you didn’t get sober to play small.
You got sober to finally come alive.
You’ve stopped drinking. Now what?
Sobriety isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of something you never thought possible — a life where you can feel clear, strong, and truly alive.
If you’re here, chances are you’ve already faced the hardest part: admitting things had to change. Maybe you’ve quit drinking — for a week, a month, or a year. But thriving? That still feels miles away.
Let me tell you something simple but powerful:
Sobriety isn’t meant to be endured. It’s meant to be lived.
You’ve put down the bottle, but the fog hasn’t lifted.
You’re asking yourself, “Is this all there is?”
You want to rebuild — but you don’t even know what the pieces are anymore.
You’re craving purpose, peace, and power — not just white-knuckled abstinence.
What is "Get Sober and Thrive"?
It’s not just a coaching program. It’s a reset. A reclamation. A road back to yourself.
This is where we stop surviving and start rebuilding your life — on your terms. Together, we’ll unpack what’s been holding you back, reignite what makes you tick, and build a life that’s so good, you’ll never want to numb it again.
What You’ll Experience:
One-on-One Coaching with Someone Who Gets It
You’re not broken. You’re burned out from carrying too much for too long. Together, we’ll create a space where you can breathe, untangle the chaos, and start seeing clearly.
Find Your Fire Again
What lights you up? What’s missing? We’ll find those answers — and give you the courage to chase them. Whether it’s building better relationships, finding work that fulfills you, or simply learning to enjoy a quiet morning without anxiety — this is your time.
Emotional Clarity & Real-Life Tools
No fluff. No fake affirmations. Just grounded strategies to help you handle cravings, stress, loneliness, and self-doubt — without turning back.
Straight Talk, Honest Support
This isn’t therapy. This is raw, real coaching for people who are ready to grow. No judgment. No shame. Just tools, truth, and transformation.
Real Talk: Thriving Isn’t Optional
Getting sober is a huge step — but if you don’t fill the space alcohol once took up, life can feel hollow. That’s where many people get stuck.
I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel like you’ve climbed a mountain, only to find yourself staring at an empty landscape.
That’s why I built Get Sober and Thrive. Because you deserve more than just freedom from alcohol — you deserve a life that feels like your own again.
You’ve survived. Now it’s time to thrive.
Are you ready to feel proud of who you see in the mirror?
To wake up clear-headed and excited for the day ahead?
To finally live the life alcohol tried to steal from you?
This is your next chapter. Let’s write it together.
Ready for Change? Let’s Talk
Coaching
Book your FREE 20-minute strategy call.
In that time, we’ll:
🔍 Clarify where you are now
🎯 Define what success really looks like for you
🛠️ Build a high-level plan to start moving forward
Functional Medicine
Quick Answers 🔍 – Guidance, clarity
Why I do this work
I’m Dr. Stephan Neff—a functional medicine doctor, published author, father, and man who had to rebuild his life from the inside out.
I’ve spent decades in healthcare, on both sides of the hospital bed. I’ve studied the mind, the body, and what it truly takes to heal, evolve, and thrive.
And now, I help men just like you—men ready to take their next step, even if they’re unsure what that looks like.
What Our Coaching Journey Looks Like
Remove Obstacles – Uncover the blocks and limiting beliefs
Equip Your Toolbox – Learn tools to calm the noise and take focused action
Chart a Course – Create a roadmap for a life you actually want
Accountability – Stay supported, challenged, and on track
What Kind of Tools Do I Use?
While every session is tailored, I work with:
Emotional awareness and mindset reset
Practical tools from neuroscience and psychology
Breathwork and body-awareness techniques
Coaching models drawn from medical training and lived experience
Lifestyle and habit optimization based on real-world results
Results You Can Expect
✔️ A stronger relationship with yourself—and others
✔️ The ability to manage stress and setbacks without spiraling
✔️ Confidence rooted in values, not bravado
✔️ Healthier habits that support your long-term goals
✔️ Purpose, power, and peace of mind
✔️ The courage to show up fully, without apology
Who Is This For?
This is for the man who’s tired of drifting.
Whether you’re burned out, broken open, or just ready for a breakthrough—coaching helps you move forward deliberately, not reactively.
No shame. No fluff. No fake “just think positive” nonsense.
Just real conversations, real tools, and real change.
About Me
I’m not a guru. I’m a man who’s walked through addiction, burnout, fatherhood, grief, divorce, reinvention—and came out stronger.
📘 Author of My Steps to Sobriety
🩺 Functional Medicine Doctor
🧘 Breath and flexibility coach
🌀 Trained in trauma-informed healing and mindset development
🎤 Speaker and podcast host
❤️ Passionate about helping men reclaim their vitality and purpose
I bring everything I’ve learned—from hospitals to the mat, from rock bottom to recovery—to help you rise.
But that raises an important question for me!!!!
Who Is Dr. Stephan Neff Today?
Coach, Mentor, or Doctor?
Knowing Which Hat I’m Wearing Matters—A Lot
Would you ask your electrician to perform a rectal exam?
Would you hire your hairdresser to build a suspension bridge?
Would you trust your dog groomer to file your taxes?
No? Great—we’re off to a good start.
It might sound silly, but in the world of helping professions, it’s surprisingly easy to blur the lines. I wear a few hats in my work—coach, mentor, functional medicine doctor—and I take each role seriously. That’s why I want to be clear with you right from the start: what I do in each role is different, and I don’t mix them.
A Quick Intro to My Three Roles
I’m a trained and experienced:
👟 Coach – I help you take action and get unstuck
🧭 Mentor – I share life lessons and wisdom from my own journey
🩺 Doctor (Functional Medicine + Hyperbaric Physician) – I treat health issues at their root cause
Each role has its own boundaries, tools, and purpose. And when we work together, I’m always wearing only one hat at a time—so you know exactly what you’re getting, and more importantly, what you’re not getting.
When I’m Your Coach
As your coach, I’m your sounding board, your guide, and sometimes your kick-in-the-pants accountability partner.
I help you:
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Set goals
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Clear mental roadblocks
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Build new habits
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Stay on track
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Move forward with clarity and purpose
But here’s what I don’t do as your coach:
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Diagnose or treat health conditions
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Give you medical advice
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Offer therapeutic counselling
If you ask me about your thyroid function or whether you should quit gluten, I’ll smile and remind you, “Today, I’m your coach. Not your doctor.”
When I’m Your Mentor
As a mentor, I show up with my experience—not my certificates.
This is where I say, “I’ve been where you are, and here’s what I learned.” I may share stories from my own life, career, recovery, parenting, or navigating the dark nights of the soul. It’s more personal, more story-based, and often very real.
But when I’m mentoring, I’m not:
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Coaching you toward a goal
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Creating structured plans or accountability
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Diagnosing or treating anything
Mentoring is a cup of tea and a chat about the road ahead—with the benefit of my bumps, bruises, and breakthroughs along the way.
When I’m Your Doctor
When I’m in my functional medicine or medical doctor role, everything shifts.
Here, I:
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Take detailed medical histories
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Order and interpret labs
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Identify root causes of health issues
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Create treatment plans
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Prescribe where appropriate
In this role, I’m trained, licensed, and insured to address your physical health concerns. That includes nutrition, hormones, toxins, and more.
But as your doctor, I’m not your coach or mentor.
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I won’t hold you accountable to a morning routine
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I won’t dive deep into your personal growth goals
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I won’t share my own stories unless they’re clinically relevant
When I’m acting as your doctor, your safety and medical care come first.
Why the Boundaries Matter
You deserve to know exactly what kind of support you’re receiving. Mixing roles muddies the water—and it’s not helpful to you, no matter how good my intentions might be.
So I make this promise to you:
✅ When I’m your coach, I won’t diagnose or prescribe
✅ When I’m your doctor, I won’t coach or mentor
✅ When I’m your mentor, I’ll offer personal insights, not clinical advice or coaching strategies
This keeps our work clean, ethical, and effective.
Choosing the Right Path
You might be ready for coaching if:
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You’re stuck in a rut
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You want to grow, shift, or change direction
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You’re emotionally stable but unmotivated or unclear
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You want someone to challenge and support you
You might benefit from mentorship if:
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You want perspective from someone who’s walked the road before you
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You’re looking for encouragement and real talk
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You want guidance, not a structured plan
You’ll need my medical hat on if:
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You’re dealing with chronic health issues
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You want root-cause medical testing
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You need someone to help you understand your body on a cellular level
Final Thoughts
The truth is: I’m not your one-size-fits-all solution—and that’s a good thing.
When we work together, I’ll always make it clear which role I’m in. I do this to keep you safe, supported, and getting exactly what you came for—without confusion, overstepping, or unhelpful crossover.
So no, I won’t be doing a rectal exam while we talk about your self-worth goals. (Let’s never make that a thing.)
But I will bring my full presence, expertise, and compassion to the role you choose—so we can create real, lasting change together.
Ready for Change? Let’s Talk
Coaching
Book your FREE 20-minute strategy call.
In that time, we’ll:
🔍 Clarify where you are now
🎯 Define what success really looks like for you
🛠️ Build a high-level plan to start moving forward
Mentoring
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