This Isn’t Just My Story…
It Might Be Yours Too

“You’ve kept it all together. Career, family, life—it looks good from the outside.”

But inside? You’ve been quietly wondering if alcohol is still working for you. And you’re not sure where that question leads.

At Ditched the Drink, I offer sober coaching for women who don’t need a dramatic rock bottom to make a powerful change. You just need a quiet space to ask better questions—without judgment, without shame.

I Didn’t Quit Drinking Because I Had To
I Quit Because I Was Ready for Something Better

I Didn’t Quit Drinking Because I Had To—I Quit Because I Was Ready for Something Better

I’m Heather Lowe

Certified Professional Coach and founder of Ditched the Drink.

But before I ever coached a client or led a workshop, I was just a high-functioning woman trying to make sense of my relationship with alcohol.

I had the education, the resume, and the family.

But I also had a constant undercurrent of unease, like I was performing my life instead of fully living it.

The turning point wasn’t dramatic.

It was a whisper: What if it could feel better than this?

From Questioning to Coaching

Once I decided to take a break from drinking, I realized how few resources existed for women like me, successful, curious, and not looking for labels.

I didn’t want to start over.

I just wanted to feel more present, more grounded, more me.

So I created what I couldn’t find: A safe space to rethink drinking without pressure, stigma, or all-or-nothing rules.

Through my background in social work and professional coaching…, I began helping others navigate this same path, one that honors their autonomy, protects their privacy, and supports their goals.

Since launching Ditched the Drink, I’ve had the honour of sharing this message across wellness, leadership, and workplace spaces—helping professional women rethink their relationship with alcohol in a way that feels empowering, not all-or-nothing.

My work has been featured in Life Coach Magazine, After Magazine, Girl Boss, Wine Enthusiast, Mashable, and Corporate Wellness Magazine.

From Questioning to Coaching

Once I decided to take a break from drinking, I realized how few resources existed for women like me, successful, curious, and not looking for labels.

I didn’t want to start over.

I just wanted to feel more present, more grounded, more me.

So I created what I couldn’t find: A safe space to rethink drinking without pressure, stigma, or all-or-nothing rules.

Through my background in social work and professional coaching…, I began helping others navigate this same path, one that honors their autonomy, protects their privacy, and supports their goals.

Since launching Ditched the Drink, I’ve had the honour of sharing this message across wellness, leadership, and workplace spaces—helping professional women rethink their relationship with alcohol in a way that feels empowering, not all-or-nothing.

My work has been featured in Life Coach Magazine, After Magazine, Girl Boss, Wine Enthusiast, Mashable, and Corporate Wellness Magazine.

Who I Help

You don’t have to be “struggling” to want something better.

I work with:

Women rethinking alcohol—without committing to forever

High performers who are tired of self-moderation that never sticks

Quiet questioners ready for private, safe support

Professionals craving clarity, presence, and purpose

You don’t have to burn everything down.
You just have to start where you are.

What Working with Me Looks Like

Change doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. Whether you're just curious or ready for support, there’s a path that meets you where you are:

Prefer community and structure?


Join the Insider Membership—where you’ll find tools, coaching, and a private space for your next chapter.

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Want to dip a toe in?


Start with Quiet Shifts, a private podcast series for high-achieving women quietly rethinking their relationship with alcohol.

No pressure. Just perspective.

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Want a more personal plan?


Apply for 1:1 Coaching for custom support, strategy, and accountability rooted in lived experience and professional expertise.

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Client Reflections

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Still Curious?

You don’t have to decide everything today.

But if this page felt like a relief to read, it might be time to take the next step:

  • Try Pursuit of Pause: A free private podcast series to help you listen inward, without pressure.
  • Learn about the Insider Membership
  • Read more honest reflections on the blog

And just so we’re clear, you don’t have to label yourself to start feeling better. You can question alcohol without committing to forever, and you can take your next step without having it all figured out.