Client Testimonials
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"I was consuming [wine], and it was consuming my thoughts. I knew I needed to make a change; otherwise, I was going to go down a slippery slope that I wouldn't be able to come away from ...it had become too habitual, too much of my daily routine, and part of my daily thoughts and daily life... I'd wake up and the first thought on my mind was I can't wait to open that bottle of wine at 5 o'clock.
...I was looking for long-term success...I wanted to...have the tools to manage on my own. My goal was...to have a drink socially without feeling the need to overdo it...not have 4 or 5 and to stop at just 1 or 2.
I have the tools, now to recognize not just this issue [of alcohol] but other things that may come up... Right now, to be honest with you, I don't have the desire [to drink] ...I really feel this program has worked well. Now I have other things that I look forward to at 5 o'clock.
~ ‘Jane’ P. Ontario, Canada
“I went to a weekend-long music festival, and I didn't drink. I’m so proud. And then I had my best girlfriend over for the weekend, and I poured wine for her and I didn’t pour one for myself. This time it was even easier. Then this past long weekend I went to a backyard BBQ and everyone was drinking and I didn’t. I didn’t feel sorry for myself. I didn’t feel anything.
I just felt like it was normal [giggle] IT’S WORKING!
I have gone through travelling, restaurants, anniversaries, bad days at work, and stressful situations, quite a bit. And I don’t mind that I’m doing the program at my pace because it gives me more time living my life this way so it becomes more natural for me to live my life this way.”
~ ‘Jane’ B. Ontario, Canada
"Your program was super helpful in helping me put down the bottle to cope and start making life choices that make me happy. I wake up eager for each day now, rather than dreading the day ahead. My family has noticed a big change.
My kids are around me a lot more. I am able now to have a social beer and be done. No longer boxes of wine putting me into a coma or a rage. Thank you so much!”
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"It's been a great year! Finally opened the restaurant! Busy as ever!!! Yes, my alcohol consumption has remained at a level I feel good about. I am doing very well!”
~ ‘Jane’ S. Ontario, Canada
“Honestly have no words to explain how incredibly relatible, intuitive, informative and just soul touching this is. You really do break it down, understand and give doable ways to change. I cannot express enough how this makes me feel and positively impacts me. Thank you so much for what you are providing.
You are incredible, AA and RR can't even compete.
The program is absolutely one-on-one in so many ways. Angelina is kind, understanding, respectful and does genuinely want to help. I highly recommend the program. From my heart I promise this is the truth. The women in this program who are in this situation support you and you totally feel supported, understood and not alone.”
~ ‘Jane’ J. British Columbia, Canada
"My goal [before starting The Anchored Abstinence Program™] was to be where I was many years ago when alcohol could be a "take it or leave it" kind of thing in my life. That I didn't have it controlling my life or it controlling me. That I had control over it...
...now I'm in the driver's seat instead of alcohol.
Before it was sort of in the passenger seat, then it was in the back seat. And now I have kicked it out of the car and I am long gone...You don't even think that is possible before starting this [program]...It's pretty awesome. I wish everyone could know, it IS POSSIBLE!!!"
~ ‘Jane’ B. Ontario, Canada
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"Your program is a part of my job search success. You know I still get emails from other programs that I had looked into. And I just know now that your program is exactly what I needed.
I really feel like I don’t want alcohol to be a part of my life and now I’m working on fine tuning other areas of my life. I have an aversion to alcohol now. I recently tried a drink and it was too sweet, too strong and my stomach bothered me the next day for the whole day. I finally realized it wasn’t worth it. It isn’t worth the money, it isn’t worth what it does to my body, it doesn’t deliver what my mind erroneously thought it would. I’ve gotten to the point where I can say “I could have a drink”, but why?” That’s where I am.
I can feel now how it really anchors me. I’m just so excited because I never thought I’d be at this point. This experience isn’t like rules, it’s like freedom really.”
~ ‘Jane’ D. Tennessee, USA
"My eczema has all cleared up, and that hasn’t happened in years. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with migraine-induced vertigo, and my blood work showed elevated bilirubin at that time, and now my levels are in the normal range. I was feeling really accomplished, and obviously, my body needed this change.
The cravings have really begun to subside. Everything seems a little easier. I have been back to work for a few days, and the tired feeling after work was always something that triggered me. I had a little bit of a craving yesterday only because my friends at work were talking about having wine on the deck, and I had a moment of thinking about it, and then I forgot about it, and I didn’t think about it again. I didn’t miss it. I didn’t crave it when I got home. It’s been really good. I genuinely was surprised that even at the lake on the holidays, I had fun without the alcohol. That was my first. It was so weird it was fine. Our friends had drinks, and I didn’t even feel like I had to. I felt comfortable and I had fun.”
~ ‘Jane’ S. Ontario, Canada
“My mind is definitely more clear and I am noticing I am not forgetting things as much. From completing the homework I am learning different ways to get pass the cues when they arise and replacing the thought of drinking with my goals. I learn so much every time I listen to the guides and the ladies sharing I absolutely love it.
Thank you for always helping me. I always feel better after talking with you. I feel like I have a path and I am heading in the right direction. I never before connected the dots with the alcohol and the numbing. Listening to the information in the program is helpful and I am getting better with answering the questions on the worksheets. When I first started I had no idea how to answer those question. And now when I completed the last one I feel like I can do this. I’m starting to get to know exactly how I feel.”
~ ‘Jane’ F. California, USA
“I’m proud of my success; I haven’t gone with drinking this little since I was pregnant. Ever since I was a teenager, I have used alcohol to distress.
I can’t remember the last time I haven’t drunk for this long. I am very proud of the fact that I don’t crave it. I’m seeing the benefits! I’m no longer experiencing heartburn or nausea associated with gastritis.
Completing this program, I definitely changed my thinking around alcohol. I feel like this is an awesome program, and I really happy with my results
~ ‘Jane’ V. Ontario, Canada
"The program does a great job of making sure that both the nutrition (physical aspects) and the psychology pieces are addressed throughout.
Once my body started to change some of the reasons for drinking went away because I was so focused on taking care of myself.
It's a great program. I'm learning so much and making myself a priority to get healthy physically, mentally and emotionally."
~ ‘Jane’ H. Washington, USA
“One thing this program has helped me see is that I am the captain of my own ship and that I can make good decisions.
I am more aware of how much alcohol was a part of my life. I have learned a lot so far..”
~ ‘Jane’ K. Alberta, Canada
"I was drinking secretively really...everyone from the outside thought my life was fine and dandy…when I finished work in the evening I’d think that [drinking] would help me sleep, but obviously, it wasn’t. Then it caused me to have night sweats and wake up panicking...and on some occasions panicking the next morning thinking “Did I message anyone?”...and I couldn’t remember what I had done the night before…it was getting out of hand...
...When I started I wasn’t even certain I was going to totally give up alcohol. I was sort of in the mind that I might have a glass of wine every now and then when I go out. But I don’t even think about it now. It doesn’t cross my mind…It just all came together, having the belief that it would work and coming out the other side knowing that it has worked and I’m never going to look back.”
~ ‘Jane’ T. Norfolk, United Kingdom
“I have to say I’m so amazed at how quickly I felt so much better, because my anxiety had been with me for years.”
“I really enjoyed the weekly call and hearing other people’s stories. Made me feel like a part of things instead of doing this all alone.”
~ ‘Jane’ P. British Columbia, Canada
"I have been feeling great! Some changes I’ve experienced are clear mind, able to manage stressful times better. I am sleeping better. I can focus, it’s amazing I didn’t realize how much drinking was fogging my head!"
~'Jane' G. Ontario, Canada
"I feel better, I don’t feel as lazy or tired anymore. I was feeling really low before the program and that has gone away. I don’t feel like I’m down in the dumps anymore. I’ve started taking part in a spiritual practice again and that has improved my mental health and feelings of gratitude.
I’m no longer interested in alcohol. I was kind of surprised. I never realized before this program how much alcohol was affecting my body."
~ ‘Jane’ C. Pennsylvania, United States
“I met a friend for lunch this week. Typically we would have had shared wine together. She ordered an alcoholic drink and it didn’t bother me. I had switched into that gear that I wasn't feeling deprived. I didn’t crave it, I wasn’t missing it, tempted or longing for it.”
~ ‘Jane’ C. Pennsylvania, USA
“After following your plan for two weeks I experienced so much clarity and felt so much better I knew I was on the right track. My kids are 7 and 11 yo. Before the program, the 11-year-old noticed I wasn’t being a good mommy. Now they notice I’m calmer and they are too.”
~ ‘Jane’ D. Manitoba, Canada
“I feel amazing and even though we have gone through some really difficult times at work I just feel anchored like I am who I thought I was, who I should be.”
~'Jane' B. Manitoba, Canada
“You have a well-designed program. I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I think you have pulled together exactly what I needed to get on track. Your content is fabulous.”
~ ‘Jane’ C. Pennsylvania, USA
"I was drinking a bottle of wine, pretty much every night and I had come from a place where I was drinking 1-2 glasses a night per week...and then [things changed]...and suddenly I was drinking on Tuesdays because, "Yah! we survived Tuesday." I have a job that can be highly stressful...my mom has a mental illness and dealing with her can be stressful ...and there was all this other stuff going on and I was stressed, and it caused me to drink more and more and certainly more than I was comfortable with...I wanted to loose weight, I also didn't want to like everyday at 4:30 reach for that glass or two or five of wine. And I didn't want to feel that "I need a drink, I've got to have a drink now".
I wanted to get rid of that.
...This felt like an investment in myself...Somewhere in there I noticed I wasn't having cravings...and it felt so much easier than I expected it to. My biggest win is... now my cholesterol numbers are normal and my doctor isn't thinking of putting me on meds any more.
Just being in control of my drinking, so I don't have a bottle of wine at 4:30 every day any more. I've gotten to where I wanted to be, to be able to moderate. I don't have the craving for wine, but more importantly, I feel like I'm a different person now, I'm not someone who needs to drink anymore.
This program has been life changing, life altering. It's more than just drinking, its about who you are as a person and getting to know yourself. "
~ ‘Jane’ T. Ontario, Canada
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"Before starting the program I was ready to drink all the time any day. This week I’m telling you I’m like a rockstar; this has been the week that has turned everything around for me.
Sleep is returning to normal. I’m one happy mama. I have been getting up and this morning I was out biking by 10 am and I did some mindful reading, and I am feeling pretty good. I almost feel like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop!
I’m surprisingly having a really easy time with this. I haven’t thought about drinking; I haven’t had a drink. I went to the restaurant for dinner last Sunday and wasn't bugging me at all, which is really weird. Because for me the cues would trigger me until I caved and now nothing is bothering me.
I made a joke at the restaurant, just to see their reaction and I said “Well maybe a glass of wine wouldn’t be so bad”. My husband looked at me, and he didn’t say “yes”, and he didn’t say “no”, he just looked at me with his guard up.
And my 15-year-old said “No way, mom, no way you’re doing so good,” and so that is when I realized, even though I didn’t think it was impacting my kids. It was eye-opening, and I’m seeing that everyone is happier, including myself. And it’s nice to know that everyone is pleased with the outcome."
~ ‘Jane’ F. Ontario, Canada
“I’m seeing the light at the other side of the tunnel. My stress levels must be at an all-time low as I’m really not bothered with the politics and bad vibes at my workplace whereas other staff are really concerned.
People at work say that I have changed quit a lot, that I’m not so stressed or moaning about work and that I seem a lot happier and brighter. So I know it’s working.
I've managed to go to pubs, for meals out and a very boozy weened with 20 plus people at a BBQ. I wasn't tempted even while holding other's glasses of red wine while they took photos. I even order alcohol for others.
I don’t have thoughts about alcohol. There has been a bottle at my partner's house that has sat there since Christmas, and it's still full. Take it or leave it; I don’t need it. My partner likes it because I’m more ‘with it’, and not ‘dizzy’.
Plus this morning I bumped into my ex-husband and for the first time, we had a relaxed stress-free conversation. I never thought I’d be doing that 6 months ago."
〜 ‘Jane’ T. Norfolk, England
“I don’t know what I was expecting before starting the program. I took a gamble. I had to do something. I would say it panned out more than what I was expecting. Not only was I successful, but I feel so stable in my decisions, and we have grown so much that it’s easy to forget what it was like before the program.
The program wasn’t complicated, and once I dove in and allowed myself not to do it perfectly, I benefited from every single thing that I did do. It accumulated. And the outcome of not craving alcohol and building a better life built on my happiness and gave me more motivation. I was just thinking about how tired I was before starting, whereas now I’m not tired at all.
Because Angelina was so relaxed about how I was held accountable and that it was ok that I did it my way. I found that freeing to participate and do what I needed to and be guided through the process without having to do things by the letter.
What Angelina is doing is absolutely phenomenal. I am going to tell anyone and everyone I can about this program. I have already told my doctor and my psychologist because it really is something different from what is commonly out there. It's empowering, and I don’t want to say it's easy, but with Angelina’s team and Angelina and the accountability, the positive energy and the none judgement and how it's all laid out. Angelina has a real treasure in this program.”
~ ‘Jane’ L. Ontario, Canada
I didn’t really have any hesitations working with a coach because I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do this on my own.
Just a few of the changes of I have experienced since going through the program include: physically feel better (not sluggish in the mornings), mentally feel better (not constantly thinking about when I'm going to have my next glass of wine) and spiritually feel better (feel more at peace with myself). There is no more negative self-talking and I generally feel happier and have better focus.
I was very satisfied with my client experience and the support offered particularly the 1:1 calls. Angelina is truly and angel. She was comforting, patient and full of knowledge.. I can’t say there was one module that was more helpful than others, but I feel that all the modules each had their importance as it scaffolded the information I needed as I was learning about my dependency.
I loved the weekly sessions with Angelina and her team. They helped reinforce why we were on our path towards abstinence. The different speakers helped us navigate certain elements of what we might or can be experiencing in life and how to effectively acknowledge and address them. The weekly group calls provided me with a lot of insight on what was going on internally, and the support of the group and Angelina’s team was very encouraging.
Before starting this program I thought I wasn’t going to be able to socialize like I used to without alcohol…completely FALSE! I have no cravings at all. I would recommend this program for anyone struggling with alcohol, I truly believe this program works, and better than any 12-step program out there.
~ ‘Jane’ P. Ontario, Canada
“I had tried many things. I tried doing it on my own... I had tried other programs including rehab. Although I had learned from those programs...it never stuck.
So I would always go back to...our regular pattern of drinking a bottle of wine a night...
...The one-to-one calls were really helpful to hone in on the more personal things I needed to be looking at and how to tweak the program... I don't crave alcohol anymore. I don't want to drink at ALL...
It really does feel anchored this time which it never has ever before. It's nice to not struggle with it anymore.”
~ ‘Jane’ L. Ontario, Canada
"I’m in a much better mood. Internally I feel more at peace, I feel calmer internally. I have always portrayed being very calm, I was really good at it. But internally I was not that way. Now I feel this calm inside of me, this capability of relaxing. Sleeping through the night!! Unbelievable! I have no issues falling asleep.
I wake up when my alarm goes off, sometimes even a few minutes before. I feel rested. I just generally have this feeling of good, happy, a feeling of liberty. I feel liberated."
~ ‘Jane’ M. Quebec, Canada
“I feel really good about how I am progressing through the program and I’m so thankful to have found this program. It just been a great experience. This program is definitely carrying me and I can see it lasting beyond the program, so I am very very thankful.
The thoughts of wine will pop up here and there but it’s just a brief thought that I don’t give much attention to. There’s no craving or desire there. It’s very freeing actually. It feels nice to know that I can show up for myself. The accountability and all of it has helped so much, it has been great. I’m feeling very thankful.”
~ ‘Jane’ L. Ontario, Canada
"I haven’t even thought about drinking not even once. I haven’t had any desire at all and my body isn’t quite as tight or sore. I have to say this is such a well thought out program.
I've had similar bits and pieces from different herbalists, iridologist, nutritionist and naturopaths over my lifetime, but the pieces weren’t sustainable. I didn’t get the results I wanted and it stressed me out. Your program is comprehensive. I'm quite enjoying it and I really appreciate your help.”
~ 'Jane' B. Alberta, Canada
“I haven't had any anxiety symptoms since Wednesday the 7th. My brain fog lifted on Friday the 9th. Rather suddenly I might add. Just all of a sudden I had clear thoughts and purpose.
Sleep has been amazing. Basically a textbook 11-7 for me with no alarms. This hasn't happened before in my life.”
~ ‘Jane’ S. Ontario, Canada
“Honestly, I have done a lot of other courses, for things like weight loss and thyroid, I haven’t seen one as in-depth or as thorough. You just cover everything.
The fact that you have all these meal plans and the information is there, you really know your stuff and it shows. Anything that is ever brought up you know the nutrients or the supplements and what is going to help and not just what helps but also why it helps. I just wanted to say thank you, it is a super course.”
~ ‘Jane’ W. Ontario, Canada
“I haven’t had any alcohol. I haven’t even wanted to have any at all. I’m feeling better without it and I don’t like the taste of it anymore.
Emotionally, I am able to deal with things better than I could when I was having alcohol. Recently there was a situation that became a ‘thing’ and normally in that type of that situation, the first thing I would have done was go and get some wine. But this time I didn’t even want to.”
~ ‘Jane’ K. Northwest Territories, Canada
“My only reservation [in starting the program] was that I was afraid to fail...and I remember saying that to you [on our Self-Reliance Strategy Session]… because I don’t like to fail at things... I didn’t want to start and not succeed...
... I rediscovered myself…I had lost myself and I found myself with this program.”
~ ‘Jane’ M. Quebec, Canada
“On vacation [at the end of my program] I tried a glass of port wine because I had never had that type of wine before. It didn’t trigger anything within me. It didn’t cause me to crave it or to have any other wine or spirits. It didn’t even become a thought, to be honest with you.
I was very proud of myself that I enjoyed the whole holiday without alcohol even though I was on vacation with another person who drank regularly. I only wish I had done this program a year or two ago.
Thank you again Angelina, the angel is in your name for a reason. You really helped me through a really tough time in my life. This year wouldn’t have turned out very well if I hadn’t decided to join the program. I think it would have been a very slippery, sad slope that I would have gone down and I don’t know where I would have ended up. But I don’t think I would have ended up here that’s for sure.
When you showed up on my Facebook it was a divine intervention. You showed up at the right time for me. I feel that if it was anyone but you, I'm not sure I would have been as appreciative. You helped me work through a lot of stuff.
~ ‘Jane’ P., Ontario, Canada
“I’m honestly surprised. Knowing how much I used to enjoy my glasses of wine and knowing it had gotten to be a real habit. It was part of going through the motions of the day. Now it’s no longer at the forefront of my mind. I’m not looking at the clock to see if it’s time to pour a glass of wine. I don’t plan my days around being able to go to the liquor store without having to drive afterwards.
My greatest encouragement is how I feel every morning when I awake—rested, fresh and no fogginess, alert and present. It feels wonderful actually.
I can come across something that happens differently now almost on a daily basis...whether its a thought, something I said or didn't say or an action. And each time I am thankful for this program with Angelina, her team and all the members that has allowed me to find myself again."
~ ‘Jane’ O., Quebec, Canada
“I think you have done a great job in making this such a comprehensive plan. I think you have done a great job finding some great alternatives.
What I like about this program is that it takes a holistic approach and it addresses metabolic root causes and makes dietary changes that can lead to root cause change. I think that is really important because it is so much more fun focusing on food than focusing on my alcohol. Because alcohol is such a negative, whereas eating healthy is such a positive. I really like that.
I don’t feel like I am someone with alcohol use disorder seeking help, I feel like someone who wants to drink and eat healthier and l like that reframing. I really appreciate that.”
When sharing with my family, it was so much easier to talk about this program and changing my diet rather than telling them alcohol was really impeding my ability to cope with life.
If I can say, a tribute to this program, this is the best I have felt in 27 years. I really do believe in this plan and I believe in it whole-heartedly."
~ ‘Jane’ F., Ontario, Canada
Prior to starting this program I was having 5 glasses of wine or a bottle a night. Now I feel good, I haven't had anything to drink. It feels a little strange.
I would have thought I would go through the withdrawal symptoms that I use to go through when I tried to quit in the past.
The other day I had to to into the grocery store. It was a huge test. I was able to buy what I needed and I didn't buy any alcohol. That felt really good.
I have noticed I don't have as much swelling or arthritis-type pain. My knee is 100% better. It's the best it's felt since my surgery 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with an inflamed liver a little over a month and now that has completely calmed down. I don't have those sharp pains there anymore.
I was thinking... I had tried so hard for so long to do this...I was ready for 10 years... It's crazy, I feel really good about this.”
~ ‘Jane’ M. Arizona, USA
“I’m so grateful for the freedom; that’s the best word for it. The freedom that I’m not hooked in to habitual feelings of anger or hurt.
Alcohol isn’t in the equation anymore. It’s definitely not my go to.
It’s interesting as seasons are changing because there was a strong habit of having a glass of beer or wine while sitting on a chair in the sun and that’s not an issue for me. Now I enjoy a bubbly drink then, and I was surprised how easy it was, actually.”
~ ‘Jane’ T., British Columbia, Canada
“Thank you so much. We are so thrilled that I’m doing this and I’m really proud of myself. Like I am REALLY proud. I feel so blessed.
I feel that everything that used to seem so overwhelming whether it be work, something with my son or even being sick just feels so different. I feel like I am feeling how to be me. It is a great feeling."
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"Last Friday, was one year alcohol free. I'm beyond proud of myself and grateful for all those who have helped me and walked with me through this journey and continue to. I want to thank you for walking by my side for a good portion of it. I will always be grateful!"
~ ‘Jane’ C. Massachusetts, USA
“Your recipes are awesome! I have been having a lot of fun with them. I’m finding a big difference already. I have a lot more energy, and I’m not feeling guilty about taking time for myself.
I have to commend you on this program. The amount of content you have and the way you have presented it just blows me away every time. Each time I have a question my answer appears in the next sentence. It is really something! Thank you! ”
~ ‘Jane’ L. Nova Scotia, Canada
I started taking yoga at the same time that I started this program. My yoga teacher told me that she felt like my energy has changed and that the noticeable change in me has been transformational. And I thought that was really awesome. I think this has been a reflection of everything I have been doing.
I know I’m going to make it to the one-year mark and if you had told me that a year ago I would have questioned it. But, you know, I think in my own mind I'm just better off never going back to alcohol because, I know what I now know.”
~ ‘Jane’ J. New York, USA
“The meal plans are great. I just follow it, there's no thinking about planning etc. I love the photos and the overview and the grocery list. It really takes the guesswork out of everything which makes me feel like it’s not overwhelming.”
~ ‘Jane’ D. Alberta, Canada
“The Anchored Abstinence Recipe program is well planned out and easy to follow. I was very satisfied with the support and would definitely recommend it to others.”
~ ‘Jane’ H., Pennsylvania, USA
“I enjoyed the program very much! And although I have completed it I will be sticking with the meals and supplements as it is working for my overall health.
The nutrition allowed me to step off the gerbil wheel of wine.”
~ ‘Jane’ B., Alberta, Canada
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