For Years I Thought My Skin Was the Problem (Sometimes our bodies are trying to tell us something)
I spent years treating my psoriasis with creams and medications, but no one ever asked what I was putting into my body. Here's how curiosity, lifestyle changes, and changing my relationship with alcoh... ...more
Blogs
August 07, 2026•4 min read
Alcohol and Anxiety: Why Drinking Makes Anxiety Worse (Even When It Feels Like It Helps)
If you've ever poured yourself a drink to "take the edge off," you're not alone. But what if alcohol isn't actually relieving your anxiety? Let's explore the fascinating neuroscience behind alcohol, a... ...more
Blogs
July 03, 2026•7 min read
The Unexpected Freedom of Not Thinking About Alcohol All the Time
For years, I thought the issue was whether or not I drank too much. What I eventually realized was that even during the times I was “moderating successfully,” alcohol was still taking up an enormous a... ...more
Blogs
June 05, 2026•4 min read
Why You Go Back to Drinking Even When You Don’t Want To
If you keep going back to drinking even when you don’t want to, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Here’s what’s really going on and how to begin changing it. ...more
Blogs
May 01, 2026•5 min read
Alcohol Awareness Month—You Don’t Need a Rock Bottom to Become Aware
Alcohol Awareness Month: You don’t need a rock bottom to become aware. Learn how to notice early signs and rethink your relationship with alcohol. ...more
Blogs
April 03, 2026•5 min read
The Middle is Where Things Start to Shift
Lately I’ve been sitting in that in-between space—the middle where things don’t feel clear or complete. It reminded me how often this shows up when we change our relationship with alcohol, and why it ... ...more
Blogs
March 20, 2026•5 min read
The Science of Resilience (And How to Build It)
If Dry January felt strong and February feels harder, this is for you. Learn what resilience actually is—and how emotional flexibility helps you change your relationship with alcohol. ...more
Blogs
February 19, 2026•5 min read
A Different Kind of New Year: Choosing Alignment Over Self-Criticism
For years, the New Year meant fixing myself...or the illusion of trying to. Stepping away from alcohol shifted my mornings, my mindset, and my sense of self, and showed me why alignment, not willpower... ...more
Blogs
January 02, 2026•6 min read
The Holiday Party That Taught Me Everything About Courage
A story about the first holiday party I hosted alcohol-free, and how it taught me the truth about courage, connection, and redefining celebration. A grounded guide for navigating the season sober. ...more
Blogs
December 05, 2025•3 min read
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Joy Stieglitz is a certified Wellness Coach who specializes in helping sandwich generation people change their relationship with alcohol and/or other unwanted habits to find true freedom and joy in their life. Alcohol Free since November 2019, Joy brings valuable insights into her practice. AFreeLife Coaching is a safe space where all are welcome to explore their desire for health, wellness, and personal growth regardless of where they are or want to go on their journey, and regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or any other social construct.
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