Struggling to Stick to Your 'Just Two Glasses' Goal?

End the Wine Battle In Your Head - In Just 5 Days

What if the problem isn't your willpower - it's that you're fighting a 'wanting' problem with the wrong tools?

Become the warm hug you've been seeking from wine.

Learn to live in choice, not restriction 

5 Days To Freedom - Virtual Retreat

Compassion lead Neuroscience backed

Just $47

22 – 26th September
@ 7:00pm-8:00pm

Melbourne - AEST

Lock It In, Eddie!

Take Back Control & Transform Your Relationship with Alcohol—In Just 5 Days

Discover how to drink less (or not at all) with ease, without guilt or deprivation—all backed by science and compassion.

5 Days To Freedom -Virtual Retreat

For just $47

22 - 26 September
@ 7:00pm-8:00pm

Melbourne - AEDT

Lock It In, Eddie!

Promising yourself moderation but spending all evening negotiating with yourself? 

What if I told you your frustration with your wine consumption is actually a 'wanting' problem?

Solve the 'wanting'. Solve the problem.

 

I didn't have a drinking problem - I had a wanting problem. Whatever I was experiencing, I felt like needed improving and enhancing.  'Being' felt unsatisfactory.

Every time I set limits like 'just two glasses,' I spent the entire time negotiating with myself. The internal bargaining. The 'I deserve this' voice. The Monday restart promises. White-knuckling through social events, constantly thinking about wine, feeling deprived.

Sound familiar?

Since I stopped drinking and worked out that I was actually neurodivergent, I realised that I was drinking for very good reasons. 

I was exhausted from masking all day, and having to work harder than my neurotypical peers to keep up the appearance of coping with my workload.

My kids couldn't sleep and getting out of the house in the morning for school and work felt like I had run a marathon and was always on the back foot.

I was overstimulated from managing everyone else's needs, and using wine as a socially acceptable way to regulate my nervous system, to put up with things I didn't like and push through when my body and brain really wanted to stop.

I was doing everything to keep my fragile but acceptable performance of a successful life running. Wine became my way of getting the warm hug, the deep breath, the permission to relax that I couldn't seem to give myself any other way.

Here's the real problem: Whether you're trying to moderate, or you have already stopped, you waste your valuable brain power  on wanting to drink. 

Wine isn't the problem - the problem is that you want it.

Maybe you're exhausted from:

  • Managing everyone's needs while your own go unmet
  • Being 'on' all day, then needing something to help you transition to home mode
  • Feeling overstimulated and using wine as your pause button
  • Masking how overwhelmed you really are

You're not struggling with alcohol - you're struggling with wanting it.

That constant mental tug-of-war. The bargaining. The counting days. The feeling like you're missing out. The exhausting internal dialogue about whether you 'should' or 'shouldn't.'

This isn't about willpower or perfect moderation. It's about transforming the wanting itself.

What if instead of fighting the craving, you could become a Craving Alchemist?

Over 5 transformative evenings, you'll discover how to become a Craving Alchemist:

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Transform wanting wine into understanding the need beneath it.

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Recreate the 'warm hug' feeling without needing anything external

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Learn how to give yourself permission to relax without wine

Stop wanting what's not serving you - so you can live in choice not restriction

When you master Craving Alchemy, wine becomes genuinely optional. Not because you're forcing yourself to moderate, but because you simply don't want what doesn't serve you. You have found another way to meet that need.The key is choice, not restriction.

All for just $47

Because here's what I know: When you stop wanting wine, everything changes. You're not 'giving up' anything - you're gaining the ability to create your own warm hug, your own permission to be yourself, your own sense of peace.

This isn't deprivation - it's freedom.

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This isn’t about quitting (unless you want to). It’s about finding freedom—freedom where alcohol becomes a ‘take it or leave it’ option.

You’ll learn:

  • Why you’re not ‘broken’: Alcohol tricks your brain. Learn how to break free.

  • How to stop feeling ashamed: Understand the role of shame and how to dismantle it.

  • Compassion-led strategies: Shift your mindset without judgment.

  • The neuroscience of desire: Rewire your thoughts with science-backed techniques.

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Ready to learn what your craving is really asking for an how to meet it?

Ready to feel...

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EMPOWERED

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HOPEFUL

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SUPPORTED

Just 5 days to change your life

All for just $47 

Less than the cost of two bottles of good wine - but this investment transforms your relationship with wanting forever.

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From women who've transformed their relationship with 'wanting':

“The retreat delivered information and perspective in a way that was different. I felt a real connection to what Emma delivered. It was amazing.” - Deb

“It was like having a good, non-judgmental friend in my living room, helping me with a problem I didn’t want to share. I had so many ‘aha’ moments. Highly recommend.” - Francesca

If you want to change your relationship with Alcohol start here ." - Lou C.

"Thank you, thank you!! I have learned so much about myself and how alcohol effects me other than the obvious high and then low. What an awesome course you have provided Emma. I am confident and excited to keep running alcohol-free with all this knowledge l now have" - Kerri L.

"The 5 Day Virtual Retreat is a great way to press pause on drinking, and to evaluate why we drink. I found the live sessions each night to be warm and inclusive. The group was fabulous and very supportive of each other. No judgement at all. It made me realise there are so many people out there just like me. Emma is a knowledgeable and kind coach and she made me look at things differently to how I ever had before. I would definitely recommend this reset to anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. It’s made me want to continue to explore this with myself. Thank you Emma! " - Perryn B.

Take back control of your relationship with alcohol and move forward with your life.

What's Included in Your Craving Alchemy Training:

👉 Daily Zoom Sessions: 1-hour deep dives into how to become what you are seeking without needing dopamine giving substitutes (wine, work, business, social media, shopping) (7pm AEST, all recorded for flexible processing)

👉 Built-in Body Doubling: Show up each evening with others who understand - the accountability and co-regulation that neurodivergent brains thrive with

👉 The Warm Hug Toolkit: Self-compassion practices and physical comfort techniques from Day 2 to replace wine's soothing effects

👉 Daily Craving Alchemy Workbooks: Individual workbooks for each day with journaling prompts, reflection questions, and integration exercises

👉 Sensory-Safe Community: Chat-based connection (no pressure to unmask on camera)

Why 5 consecutive evenings work for ND brains:

  • Consistent routine reduces decision fatigue
  • Body doubling effect of showing up together
  • Momentum builds without overwhelming your executive function
  • Shorter daily commitment instead of marathon weekend sessions

You'll learn:

  • Why you're not 'broken': Alcohol tricks your brain. Learn how to break free
  • How to stop feeling ashamed: Understand the role of shame and how to dismantle it
  • Compassion-led strategies: Shift your mindset without judgment
  • The neuroscience of desire: Rewire your thoughts with science-backed techniques

Ready to feel empowered, excited, and supported?

Just 5 days to change your life - For $47

Why Join?

If you're exhausted by the constant wanting, the mental energy spent thinking about drinking or not drinking, the feeling like you're always fighting yourself - this is your circuit breaker.

Imagine not thinking about wine at all. Not because you're forcing yourself not to, but because you genuinely don't want it.

Imagine being able to not drink without wishing you were. That's what Craving Alchemy gives you.

Ready to stop wanting what's not serving you?

Join the 5 Days to Freedom: Craving Alchemy Virtual Retreat September 22-26th, 7pm AEST

Stop fighting cravings. Start transforming them.

Will this work for my neurodivergent brain? Yes - this method recognises that traditional willpower approaches fail because they ignore nervous system differences. We work WITH your brain, not against it.

I'm worried about overwhelm during live sessions Sessions are recorded, chat is optional, and you can participate however feels safe. Your nervous system's needs come first.

What if I can't make 7pm every night? Every session is recorded and available immediately after. You get lifetime access to watch when your schedule and energy allow. Many participants watch the replays rather than attend live.

Is this just another 'quit drinking' program? Not at all. For me it's never about the wine. Alcohol is the solution to the problem, it's not the problem. This is about transforming your relationship with wanting itself. Some participants continue drinking, others don't. The goal is choice, not restriction. My only rule is you don't type in the group or the chat when you've had an alcoholic drink to maintain the authentic energy of the group.

I'm concerned about privacy - who will see me? Only Emma appears on camera. Participants communicate through chat only, and you can easily change your name or stay anonymous. Your privacy is completely protected.

Is $47 really all it costs? Yes, that's the complete price. No hidden fees, no upsells during the program. You get 5 live sessions, all recordings, workbooks, community access, and replay access for $47.

I'm still drinking - is this for me? Absolutely. Most participants are still drinking when they join and struggling with their moderation goals. This isn't about stopping immediately - it's about understanding and transforming the wanting that makes a take it or leave it attitude to alcohol possible.

What if this doesn't work for me? This approach works because it addresses the root cause (wanting) rather than just the behaviour. However, if you're not satisfied, contact [email protected] by the end of day 1 for a full refund.

I work shift work/live overseas - can I still participate? Absolutely. With 30-day access to recordings and flexible participation through chat, you can engage with the content on your schedule. The workbooks are self-paced too.

I've already stopped drinking but still think about it constantly - is this for me? Absolutely. This is exactly the wanting problem we solve. You've handled the behaviour but not the underlying wanting. We'll work on eliminating the mental chatter or physical yearning so you can truly not think about wine anymore.

Do I need to stop drinking before the retreat starts? No preparation required. Come as you are. This isn't about stopping anything - it's about understanding and transforming your relationship with wanting.

BECOME A CRAVING ALCHEMIST - $47

Why now?

 

Because you matter.

We’re in mid-life, you and me, and our wrinkles are the least of our worries! As our oestrogen supply dwindles, we just don’t have the same capacity to pour ourselves endlessly into jobs, partners, kids, and parents. 

Our anxiety is through the roof, our libido is down the toilet, we can’t sleep, and we can’t remember why we went to the fridge.

Alcohol used to be our friend and now it seems to make everything so much worse! Hangovers are unspeakably awful, and we get completely plastered so much more easily. Not only that, but the booze is busy exacerbating the symptoms of our midlife hormone changes and eroding our physical and mental health. 

We’re at a real crossroads.

So, what if – on a nurturing journey over five evenings – you could join a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and alcohol coach to discover how to change your relationship with alcohol.

What if there was a middle ground between never drinking again, and drinking every now and then, that felt really good?  What if there was a paradigm-shifting journey you could take, that would change your relationship with booze to one where you can take it or leave, so that alcohol became small and irrelevant in your life?

What if there was another way to be in this world, that reduced your anxiety, decreased your mental load, improved your mental health and felt like walking into a great big hug where someone made you a cup of tea and offered to do your washing for you? To take care of you??!

Join me for five glorious, fun-filled evenings of research-based knowledge sharing, journalling and practical tips for changing your relationship with booze for the better.

What if you just did it? For YOU. 

 

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Hi, I'm Emma

A deeply feminist counsellor and coach, helping mid-life women find their groove without booze.

As an AuDHD counsellor, I understand how wine becomes logical coping for overstimulated nervous systems. This work is trauma-informed and designed for brains that work differently.

The pressure on women in mid-life is insane. We grew up with Madonna on our Walkmans, 'Working Girl' at the cinema and 'we can have it all' expectations.

Fast forward twenty years and we have been all the things - the mum, the wife, the career woman.

Running full throttle on caffeine, booze and adrenaline for so long, we are literally 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'.

It all came to a head for me in 2018 when I suffered burnout from years of chronic stress and I had to leave my corporate career.

After countless drunken cab rides and trips to the emergency, my eldest child told me to stop bringing wine into the bedroom at storytime as it was making them feel anxious, it really hit home...

I retrained as a counsellor and psychotherapist, stopped drinking and became an alcohol coach to help other women on the same trajectory.

Ready to stop wanting what's not serving you?

Join the 5 Days to Freedom: Craving Alchemy Virtual Retreat September 22-26th, 7pm AEST

Stop fighting cravings. Start transforming them.

Your nervous system can't wait any longer. Every day you spend in wine-fueled survival mode is another day not living authentically.

Look, I get it. In Australia, wine isn't just what we drink - it's how we connect. Rosé at lunch, wine with dinner, drinks after work. But what if you could keep that connection without needing wine to feel relaxed? What if you could be genuinely present without alcohol as your social lubricant?

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You have done your share of looking after everybody else...

 

You are ready to step into your personal power and start loving and nurturing yourself. 

Now - it's time for you to  GET RESULTS! 

I'm inviting you to work with me over 5 days and really understand why it’s not about pushing and punishing ourselves into change - has that approach worked so far?  I didn’t think so. 

I took my first successful break from booze using this method, and I have never looked back. It WORKS! You just have to be curious and open to a different way. If you're wanting to take a break and not feel like you are missing out, read on, I've got you covered!

Imagine how it would feel to...

    • Be supported on how to take a break from alcohol that feels really good - BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER!
    • Learn things about alcohol and yourself that will change the way you think about booze forever and have a knock on effect to all aspects of your life.
    • Have a methodical approach to reset your relationship with booze anytime it starts creeping up again. Goodbye feeling sad and restricted!

You deserve a break from booze that feels wonderful, not sad and I am here to show you how to get that!

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At Hope Rising Coaching, our mission is to put you back in control by improving your relationship with alcohol and removing your desire to drink. This is done through a journey of facts, neuroscience, and logic throughout our various programs.

Through education and enlightenment based on the most recent insights across psychology and neuroscience, you are able to forever change your relationship – without pain, without rules, and without missing out.