“Sobriety is a spiritual path that lights the way for the best days yet to come.”

I used to think alcohol was required for good times and bad, that it was the gateway to happiness and it would help me cope with difficult feelings. I tried moderating and taking breaks but always came back to the same place of overdoing it and waking up with regret and shame. I was sick and tired of waking up sick and tired and ruining yet another day. 

I was checked out and numbed out and wasn’t truly present with my family. I was suffering from anxiety and exhausted from thinking about alcohol, and I wasn’t coming close to hitting my fitness goals. 

When I finally decided not to let that poison steal my soul anymore, I experienced an awakening. And from there, I gained confidence and clarity and experienced more meaning in my life. Now I know that I can experience uncomfortable feelings and still survive without trying to escape. 

I realized that true empowerment comes when you truly show up just as you are without the need for intoxication. And everyone in your life benefits because you are fully present.

 You don’t have to hit rock bottom or resonate with the label of an alcoholic to decide that you want to make a change. Often, all it takes to stop drinking is a willingness to try something different. With support from a coach, you can understand why you think you need alcohol, and you can tap into your inner wisdom to make healthier choices. Your body and soul know what is best for you, all you have to do is learn how to listen. 

Most of the time, all you need is someone to have your back and show you the way to liberation. You’ll learn how to live in a new body and be guided by your intuition. Sobriety is a spiritual path that lights the way for the best days yet to come.

I still have moments where I feel like I can’t handle all that life throws at me, but I don’t experience the level of anxiety I was facing while I was drinking. I don’t snap as often as I used to. I feel like I’m truly living a healthy life and leading by example. I would not be a nurse coach if I was still drinking because it wasn’t until I made the decision to quit that “health coach” was able to pop into my brain. The universe was waiting for me to wake up, I suppose. 

And I’m so glad I did because now I can help you.

Devon Donkin’s Accreditations:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Board Certified Integrative Nurse Coach (NC-BC)

• Certified Gray Area Drinking Coach

• Certified Yoga Teacher

Alongside coaching, Devon continues to work as a lead nurse in neonatal intensive care, attending births for high-risk infants and caring for babies and new moms. When babies are born, Devon is there for life-saving support as they transition to life outside of the womb.

Devon lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, their 10-year-old son, and goldendoodle therapy dog, where she enjoys outdoor adventures and weight lifting.