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 recovery & sober coaching for women who don't need a dramatic rock bottom to make a powerful change. Whether you're sober curious or a gray area drinker tired of the cycle, 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

Meet Heather Lowe — Certified Sober Coach for Women

I'm Heather Lowe, BSW, CPRC, CPC, CFAA-HR, PHR

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 (over-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 Women Quitting Drinking

Once I decided to take a break from drinking, I realized how few resources existed for women like me — successful, sober 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 for high-achieving women to change their relationship with alcohol without pressure, stigma, or all-or-nothing rules.

I became one of a small number of sober coaches with formal training in social work, recovery coaching, addiction awareness, neuroscience, HR, women-specific recovery, yoga nidra, human design, and trauma-informed practice.

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

My work has been featured in Life Coach Magazine, Thrive Global, After Magazine, Girl Boss, NY Post, 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:

Sober Curious Women & Gray Area Drinkers

You don't have to be "struggling" to want something better. You don't have to hit bottom to stop drinking.

I work with:

Sober curious women rethinking alcohol — without committing to forever
Gray area drinkers and high performers tired of self-moderation that never sticks
Quiet questioners ready for private, safe sober support
High-achieving professionals craving clarity, presence, and purpose

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

What Recovery & Sober Coaching

With Me Looks Like

Change doesn't have to be loud to be life-changing.

Whether you're just curious or ready to quit drinking, there's a path that meets you where you are:

Prefer community and structure?

Join the INsider Membership — ongoing sober support with live group coaching, a 24/7 app off social media, and a self-paced masterclass library.

Try the Membership Free

Want to dip a toe in?

Start with Permission to Pause, a private podcast series for high-achieving women quietly rethinking their relationship with alcohol. No pressure. Just perspective.

Listen to the Podcast

Want a more personal plan?

Apply for 1:1 sober coaching for women — custom support, strategy, and accountability rooted in lived experience and professional expertise.

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Client Reflections

"The Insider Community has been a huge asset to helping me stay on my alcohol free journey. There are so many great reading tools, and the best part is being able to hop on a call with people who are on the same journey. It's a place to support one another if you are 1 day sober or 3 years sober without having to worry about judgment. 😘 " - Chelsie

"I fully recommend Heather's Ditched the Drink coaching package. I have really improved my relationship with alcohol: ditching the drink now has an ease to it, like taking a well-deserved breath of fresh air. I credit this to all I have learned from Heather through our coaching sessions, and her loving, supportive and caring attitude. Thank you!" - Danielle

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 Permission to Pause: a free private podcast 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 change your relationship with alcohol. You can question drinking without committing to forever, and you can take your next step without having it all figured out.

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