Hey! I’m Gill!
I help people learn how to manage stress and emotions without needing to use self-destructive behaviors to turn down the intensity. I use my biochemistry background and lived experience to help you understand your motivations and behavior, reduce shame, and guide you along the path of positive change. I specialize in alcohol use disorder and anger management.
My Education
Master’s of Science in Biology, UMass Lowell
Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, UMass Lowell
Certificate of Achievement in Immuno-oncology, Pharmacology, and Genetics, Harvard Medical School HMX Pro
Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-I), National Anger Management Association
Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist (CCIS-II), National Anger Management Association
Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC), International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC)
Name Pronunciation: Gill, like Jill. Not Gil, like Gilbert :)
Before I started Sober Powered I worked in a lab. I expressed, purified, and characterized therapeutic proteins for research.
Everything changed when I got sober on Nov 9, 2019.
I needed to understand why, despite 5 long years of being dedicated to learning how to moderate my drinking, I could not stop drinking once I started.
Was I truly a weak-willed loser like the stigma says?
I set out on a quest to learn everything I could about how alcohol impacts the brain and our ability to moderate.
Now I share everything I’ve learned with you in my podcast, Sober Powered.
What People Are Saying
“I love science! That being said, I am not a scientist. That’s why people like me need people like Sagan, Nye and De Grass Tyson to exist. Simplifying complex ideas and explaining them to use laypersons is truly a unique gift that very few are able to do successfully- Gill has it!”
— ANDERSON197356, Apple Podcasts
“I’ve read and listened to so much from books, Ted Talks and podcasts. This information is valuable! It has helped me stay the course on days I thought I’d buckle. I love the soothing voice and simplicity of explanations. This podcast is not the same old rhetoric. Give this one some attention. You won’t be disappointed.”
— Aud Ball Ham, Apple Podcasts
My Work
I worked in labs for almost 6 years, but the more my podcast grew, the more opportunities I had and the more I realized working in biotech wasn’t the best fit for me. I left to become a full time podcaster in June 2022.
Now, I host the Sober Powered Podcast and am an adjunct chemistry professor at a university in Boston.
I started a small community called Living a Sober Powered Life to support others in their journey to quitting drinking and I work privately with a small number of people for sober coaching and anger management.
Learn More About My Story
E164: How Taking Breaks Helped Me Quit Drinking For Good (listen here). This episode is about the 90 day sober challenge that I did before trying to moderate for the last time.
E200: My Great Shame (listen here)
I’m 5 Years Sober: Here’s How I Reached Acceptance (listen here)
E150: 15 Strategies I Tried to Moderate My Drinking (listen here)
E55: How to Power Through When You Want to Give Up (listen here). The story of my first big urge to drink when I was 18 months sober. This episode was recorded right after I got through it.
In the Media
From pain to podcast: How one woman turned sobriety into her superpower (WGBH Boston All Things Considered)
Massachusetts women recovering from alcoholism find success with sobriety podcasts (CBS News Boston)
Is Soberish Living Hiding a Bad Habit? (Oprah Daily)
Meet the Team
This was a one woman operation for over 2 years and it was very difficult. I am so thankful to my amazing team for helping me stay on track, have more balance in my life, and for lending their expertise and care to Sober Powered. I would not be able to do all of this without them.
Kristy Sarausky, Operations Manager
Kristy helps manage operations in my Living a Sober Powered Life Community and behind the scenes of my business. Most importantly, Kristy helps make sure I take care of my mental health while running a 24/7 business. She is a certified recovery coach with a masters in adult education, and her expertise and compassion has been essential.