7 Women Recovery Coaches On The Rise
In no particular order, here are 7 Recovery Coaches to put in your back pocket as a resource, connection or personal coach that you can share with others. Each person has a particular niche that they are working within. Everyone featured is a trained recovery coach with personal and professional experience. Help us get the word out about Recovery Coaching by sharing with your support system.
Who you are?
My name is Linda Parmar and I am a Certified Money Coach, Professional Recovery Coach and a She Recovers Coach.
Who you serve?
I serve women who are in recovery and I help support them with their financial recovery.
How you serve?
I do both one on one coaching sessions and group coaching sessions. Most recently I have teamed up with She Recovers to offer a course through their She Recovers Life program and it’s called Financial Balance.
My coaching process involves focusing on our behaviors with money. I believe that our feelings and patterns with money lead us to where we are in our journey. There is a lot of shame, resentment, embarrassment and so many other feelings involved in your money story. In my coaching we start at the beginning and understand why we feel the way we do about money and from here we build on identifying behaviors you want to change and how to change them and our action plan is built from there. I do focus on the practical side of money, budgets, goals etc. but it first starts with changing our behaviors before we can get anywhere with our practical money.
How we can connect?
Take my money quiz at http://lindaparmar.com/take-money-type-quiz/
This quiz will help identify your behaviors with money and gives you a starting point with how you can move forward.
Fave recovery resource?
I LOVE recovery podcasts!! My fave recovery podcast that I am listening to right now is Real Aligned Women (RAW). Two badass middle-aged women in recovery who I ALWAYS relate to so much of what they are saying. https://realalignedwomen.libsyn.com My favorite money resource is Kate Northrup, she has some great money tips and has an old youtube video she did every week called financial freedom Fridays which are really great. She also wrote the book Money – A love story. She speaks to the heart of money which is exactly in line with who I am as a coach.
Who you are?
My name is Katie McKenna, I am a 45-year old mother of 2 beautiful daughters, ages 6 and 3. I grew up in an alcoholic home and developed a fierce determination to not become an alcoholic, but unfortunately that’s exactly what happened. Thankfully, I was able to break this family pattern by envisioning a beautiful new life for myself, free from addictions. Through a lot of tears, pain, struggle and finally finding the right people to help me, my vision miraculously manifested into reality! I have now been completely sober, drug free and smoke free for 19 years!
Who you serve?
I coach both men and women who feel they are ready to embark on their own sober journey. I am willing to work with anyone who wants to get sober, or simply nurture their desire for sobriety. We ALL need to start somewhere, and for some it may take a little time to get used to the idea of breaking an addiction. I am very willing to guide folks through that phase. I coach one on one, over the phone, Skype or Zoom meetings.
How you serve?
When I coach people one on one, I like to bring them through a process similar to what I used myself to go from being on drugs and an alcoholic to free from my addictions. We work together to identify what my clients really truly want out of life, what their hopes and dreams are, as well as the freedom they desire from alcohol and/or drugs. From there we create a vision statement, which is so powerful to help my client focus on all the beautiful possibilities that a life free from addiction can bring. This creates a wonderful foundation and reference point to determine what kind of action needs to be taken by the client to help get them closer to their vision.
How we can connect?
I offer a free 30-minute Discovery Call so that I can chat with clients to see if we are a good match before we commit to working with one another. This can be scheduled here: https://soberlovecoachingsessions.as.me/freediscoerycall.
Or on my website: https://www.besoberlove.com/.
What is your favorite recovery resource?
My favorite recovery resources is She Recovers. I am a She Recovers Coach, as well. I really think it’s a fantastic recovery resource for women, especially women who are seeking out alternatives to traditional treatment and 12 step programs. There are so many paths to recovery, and I really appreciate how well She Recovers honors that.
Who you are?
Vanessa Klugman MD, ACC
I am a retired physician, ACC certified coach, She Recovers designated coach and founder of Resilience Recovery Coaching. I am a certified recovery coach through Crossroad Recovery Coaching and am accredited through the International Coaching Federation. I hold a BA from the University of Chicago and MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I completed my fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Chicago. I practiced endocrinology in private practice for 22 years. My highly demanding career, as well as my underlying perfectionism, resulted in burnout and an addiction to prescription painkillers. I entered recovery in 2015 and my personal journey through addiction and recovery allows me to empathize with the challenges that face professionals in recovery. My passion is to help others struggling with addiction to find a healthy balance in their lives, to disconnect from their inner critic and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
Who you serve?
I serve professionals seeking recovery or professionals already in recovery but seeking additional support. My clients are typically struggling with issues around work/life balance, perfectionism, setting boundaries, self care and the inner critic. How you serve? I bring nonjudgmental acceptance and deep compassion to meet my clients where they are in their process. I strongly believe that each client has a unique journey to recovery and I work with my clients to help them find theirs. I help my clients work with achieving balance in their lives. We work on issues that include setting boundaries to protect their sobriety, coping with cravings and challenging emotions, and limiting beliefs that act as obstacles to forward movement. I hold my clients accountable for the commitments they make to change and help them forward in their lives.
How you serve?
I bring nonjudgmental acceptance and deep compassion to meet my clients where they are in their process. I strongly believe that each client has a unique journey to recovery and I work with my clients to help them find theirs. I help my clients work with achieving balance in their lives. We work on issues that include setting boundaries to protect their sobriety, coping with cravings and challenging emotions, and limiting beliefs that act as obstacles to forward movement. I hold my clients accountable for the commitments they make to change and help them forward in their lives.
How we can connect?
Check out my services at http://resiliencerecoverycoaching.com/.
What’s your favorite recovery resource?
Choosing one favorite recovery resource is near to impossible for me. I have so many favorites that I use for different types of support. My library is filled with my favorite books by authors Brene Brown, Tara Brach, Pema Chodron and Jon Kabat Zinn. I like a number of blogs including Unpickled, Hip Sobriety and My Truth Starts Here. I love Facebook support groups including She Recovers and Recovery Buddha. Finally In The Rooms is a great online source of meetings which can be really helpful to professionals with a challenging work schedule.
Who you are?
Nikki Coleman
I am a She Recovers® Coach with professional certifications in the areas of Life and Recovery.
Who you serve?
I support women in the workplace who are on the verge of burnout by showing them how to break free from the exhausting cycle of taking on too much, so that they can stop saying yes to everyone else’s needs and start to say yes to their own.
How you serve?
I create collaborative relationships with my clients to map out their desired lives by taking a 360 approach. This approach empowers you to tune in and take charge of your whole life, unleashing your creative potential to achieve your dreams. I work with clients one on one via web or phone.
How we can connect?
Let’s jump on a call to see if we are a good fit. Send me an email at Nikki@LifeLaunch360.com to schedule a free discovery call!
What’s your favorite recovery resource?
My favorite recovery resource is The Bubble Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour.
Who you are?
Kelly Fitzgerald Junco BA, BS, CPC, CPRC, SRCD
Kelly, who is in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder has gained a voice through her popular blog, The Adventures of a Sober Señorita. Kelly’s own recovery path is deeply influenced by a focus on spirituality and on healing and strengthening her body. Kelly lives in Florida and is currently writing a memoir.
Who you serve?
I serve people who are looking to make a big change in their lives and are motivated to start moving towards their goals. I help them uncover the barriers that may be preventing them from moving forward and create a pathway toward change.
How you serve?
Through my trauma-informed coaching practice, I create judgment-free spaces where women can feel seen and heard as they seek wellness. I help clients construct clear goals and create the pathways to achieve them, specializing in helping people who have a history of alcohol misuse determine which recovery pathway works for them.
How we can connect?
Check out my services at http://sobersenorita.com/.
What’s your favorite recovery resource?
Insight Timer Meditation App
Who you are?
Shannan Fiorenza
I am a Holistic Recovery Coach.
I was an ER Nurse for 15 years and suffered from severe burnout. Alcohol became my solution and eventually pills. I destroyed every part of my life in 2 short years because of substance abuse. Since getting sober in 2015, I have rebuilt my life and healed mentally, physically and spiritually.
Who you serve?
I work with Nurses and First Responders in Sober Recovery and also Nurses suffering from Burnout and Compassion Fatigue.
How you serve?
My mission is to speak openly about my experiences and teach others the things I have learned about burnout and compassion fatigue so that they don't choose substances to cope like I did.
How we can connect?
My website: https://shannanfiorenza.com/
Grab my freebie here: https://shannanfiorenza.com/compassion-fatigue-burnout
What’s your favorite resource?
My favorite recovery resource would have to be books. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I read 2-3 books a week My favorite book is Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss. I also love Tommy Rosen's podcast Recovery 2.0 Power Hour.
Who you are?
I’m Beverly Sartain. I am a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Recovery Life Coach, specializing in Spiritual Psychology and how it relates to healing your life versus just coping with it. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Florida and a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology from The University of Santa Monica. I have 13 years of recovery from substance use, mental health and trauma. And I love all things self-actualization! I live in Florida with my husband and 4 dogs: Peanut, Ziggy, Tucson and Bootie (foster dog).
Who you serve?
I am the owner of Recovery Life Management where I coach men and women on turning their life’s challenges into their life’s work so that they can make a meaningful contribution in the world while continuing to heal and recover. I teach people how to work with their mind and emotions so that they can connect to their spiritual Self and co-create the life, business or soul’s mission they came here to do.
How you serve?
I love to write and share my personal journey and unfolding with people via social media, in particular on Facebook. I provide valuable content via webinars, FB Lives and engaging posts. I have extensive training running groups and facilitating space for others. I love to create programs and offers that are meaningful, impactful and evoke change from within. I specifically help the person de-identify with their ego and start to redefine the truth of who they are beyond their behaviors and past. I teach Spiritual Psychology tools and techniques that help the person create a well-balanced life via the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels.
How we can connect?
Grab this free Helper’s Healing Roadmap so you can see the journey that I take people on in my group and individual coaching programs. Plus, it’s a great visual to support you in knowing where you are at in your healing journey while also supporting others who are on their journey. Grab one of my favorite Spiritual Psychology tools for self-forgiveness here: https://recoverylifemanagement.com/selfforgivenesssignup/. Feel free to share it with folks!
I enjoy connecting, so please reach out at www.recoverylifemanagement.com.
What’s your favorite recovery resource?
I love accessing videos through YouTube. There’s meditations, eft tapping, chanting and affirmations. I love to listen while I journal appreciations. It gets my frequency up and that’s how I go through the day. Part of my personal success is that I didn’t focus on recovery from substances, I focused on spiritual recovery.
Support people on this list by sharing this blog with someone or a group of people you know. Recovery is all about lifting each other up. The more we can share and talk about recovery and healing, the more people can have access to the right support.
If you are curious or vibing with someone on this list, reach out to them. Everyone on the list is here to help!
Thank you for supporting women recovery coaches on the rise.
