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THRIVE Without Alcohol – Manage Stress, Stay Sober, and Lead with Clarity
It’s possible to manage stress, enjoy life and be successful at your job and not turn to alcohol or over rely on other unhealthy coping.
There’s a #1 reason people start to drink again - even when they don’t want to and after they’ve promised themselves and others they are “done”.
Put an end to using alcohol to manage the stress of your job and responsibilities using the FREE Your Ultimate Stress Management Workbook for Executives.
Sober in the C-Suite’s Your Ultimate Stress Management Workbook for Executives addresses the #1 reason people start to drink again
What You’ll Discover Inside This Workbook
Audit Your Stress Patterns with Precision
Identify the hidden stress triggers that drive unhealthy habits. Perform a targeted stress audit to reveal where you can make meaningful, lasting changes.
Break Free from Autopilot Coping
Learn evidence-based tools to manage stress without relying on alcohol. You’ll replace old habits with strategies that rewire your brain for resilience and emotional stability.
Create a Personalized Plan to Thrive Sober
The workbook guides you through custom exercises and self-assessments, helping you build routines that align with your life and work demands—so you can manage stress confidently and stay sober.
Align Your Actions with Your Values
Explore how the THRIVE framework integrates values-based decision-making to strengthen your recovery and keep you on track, even under pressure.
Align Your Actions with Your Values
Explore how the THRIVE framework integrates values-based decision-making to strengthen your recovery and keep you on track, even under pressure.
How the THRIVE Framework Will Support You
T – Tools and Strategies: Develop practical tools to manage stress and prevent relapse.
H – Healing Relationships: Strengthen your personal and professional connections through empathy and gratitude.
R – Reflection and Intention: Build self-awareness with reflection exercises that clarify your goals and align your actions with your recovery journey.
I – Insights for Self-Awareness: Gain insights into your stress patterns and coping mechanisms to build lasting change.
V – Values-Driven Choices: Use your values to guide decisions that support a balanced, sober lifestyle.
E – Empowerment through Growth: Experience personal growth that empowers you to lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Meet Dr. Jo – Your Guide to Thriving in Sobriety and Success
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanne Ketch, creator of Sober in the C-Suite. My journey mirrors the challenges many executives face—balancing career success with personal struggles. In my early business career, alcohol became my go-to stress relief until I found a way to rebuild my life with sobriety and healthy coping strategies.
I’ve combined my lived experience with academic research and developed the THRIVE framework to help executives just like you. Now, my mission is to empower professionals to lead fulfilling, sober lives without sacrificing success.
Why This Workbook is Essential for Your Journey
Research shows that stress is the number one reason people relapse, even when they’re committed to sobriety. This workbook is designed for executives and high-achieving professionals who want to master stress, sustain sobriety, and create a life where they truly thrive.
Dr. Jo’s THRIVE framework equips you with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to reframe stress, develop resilience, and replace unhealthy habits with empowering routines.
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Don’t let stress dictate your choices—THRIVE without alcohol.
Your Stress-Free Path to Thriving Starts Here
Download Your FREE Workbook Now to:
Audit your stress patterns and discover your personal triggers.
Learn practical tools that rewire your brain for resilience.
Create a values-based action plan to stay sober under pressure.
Master stress management and align with your life’s purpose.
“Forging the Future: Dr. Joanne Ketch's Leadership in Evidence-Based is revolutionizing the landscape through her commitment to evidence-based practices. What distinguishes Dr. Joanne Ketch is her profound compassion and her ability to tailor treatment approaches to meet each individual where they are in their journey.”
~ Dan Caldwell, LPC, LMHC, LCDC-CCS, NCIP, SAP
“Joanne is brilliant. The way she combines the science and the holistic approach is masterful.”
~ Tyler Ward, LCDC, CCTP, CGCS FOUNDER, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
“Joanne is extremely skilled at recovery support. I have witnessed her deep knowledge of multi-modal therapies delivered with care and compassion. She’s always empathetic but has no problem cutting to the chase and pointing out issues - as well as solutions. I only wish my family had encountered her earlier in our recovery journey.”
~ Melissa Sorensen
“Dr. Ketch's SOAR (Science of Addiction Recovery) curriculum has proven to be invaluable tools for my work with groups and individuals seeking tools to become better versions of themselves and be free of substance use. Her experience and knowledge is unparalleled.”
~ Shawn Slobe - Primary Therapist, Residential Treatment Center, LMSW
“Dr. Jo is a compassionate, highly skilled, and dedicated therapist. Her specialized, holistic, cutting edge substance abuse treatment is unparalleled. She combines science with kindness to help individuals deeply and meaningfully recover.”
~ Olivia Berkeley - Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
“Joanne is a gifted, caring and knowledgeable therapist. She has experience in treating many different areas of concern, providing helpful suggestions for her clients to achieve results.”
~ Judy Lee Bou Kheir, Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC-S
“Joanne has excellent experience in the counseling field. She has a strong knowledge and skill set that surpasses all. I know clients are in good hands when I refer to Joanne.”
~ Dr. Jodie Bergquist, Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, LCDC
“Joanne is a gifted, compassionate, and skilled professional. She is dedicated, committed, and passionate about each individual encounter she accepts. She is gracious while providing awareness, knowledge, understanding, and insight to an individual.”
~ Steven Christmas, MSN, RN-BC, MBA/HCA
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanne Ketch (LPC-S, LMFT-S, LCDC, SAP, DPC), but clients call me Dr. Jo
My early business career hit an unexpected wall. Despite my high-achieving nature and upward trajectory, alcohol became the barrier that held me back from reaching my full potential. My mentors were confused—on paper, I was destined for more, but what they didn’t see was that my daily drinking was quietly spiraling out of control.
It didn’t make sense.
I fit the profile of a “high-functioning person with an alcohol use disorder” perfectly: driven, Type A, and successful on the outside, yet struggling in private. Maybe that sounds like you too—pushing through stress and striving for excellence, all while managing a secret struggle with alcohol.
Does that sound like you?
Thankfully, I found my way out. I got sober, learned to manage stress effectively, and began to truly enjoy life. Through celebrations, life transitions, major stressors, and career demands, I learned to thrive—without the need for a drink.
Now, after over 15 years of sobriety and advanced professional training, I’ve developed my THRIVE framework to help other professionals like you find balance, manage stress, and build a sustainable, fulfilling sober life. It’s my mission to empower you to not only get sober but to thrive with clarity, purpose, and success.
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