Life after addiction is hard.

“I’m sober now, but still trying to find myself.”

“I fixed the habit but not the pain inside.”

“I’m tired of surviving and ready to start living.”

 

The Recovery Rebuild Pathway guides you to rebuild identity, stability, and purpose through emotional recovery and structure.

You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.

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Rebuild from the Inside

Getting sober is one step, staying whole is another. Learn to rebuild your life from the inside out with the emotional tools, structure, and mindset needed for real freedom.

Tools That Work

Recovery doesn’t need to be complicated; it needs to be consistent. We teach simple, proven practices that help you stay steady, grounded, and proud of who you’re becoming.

 Live Free, Stay Free

Life after addiction is about more than surviving; it’s about growing. Build the habits, community, and emotional strength that help you stay free no matter what life throws at you.

Introductory Course Offerings 

The only academy where every lesson has a shelf life.

 

What is S.E.L. & E-i?

Learn evidence-based habits that strengthen emotional intelligence at home, in school, and in the workplace.

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USED: TO SURVIVE SERIES

“Led by AI Instructors, designed and authored by real leaders.”

UTS: Why You Used:

The Addiction Wasn’t the Problem. It Was The Solution

Free

UTS: Building Life After the Burn

Restoring Identity, Function, and Hope After Substance Use

Free

UTS: Clean Enough:

What Recovery Really Feels Like Between Day 3 and Month 13

Free

UTS: Cravings, Lies & Dopamine:

Free

UTS: When You’re the Parent Now:

 Breaking Cycles While Still Cleaning Up Your Own Mess

Free

UTS: Friendships That Don’t Kill You

Healing Social Circles, Spotting Sabotage, and Relearning Connection

Free

UTS: Still Standing:

 When You’ve Survived the Crash and Need a Life That Lasts

Free

MEMBERSHIP PATHWAYS

Builders

For anyone rebuilding after tough seasons: addiction, loss, or major life change. The Builder path focuses on emotional control, resilience, and finding your footing again. Through seven trauma-informed courses, you’ll learn how to own your story, quiet the chaos, and build life from the inside out.

$29.00 USD every month +
$5.00 USD setup fee

Builders

Includes the full Used to Survive recovery series and advanced resilience tools like Red Flag Protocol (Intro) and Mastering the Fire (BFI Preview). Designed for mentors and recovery professionals ready to strengthen their mindset and help others do the same. Learn to guide—not just survive—your comeback.

$49.00 USD every month +
$10.00 USD setup fee

UTS: Series (Used to Survive)

A complete trauma-informed recovery system that helps you rebuild after addiction or loss. Includes seven courses on identity, triggers, relationships, and purpose. Real, raw, and guided by lived experience, so you can stop surviving and start rebuilding your life from the inside out.

$49.00 USD every month

Courses en Español

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