Six Years Sober and I Almost Forgot
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 03/20/2026No dramatic story. No rock bottom. No "before and after." I stopped drinking on March 10, 2020—the day the world shut down—and just... never started again. Here's what I learned about why we drink.
Personal Story & Integration
When Everyone's a Coach But Nobody's Qualified
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 03/03/2026She called herself a Tony Robbins coach. Got 60,000 views. And completely misidentified what was happening on screen. This is why the coaching industry has a problem.
Personal Story & Integration
When "Follow Instructions" Becomes the Interview
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 02/27/2026We got 250+ applications for one position. Only seven people followed the instructions. Am I being too strict—or is this exactly the point?
Personal Story & Integration
We Keep Canceling the Humans Who Teach Us
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 02/24/2026When your hero falls, what actually breaks? We elevate leaders into something cleaner than human—then demand they carry a weight no one can hold. Maybe we're asking the wrong question.
Emotional Resilience & Nervous System MasteryLeadership & Communication
