Reimagine Sobriety
A non-AA approach to managing cravings, building new skills, and creating a fulfilling life.
For the courageous souls who want not just to survive, but thrive in sobriety.
Searching for a non-AA approach?
You are in the right space!
Once a decade-long daily drinker, now a psychotherapist, and sober wellness guide, I learned very early on that AA is not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. That’s why I put together this space for folks who are looking for a non-AA approach to find freedom, discover happiness, and create a better life.
How is this approach different?
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Belief
Rewire your beliefs to find freedom
Traditional Approach- Behavioral Focus
Most methods focus on changing your drinking habits by solely targeting alcohol consumption.-VS -
This Approach - Cognitive Focus
Here, we take a different route by addressing the beliefs that create the temptation to drink and weaken your desires to drink at their source.2
Alignment
Align your goals to discover happiness
Traditional Approach- Behavioral Goal
Most methods set goals and measure success with behavioral goals that centers only around one’s alcohol consumption/abstinence.-VS -
This Approach - Emotional Goal
Here, we acknowledge the importance of sobriety, and at the same time, we set goals and measure success with the thing that matters the most - your happiness.3
Skill
Hone your skills to reinvent a better life
Traditional Approach- Higher Power
Traditional methods often ask you to surrender your power and admit your powerlessness.-VS -
This Approach - Skills Development
Here, we celebrate your power and believe that, with the right tools, you have the power to create a life that you are excited to show up to sober and with your full presence. Rewire Your Beliefs
A new way to break free from craving and find freedom
Temptation comes from perceived benefits
Perceived benefits create temptation, and temptation drives desire (craving), which leads to behavior (or urge).
Examples:
Perceived Benefit: “Alcohol makes me happy.”
Temptation: "I want to have a drink to feel happy."
Perceived Benefit: “Alcohol helps me sleep better.”
Temptation: "I want a nightcap before bed."
Perceived Benefit: “Moderate wine consumption is good for the heart.”
Temptation: "I want a glass of wine for its heart benefits."
The good news:
Perceived benefits are beliefs, and beliefs aren’t the same as reality. Reality is complex, and our beliefs can change when we look at things from a different angle.
When there is no perceived benefit, there is no temptation
When you change your beliefs, you change the temptation. If you no longer see a benefit, the temptation fades away.
Imagine a world where your beliefs are different:
If you believe “Alcohol negatively affects my mood and makes me less happy.”
Will you still be tempted to drink to feel happy?
If you believe “Alcohol disrupts my sleep and leaves me sleep deprived.”
Will you still be tempted to have a nightcap for better sleep?
If you believe “Any amount of alcohol is harmful to my heart,”
will you still feel like you’re missing out on the heart benefit when you skip a glass of wine?
The good news:
By shifting these underlying beliefs, you can reduce or eliminate the desire to drink, making it easier to maintain sobriety without constant struggle.
Want to take the shortcut?
Join us live in our monthly Rewire Workshop...
(On the 2nd Monday of each month, at 5 pm PT, on Zoom)
Named your belief but don’t know how to change it? This workshop has you covered—the facilitator has done the research for you so that you don’t have to spend tens of hours doing it yourself.
Here, we will examine some of the most commonly held beliefs about alcohol, lay out both the evidence that supports the original beliefs and the counter-evidence that challenges these beliefs. Your job? It’s to be the judge.
By the end of the workshop, you will be ready to rewire your beliefs in ways that better support your sobriety goals.
Want to get inspired by like-minded others?
Join us live in our Monthly Alignment Calls...
(On the 1st Monday of each month, at 5 pm PT, on Zoom)
In a supportive environment, you will get to reflect on your progress and celebrate every win, big and small.
With professional guidance, you will get to refresh your intentions and set goals that are not just about what you need to do, but how you want to feel.
Under gentle encouragement, you will come up with actionable steps that will bring you closer to your goals and be held accountable with loving support.
Want to add some new skill in your sobriety toolbox?
Join us live in our monthly Skill Workshops...
(On the 3rd Monday of each month, at 5 pm PT, on Zoom)
Creating a better life is not just about removing alcohol; it’s about replacing alcohol with empowering tools and concrete skills so that you can cope with the challenges in life with confidence.
Once a month, we host a skills workshop to show you new tools and skills that support your sobriety journey. You will not just learn them but also be handed the tools to implement and hone them.
What we are covering…
November Topic: Alcohol & Confidence
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Rewire Workshop
Rewrite Your Belief “I drink for the confidence boost”
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Alignment Call
Boost Your Motivation with the Life-Change List
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Skill Workshop
Unlock the Confidence Game in Sobriety
What’s Coming Up…
October Topic: Alcohol & Stress
November Topic: Alcohol & Confidence
December Topic: Alcohol & Holiday Spirits
Are you intrigued?
Here are tw ways to join us…
Option 1:
Zero-Commitment Drop-in Ticket
$80 one-time payment for one drop-in workshop
Option 2:
All-Included Membership (cancel anytime)
$99 recurring payment each month for all workshops + on-demand lessons & other exclusive membership benefits
What Do You Get Inside the Membership?
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Live Workshops
Meet virtually three times a month in workshops facilitated by an ex-daily drinker who is also a psychotherapist. Each workshop aims to help you rewire your beliefs, crystallize your visions, and hone new skills.
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On-Demand Video Lessons
A 24-lesson, self-paced online course designed to help you change your relationship with alcohol through scientifically-based knowledge and compassionate curiosity.
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Monthly Guidebook
A digital guidebook accompanied by practical tools, step-by-step worksheets, and journal prompts to help you create new habits and mindsets effortlessly.
What Can You Expect from the Online Course?
Sober Curiosity Lab is a 24-lesson self-paced online course to help people change their relationship with alcohol with scientific-based knowledge and compassionate curiosity.
#1 On-Demand Videos Lessons
By joining the Sober Curious Society, you'll gain immediate access to my online course, Sober Curiosity Lab, and will continue to have access to the on-demand video lessons as long as your membership remains active.
#2 Unlock 5 New Lessons Each Month
During the first 5 months of your membership, you will unlock 5 new video lessons every month. The lessons vary in length, typically ranging from 20 to 40 minutes. As you work through the lessons at your own pace, you can expect to progress according to the roadmap outlined below.
Your Roadmap Inside the Course
Starting Point
Sober Curious - When You First Join
You are curious about a life with less alcohol.
You currently drink more often or in larger amounts than you want.
You may have tried different methods to cut down, yet with little success in achieving long-lasting results.
You struggle with guilt and self-loathing for not being able to control your drinking habits.
Month 1:
Redefine the struggle - it’s not your fault.
You’re uncovering a new way to understand your relationship with alcohol.
You’re developing a new understanding of how addictive behavior develops and how to break it.
You’re now realizing losing control over alcohol isn’t your fault and seeing there is a way to regain control.
Months 2 & 3:
Reprogram your mind: change your desire from its roots.
You’re identifying the beliefs that drive your desire to drink in many of the most common areas of your life.
You’re conducting a thorough investigation to evaluate your old beliefs and are starting to form new ones in various areas of your life.
You’re now seeing alcohol with newfound clarity, and your desire to drink begins to weaken.
You’re starting to see that you have the key to breaking free from alcohol’s grip.
Months 4 & Continue as Needed:
Reset your drinking pattern: take action to break your old drinking patterns.
You’re taking action to break your old drinking patterns.
You’re experiencing the wins of taking a break from alcohol, whether it’s 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days, depending on your goal.
You’re gaining new tools to manage cravings when they arise and no longer feel powerless in front of them.
You’re starting to gain confidence in your ability to regain control over alcohol.
Month 6 & Beyond:
Reinvent your life: Reestablish new routines, build new skills, and create a new story for your life.
You’re acquiring new tools and are improving each day in coping with life without turning to alcohol.
You’re discovering new ways to feel good and have fun, getting better each day at enjoying life without relying on alcohol.
You’re reconnecting with your deepest values, passions, and purpose, and are starting to build a life that excites you to show up with your full presence.
Monthly Guidebook
September Topic: Alcohol & Happiness
What will you find in this issue…
A New Way to Break Free from Craving
Featured Reading - Belief Rewire: “Alcohol Makes Me Happier”
Journal Prompt - Alcohol & Happiness
Crystallizing Worksheet
Featured Reading - Cultivate Happiness in Sobriety
Free Tool - Emotional Mapping Assessment
September Sober DIY Date Ideas
September Mocktails to Try
September Self-Compassion Corner
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What People Say...
What People Say...
A past client & student
“Jeanette helps me see that I am not somehow broken or defective. I was never made to feel that there was something wrong with me during our work.”
A past client
“Jeanette is one of the most kind hearted and non-judgmental persons I have met.”
A past student
“A big thank you to Jeanette for making sobriety an actual possibility in my life where anything else I have tried in the past has failed.”
Hi, I am Jeanette…
Once a decade-long daily drinker, I am now a psychotherapist and sober wellness guide
I partner with individuals who have decided to leave alcohol behind—not just to survive, but to thrive in sobriety.
I’m committed to helping people like you manage cravings better, learn new coping skills, and build a life you're excited to experience sober. If you're a courageous traveler who is unwilling to settle for anything less than what life has to offer, I invite you to check out our Reimagine Sobriety Membership.
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FAQs
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The live groups will be held at 5 PM PT on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Very occasionally, when an unforeseeable event arises, I may reschedule the group.
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I hope you’ll do everything you can to be there live for each group, as people find tremendous value in these live experiences. But if you can’t make it, please don’t worry about FOMO. All the essential content covered in the groups will be available through pre-recorded videos inside the Sober Curiosity Lab.
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Assuming that you attend the group calls and work through the pre-recorded lessons at your own pace, you can start to experience a mindset shift during your first month of membership.
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At this point, it’s difficult to predict how quickly this community will grow. If you join as a founding member, you may find yourself in calls with a very small group size - and that’s a perk, as you will receive more individual attention and support from me.
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You will have direct access to me twice a month during the live group calls. Outside of these calls, I am available to assist with billing or platform access questions. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to provide individual support beyond this capacity.
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You can cancel your membership at any time, no questions asked. Simply send an email to joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com, and I’ll take care of it for you.
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No, this membership is an educational support group. Although I am a therapist and these groups can be therapeutic, this membership is NOT a substitute for professional mental health services.
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Send them to joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com, and I will make sure to answer any questions you have. :)
What if it’s not for you? Then I won't keep your money.
TRY IT FOR 7 DAYS
GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT.
Don’t let fear hold you back. I want to give you every opportunity to change your relationship with alcohol. That's why I've made this a risk-free investment for you.
You have 7 days to go through the first 5 lessons—watch all the videos and complete the workbook. If you have put in the work and decide this approach is not for you, I’ll refund your money. Simple as that.
A Case Study —Words from D
“My AHA moment was realizing why so many other methods, such as A.A., treatment centers, or church attendance, have not worked…”
⬆️ That was what D wrote when I asked him what his biggest AHA moment was during his time in the Sober Curiosity Lab. ⬆️
I met D in April 2023; he was one of the five founding members of my online course, Sober Curiosity Lab.
For 3 months, I worked closely with D. Besides his hard-working spirit and resilience, here are a few things that he gave me permission to share with you:
D was a daily drinker who has suffered from severe mental illness in the past. Having tried different approaches to regain control of alcohol, D told me that he has found a glimpse of hope from the “sensible, logical, and reasonable approach” that Sober Curiosity has to offer.
Here is what D did:
#1. He followed the roadmap inside the Sober Curiosity Lab.
#2. He showed up for our calls whenever he could throughout our work.
By the end of our work together with the 12-week course, D wrote this to me:
“Although the difference I've felt or seen may still be in the future, I am positive I now have the right tools to work with to make that future bright. I only say this because I need time to review everything I have been learning, put it all together, take time to do the work…”
He continued, and the last line of his words moistened my eyes and left a lump in my throat:
“A big thank you for making sobriety an actual possibility in my life where anything else I have tried in the past has failed.”
It was my biggest ambition when I created Sober Curiosity Lab - to bring hope to people who have tried other methods but failed - to help them see it was NOT their fault that what they tried didn’t work.
And with his hard work and perseverance, D showed me that together we could make it happen. I am deeply grateful for the trust D placed in me for becoming a founding member and allowing me the privilege to support him.
Would you allow me to be part of your journey too?
All you need to do is take the first step:
Jump inside the Sober Curious Society and allow the rest to unfold on its own.
Ready to start your journey?
Choose your plan
Drop-In - One-Time Payment
$80
One-Time Drop-In Ticket
Special
Fall Enrollment
Limited-Time Enrollment - Monthly Payment
Reg $299 /month
$99
Three Live Group Call Per Month + Online Course
Important Note:
The Sober Curious Society is not for you if...
You have a strong physical addiction to alcohol, and find yourself becoming physically ill or suffer from intense withdrawal symptoms whenever you cut back or abstain -- such as delirium tremens or hallucinations.
If this is you and you are truly physically addicted to alcohol, the support here may help with your emotional and psychological addiction by adjusting your perspective and your relationship with alcohol, helping to weaken your desires to drink, but is NOT a supplement for medical advice or mental health treatment or diagnosis.
If you are physically addicted, please consult your doctor to receive medical assistance through the detoxification process. Your health is critical to your success!
The Sober Curious Society is an educational-based support group. All information provided in the support group and in our online course is for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for therapy or professional mental health or medical treatment.
Jeanette Hu, MS, Sober Curiosity Guide Contact: Joinsobercuriosity@gmail.com
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