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Quit Drinking & Reclaim Your Life

Quitting drinking isn’t hard because you lack willpower. It’s hard because alcohol became a solution — until it didn’t. At some point, the thing that once helped you relax, belong, or escape… starts costing more than it gives. You may not want to drink anymore — but you also don’t want a life that feels smaller, lonelier, or stripped of pleasure. That’s where this course begins. This is a compassionate, grounded invitation for people who are tired of the loop — the promises, the justifications, the quiet shame, the “tomorrow I’ll do better.” Rather than treating sobriety as deprivation or punishment, this course offers a different lens: sobriety as a doorway back to clarity, self-trust, and freedom. Inside, you’ll learn: Why quitting can feel so destabilizing — and why that doesn’t mean you’re broken How to understand cravings without fighting yourself How identity, nervous system regulation, and choice actually work together How to begin designing a life that doesn’t require numbing to get through it I share my own path out of alcohol addiction — not as a prescription, but as proof that transformation doesn’t begin with perfection. It begins with honesty. This is not about labels. It’s not about hitting rock bottom. And it’s not about forcing yourself into a version of sobriety that doesn’t fit. It’s about finding your way back to yourself — steady, clear, and awake — and learning how to live from that place. If you’re here, something in you already knows: the old way isn’t working anymore. This is where something new can begin.

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Meet your Teacher

Pamela Rueda

Dallas, TX, USA

Pamela is a certified recovery coach and She Recovers coach who believes sobriety should give you more life — not less. After decades of drinking, five years of uninspired sobriety, and a painful relapse, she knew “just not drinking” wasn’t enough. So she rebuilt from the inside out. Today, Pamela is the founder of My Badass Recovery, where recovery isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about reclaiming your power. She teaches, coaches, and speaks worldwide, guided by the moment she loves most: when the light comes back on in someone’s eyes.

10 Days

5.9k students

4.8 stars

14 min / day

Addiction

English

Lesson 1

Welcome To Your Journey Of Recovery

The journey out of the cycle of addiction is not an easy one. Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of willpower or moral standing, but this could not be further from the truth. Addiction is a condition of the mind, body, and spirit. It's a painful disconnection with one’s heart which begins with the stories we tell ourselves, and our inability to see our truth without shame and compassion. In this module I share my story of addiction to alcohol, and how I released the stories I told myself - stories of shame and self-loathing - and embraced sobriety as an opportunity. Day one marks the beginning of the powerful mindshift we'll experience as we begin to understand addiction and recovery through the lens of transformation, possibility, and freedom. Let's do this.

Lesson 2

Looking At Your Truth, Bravely

They say our truth sets us free. In today’s lesson, we’ll look at what addiction really means and ask the big question: Is addiction your problem? Those of us who suffer from addiction tend to either live in denial or live in shame. Denial keeps us stuck. Shame keeps us in pain and smallness. In this lesson, we’ll drop the shame and denial, and embrace the simplicity of addiction, and how we have the power to reprogram its toxic patterns and write a new story. Let's get radically honest, together.

Lesson 3

Making A Decision To Change Your Life

Today’s lesson is the bridge between addiction and healing through the work of recovery. We’ll revisit the idea that we can release the stigma and old stories and focus on our right to create a new, more empowering narrative for ourselves. So how do we begin? We make a decision. And this isn’t a decision to quit drinking or using (we can’t really make that decision). Instead, we’re making a decision to do the work of recovery. To take action. This part is vital. It’s where you opt in, rather than just going with the flow. It’s where you decide to take ownership of your life, and start re-writing your story. Let’s do this.

Lesson 4

Recovery - Getting Your Power Back

Addiction is powerlessness. Recovery is the solution, where we can reclaim our power. You’ve made the mindshift of releasing your old story and begun writing your new one. In this module, we’ll celebrate that you’ve begun the WORK of recovery. Bit by bit, as you continue this work, you’ll find more moments of power. And soon, those moments will snowball. Let's redefine how your power can be claimed through designing a path of action toward freedom. Keep trusting the process.

Lesson 5

The Three Building Blocks Of Recovery

In this lesson, we’ll dive into the formula for caring for our perfectly imperfect human selves. While there is no one “right” way to recovery, here’s the holistic approach that worked for me to find something bigger than sobriety: true transformation. My formula is simple: Mindshift + A Program + A Toolkit (for body, mind, and spirit) = Recovery In this lesson, we’ll get an overview of this formula - the “building blocks” of recovery - as we prepare to get you started on designing a path of your own. I am proud of you for being here.

Lesson 6

Self-Compassion + Self-Forgiveness

In this lesson, we’ll take a deep breath and pause in the middle of our journey. It’s time to discuss self-compassion and self-forgiveness. These concepts might make you squirm a little, but it’s true: When we make space for self-compassion, we can start to access self-forgiveness and even, eventually, self-love. Easy? No. Necessary? Absolutely. Let’s show ourselves some grace and compassion, in order to keep moving forward with our journey of freedom. Let's pause, together.

Lesson 7

Your Journey - Part 1: Mindshifting

Today, and over the next 3 lessons, you will design a path of action for your recovery journey, modeled after the holistic recovery formula: Mindshift, Program, and Toolkit. Today we begin with the first part of this framework: The Mindshift. The path of recovery isn’t about feeling — it’s about action. This action begins with the story you tell yourself. Creating new stories is just as important as the ability to release the old ones (which keep us stuck). Every action begins with thought. Let’s take another step forward. Let’s find freedom from the stories that keep us stuck. Proud of you.

Lesson 8

Your Journey - Part 2: Program

Today we’ll discuss the second element in the holistic recovery formula: Program. Our lesson will introduce the concept of a “program of recovery” under a new light: one where we leave prejudice (old stories) to the side, and embrace this guiding framework as a vital part of your initial journey. We’ll also explore the essential elements of a program (instructions, mentorship, and community), and how they can give you the elements you need to break the cycle you’re stuck in. Let's do this.

Lesson 9

Your Journey - Part 3: Toolkit

Today, our lesson will dive deep into the third and final element in my holistic recovery formula: The Toolkit. The toolkit is a set of new tools, habits, and practices that help support each of the areas of your beautiful self: body, mind, and spirit. We’ll cover how to design your toolkit, what it should include, and how you can slowly integrate the different parts into your life. This is where you get to have fun and truly design a new set of habits, ideas, and transformational practices. Little by little. With lots of patience and love. Let's tap into the power you have to create the life you want.

Lesson 10

A Vision For You: Your Beautiful, Badass Recovery

In this final module, we’ll embrace the gratitude we have for our addiction (it IS the door to transforming our lives, after all) and we’ll even bask in a little pride. We will dive into the possibility, and remind ourselves of the beauty of this imperfect (and perfect) adventure. And so your journey begins. First, you recover, my love. Then, you thrive. I am so very proud of you. I know you are, too. I will continue being with you. Pamela

Ask your teacher

This course includes 73 community questions and 18 audio replies from Pamela Rueda. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

4.8 (317)

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Beth

January 5, 2026

Exceptional course. Thank you.

Glenis

October 1, 2025

Fabulous to have a refresher in the software of the hardware. 🙏🏼

Gareth

January 10, 2025

Found this very valuable. Thank you for creating it.

Tracy

November 17, 2024

It’s okay. It was hard for me when she kept addressing the listener as, “my Love”. Weird. 8 get what she’s trying to do but best to take that out. She doesn’t know me.

Julie

October 10, 2024

Belle voix qui sécurise Beaux textes Merci beaucoup ❤️

July 19, 2024

This was exactly what I needed to hear in a way that I needed to hear it. I know I will revisit all of these days again.

BangBang

June 28, 2024

A very positive, kind and uplifting beginners course to “get started” on the sobriety path. Enjoyed it.

Ase

May 30, 2024

Loved this course. The compassion in your voice is soothing and empowering. Thank you for this!

Sharon

May 17, 2024

Thank you .. I am proud of myself and will now start my new journey with new skills 💪X

Elizabeth

May 2, 2024

Great insight. Nice flow and pacing.

Linda

February 2, 2024

Bravo, u are a gift to the world

Tracy

January 26, 2024

The teacher's vulnerability and honesty in sharing her story is certainly commendable. Thank you 🙏💜 The course, however, didn't resonate with me. The course felt more like the sharing of one's story than a combination of story and the sharing of solid tools and techniques to be applied starting on day one or two.

Carol

December 12, 2023

Brilliant course.....easy listening and understanding. Makes a person feel it IS achievable.

Krista

December 1, 2023

I really enjoyed the tone and information in this program. I felt empowered but not pressured to make the necessary changes in my life. Inspired to live a better life and not to fear lack, but embrace possibility and hope. Thank you. ❤️

Jim

August 19, 2023

This was definitely worth listening to. There was not anything I found new or magic remedies but the lessons and objectives were well told.

August 7, 2023

Toolkit was amazing, and I loved the entire series. Thank you!!

Amber

July 28, 2023

Amazing. Thank you so much.

Mariana

July 27, 2023

I am most thankful 🙏🏼

Vickie

June 3, 2023

Wow. Fantastic words ideas and your delivery was so reassuring and supportive. Thank you

Kim

May 2, 2023

Such a lovely speaker that offers sound advice with a both systematic and simple approach. Thank you for doing this course. Much appreciated !

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