23, 20203 min read

Oprah’s Gigantic, Thoughtless and Borderline Dangerous Instagram Post

Oprah's ad that encourages binge-drinking amongst women.

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But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease?
Part II

Amy C. Willis

Oct 16, 20194 min read

But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease? Part II

Another incongruency that’s worth mentioning is that within the BDMA, the foundation of this model’s argument that addiction is a disease ..

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But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease? Part I

Amy C. Willis

Oct 16, 20195 min read

But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease? Part I

As someone who struggled with problematic alcohol use and consumption, labelling my experience as a "disease" never sat well with me.

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The Sobriety Smörgåsbord: Why Creating a Recovery Patchwork Can Serve You Well

Amy C. Willis

Aug 4, 20195 min read

The Sobriety Smörgåsbord: Why Creating a Recovery Patchwork Can Serve You Well

Let's chat about why creating a #recovery patchwork can be so beneficial for you!

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Amy C. Willis

Jul 27, 20192 min read

#Soberfun is a Choice

Think that being sober means not having any fun? Think again. Fun is easier to have than ever in sobriety. It call comes down to a choice.

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Amy C. Willis

Jul 14, 20194 min read

Books for Sobriety & Life

Some of the books that have changed my life and supported my #recovery!

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Pour Some Sugar on Me: 7 Tips on Handling Sugar Cravings in Early Sobriety

Amy C. Willis

Jul 6, 20195 min read

Pour Some Sugar on Me: 7 Tips on Handling Sugar Cravings in Early Sobriety

7 Simple Tips on How to Handle Sugar Cravings in Early Sobriety

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Amy C. Willis

Jun 26, 20194 min read

NO FUN: Life in Sobriety

Busting myths that #sobriety is no fun and sharing tips on the plethora of ways to have fun and enjoy your #sober life!

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Relapse on Repeat: Why Setting Yourself Up for Inevitable Success in Your Recovery is Essential

Amy C. Willis

Jun 18, 20195 min read

Relapse on Repeat: Why Setting Yourself Up for Inevitable Success in Your Recovery is Essential

Learn some essential tips on how to set yourself and your recovery up for success! #recovery #sober #healthyhabits

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Why Admitting That We're Powerless Over Alcohol Sets Women Up For Failure

Amy C. Willis

May 16, 20193 min read

Why Admitting That We're Powerless Over Alcohol Sets Women Up For Failure

Taking on AA's Step 1 and uncovering why it's damaging AF for women

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Amy C. Willis, MA, RHC, CLC