Break the Draining

Cycle of Alcohol

sleep better, feel in control, and get your energy back.

Compassionate, neuroscience-informed guidance for high-functioning people who want their evenings back.

Explore what's possible when you live AFreeLife!

More time
More energy
Better health
Stronger relationships

Less anxiety
More confidence
More money
The sky's the limit

Are you ready to learn how to change your

relationship with alcohol, but not sure where

else to turn?

Sip Smart 6-Step Guide

Look no further! Grab our FREE Sip Smart 6-Step Guide to Controlling Alcohol which provides actionable practical tips and is the first step to freeing you from the 3:00 am Wash Rinse Repeat cycle.

Learn to control your drinking and find a more balanced, fulfilling life.

If you've ever promised yourself you'd drink less and it didn't stick...you're not alone.

You don't need more willpower.

You need a process that honors how your brain and body actually work.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're exactly where you need to be:

You wake up with regret and tell yourself tomorrow will be different
You're productive, capable and still can't shake this pattern
You just want to feel clear, confident, and in control again

You decide to take another break; I'll show myself I’ve got it this time...until you don’t.

And it’s 3:00 am. You’re awake in puddle of self-loathing. Again. Gosh darn it. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Your Journey, Your Pace

Each option meets you exactly where you are, with the right balance of support and structure.

7-Day Experiment

One week of gentle awareness to observe your habits and experience how good it feels to wake up clear - no pressure, just curiosity. You'll gain clarity on your triggers and discover that change doesn't have to feel overwhelming or depriving.

30-Day Reset

Four weeks of structured, science-backed guidance to rebuild your energy, confidence, and control. You'll learn practical tools for cravings, rewire limiting beliefs, and experience the physical and emotional benefits of living alcohol-free.

90-Day Transformation

Three months of personalized, one-on-one support for deep transformation that lasts. We'll work together to shift your mindset, redesign your lifestyle, and build unshakeable confidence in your choices - whether that's alcohol-free living or mindful moderation.

Hi, I'm Joy

...a certified coach and founder of AFreeLife Coaching.

I lived in the same draining cycle for 35+ years before finding freedom in 2019.

Now I help people move from guilt and exhaustion to clarity and calm—not by quitting overnight, but by understanding what's really happening.

My approach blends neuroscience, compassion, and lived experience to help you make change that lasts.

learn more about me →

What Clients Notice

When Taking A Break From Alcohol...

More restful sleep
Fewer cravings and calmer mornings
Sharper focus and lighter mornings
A stronger sense of self-trust

You decide to take another break; I'll show myself I’ve got it this time...until you don’t.

And it’s 3:00 am. You’re awake in puddle of self-loathing. Again. Gosh darn it. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

“Joy’s 30 Day Reset Program was A GAME CHANGER FOR ME. I’ve tried Dry January and Sober October before but always on my own using willpower. Never with a structure program or thoughtful guide to coach me along the way and provide me tools to use when the month was over. I highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to make a change in their life!”

~ Elizabeth L., Boston, MA

I look and feel better. I learned a great deal about myself as well as this process... I have uncovered several feelings that I can now bring out and know that it is ok.

~ David W., Buffalo, NY

Ready to See how good you can feel in just seven days?

Join the free 7-Day Experiment -no pressure, no labels, just guidance and clarity.

You don't have to commit to forever, just seven days of curiosity.

Joy Stieglitz is a certified Wellness Coach who specializes in helping sandwich generation people change their relationship with alcohol and/or other unwanted habits to find true freedom and joy in their life. Alcohol Free since November 2019, Joy brings valuable insights into her practice. AFreeLife Coaching is a safe space where all are welcome to explore their desire for health, wellness, and personal growth regardless of where they are or want to go on their journey, and regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or any other social construct.