Courtney is a Holistic Sobriety Coach who works with individuals who are ready to make (seemingly) radical lifestyle changes.

At my core I have always had a connection to wellness, spirituality and creativity, but I became accustomed to deprioritizing those things in favor of ambitious career goals, a busy New York City social life and a series of less-than-fulfilling relationships. Always highly intuitive, I also became a pro at hushing my inner voice and trying to do what was expected of me—expectations often placed on myself by myself. I struggled with disordered drinking, perfectionism, anxiety and bouts of depression. I had become a pro at abandoning myself for everyone (and everything) else. 

 

At the age of 36, I found myself suddenly aware of what I refer to as being caught in a loop— playing out the same painful life lessons over and over again. I was sick and tired. Determined to break my cycle of shitty relationships and find a stable partner, I registered for a Karma of Love course at Brooklyn’s Maha Rose. I fully committed to the meditation and manifestation practice and stuck to it, daily, as planned. But the deeper I went into my practice, the more I felt like I was insincerely asking for a relationship. In-fact I realized I didn’t want a relationship at all. Not at that moment anyway. I wondered, why was I trying to manifest this thing I was supposed to want? What was it I needed, instead? The message I received loud and clear? I needed to stop drinking. The realization came long before any action. I had no idea how to start. 

 

In June of 2019, I made the decision to consciously explore one month alcohol-free. I got real about it. About why I drank and why alcohol was no longer serving me. It was incredibly hard, but each time I connected back to myself, I confirmed I was on the right path. I decided to tune out the old self-doubt and simply trust the process. One month turned into 3 and upon receiving a sign from the universe, I decided I was done drinking for good. I experienced a tremendous amount of relief in making that commitment to myself at that moment. I wasn’t yet aware, but I was experiencing a massive shift and an expansive awakening that would affect everything from the food I ate, to the books I read, to the company I kept, to the way I viewed my role in the world, and my definition of success and failure. 

 

Since going alcohol-free (AF) I have what I would describe as plenty of time and space for everything I need to pursue. I no longer feel like I am running out of time, or opportunities, or money. In July of 2019, I launched Project 30Somethings with Anna Kasnyik— a project that captures snapshots of what it means to be a woman in her 30s today, all over the world. In January of 2021 I began sharing my story through my writing, with my first published piece, “All Because of Alcohol.” In August of 2022 I became the Managing Editor of Untamed Voices; a collaborative publication dedicated to providing a space for creators to be heard and seen. One of my greatest joys is bringing people together by facilitating creative expression because I believe creativity is the world’s greatest connector. 

In addition to focusing on my creative passions, since going AF, I have paid off 25k in debt, purchased my first home and completed two Coaching certifications. I even found the healthy partnership I wasn’t ready to ask for back in 2019. All part of my growth journey towards pursuing my calling to work with individuals who are trapped in similar patterns of self-sabotage and disordered drinking. All part of the foundation that led me to create The Radical Wellness. 

 

I am a certified Holistic Health Coach (Integrated Institute for Nutrition) and Addictive Behaviors Coach (The Coaching Academy). By applying my own personal experiences to my practice, I hope to inspire and empower others to improve their overall health, learn to trust their intuition and break old destructive patterns, so they can walk their highest path.