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Rebuilding Professional Credibility: Scott’s Story
At Congruism, we know recovery is more than just sobriety—it’s about rebuilding trust, restoring credibility, and repairing relationships. In this story, Scott, a software engineering director, shares his journey from hitting bottom at work to rediscovering his voice and leadership through recovery coaching. His experience is proof that healing is possible, not just personally, but professionally.

Martha Kesler
Sep 295 min read


Leaving the Bubble: Life After Treatment and Aftercare
Explore the challenges of life after treatment and the vital role of aftercare. Learn how 12-Step fellowship, counseling, and recovery coaching—the Recovery Trifecta—help rebuild trust, restore balance, and support lasting sobriety.

Martha Kesler
Sep 223 min read


The Many Faces of Addiction: Beyond Alcohol
More Than Just Alcohol When we say “addiction,” many minds jump first to alcohol. It’s visible, socially acceptable in many circles, and...

Martha Kesler
Sep 223 min read


High Performers in Recovery: When Success Masks the Struggle
High performers in recovery often look nothing like the stereotype of addiction—on the surface, they appear successful, polished, and in control. Yet behind the achievements, alcohol quietly erodes trust, health, and relationships until recovery makes authentic success possible again.

Martha Kesler
Sep 184 min read


The True Cost of Addiction & Recovery
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate As we’ve said before, addiction doesn’t discriminate by income, education, or background. It can strike a...

Martha Kesler
Sep 154 min read


The Myths of Sobriety: ISM & The Three Great Lies
Sobriety isn’t just about willpower—it’s about exposing the ISM (“I, Self, Me”) and breaking free from the three great lies: It wasn’t that bad, It will be different this time, and I deserve it. These whispers of denial, false confidence, and entitlement quietly sabotage recovery. This article explores why grit alone fails, and how Recovery Coaching—alongside counseling and 12-Step fellowship—helps build truth, structure, and a thriving sober life.

Martha Kesler
Sep 143 min read


Staying Sober: Beyond Willpower
Sobriety isn’t about grit alone—it’s about building structure, support, and sustainable strategies. Staying Sober: Beyond Willpower explores how routines, networks, and recovery coaching create lasting stability when willpower runs out.

Martha Kesler
Sep 123 min read


The 12 Steps: Fellowship That Builds the Foundation
Recovery is more than sobriety—it’s about connection, healing, and building a life that lasts. The Twelve Steps provide a spiritual and relational foundation, while Recovery Coaching turns that foundation into daily action through the 3 R’s™: repairing relationships, restoring credibility, and rebuilding trust. Together, fellowship and coaching form a complete toolkit for lasting change.

Martha Kesler
Sep 83 min read


The 12 Steps: Fellowship That Builds the Foundation
The 12 Steps are crucial to the Trifecta of Recovery When it comes to recovery, few resources have stood the test of time like Alcoholics...

Martha Kesler
Sep 63 min read


Addiction Has Roots—Counseling Helps Pull Them Up
Addiction has roots in trauma and experience. Counseling heals; coaching builds the bridge from recovery to thriving.

Martha Kesler
Sep 32 min read


Recovery is REAL: Celebrating National Recovery Month 2025
Behind this celebration lies a sobering reality: the demand for treatment continues to outpace resources, with millions needing care but fewer than 1 in 10 receiving it -enter Recovery Coaching!

Martha Kesler
Sep 12 min read


Rebuilding Trust: The Foundation for Meaningful Relationships
Trust is one of the most challenging—and essential—aspects of recovery. At Congruism, we use the Trust Equation to help you rebuild trust with yourself, others, and the world around you through consistent, values-based actions and supportive coaching.

Martha Kesler
May 143 min read


Restoring Credibility: Rebuilding Confidence in Your Character and Choices
Recovery is about more than abstaining—it’s about rebuilding your life and restoring your credibility. Through honesty, consistent actions, and patience, you can rebuild trust with others and yourself. Recovery coaching offers support and accountability to help you align with your values and step fully into the person you’re becoming.

Martha Kesler
Apr 283 min read


Missed It? Watch the Replay: Optimizing Team Dynamics for High Performance with Facet5
Discover how Facet5 can transform team dynamics by helping you understand personality, motivation, and communication styles. Whether you're leading a team or supporting one, this session is full of practical tips to build collaboration and boost performance.

Martha Kesler
Apr 171 min read


Repairing Relationships in Recovery
Recovery isn't just about staying sober—it's about rebuilding the life and relationships that matter most. Addiction may have strained connections, but with intention and support, healing is possible. Recovery coaching offers a structured, forward-looking path to repair trust, enhance communication, and create lasting change. Through clear goals, emotional growth, and accountability, it supports not just recovery - but reconnection.

Martha Kesler
Apr 143 min read


Recovery Reinvented- rebuilding life after addiction
Recovery isn’t just about getting sober—it’s about building a life that feels worth staying sober for. Recovery Reinvented explores the powe

Martha Kesler
Apr 13 min read


Harnessing the Power of Facet5 in Change Management: A Strategic Advantage for Leadership
Change management is a complex journey that requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of how people respond to change.

Martha Kesler
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Lasting Client Relationships: Delivering Value Throughout the Coaching Experience
Discover the transformative power of aligning coaching values with client needs

Martha Kesler
Nov 26, 20232 min read

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