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Alcohol, Sobriety & Women’s Wellbeing
Insights and guidance from Amy C. Willis on alcohol, behaviour change, and building a life that feels aligned and sustainable.


Why Alcohol Hits Differently During Perimenopause
If alcohol suddenly feels different during perimenopause, you're not imagining it. Hormonal changes, disrupted sleep, increased anxiety, and a heightened stress response can all make alcohol feel harder to tolerate than it once did. Learn why alcohol often hits differently during perimenopause and how it may be affecting your mood, sleep, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Amy C. Willis
Jun 257 min read


Why Thinking About Drinking Becomes So Exhausting for Women
Many women are not just exhausted from drinking. They are exhausted from constantly thinking about drinking. This blog explores the mental load, emotional negotiation, and cognitive exhaustion that can happen when alcohol starts taking up too much space in women’s lives.

Amy C. Willis
Jun 144 min read


Women, Alcohol, and Mental Health: The Coping Cycle We’re Still Normalizing
Many women use alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. This evidence-informed blog explores how alcohol impacts women’s mental health and why the coping cycle can become so difficult to break.

Amy C. Willis
May 136 min read


What is a Sober Coach? (And How to Know If You Need One)
A sober coach helps women break free from alcohol, build sustainable habits, and create lasting change. Learn how sober coaching works and whether it’s right for you.

Amy C. Willis
Apr 16 min read


How to Stop Drinking Without AA: Alternatives That Work for Women
Wondering how to stop drinking without AA? Discover compassionate alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and modern support options for women changing their relationship with alcohol.

Amy C. Willis
Mar 314 min read


Questions to Ask Your Future Sober Coach
You’re thinking about getting sober and you’re looking for help to stay sober. Amazing! Sober coaches are a great option for you to consider. Unsure exactly what a sober coach is or does? I’ve got you. Click here and then circle back to this blog. Working with a sober coach will provide you with the accountability, support, and tools you need to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be and will teach you the tools so that you can sustain your sobriety lon

Amy C. Willis
Sep 21, 20233 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

Amy C. Willis
Jun 14, 20232 min read


The Best Books to Help You Change Your Relationship With Alcohol (And Why Reading Alone Isn't Enough)
Some of the books that have changed my life and supported my #recovery!

Amy C. Willis
Jul 14, 20198 min read
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