ADHD & ALCOHOL: BREAKING THE LOOP
AN 8 WEEK GROUP COACHING PROGRAM FOR ADHDERS WHO WANT TO CHANGE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL
✨✨LAUNCHING MONDAY 7 JULY! ✨✨
Are You Ready to Reclaim Your Energy, Identity & Joy — Without All-or-Nothing or ‘Forever’ Thinking?
Do you feel like alcohol is both your escape and your enemy?
You’re smart, self-aware, and tired of waking up thinking, “Why did I do that again?”
You’re not broken. You’re just doing the best you can with a nervous system that’s been stretched too thin for too long.
You’re not drinking to party — you’re drinking to cope. To calm the rushing. To feel like yourself for a moment. To deal with all the adulting, the responsibility, the relentless to-do list.
Time blindness. Cravings. Emotional spirals. Over stimulation. Procrastination.
You swore you’d cut back … but life gets loud. And the wine’s right there …
You just want to TURN. IT. ALL. OFF. RIGHT?
Maybe you fall asleep thinking, “Why can’t I just stop at one glass?” or “Why do I always feel like I’m too much, or not enough?”
That used to be me, too, and it’s why I created this program for people like us. I know the exhaustion, the frustration, the shame of feeling trapped in this cycle for years on end.
This is for you if you want to stop self-medicating and start building a life that actually works for your busy neurodivergent brains and unsettled bodies.
We’ll work together to shift old patterns, grow new habits, and create a life that feels more aligned, more grounded, more possible.
💥8 week small group program for ADHDers using neuro-affirming motivation strategies, behavioural techniques and accountability to change your relationship with alcohol.
💥A non-boring balance of education, skill-building and personalised coaching - to create a sustainable and manageable path to change that works with ADHD brains!
💥 Not your standard group program - we’ll be adding some ADHD sparkle, with plenty of laughs and camaraderie along the way.
This isn’t about willpower, labels or white knuckling it …
It’s about working with your brain, not against it. 🧠
Together, we will:
Untangle the shame-fuelled loop between ADHD and alcohol
Build practical, sustainable habits that reduce overwhelm and cravings
Learn how to manage emotions without numbing or avoidance
Strengthen self-trust, identity, and emotional regulation
Reclaim energy, time, and connection — in a way that feels human, not clinical
You’ll walk away with real tools, lived experience support, and a clearer path forward — to a life that gives you what alcohol pretends to (without the crash, guilt and spirals).
DOORS OPEN NOW!
🔹
DOORS OPEN NOW! 🔹
What’s included:
Over the 8 weeks, you’ll receive:
✓ Weekly 90-minute Zoom sessions (max 12 people)
✓ Daily check ins and accountability via a private group video app - I’ll be in there every day
✓ A mix of psychoeducation, coaching, and therapeutic group work
✓ Weekly worksheets, videos and tools to help you stay on track - accessible content without lots of reading and no obligation to do any of it (= less overwhelm).
✓ Lifetime access to digital resources (recorded tools, readings, templates)
“The coaching has been unbelievably important in taking a break from alcohol and honestly assessing my relationship with it. I knew I always had somewhere to go and someone to speak to if I felt scared or overwhelmed - but because of having that safety net and not feeling alone, I never actually had those negative feelings.
I do like a project and to be part of a team, and having weekly check ins and homework to do made the journey fun - I felt like an active, involved participant instead of somebody being pushed around by forces outside their control.”
GS, Entrepreneur & TV personality, Sydney
Who is this ideal for?
This group is for you if:
✓ You’re an adult with ADHD (formally diagnosed or not) - or you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP)
✓ You’re drinking more than feels good or aligned with who you are, and you’re ready to get curious, not judgmental
✓ You’ve tried to cut back or quit before, but it never stuck — or it felt like losing a coping strategy while being told to “just stop”
✓ You value both science + self-compassion in a space that’s safe, evidence-based, and led by someone who gets it
🎯 It’s not for you if you have a physical dependence on alcohol, nor is it designed to replace psychiatric or medical assistance 🎯
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
8 weeks. 1 call per week. Daily support. Real change without overwhelm.
-
What’s not working (ADHD x alcohol lens)
Why do I want to change? Values-based goal setting – finding my why
Introduce the habit loop + identity-based change
-
ADHD brain + dopamine: Why we chase the buzz
Identify “dopamine leaks” & “boosters”
Build your “dopamine menu” (healthy pleasures)
Maintaining motivation
-
Top emotional drivers of alcohol use in ADHD
Introduce DBT skill: “Ride the Wave” or “TIPP”
Build your emotion toolkit
Micropractices to shift state (body, breath, attention)
Polyvagal theory – building your window of tolerance
-
Alcohol myths vs truths
Black-and-white thinking (e.g., “I have to quit forever”)
Alcohol as a ‘tool’ — what’s its job? Unmet needs
-
Masking, FOMO, rejection sensitivity
How to say “no” when you usually say “yes”
Practice scripts + social safety plans
Redefining connection without alcohol
-
Urge surfing + implementation intentions
Habit stacking & visual cues
Replace the routine, not just the reward
Anchoring new habits to existing rhythms
What moves me towards and moves me away (ACT) – derailers
-
ADHD time blindness + all-or-nothing trap
Slips, awareness and gathering data
Plan for the dip: Create your reboot plan
Introduce “The Pause Button” technique and play the tape forward
-
Who am I becoming without alcohol?
Highlight growth & wins (even “tiny triumphs”)
Create a “Personal Playbook” for the future
Celebration, closure, optional next steps group
Reticular Activating System and NMN
“Game. Changer. Although it has helped being a lot more mentally 'ready' for the decision to overcome my dependence, having your support and accountability and personal experience/understanding has made my journey all that more successful this time around.”
CF, Allied Health Professional & Business Owner, 40s, VIC
What you’ll learn:
You’ll build real-life tools to:
✓ Understand your ADHD-alcohol wiring (it’s not just willpower)
✓ Reduce or pause drinking — without quitting cold turkey (unless you want to)
✓ Shift habits using science-backed tools (DBT, dopamine theory, identity-based change)
✓ Handle triggers, emotions, and social situations with more confidence
✓ Learn ways to replace drinking with real dopamine that doesn’t wreck your sleep, mood or self-esteem
✓ Build a future you’re proud of — not perfect, but authentically you.
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO KEEP THE GROUP SMALL, SAFE & WELCOMING
🔹
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO KEEP THE GROUP SMALL, SAFE & WELCOMING 🔹
The finer details:
💲Investment: Early Bird Price: $997 | 🗝️ Afterpay available - 4 payments of $249.50
⌚ Time commitment: As much or as little as suits you! To get the most of the program it’s suggested you allow 90 mins for the live group coaching (or watching replay) and 1-2 hours of optional group chat, tools and videos.
📅 Dates: Doors open on Monday 7th July with access to content immediately.
GROUP 1 - first live group coaching on Tuesday 8th July at 6.30pm - 8pm AEST (world clock for your time zone) .
GROUP 2 -first live group coaching on Wednesday 9th July at 10am AEST/8am PERTH/WEDS 10AM AEST/8AM PERTH, TUES 5PM VANCOUVER/8PM NEW YORK (world clock for your time zone) . Please note: requires a minimum of 3 participants
Two purchase options:
GROUP 1 BOOKING - TUESDAY SESSION:
GROUP 2 BOOKING - WEDS SESSION
Please note: you can move between the groups for the live group session if you find that you cannot attend your group that week.
“Non-judgemental with lots of positive energy. Faye is caring, firm and funny. A great combination to engage with when you are trying to stay motivated. I was very impressed by the breadth of her knowledge of ADHD & alcohol. The whole experience was a delight”
Steve, Finance Professional, 50s, Canada
Got questions?
-
That’s okay — this isn’t an abstinence-only space. You don’t need to be sober or aiming for sobriety forever to benefit.
While most members will be aiming to reduce significantly or stop for the 8 weeks. What matters most is that you’re curious, open, and ready to look at your patterns with honesty and self-compassion. -
Nope. Many of our members are self-identified and haven’t pursued formal diagnosis. If you relate to ADHD traits and find alcohol is part of your coping, this is for you.
Other neurodivergent folk are welcome too! I regularly work with AuDHDers and ASDers. -
Doors open on Monday 30 June with our first live group coaching session on Tuesday 1 July. The program runs to Sunday 24 August with live group coaching every Tuesday.
-
The live group call provides a supportive environment where we will combine learning, coaching, bring your questions and connect with others on a simliar journey. We’ll meet weekly via Zoom for 90 minutes.
You’ll also be invited to our group video app which provides continued support and connection between sessions. -
Our calls will be weekly on Tuesday evenings, AEDT time.
Depending on the cohort, we may have a second call to accommodate other timezones.
-
Life happens!
All calls are recorded (with respect for confidentiality, faces will not be shown) and replays will be available to you if you’re unable to attend.
You’ll still receive the weekly tools, videos etc and have the opportunity to catch up and participate in discussions via the group chat.
-
You’ll have access to a private group video app which will be active daily where you can ask questions, receive coaching, and get support from both me and other group members throughout the 8 weeks!
-
If you’re wanting to change your relationship with alcohol and you’ve been finding that difficult, you’re ready.
-
If you feel like the group simply isn’t the right space for you, let me know within 48 hours of the program starting and I will organise a refund, minus processing and/or conversion fees.
After that, there are no refunds for change of mind.
-
While 1:1 coaching is personalised to your specific journey, Closing the Loop provides the added benefit of a group dynamic where you can learn from others, share insights, and support each other. It’s a more affordable way to receive guidance, experience profound transformation & learn from and be cheered on by others!
If you prefer the privacy & intimacy of 1:1, ask me!
-
This program has been designed so that you can do as much or as little as you like to fit our busy ADHD lives that ebb and flow - and our fluctuating energy levels.
There will be some short videos and teachings and one 90 minute live group call, plus weekly mini challenges that you have the option to join.
If you did want to get the most of it you’ll need about 2 hours each week.
If life is busy ‘lifing’ one week, spend just 30 minutes to watch & reflect on the training.
-
No! The program has been designed with this in mind with the bulk of the learning materials and group participation will be done by short psychoeducation videos, zoom or on our group coaching video app.
There will be worksheets and some readings, but there’s no requirement to engage with them.
About me
I help high-performing ADHDers who are feeling stuck in patterns with alcohol, food, relationships, or work stress — especially the kind that leads to burnout and overwhelm. Together, we work toward balance, confidence, and a life that actually feels good to live.
I'm a therapist, ADHD coach, and grey area drinking coach with lived experience of both ADHD and alcohol dependence. I’ve been alcohol-free since 2017, was late-diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, and I’m a mum to neurodivergent young adults. Before this work, I spent years in executive leadership — so I understand the pressure to keep it all together while quietly unravelling inside.
I take a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed approach to help you make changes that stick — on your terms. I hold degrees in psychology and counselling, and I’m a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA).
The finer details again (in case you missed it!)
💲Investment: Early Bird Price: $997 | 🗝️ Afterpay available - 4 payments of $249.50
⌚ Time commitment: As much or as little as suits you! To get the most of the program it’s suggested you allow 90 mins for the live group coaching (or watching replay) and 1-2 hours of optional group chat, tools and videos.
📅 Dates: Doors open on Monday 7th July with access to content immediately.
GROUP 1 - first live group coaching on Tuesday 8th July at 6.30pm - 8pm AEST (world clock for your time zone) .
GROUP 2 -first live group coaching on Wednesday 9th July at 10am AEST/8am PERTH/WEDS 10AM AEST/8AM PERTH, TUES 5PM VANCOUVER/8PM NEW YORK (world clock for your time zone) . Please note: requires a minimum of 3 participants
Two purchase options:
GROUP 1 BOOKING - TUESDAY SESSION:
GROUP 2 BOOKING - WEDS SESSION
Please note: you can move between the groups for the live group session if you find that you cannot attend your group that week.
Feedback from previous group coaching participants
“Faye was active in posting useful resources, check-ins and live messages at critical times (like a Friday night, when I might be tempted to say 'ah f*ck it'). Her lived experience was the thing that attracted me to her as a coach. She has a lovely, friendly and accepting manner. I didnt feel judged, ashamed or spoken down to. Her approach matched my personality well.”
“It was great to keep me on track. I found listening to other people's stories and struggles helped me not just focus on my own issues. The resources given have been excellent, not that I have got through them all!”
“The program helped me redefine the issues I was having around drinking. I was also able to see how poorly alcohol was contributing to my life, and how little it was serving me. Perhaps most importantly, through the program, I was able to see that alcohol was certainly not a necessary requirement for living, as I had come to subconsciously believe.”
“Faye is very well educated and with her lived experience and knowledge she can help very quickly. Being in the group kept me accountable and gave me a lot of resources to stay alcohol-free.”
“I managed to stay alcohol free during a busy stressful time of the year. I connected with people in a similar situation and that gave me support and accountability. I was surprised how quickly I bonded with the other group members, and that we share a goal to stay in touch and continue supporting each other.”
“Faye was very open and easy to talk to. She was open to listening and encouraging/facilitating conversations associated with each participants issues.”