Why Life Coaching?

We all face challenges throughout our lives, and working through certain struggles alone can be difficult. Especially since we tend to be much more critical of ourselves than is necessary (or helpful.) And then there are times when things are going okay, but something is telling you that you’re meant for more (that’s your intuition, by the way!)

A Life Coach is someone who has dedicated themselves to helping others. Our Certified Coaches have “done the work” on themselves, experienced their own transformations and are now on a mission to pay it forward.

A Coach has an unbiased perspective of your life because they don’t know you personally. They want to see you win. Your success is their success! Picture a new bestie who doubles as your biggest cheerleader. They will always have your best interest in mind, and (unlike some of our friends and family) your coach will never judge you.

Unlike in traditional therapy, which often focuses on the past, Life Coaches tend to be more future-focused and goal oriented. They are a well of knowledge, eager to provide helpful resources, and can work with you on specific takeaways and actionable tools to make big, lasting changes.

You can literally become whoever you want to be. Working with a Life Coach makes it so much faster and easier. Your first session is FREE.

my transformation story

A Certified Life Coach can help you transform into your favorite version of yourself. I know because it happened to me. 🦋

Just a few years ago I was anxious, unfulfilled in my career, and investing more than I was getting back in my romantic relationships. To top it all off, I was struggling with a confusing gray area drinking habit.

Even though I’m sure my life looked pretty great from the outside, I was craving so much more for myself than how it felt from the inside. I yearned for a more meaningful and purposeful existence. I had no idea how to get there, but my intuition told me that it was possible.

Then, something clicked and I realized I needed support. I had been working on myself for years, but I had hit a plateau. I was done settling for less than I deserved, and I was ready to level up in all areas of my life. I started working with an amazing Life Coach named Megan.

Letting go of unhelpful ways of thinking, habits and self-sabotaging behaviors was a gradual process, and my internal transformation didn’t happen overnight. But week after week, I showed up for my coaching sessions. I often felt anxious before the calls, but I always felt like a weight had been lifted afterwards.

Megan knew just the right questions to ask, to help me come to my own conclusions. We have the answers within ourselves, but we get blocked from our own intuition by both our conscious and subconscious minds. That’s the beauty of working with a coach. A jar cannot read its own label, but it’s easy for a coach to see what’s really going on.

Megan was a nonjudgmental safe space, and talking to her felt like talking to a friend. We celebrated my wins, big and small. She helped me understand my perfectionism, get to the root of my drinking habit, and be kinder to myself. In between problem solving and difficult conversations, we cracked jokes and laughed... a lot!! Healing is serious, but coaching sessions can be fun and celebratory.

With the passing of time, consistent effort from me and support from Megan, “the work” started working. I felt myself becoming more mentally resilient, optimistic and confident.

Then in early 2024, I made the decision to let go of alcohol completely. This turned out to be the best decision of my life and gave me the clarity to see what I was actually dissatisfied with. In a very short amount of time I gained full access to my own intuition, and suddenly the answers were clear. I needed to get out of my toxic relationship, and figure out a new career ASAP because the one I had was no longer bringing me fulfillment or financial security.

Without alcohol holding me back, I started to find my people and discover my true purpose. My black and white life turned full technicolor right before my own eyes. I can’t put into words how magical everything started to feel. I was being pulled by an unstoppable forward momentum. Once you start living in complete alignment with your values and making decisions from your higher self, it is incredible how much the universe moves with you.

I’m human which means I’m far from perfect, but I can proudly say I no longer have any unhelpful habits that give me anxiety or waste valuable real estate in my mind. Toxic people no longer have access to me. My relationships and friendships are better than ever. I am the healthiest I have ever been—emotionally, mentally and physically.

At 37, I can finally say that I truly love, respect and accept myself, exactly as I am today. Of course it was me who did the hard work, but I don’t believe I would have gotten there without my Life Coach.

And it gets even better. I look like a different person. There is light behind my eyes again. I am having more fun now than I ever thought was possible. That part I did not see coming! When we release the patterns and mindsets that hold us back, we are able to step into our lightest, most favorite self. Our inner child gets permission to come out and play. Life becomes an exciting adventure, just like when you were 8 years old.

This type of glow up is absolutely possible for you, too. I am not extraordinary; I just wanted more for my life and I didn’t give up.

They say the final stage of healing is helping others get through what you went through, and that’s where I find myself today. In March of 2025, I graduated from the Empowered AF Coach Certification Program, and have officially been granted the designations of:

• Certified Mindset Coach
• Certified Alcohol-Free Life Coach
• Certified Success Coach
• Certified NLP Practitioner
• Certified Hypnosis Practitioner 

I am now accepting clients. Use the form above to send a message. I can’t wait to help you become your favorite version of yourself.

Rooting for you always,

Coach Gretchen
5X Certified Life Coach
Mindset | Habits | Alcohol-Freedom | ADHD