Making Sobriety Stick

A Recovery Coach's Guide to Sustainable Change

Published by Diversion Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

The first mainstream guide to recovery coaching—revealing the missing link between treatment and lasting sobriety, stronger connections, and holistic change.

For millions of people questioning their relationship with alcohol or substances—and for the loved ones who want to support them—recovery coach Stephanie Hazard offers an actionable path forward. Drawing on her decades of sobriety and professional experience helping others achieve lasting wellness, she introduces readers to recovery coaching: a fast-growing, non-clinical support role proven to improve long-term outcomes.

Unlike books that focus solely on abstinence or crisis intervention, Making Sobriety Stick meets readers exactly where they are—whether they are sober curious, newly alcohol-free, navigating relapse, or supporting someone else’s recovery. Hazard walks you step-by-step through her coaching process, revealing how to:

• Tap into the power of connection to fuel enduring wellness and recovery.

• Build a clear, step-by-step plan to create lasting change.

• Improve your entire life—not just your relationship with alcohol and substances.

• Stay steady through setbacks with proven tools and strategies that work.

• Shift from struggle to strength and pivot from where you are to where you want to be.

Blending deeply personal storytelling with practical tools, worksheets, and client case studies, the book functions as a “stand-in” recovery coach—offering guidance, accountability, and hope.

About The Author

Stephanie Hazard, CPRS, CCIEDC, RCP is a sought-after certified recovery coach who works with individuals and families across the U.S. and abroad.  With over 26 years in recovery from substance use disorder and an eating disorder, she combines experiential knowledge, expertise, and professional training to empower others in achieving and sustaining their own recovery and wellness journeys.  She lives in New Canaan, Connecticut. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Diversion Books (September 22, 2026)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798895151006

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Raves and Reviews

"I am deeply grateful to Stephanie for using her lived experience, professional training, and expertise to make the lives of people with addiction and substance-use isssues happier, healthier, and safer."
—From the foreword by Lipi Roy, MD, MPH

"Making Sobriety Stick offers a compassionate, practical guide to building a sustainable life in recovery. Stephanie Hazard combines personal experience with actionable strategies, making this an encouraging and valuable resource for anyone seeking long-term sobriety or supporting a loved one on their recovery journey."
—John Hamilton, President and CEO, Liberation Programs, Inc. 

"Stephanie has beautifully brought together lived experience, compassion, and practical wisdom in a way that feels both accessible and deeply hopeful. Her commitment to helping people move beyond shame and toward lasting recovery shines through. This is an important contribution for anyone wanting a more human, strengths-based approach to recovery, and I'm absolutely delighted to see her work reaching a wider audience."
—Lou Lebentz, CEO and Founder, The Voyage

"In Making Sobriety Stick, Stephanie takes us on her personal journey via the use of multiple pathways of recovery. It is a testament to positive outcomes when willingness, perserverence, and support are present—as Stephanie wrote, she "learned how to navigate the choppy seas of living life on life's terms" by hanging on to others. Sobriety is a "WE" process. Proud to be on the road of recovery with you, my friend."
—Dr. Maggie Young, Chief Recovery Officer, Liberation Programs, Inc.

"Profound congratulations on completion of your book. Your experience and what you are learning are at the heart of the book. I deeply appreciate your acknowledgment of my work."
—William "Bill" White, Emeritus Senior Research Consultant, Chestnut Health Systems

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