Time to cut back or quit drinking alcohol?
You don't have to do it alone. There is another way.
Reach out for a chat. I'm here to support you.
All programs are developed especially for rural and remote Australians and for our unique way of life.
With old fashioned country values, straight talk and no BS, we use a science based and compassionate approach to show you how to cut down or quit drinking alcohol, or even quit thinking about drinking.
Hi, I'm Noelene
I'm a country girl at heart. I grew up in rural Tasmania, spent a decade or so living in the tropics of FNQ, I've lived remotely in WA and for now I call regional Victoria home. I've travelled a lot, I've lived and worked overseas, but I keep coming back to the country. It's my happy place.
I love rural life and understand that living remotely comes with a beautiful, unique way of living but it also has its own set of special challenges.
I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help when alcohol is a problem if you live in the bush or outside regional centres. I also know that dedicated local resources are almost non-existent in rural and remote Australia, and that it can be especially difficult to stay anonymous when you do get brave and ask for help.
I suffered for years, hiding my drinking problem from the world around me, hoping that no-one would notice, or worse still, ask me about it.
Until I couldn't suffer any more. I knew that if I didn't get help, things were going to go south pretty quickly. I certainly didn't want to show up at a meeting in my local town, nor did I want to fess up to the local GP, so I looked online and found a program that literally saved my life.
While I loved the program, and I haven't needed or wanted to take a drink since, I knew that it really wasn't speaking to me as a country person. I had to find my own alternatives to the resources and suggestions offered to help me get through the early days and weeks - I didn't have the option of a daily gym session, or a relaxing massage, or a meditation class to distract me from the cravings. I had to get creative.
Fastforward almost 3 years and I've used that lived experience for good. I'm now a certified sobriety coach with This Naked Mind and use the same methodology that literally saved me to help other people in the bush who need a hand up. Except the courses and programs I offer are tailored very specifically just for people who live in rural and remote Australia. Because we do things differently out here.
And now I am on a mission. To give a hand up to every country person who wants to find the same freedom from alcohol I have – one person, one family at a time.
If you're ready to start your new life without alcohol being in control, give me a call. I'd love to chat with you about how I did it, and how you can too.
Let's chat about how you can do this tooWhat is a Sobriety Coach?
I'm just like any other sort of coach. It's just that my speciality is alcohol.
Sobriety coaching is definitely a new thing, particularly in rural Australia, but I'm really no different to any other sort of coach, whether it be a life coach, business coach or a sports coach. It's just that my particular speciality and area of interest is alcohol. I've done the hard yards myself to quit and I've also done the rigorous training to be certified as a This Naked Mind coach. Combine the two, and I have the skills to teach you how to find freedom from alcohol too.
This is a different way of thinking about alcohol. I use a positive approach, not a negative one. I'm sure you already know that scare tactics and willpower alone don't work over the long term. Nor does staying stuck in shame and blame. You have the power within you to choose how alcohol shows up in your life - you just need to learn the skills and the tactics - and then practise them. Just as you would any new skill a coach teaches you.
Let me be your coach - let's chat
"Noelene is a whole hearted coach with compassion and integrity. She listens deeply and ensures that you as a client always feel supported as her number one priority. She is warm, engaged and passionate about being of service. Through her coaching I've been guided to reframe some of my limiting thoughts and beliefs, which has opened up new opportunities for growth and change. I am very grateful to Noelene for her support and kindness. "
So What Does Sobriety Coaching Look Like?
Understanding Why You Drink
Exploring why you drink is the first step we take, and everything stems from here. We look beyond the obvious - drinking to relax, to sleep, to fit in etc - and uncover what the deep seated reasons are.
Understanding Alcohol
It's really helpful to know how alcohol affects your body and brain - it's not your fault, but it is your responsibility to do something about it. Armed with this knowledge we will then get to work on your personal program.
Retraining Your Subconscious
Next we look at the automatic responses you have around alcohol, your habits and behaviour patterns. Together we unpack them and learn better strategies you can use around alcohol.
Plan For Change
This is where the rubber hits the road as we develop your program together. I am right here with you as you start to put it all into action to keep you motivated and focussed on your goals.
Pulling It All Together
We look at everything you have learned so far to see where you might need to do some more work. It's common to think 'just one' as its getting easier now to not drink. You learn how to counter this.
Living Your New Life
Now its time to plan out your long term strategy to stay sober. We look at what has worked, what has been difficult, and make adjustments so that your future life is exactly what you want it to be.
Think having a coach might be just the game-changer you need?
Reach out here for support
" I have been fortunate to have been coached by Noelene on many occasions. She is such a caring, compassionate and understanding coach with an intuitive ability to guide me to empowering myself with issues that have kept me stuck from moving forward in my life. Often what I thought was my problem revealed an even deeper layer which needed to be explored further, and she provide tools and tactics to help me work on these issues. "
Free and Instant Access to Your Own Tactics Toolbox
If you're just starting on this journey with cutting back or quitting alcohol, or if you have been trying for a while and keep going back to Day 1, we have you covered. Being prepared and knowing what to do in every scenario really is the key to getting through the tough times. So we have put together a heap of tactics, tools and tips to help you stick to your plan. Here's just some of the times that you can dip in and grab an idea from our Tactics Toolbox:
- When cravings hit
- When 5 o'clock comes around and the wine and beer are coming out
- At the footy, the sports club, the local events
- When you are worried about an event coming up
- Stressful days, hard days - in fact any day
- Lonely times, sad times, happy times, bored times
- When your emotions are running high and you think that alcohol would just fix it all, or make your feelings go away
- When you are feeling overwhelmed by everything when you first give up alcohol
- When you are being pressured to drink by friends and family
We've put together a starter Tactics Toolbox that you can access today, absolutely free. It's full of videos, tips and tactics to get you through the trickiest situations until you have figured out what else you need to support you. Lots of the tools included are helpful for everyone, no matter whether you are Day 1 or Day 1000. Some of the videos might inspire you to look further for something that stirs your heart - like meditation, journalling or exercise regimes. Just look for the situation you find yourself in and choose a tactic to try.
Our Tactics Toolbox is just the beginning - you will definitely find things that work for you that you want to add, but building your own toolbox has never been easier. We have done a lot of the searching for you.
Yes, I want instant access to my free Tactics ToolboxStill have questions? Jump on a call with me and ask away.
I'd love to have a free and confidential 30 minute coaching call with you (it's just a chat really) so together we can come up with a plan for you to change your drinking habits and behaviour.
Let's chat about your next steps
