The Future Is Bright with Kristin Horstman!

Kristin Horstman GAD & Health Coach
Kristin Horstman Health and Gray Area Drinking Coach at sunset

Hi, I’m kristin horstman.

I love my life! I’m here to help you love yours – full of health and alcohol-free.

There’s a whole world waiting for you to explore. There are people ready to experience new adventures with you, and the possibilities for joy and creating meaning in your life are everywhere.

Through my Gray Area Drinking and Health Coaching, I can help you embrace everything wild and wonderful in life so that you can live yours to the full.

The future is bright – come work with me!

“The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit, and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness.”

— James Gates Percival

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Client Love ❤️

  • "I truly recommend Kristin Horstman to everyone I meet. Kristin, what you were able to help get me through in such a short time is truly amazing and I am so grateful. I could NOT have made it a whole month sober without you, and it just made the time that followed that first month, so much easier."

    Syntia Rabideau

  • "If you're considering GAD Coaching, I'd say just give the free phone consultation with Kristin a shot! That way you can dip a toe in and see if you like the water before you dive in. I really liked Kristin's approach and her recommendations for quit lit and podcasts to complement her coaching. Kristin checks in daily via email and that daily contact was so helpful!"

    Georgia B.

  • "Today is the 30th day! Can’t believe it! It went quicker than I expected, and surprisingly, was easier than I thought! One of the biggest challenges was my mind shift, it was hard to let go of the “here comes the party” title. It's now time to retire that position. Kristin Horstman was definitely a huge help in making it easier! She was a great motivator, reminding me that alcohol is literal poison. She is a skilled and fabulous accountability, health & GAD coach!"

    Valerie

  • “I’m more than halfway through my 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge! Kristin has been so amazing and encouraging and has kept me accountable. It hasn’t been easy, but I can honestly say it feels great on so many levels, and I’m committed to the final outcome. Thank you Kristin!”

    Valerie La Bianca Donofrio

  • "Kristin is thoughtful, knowledgeable and encouraging! We were able to set measurable goals for each session to achieve tangible results. She also gave good tips and techniques for falling back asleep in the middle of the night which was so helpful to me."

    Amy F

  • "I’ll be forever grateful that I signed up with Kristin! Over the last couple of years, I’ve tried various coaches, multiple AF apps, therapy, and retreats, but nothing seemed to help or to regulate my nervous system - until I worked with Coach Kristin! My mind used to be in chaos. In just seven weeks with Kristin, I've experienced a considerable change. Our weekly sessions, daily check-ins, and the somatic techniques Kristin taught me have been the key elements in shifting from being overwhelmed to a calmer, happier mind. My relationships with my daughter, fiancé, and co-workers have all improved because my headspace is now calm and less reactive. Coach Kristin and her amazing 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching program made all the difference. I recommend Kristin’s program for anyone wanting to brighten their life!"

    Lindsay Grider

  • “I had the most interesting conversation with Kristin. We spoke about health, mind, body and the impact of different food and drinks on our bodies. It was a wonderful twist on how to look at what and how you consume. Kristin will be a true new leader in this field!”

    Valerie La Bianca Donofrio

  • "Kristin is very nice to work with. She is open, so easy to talk, and extremely knowledgeable about health and anything related to sobriety. My main reason for reaching out to Kristin was because I needed accountability. Knowing that we would be emailing daily was very helpful to me and I really appreciated her thoughtful responses that were also full of interesting resources related to health, sleep, and sobriety."

    B.

  • "Working with Kristin was such an amazing experience from the beginning. Kristin has such an openness about her that I knew right away she would be the coach for me. During all of our time together, Kristin always took the time to listen to me like I had never felt before. It’s hard to explain how vulnerable I was able to be, which has always been such a challenge. But Kristin supported me and created such a great space to explore whatever was on my mind. Working with Kristin helped me build a lot of confidence as I had set some pretty big goals for myself. Kristin helped me keep focused and develop a plan that kept me moving forward instead of getting stuck or giving up. I would definitely recommend Kristin if you are looking for a coach!"

    Ben C.

  • "I could NOT have made it through my first month of not drinking without a GAD Coach!! Kristin was extremely helpful and a God-send. The daily check-ins and accountability to someone other than myself were exactly what I needed in order to start this new journey. It takes a good support system to stay on track. I didn't think I needed help from anyone, but, the more support you have the better. And not just people, but hobbies as well, and forming new habits. I also learned a lot about different techniques to make it through cravings, and even how to successfully make it through stressful situations (ie, work stress), in order to find calmness again, before the stress would build enough to bring on the alcohol cravings."

    Syntia Rabideau

my story

I spent 20 years of my adult life drinking alcohol. I drank alcohol when I was happy, when I was sad, when I was anxious, and when I needed to numb uncomfortable feelings. I drank on the weekends, at happy hours, and at parties.

I didn’t know it at the time, but I was drinking in the gray area.

From the outside, my drinking appeared “normal,” until one day, it didn’t. By the way, ‘normal’ turned out to be a myth because there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption.

A series of events between 2017 and 2018 pushed me into a dark place where my drinking started to exit the gray area and enter the danger zone.

I knew something was terribly wrong – but I couldn’t stop.

Not drinking felt like a punishment. I especially couldn’t get over the FOMO of watching my friends go to bars, wine tastings, and beer festivals without me.

I couldn’t believe I was in the other camp of alcohol dependency. I believed what society told me to – that there were only “normal” drinkers and “alcoholics.” You either had a problem, or you didn’t.

I also believed the lie that I needed alcohol to have fun, de-stress, be successful, and to be creative.

Did you know…

In early 2020, I started to make good progress. I found a new therapist, got my dream puppy, started reading quit lit, and began to break free from toxic relationships and situations.

For the first time in years, I was accumulating days, weeks, and even months of sobriety. But, from time to time, I would give in to cravings and revert to old ways.

On January 1, 2021, I took my last drink. I knew in my gut that I had had enough. However, there was clearly a missing link to this drinking puzzle, and I was determined to find it.

I WAS FINALLY BREAKING THE SPELL THAT alcohol HAD ON ME.

I re-watched Jolene Park’s Ted Talk about Gray Area Drinking and clicked on her website. When I read that “Jolene guides clients through the missing physiological pieces that they need to reduce excessive alcohol consumption, anxiety and cravings,” there was undeniable resonance. I had finally found what I was looking for.

I started working with Jolene that week, and I haven’t looked back since.

I come from the worlds of business, education, and charity.

now I am living my true life’s purpose as a certified Gray Area Drinking Master Coach and an IIN Health Coach with support from the two loves of my life...

before BECOMING SOBER… pUFFY & UNHEALTHY

Kristin Horstan before becoming sober

AFTER BECOMING SOBER… FIT, HEALTHY, & LOVING LIFE!

Kristin Horstman on SUP

My coaching Approach

In my coaching practice, I work with type A individuals who are prone to perfectionism, have a lot on their plate, and rely on alcohol night after night to try and relax.

  • I’m full of gratitude for making the choice to not only remove alcohol from my life but to become a Gray Area Drinking and Health Coach. Now I help others regain control of their lives and live with happiness and health – alcohol-free.

    Many people suffer from overwhelm, stress, and the lack of sleep that comes with trying to "do it all," so they start drinking to help feel calmer and more in control. However, the opposite happens, and they experience the anxiety that comes with drinking – which only adds to their problems.

    Alcohol is an addictive substance that wreaks havoc on your brain 🧠 and nervous system.

    It can sneak into your life subtly and quickly become the crutch you need to get through each day.

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I focus on bio-individuality – the idea that we’re all different and have unique dietary, lifestyle, emotional, and physical needs.

If you’re sick of letting alcohol dim your light, then together, we can Brighten Your Life so you can self-regulate your own nervous system, live an alcohol-free lifestyle, and elevate your life instead of escaping it.

We’ll share experiences and find inspiration for change. I’ll give you the guidance and education you need to transition from gray area drinking into a healthy and safe lifestyle. You’ll have everything you need to make informed choices and live your best life.

Let’s brighten your life together!

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