the Six Month SHIFT

Private Support Service

for RURAL WOMEN

who are juggling too much, drinking alcohol to cope, and struggling to change.

Make the SHIFT to being calm, clear headed, and back in control.

Lose the hold alcohol has over you without giving up what you love most about rural life.

No judgement and no pressure, just quiet, steady private support.

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the Six Month SHIFT for RURAL WOMEN

Do you feel like you're struggling to hold it all together on the outside, but quietly unravelling behind closed doors, in silence and isolation?

Out here in the country, we get on with it. We hold everyone and everything else together. We make do, put on a brave face, push down the hard stuff, and keep going - no matter how heavy it feels.

We carry the family, the farm, the books, the business. We navigate family dynamics and succession planning. We pitch in where we are needed at home and in the community. We’re short on time, short on sleep, coping with our bodies changing and we're running on fumes. But we're still expected to show up smiling.

But let me ask you this... who’s holding you together?

If alcohol has become your quiet coping strategy - too much, too often, or for the wrong reasons, it might be time to take a break. To regroup. To remember who you were before alcohol took a hold. To find your peace again amongst the chaos.

Let’s have a quiet chat about what that might look like for you.

No pressure and no judgement, just a listening ear from someone who truly understands how heavy life can sometimes be. Together, we’ll talk through where you’re at and come up with a plan to help you feel clear-headed, steady, and back in control again, without sacrificing anything you love about rural life.

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SHIFT your quiet struggle

Alcohol is such an integral part of rural Australian life. It shows up at every event, big or small. It’s how we say thanks, how we celebrate, how we connect and how we cope. From new babies to funerals, knock off drinks to dinner parties, picnic races to ag events - alcohol flows through it all. And at the end of a hard day, it’s the ritual we often share with our partner.

As rural women, we juggle so much - the family, the farm, the books, and often our own separate business or work. We navigate family dynamics and succession planning. We pitch in where we are needed at home and in our community and we hold everyone else together. There's barely time to catch our breathe, let alone admit we're struggling. So we make do, push down the hard stuff, and keep going, no matter how heavy it feels.

We tell ourselves we deserve a drink at the end of the day, that it helps us relax and wind down, and that it's just what we do out here. But if you’re the one drinking more than you’d like - trying to stop, trying to hide how hard it’s become - you’re not alone.

If alcohol has become your quiet coping strategy - too much, too often, or for the wrong reasons, you probably already know it's time to take a break. To regroup. To remember who you were before alcohol took a hold. To find your peace again amongst the struggle.

So let me ask you this - who's holding you together?

real Support

Hi, I'm Noelene

I'm the founder of Rural Sobriety, and I'll be your mentor and guide through this shift. I've been where you are, and I'm here to help you find a way through too.

After 20 years of being a high-functioning overdrinker, I now help rural women find a gentler way forward without alcohol - one small, steady shift at a time.

I understand just how tough it can be when alcohol gets a hold. I get it because I've been there.

I drank every day to forget. To stop the pain and the heartache. To cope and to survive. I never imagined I'd be the one quietly struggling with alcohol, but there I was.

I tried to quit so many times, but nothing ever truly stuck. Until 2020 when I found the formula that finally worked for me.

Once I'd put my own life back together, I retrained to become the support person I so desperately needed back then - the one I couldn't find in rural Australia. I needed someone who truly understood rural life - it's beauty, it's traditions, it's rhythms and it's challenges. And I needed someone who also truly understood how hard it is to try to quit drinking in rural Australia.

It's now my life's purpose and passion to help rural women just like us to quit drinking and rebuild our lives with small steps and real support through the tough times. Because I know first hand how tough it can be to do it alone.

For the past few years I've been supporting rural women through this shift. And here's what I've learned - having someone in your corner, someone you know and trust, who gets your world because she's been there - makes all the difference. No fuss, no drama and no BS. Just good old fashioned common sense, kindness and real support.

I only work with a few women at a time, so you'll never feel like just another number. I'll be there when you need me.

You don't have to do this by yourself. Let's start with a quiet chat and work out a plan to lighten your load and get you back in control.

It would be my absolute privilege to help you.

Noelene x

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS

Spontaneous road trips with no particular destination in mind
Taking the long way home
Adventures with my best mate Benji
Big, open skies and starry nights
Raspberries and soft cheese
Late brunches and long lazy lunches

REAL SUPPORT

a calm, steady SHIFT

back to being in control again

The Six Month Shift is a personal 1:1 support service to help smart, capable rural women reduce or quit drinking, without shame, pressure or having to explain yourself. It's completely private, so no one needs to know.

Over six months, we'll work closely together and focus on steady progress. Real tools. Honest conversations. No judgement. No strict rules.

But first, let's have a quiet chat about what support you need and what that might look like for you. Together we'll talk through where you're at and come up with a plan to get you back in control again, without sacrificing anything you love about rural life.

There's no pressure and no judgement. No cookie cutter scripts. Just steady steps, practical tools and solid, common sense support. And a listening ear from someone who truly understands how heavy life can be - because I've lived it.

You don’t need more rules or yet another job to do. You need real support that fits into your life.

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Here’s what we focus on together during the Six Month Shift, so you'll feel clearer, steadier, and in control again:

Handle social pressure confidently and with ease.

You’ll get calm, natural ways to say no—without awkwardness, overexplaining or pretending you’re fine with it. Just simple phrases and boundaries that feel like you, not something you have to perform.

Soothe the stress, not pour the wine.

You’ll learn tools to calm your nervous system, shift old patterns, and steady yourself when the urge to drink creeps in. We’ll look at what’s really going on underneath and find simple, supportive ways to cope without automatically reaching for a glass.

Learn to trust yourself again.

You’ll stop second-guessing every choice and give up feeling like you’ve failed again. Instead, you’ll build small daily wins, steady habits and the quiet confidence to stay on track, even when life throws a curveball.

Make it work in your life around everything else you have going on.

You’ve carried a lot for a long time and I've created the Six Month Shift with that in mind. It’s steady and supportive, with just enough structure to help you feel grounded, and enough breathing room to fit around real life. There’s no pressure - just quiet encouragement to help you keep going, one step at a time.

Steady support over time. Real change that lasts.

Lasting change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, patience and consistent support. Six months gives you space to practise new tools, find your rhythm, and build steady momentum without rushing or feeling pressured.

Why six months? Because it’s long enough to shift old habits and behaviours but gentle enough to fit into your busy life. You’ll look back in six months and see just how far you’ve come.

No two women walk the same path and that’s why this is a personal service and not another one-size-fits-all. Together we’ll tailor support around your life, your needs, and your pace.

Personalised 1:1 support

You'll have 12 hours of private coaching calls with me to use over six months - flexibly spaced to match your needs. Weekly, fortnightly or monthly - there's no set pace. We'll meet by phone so all you need is mobile reception and a private place to talk. There's no camera, no pressure - just space to speak freely and feel heard.

Ongoing connection between sessions

Some days and weeks are harder than others, especially in the beginning. That’s why you’ll have direct access to me via text and email between sessions for encouragement and trouble-shooting, quick phone check-ins, and celebrating the wins (no matter how big or small). You’re never doing this alone.

Values-led decision making

Early on, we’ll uncover your core values—what truly matters to you. These become your guideposts. Whether you're facing a family occasion, a lonely patch, or mulling over how to handle a particularly tricky situation, you’ll come back to these. No rules, no shame - just alignment with who you really are.

Real strategies for real life situations

You’ll learn how to handle the social stuff without feeling awkward, rude, or like you need to hide. Whether it’s community events, race day, or a family BBQ, you’ll have tools and phrases that feel natural—and a plan to get you through that fits the way you live. You'll gain skills, tips, tricks and strategies to get you through cravings and tough times. You'll build your own toolbox of strategies to help you now, and down the track.

Support that fits into your world

Life doesn’t run 9–5, and neither does drinking. That’s why I offer flexible call times including evenings and weekends. There’s no modules to catch up on or a strict timeline - just gentle structure and steady, consistent support that meets you where you're at.

A partnership, not a program

This isn’t about handing over a PDF or a book and sending you on your way. It’s about walking alongside you. I’ll get to know your life, your triggers, your quiet victories. And you’ll know that I’m right here, in your corner, when the hard days hit or the milestones arrive.

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LASTING CHANGE

your personal SHIFT

This isn’t a course or a challenge. It's a personal support service shaped around you and what you need, when you need it. I'll be right there beside you, gently leading the way.

I didn’t need fixing. I just needed a space to feel heard, real support I could trust, and small steps that I could actually fit into my life around everything else I had going on.

TRUSTED RURAL VOICES

TRUSTED rural voices have shared my STORY

When life feels heavy and you're coping in silence, it helps to hear from someone who truly understands.

That's why I've shared my story with trusted rural platforms that speak to women like us - smart, capable women who are holding too much and quietly struggling to make a change.

These conversations aren't about attention. They're about connection, courage and knowing you're not the only one suffering in silence.

My hope is that if even one rural woman sees herself in my story, she'll know she's not alone, she'll feel a flicker of hope and know that lasting change is possible.

FEATURED ON

You don't have to hit rock bottom to make a shift.

Wanting peace is reason enough.

YOU DECIDE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU

the Six Month SHIFT costs the same as a bottle of wine a day

The Six Month Shift costs the same as a $15.00 bottle of wine a day.

But unlike that bottle, this can give you so much more back. You'll have me in your corner for six months - right when you need it most. You'll have consistent support and guidance from someone who's been where you are and understands your way of life. And the skills you learn will be with you for the rest of your life, long after alcohol has lost it's hold on you.

Most over-drinkers spend between $120 and $150 a week on alcohol - that's a hefty $480 - $600 a month. That's more than the full monthly cost of this private support service.

Support really doesn't have to feel like a luxury.

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OPTION 1

six monthly payments of $450

12 hours of personal, flexible 1:1 sessions over six months - spaced around your life. Schedule your sessions at night or on weekends, whatever suits your lifestyle best.

Up to another 6 hours of quick check-ins and support by phone, text or email - as and when you need it most, especially in the early days.

Automatic monthly payments via secure Stripe checkout.

No extras, no add-ons, no surprises. Just everything you need in one place.

Choose this if spreading the cost over time gives you more breathing room.

OPTION 2

One payment of $2,700

Same support, same access.

Best choice if you'd rather settle it once and not think about it again.

Not sure yet? That's okay, We can gently talk it through in a quiet chat - there's no pressure to decide on the spot.

YOu're not alone

your NEXT STEP

If the Six Month SHIFT feels like the support you’ve been craving, whether you’re still weighing it up or know in your heart you're ready for something to change, your next step is exactly the same - a quiet chat.

It’s free. It’s private. And it’s where we both get to explore whether this is the right next step for you. We'll do that together.

You’ll choose a time that suits you. I’ll ask a few gentle questions. Then we’ll chat - no pressure, just support.

We’ll simply talk about what’s going on for you, where SHIFT might support you, and whether we both feel this is the right fit.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. But we do make this decision together.

Yes, I'd like to take the next step

BECAUSE YOU aRE WORTH IT

here's a handy little calculator

I used to tell myself I couldn't afford to get support, but when I finally stopped drinking I realised how much I'd actually been spending - not just on alcohol but on all the extras that came with drinking - fuel for unnecessary trips into town, snacks, mixers, the extra shopping to justify the journey to the bottle shop. It all added up quickly.

So here's a handy tool you can use to work out just how much you're spending.

This calculator is simply a tool, not a verdict. It's here for you to use as you wish. You don't have to share the results and they aren't saved. But if it gets you thinking, or gives you a little moment of clarity, it's already done it's job.

Said with love,

Noelene x

COMMON QUESTIONS, HONEST ANSWERS

QUESTIONS that often come up

You’re right to want clarity before you decide if the Six Month SHIFT is for you. These are some of the most common questions women ask when they’re considering working with me. Every woman and every situation is unique so during our quiet chat you'll be able to ask questions that are relevant just to you.

Is it safe for me to quit drinking?

My first priority is to make sure you're safe. Not everyone can - or should - quit drinking on their own.

For some people quitting alcohol suddenly can be dangerous or even deadly without medical supervision. That's why it's important we check first to see if a supported detox might be needed. Around 1 in 10 people fall into that category.

The other 90% are psychologically addicted, and that’s where I can support you once we’re confident it’s physically safe for you to begin.

During our Quiet Chat, I’ll ask a few gentle questions to understand what's going on for you and whether the Six Month SHIFT is the right next step.

If there's any concern at all I'll gently suggest you touch base with your GP first or explore a medically supervised at home detox service. I'd be happy to put you in touch.

Your safety is, and always will be, my absolute priority.

Do I have to quit drinking before I start working with you?

No, you don’t need to have quit drinking before we begin - but we will start with the intention to change your relationship with alcohol.

Quitting drinking is a skill, one you can absolutely learn with the right support. If it were just about willpower you probably would have figured it out by now.

Together, we’ll build the structure, tools and confidence you need to move forward safely and sustainably.

You won’t be asked to stop on Day One. We’ll start by looking at what’s happening for you now, and help you practise the habits and strategies that will make it easier to take that step when you’re ready. Then when the time comes, it won’t feel like a scary leap - it’ll feel like a solid, natural decision you’re fully equipped for.

If you’ve already stopped, that’s wonderful. I’ll meet you right where you are. If you haven’t yet, we’ll start by preparing you well.

Either way, my job is to support you with clarity, boundaries and care as you take your next step toward becoming calm, clear-headed and back in control.

I'm ready to start - can I join right now?

I love that you’re feeling ready - that tells me something’s already shifted. But SHIFT isn’t a program you simply sign up for. It’s something we decide on together and I won't invite you in unless I feel confident that you're ready and committed.

In our Quiet Chat, we’ll talk about where you’re at, what you’re hoping for, and whether this work - and this timing - is the right fit for both of us. That way, you’re not deciding alone.

You’ll have my experience and my training beside you, and together we’ll check that you’re truly ready to do the work and get the outcome you’re craving.

If we both feel good about it, we won’t muck around - we’ll get started quickly (usually within 24 hours), so you don’t lose momentum or start second-guessing yourself.

But we do take that first step together.

Is there a more affordable way to work with you?

At the moment the Six Month Shift is the only way to work with me, and that is a deliberate choice I've made.

I value deep connection, personalised care, and being fully present. That intimacy and ongoing support simply isn't possible in a lower-touch format. I want each and every woman I work with to feel seen, heard and supported - consistently, not occasionally.

This program is built around those values. It’s personal. It’s private. It’s generous with time and attention. And that means it needs to be priced in a way that’s sustainable—for you and for me.

I understand it’s a significant investment. I used money as a reason not to quit for years while spending far more than this each week on alcohol. In the end, it came down to choosing where I wanted my money to go.

If now isn’t the right time financially, I understand, and that doesn’t mean I don’t care. I’ll always do my best to point you toward quality support that may be a better fit for where you are at right now. You deserve help that meets you with kindness, not judgement, and I’ll do what I can to help you find it.

What if I'm going on holiday or need to take a break?

Life doesn’t stop - and this program isn’t designed to work in a bubble.

If you’ve got a holiday planned, great, we’ll work with it. Together, we’ll plan for how to navigate travel, celebrations, family time, or even just a change of routine without relying on alcohol.

This isn’t about pressing pause on your life to get sober, quite the opposite - it’s about learning to live the life you love without alcohol, and without feeling like you’re missing out.

The Six Month SHIFT is a commitment to work together for six months, no less. I've been working with rural women from right across rural and remote Australia for a few years now and six months is a good amount of time to learn to navigate the seasons and ups and downs of rural life without alcohol. You'll have time to practice the skills you learn as events come up during the six months.

But life can throw curveballs, and if something unexpected like illness or a major event happens, I’m happy to hold sessions over and extend your timeframe if we both agree it’s the right thing to do.

We stay in communication and make a plan together—because this is real life, not a rigid formula.

Why are places to work with you so limited?

Because this isn’t a numbers game for me - it’s a real partnership.

When a woman chooses to work with me, I take her trust in me very seriously. We’re not just ticking boxes or following a script. We’re walking through life together while you change your relationship with alcohol, and that means me showing up with presence, energy and care.

I limit the number of women I work with because I want you to feel held, seen, and supported. You deserve my full attention, and I can only give that when I’m also protecting my own wellbeing.

As someone who spent decades overdrinking, I now live with strong personal boundaries, including around my own work-life balance. I practice what I teach.

That means I make time for what keeps me well - time in nature, walks with Benji, playing golf, enjoying peace and quiet. It's how I stay grounded and able to give you the best of me.

You don’t have to compete for my attention, but there are only a few places available at a time.

That’s not about pressure. It’s about quality, not quantity.

What if I still have questions?

That’s totally okay. This is a big decision and it’s normal to want clarity before you commit.

If there’s something you’re unsure about - or you just want to talk it through quietly - you’re welcome to reach out.

That’s exactly what the Quiet Chat is for. It’s a private, no-pressure conversation where you can ask me anything and get a feel for whether this is the right next step for you.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here when you’re ready.

I'M READY TO HAVE MY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

some KIND WORDS

I have my life back and I'm learning to trust myself again. Working with Noelene is so worth the money and the commitment. There will never be the right time, so just do it now. No excuses.

Your effort and compassion are incredible. Nothing is too embarrassing or shameful to talk about with you. Thank you for helping me turn my life around.

100% worth it. I didn't think I would be the one living and loving life without wine propping me up, but I am, with all your help and support. Thank you for helping me do it. I just needed the right help.

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I’m not big on posting constantly to social media, and I know many women prefer their support to stay private too.

That’s why I created SHIFT NOTES , a gentle, practical newsletter especially for rural women.

I share the tools, insights and real life moments I've gathered personally over the years, and in my work as The Rural Sobriety Coach. Nothing fluffy. Just things that actually help.

It’s a quiet way to stay in the loop privately without needing to follow or comment anywhere.

Your privacy and trust mean everything to me. I'll never share your details and I won't bombard your inbox. I'll just quietly stay in touch with the occasional note that makes things a little clearer, calmer or more doable.

And if you're ever curious, you'll find me as Rural Sobriety on Threads, Instagram or Facebook - but the real gold starts here.

Noelene x

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