Sober October Made Simple: Life Coach Shares 30-Day Roadmap to Alcohol-Free Living
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 2, 2025 — Sober October is the perfect moment for people to pause and reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Chris Najera, certified life coach and author of The Hard Truth! Stopping Alcohol, delivers a timely, practical guide to help readers take a 30-day break from drinking, blending personal experience with actionable strategies for lasting change.
Najera knows the challenge firsthand: He battled alcohol use disorder for over 30 years. In The Hard Truth!, he shares candid, lived experience alongside research-based advice, offering readers clarity, courage and a roadmap toward freedom from alcohol. Designed for anyone who drinks regularly — from casual to daily drinkers — the book empowers readers to break free from dependency and reclaim control over their lives.
“If you’re looking to stop, you’ve come to the right place,” Najera said. “This book gives you the tools to take that first month seriously, see real progress and start discovering the person you were meant to be before alcohol disrupted your life.”
So what happens on Day One of Najera’s 30-day plan? Simply deciding to stop.
“You have to want to stop,” Najera said. “You have to want it more than anything. You have to have a paradigm shift in your mind.”
While Najera’s narrative is hopeful and encouraging, he doesn’t shy away from pointing out the darker aspects of alcohol usage and the damage it does to the human body. He also shares phone numbers and websites for a range of organizations where individuals can find the help they need — and discover what works best for their personal journeys. Ultimately, Najera challenges readers to confront alcohol’s hold and make more informed choices.
“What makes this book unique is its honesty and practicality,” Najera said. “Whether you’re questioning your drinking habits, taking part in Sober October or seeking lasting sobriety, The Hard Truth! offers clarity, guidance and encouragement. This isn’t just a book — it’s a tool to empower individuals and educate communities about the risks of alcohol and the possibility of change.”
The Hard Truth! Stopping Alcohol
Publisher: Spines
Release Date: June 13, 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8896917939
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About the Author
Christopher J. Najera is a certified life coach, public speaker and author who spent 35 years battling alcohol use disorder. Najera speaks from a place of raw honesty and lived truth. A weekend drinker who turned to daily drinking, alcohol consumed him, and he sought outpatient treatment. After seeing others suffering, he realized he didn’t want to end up on dialysis or a liver transplant list like his peers. It was in those moments that real change was the best outcome for his future.
Driven by a mission to expose the truths alcohol companies never reveal, Najera brings together powerful facts, personal stories and practical tools to help audiences understand their relationship with alcohol and reclaim their lives. His work aligns with global health efforts, including the World Health Organization's campaign to reduce harmful alcohol use by 2030 at the local level.
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Najera balances his work as a life coach and author with mentoring others on the path to sobriety. He lives sober, advocates for healthier choices and proves that transformation is possible at any stage of life.
