Alexis Lawson Sober Coaching — Founding Cohort Application

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Welcome to your next chapter.

I'm so glad you're here.

This isn't a quick survey — it takes about 15–20 minutes to complete. It's the first real step into a new level, and new levels require new effort. What got you here already took everything you had — real strength, real discipline, real fight. That matters, and it deserves to be honored.

Now this is about something beyond just staying sober — it's about building the life all of that hard work was actually for. And I need you to hear this: it's possible. I'm not just saying that as a coach — I'm living proof.

Whether you're fully there yet or still fighting to get there — wherever you are in this journey, I want you to win, and I'm rooting for you.

This takes showing up fully — in the small moments, in the questions ahead, in every part of your recovery process.

— Alexis
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If you're in crisis right now, please reach out immediately:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, available 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

You don't have to wait until you're selected for this program to get support. Reach out now if you need to.
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: Your answers are completely confidential and will only be seen by Alexis Lawson. There are no right or wrong answers here — just your truth. The more honest and detailed you are, the better I can understand where you are and what you need.

Time Estimate:
This application takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Find a quiet moment and a comfortable space before you begin — your answers deserve real thought.
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Full Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Pronouns* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.Best email address to reach you if you're selected
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Phone Number* This field is required.Best phone number to reach you if you're selected
Area Code
Phone Number
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What's your age range?* This field is required.This particular program is designed for adults — but if you're under 19, I still want to connect with you. I work with youth directly through a separate program, so please don't skip past this
Under 19
19–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
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What's your racial or ethnic background?* This field is required.I ask because the recovery space doesn't always represent everyone equally, and I am building something that does.
Black or African American
White
Hispanic or Latino/a/x
Asian
Native American or Indigenous
Multiracial
Prefer to self-describe (you'll be asked to specify below)
Prefer not to say
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What City and State do you currently live in?* This field is required."I welcome everyone, no matter where you live — I'm just excited to know who's applying!
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You mentioned you'd like to self-describe — please share here.* This field is required.
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Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?* This field is required.
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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This program is for adults — but I haven't forgotten about you.

This particular cohort is designed specifically for adults navigating life after sobriety, so it's not the right fit for you right now. But I want you to know — I see you, and I have other resources built specifically for people your age.

I work directly with youth ages 12–19 through my L.I.T.T. program, which includes support for getting and staying sober, along with the same kind of purpose, direction, and accountability work this application is about — just built for where you are in life. I'd genuinely love to connect. Please reach out to me directly so we can talk about what support looks like for you: info@alexislawsonspeaks.com

You're not too young to want more for your life. I'm just meeting you with the right resources for exactly where you are.

— Alexis
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How long have you been sober or in recovery?* This field is required.
Less than 6 months
6 months – 1 year
1 – 3 years
3 – 5 years
5 – 10 years
10+ years
I'm still struggling to stay consistently sober
I'm currently still using and trying to find my way out
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What is your substance of choice? (Select all that apply)* This field is required.
Alcohol
Marijuana
Cocaine or Crack
Methamphetamine
Heroin or Opioids
Prescription Pills
Lean / Purple Drank / Sizzurp (codeine cough syrup)
Fentanyl
Benzodiazepines/Benzos (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin)
Ecstasy or MDMA
Wet / Embalming Fluid (often combined with PCP)
PCP
Mushrooms or Psychedelics
Inhalants
Synthetic drugs (K2, Spice, Bath Salts)
Other
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How would you describe where you are in your sobriety/recovery right now?* This field is required.
I'm still figuring out how to stay sober day to day
I'm stable in my sobriety but I feel stuck and don't know what's next
I'm sober and things are fine, but "fine" doesn't feel like enough anymore
I'm stable, but I feel like I'm coasting instead of actually living
I'm rebuilding my life and making progress but need more support and accountability
I'm thriving in some areas but still feel something important is missing
I'm doing well overall and want to go even deeper
Life is genuinely good right now — I'm proud of where I am
I feel like I've truly built the life I wanted after getting sober
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Did more than one of those feel true for you? Feel free to explain.
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On a scale of 1–10, how fulfilled do you feel in your life right now?* This field is required.1 = completely lost and empty, 10 = exactly where I want to be
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What has been the hardest part of your recovery journey — whether you're currently sober or still working toward it?* This field is required.This isn't just about getting sober — it's about everything that comes with it. The life you're living now, the challenges you're facing, what feels hard even on the good days. Whether you're fully sober, in early recovery, or still in the struggle — your experience matters here. The more you share the more I have to work with.
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What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now? * This field is required.This doesn't have to be recovery-related. What is actually weighing on you right now — in your relationships, your finances, your career, your sense of self, your future? Tell me what's really going on.
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What keeps you up at night? * This field is required.Not the big-picture stuff you just named — I mean the thing that actually creeps in at 2am. The specific worry, memory, or fear that won't let you sleep. First thing that comes to mind.
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What is something you want for your life that you keep telling yourself will happen 'eventually' or 'someday' , but you haven't actually started working toward it yet?* This field is required.A goal, a change, a decision, anything you know you want but keep putting off. What is it?
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What's stopped you from going after it so far?* This field is required.Be honest, fear, timing, money, doubt, not knowing where to start. What's really been in the way?
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Which of these do you relate to right now? (Select all that apply)* This field is required.
I don't know who I am now that I'm sober
I want accountability but don't know where to get it
I'm afraid to dream big because I don't trust myself yet
I feel alone in this season of my recovery
None of these — honestly, life feels really good right now
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Zoom all the way out — what do you want your WHOLE life to look like ONE YEAR from now?* This field is required.Not just the one thing you've been putting off, the whole picture. Where are you living, what does a normal day feel like, who's around you, what have you built? Dream out loud here. Nothing is too big and nothing is too small. Describe it like it's already happening. The more detail the better.
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If you had a magic wand and could instantly remove one behavior, thought pattern, or relationship dynamic from your life — what would it be?* This field is required.First thing that comes to mind. Don't filter it. Don't overthink whether it's the "right" answer — just what's really weighing on you.
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Who are you becoming through this sobriety/recovery journey? How would you describe yourself now versus who you were before? * This field is required.This is one of the most powerful questions on this application. Take your time with it. Who is the person emerging on the other side of everything you've been through?
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If someone was checking in with you every single week on the goals and dreams you just described — holding you to them, celebrating your wins, and calling you forward when you stall — how would that change things for you?* This field is required.Be honest. Would accountability actually move the needle for you right now — and why or why not?
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Where do you currently get support in your recovery?(Select all that apply)* This field is required.I'm a firm believer that there's not one way to 'skin a cat' — and honestly, I think the more support, the merrier. For me, recovery has never come from just one place — I've leaned on a plethora of different kinds of support along the way, not just one thing. Select everything that applies to you.
12-step or similar program
Therapy or counseling
Sober coach or recovery coach
Recovery community or sober friends
Family support
Church, spirituality, or faith community
Social media or online community
Podcast or self-help content
Nowhere right now
Other
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Outside of formal support, what are the things that genuinely help you feel steady, grounded, or okay?(Select all that apply)* This field is required.(Select all that apply)
Exercise or movement (gym, running, sports, yoga)
Time in nature or outdoors
Faith, prayer, or spiritual practice
Creative outlets (art, music, writing, etc.)
Medication (prescribed for mental health or otherwise)
Sleep and rest
Journaling or reflection
Spending time with family
Spending time with friends
Alone time / solitude
Pets or animals
Work or being productive
Nothing really — I'm still figuring out what helps
Other
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Have you ever worked with a coach before?* This field is required.
Yes — and it was helpful
Yes — but it wasn't the right fit
No — but I've thought about it
No — and I've never really considered it
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What type of coach was that?* This field is required.Business, life, fitness, sober/recovery, career — whatever type of coach it was, please specify.
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If finances weren't a factor at all — what format of coaching feels most aligned with where you are right now?* This field is required.Answer this based on what would genuinely serve you best, not what you think might cost less. I want to know what you actually need/desire.
1:1 private coaching — just me and Alexis
Group coaching — learning and growing alongside others in recovery
A combination of both
I'm not sure yet — open to either
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If you had someone in your corner every single week — what would you most want help with?* This field is required.This is one of the most important questions on this application. Don't tell me what you think I want to hear — tell me what you actually need. And if you know me, you know there's zero judgment here — I'm about as chill and laid-back as it gets. I've done a lot of things. I've heard it all and seen it all. So say what's real. The more specific and honest you are, the better this program can serve you.
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What's stopping you from getting where you want to go? * This field is required.What are the real obstacles — internal and external? What gets in your way even when you know what you want?
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What has made it hardest for you to get or stay sober?* This field is required.Not what you think you should say — what is actually true for you. What keeps pulling you back? What has gotten in the way every time you've tried? The more honest you are the more we have to work with.
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What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now — outside of sobriety?* This field is required.What else is going on? Relationships, finances, work, family, mental health, your sense of self — what is weighing on you beyond the substance itself?
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What keeps you up at night?* This field is required.Not the big-picture stuff you just named — I mean the thing that actually creeps in at 2am. The specific worry, memory, or fear that won't let you sleep. First thing that comes to mind.
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What do you feel like you're missing out on because of where you are right now?* This field is required.What does the life you want actually look like? What do you see other people living that you want for yourself? Be as specific as you can.
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Which of these do you relate to right now?* This field is required.
I want to get sober but I don't know how to make it stick
I've tried before and relapsed and I'm scared to try again
I don't have the right support around me
I feel ashamed and don't know who to talk to
I know what I need to do but something keeps stopping me
I feel like I've lost who I am and don't know how to get back
I'm exhausted from fighting this alone
I want a different life but I don't know if it's possible for me
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If you had a magic wand and could instantly remove one behavior, thought pattern, or relationship dynamic from your life — what would it be?* This field is required.First thing that comes to mind. Don't filter it. Don't overthink whether it's the "right" answer — just what's really weighing on you.
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Who were you before substances became part of your story? And who do you think you could become on the other side of this?* This field is required.Quick heads up before you dive in — this is a two-part question, and I'd love for you to answer both parts. Take your time with each one. This is one of the most powerful questions on this application. And if you're anything like me, the first part might be hard to answer. I started using very young, and honestly (12 yrs old), I don't have a clear memory of who I was before. If that's you too, just say so — 'I don't remember, I started young' is a complete and honest answer to that first part. Then take your time with the second half: who do you think you could become on the other side of this?
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If you woke up tomorrow and everything had changed — what would your life look like?* This field is required.
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If someone was checking in on you every single week — not judging you, just walking alongside you and holding you to the vision you just described — how would that change things for you?* This field is required.Be honest. Would that kind of support actually make a difference for you right now — and why?
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Where do you currently get support in your recovery?(Select all that apply)* This field is required.I'm a firm believer that there's not one way to 'skin a cat' — and honestly, I think the more support, the merrier. For me, recovery has never come from just one place — I've leaned on a plethora of different kinds of support along the way, not just one thing. Select everything that applies to you.
12-step or similar program
Therapy or counseling
Sober coach or recovery coach
Recovery community or sober friends
Family support
Church, spirituality, or faith community
Social media or online community
Podcast or self-help content
Nowhere right now
Other
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Outside of formal support, what are the things that genuinely help you feel steady, grounded, or okay?(Select all that apply)* This field is required.
Exercise or movement (gym, running, sports, yoga)
Time in nature or outdoors
Faith, prayer, or spiritual practice
Creative outlets (art, music, writing, etc.)
Medication (prescribed for mental health or otherwise)
Sleep and rest
Journaling or reflection
Spending time with family
Spending time with friends
Alone time / solitude
Pets or animals
Work or being productive
Nothing really — I'm still figuring out what helps
Other — please specify
Other
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Have you ever worked with a coach before?* This field is required.
Yes — and it was helpful
Yes — but it wasn't the right fit
No — but I've thought about it
No — and I've never really considered it
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If you have worked with a coach what type of coach was it? PUT NA if you have not* This field is required.Business, life, fitness, sober/recovery, career — whatever type of coach it was, please specify.
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If finances weren't a factor at all — what format of coaching feels most aligned with where you are right now?* This field is required.Answer this based on what would genuinely serve you best, not what you think might cost less. I want to know what you actually need/desire.
1:1 private coaching — just me and Alexis
Group coaching — learning and growing alongside others in recovery
A combination of both
I'm not sure yet — open to either
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If you had someone in your corner every single week — what would you most want help with?* This field is required.This is one of the most important questions on this application. Don't tell me what you think I want to hear — tell me what you actually need. And if you know me, you know there's zero judgment here — I'm about as chill and laid-back as it gets. I've done a lot of things. I've heard it all and seen it all. So say what's real. The more specific and honest you are, the better this program can serve you.
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What has stopped you from getting the support you need up until now?* This field is required.Is it money? Shame? Not knowing where to look? Not trusting the process? Something else entirely? There's no wrong answer here — just the truth. Be as specific as possible.
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How committed are you to doing the work if selected?* This field is required.
I'm all in and ready to grow into who I'm meant to be
I'm interested, but I have some hesitation, questions, or need more information
I'm curious, but I'm not sure I'm ready yet
Honestly, this isn't for me right now — but maybe later
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This is a pilot coaching program which means founding members receive real coaching at a significantly reduced investment compared to what this program will cost at full launch. A small number of spots will be fully free for a limited amount of candidates. Founding members are expected to show up fully complete the work and provide honest feedback throughout. With that in mind — are you willing to make a financial investment even at a reduced pilot rate to be part of this founding cohort?* This field is required.
Yes absolutely — I understand this is an investment in myself and I'm ready
Yes but I'd need to know more about the cost before committing
I'm hoping to be considered for one of the fully free spots
I'm not sure yet - I need more info
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What would it mean for you personally to be selected for this founding cohort?* This field is required.This is your chance to speak directly to Alexis. Why you? What would this opportunity mean for your life right now? Write as much as you want — this answer matters.
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Is there anything else you want Alexis to know about you or your story? PUT NA if there is nothing else* This field is required.This is your space. Say whatever feels important that the questions above didn't give you room to say.
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What is the best way to reach you if you're selected?(Select all that apply)* This field is required.
Email
Phone or text
Either is fine
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How would you describe your experience filling out this application?* This field is required.I need the brutal, honest truth here — not a polite answer to protect my feelings. If it felt like a lot, tell me. If something was confusing or annoying, tell me. This actually helps me, so please don't hold back.
Very easy — it flowed naturally
Easy — a few questions made me think but nothing difficult
Neutral — it was fine
A little overwhelming — some sections felt like a lot
Difficult — I almost didn't finish
Other
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Is there anything about this application that felt confusing or difficult to answer? PUT NA if there was nothing* This field is required.
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