Hello New Beginnings-Certified Mental Health & Sobriety Coach

08/19/2025

“Hidden Costs”

The drinking might not be “out of control,” but it still affects you. Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, foggy mornings, tension with loved ones—they all quietly add up. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to notice the toll it’s taking.

If this sounds familiar, let’s have a simple, no-pressure conversation. A quick discovery call is just a chance to talk through what you’re noticing and explore options.

You’ll walk away with clarity, insight, and a sense of what could actually make life feel lighter—no labels, no judgment, just support.

513-202-6290
Coachambersiegel@gmail.com

08/18/2025

Anxiety isn’t just “feeling stressed.” It’s real, it’s heavy, and for many, it’s life-altering.The word anxiety gets thrown around so casually these days that the true struggles often get overlooked. Panic attacks, sleepless nights, racing thoughts — these aren’t just quirks. They can be completely debilitating.If this is your reality, please know you’re not dramatic, you’re not weak, and you’re definitely not alone. Drop a 💙 if this resonates or share this with someone who needs to hear it today.—Amber SiegelCertified Mental Health & Sobriety Coach | Hello New Beginnings📩 CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com | 📞 513-202-6290🌐 www.HelloNewBeginnings.com

08/18/2025

One of the scariest feelings in the world is believing you’re alone in your struggles. That whisper in your head might say, “No one else feels this way. No one would understand.” But here’s the truth—so many of us are carrying the same battles, we’ve just gotten good at hiding them.I talk with men and women every single day, from all different walks of life, and the common thread is this: you are not alone. Whatever you’re going through—anxiety, stress, habits you want to change, or just feeling stuck—you are not the only one. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is reach out, even for a simple phone call. That one step can open the door to relief, clarity, and connection. If this speaks to you, don’t wait—reach out today. 📞 513-202-6290📧 CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com. Www.hellonewbeginnings.com

08/17/2025

What if anxiety wasn’t running the show anymore?

Anxiety has a way of taking over — the overthinking, the knot in your stomach, the “what ifs” that keep you from sleeping or speaking up.

But here’s what I see happen when people start getting support through mental health coaching:
• They stop apologizing for existing
• Their shoulders drop (literally) because they’re not carrying the whole world anymore
• They have real tools to calm down in the moment — not just “try to relax”
• They finally enjoy time with their family without mentally rehearsing every worst-case scenario
• They start saying yes to things they actually want, and no to things that drain them

It’s not about becoming a totally different person — it’s about getting you back. The you that’s been buried under stress, fear, and overthinking.

If you’re tired of anxiety bossing you around, I can help you take the wheel.

📲 Call/text me at 513-202-6290
📧 CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com

08/17/2025

We truly are seeing a big shift with alcohol awareness, and its not just in young adults. There is a growing trend towards sober curious, cutting down and questioning our relationship with alcohol.

https://apnews.com/article/drinking-alcohol-beer-wine-liquor-poll-health-091aa28c3375d30d728d48c628a9023a?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-08-16-Zero+proof #

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After years of being told that red wine was good for heart health, more Americans appear to be heeding warnings that even moderate alcohol consumption can be unhealthy.

08/15/2025

I don’t use the label “alcoholic” or “addict.”
I don’t even really use the word “addiction” anymore — and let me tell you why.

The term “alcoholic” is outdated. It was never a medical diagnosis, and here’s the wild part: it’s self-diagnosed. The medical community now uses the term alcohol use disorder.

The reason I don’t use the old label is because it keeps too many people stuck, waiting until they hit some mythical “rock bottom” before seeking help. I don’t believe in waiting — not with alcohol, and not with anxiety either. You don’t have to wait until you’re in a full-blown anxiety disorder to start making changes that can protect your mental health.

I work with people anywhere along the spectrum — whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, wanting to take a break for your health, improving your relationships, or easing anxiety before it spirals. All of these areas are affected long before you reach extreme levels of dependence or burnout.

There’s a stigma that you have to be drinking vodka with your Cheerios before you’re “allowed” to ask for support. I never drank every single day, even in my heaviest drinking years. But the effects were long-lasting — my anxiety skyrocketed, my mental health suffered, and it rippled into every part of my life.

If you’re questioning your drinking or noticing anxiety creeping in — for any reason — you don’t have to wait.
You can take the first step now, and you don’t have to do it alone.

📩 CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com | 📞 513-202-6290

08/15/2025

It only takes ONE thought…
One thought to send you from calm to panic.
From steady to spiraling.
From “I’m fine” to “I can’t breathe” in minutes.

Sometimes anxiety doesn’t come from a huge event—it comes from a whisper in your mind that snowballs into a wallowing nightmare. And it can ruin your whole day… or days.

The truth? There’s no magic button to make it stop.
It takes practice—retraining your brain, noticing the thoughts, and deciding which ones get to stay.

Joyce Meyer says it best: “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.”

We can’t stop every thought from showing up… but we can stop them from taking over.

If anxiety has been running the show in your life, send me a message.
📞 Call/Text: 513-202-6290
📧 Email: CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com
Let’s talk about how you can start taking those thoughts captive and finding peace again—one step at a time.

08/12/2025

If Anxiety’s Knocking, Check These Parts of Your Life First

Anxiety isn’t always “just anxiety.” Sometimes it’s your body or lifestyle waving a big red flag. Before you accept it as something you just have to live with, look at the whole picture:

1️⃣ Trauma – You don’t need a life-threatening event to have trauma. Everyone’s experiences and triggers are different.
2️⃣ Blood Work – Low iron, vitamin D, and other deficiencies can heighten anxiety.
3️⃣ Overcommitting – Saying “yes” too much and trying to keep up with everyone else. (Parents—yes, even kids’ sports schedules count.)
4️⃣ Self-Care & Movement – Are you taking time to decompress? Moving your body at least 30 minutes, 4x a week?
5️⃣ Sunlight – Natural light boosts mood and regulates your body’s rhythm.
6️⃣ Information Overload – Constant news and social media can wreck your well-being.
7️⃣ Nutrition – Processed foods and sugar can intensify anxiety, depression, and even ADHD symptoms.
8️⃣ Alcohol – How’s your relationship with it? We now know that any amount of alcohol raises cortisol—the stress hormone—which can fuel anxiety.
9️⃣ Hormones – Ladies, if you’re in your late 30s or 40s and anxiety shows up out of the blue or worsens, hormones could be a big part of the picture.

You’re not one missing piece—you’re a 1,000-piece puzzle. Let’s look at all the pieces.

💬 If you read this list and thought, “That’s me,” you don’t have to figure it out alone. Send me a DM, email me at CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com, or text/call me at 513-202-6290.
Www.hellonewbeginnings.com

We’ll talk about what’s going on for you—and the small shifts that can make a big difference.

08/12/2025

If Anxiety’s Knocking, Check These Parts of Your Life First 📝Anxiety isn’t always “just anxiety.” Sometimes it’s your body or lifestyle waving a big red flag. Before you accept it as something you just have to live with, let’s look at the whole picture.You’re not one missing piece—you’re a 1,000-piece puzzle. 🧩 And every piece matters.💬 If you read this and thought, “That’s me,” you don’t have to figure it out alone. Send me a DM, email CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com, or text/call 513-202-6290.We’ll talk about what’s going on for you—and the small shifts that can make a big difference.

08/10/2025

It is well established now that alcohol raises our cortisol levels which is our stress hormones and even though alcohol chills us out with the buzz, there is a rebound effect. Even if you do not start drinking with anxiety, alcohol consumption on a consistent basis, even weekend drinking can increase anxiety.

08/09/2025

The real reason I got sober was because I wanted to be present for my daughter. I was tired of the anxiety, the Sunday scaries, the hangxiety, the racing heart in the middle of the night and 3 AM wake up, the foggy head the next day, the irritability and not living up to my full potential. I wanted to break the generational cycle and show my daughter. There’s much more to life than in a bottle or a glass.

08/08/2025

We don’t have to hit a major crisis, a rock-bottom to finally want a change. If we are constantly having that little voice in the back saying, “Is this (XY&Z) serving me? “Am I living my full potential?” If you have asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone! Follow me for more.