Hi, I’m Layne Whitley—life coach, author, and advocate for living alcohol-free and in harmony with the natural world. My work blends ancestral wisdom, modern science, and a deep respect for nature’s ability to heal and restore.

I grew up in Massachusetts surrounded by my grandmother’s “wise woman” teachings—her foraged meals, healing teas, and stories of how our early Pilgrim ancestors survived because of the Wampanoag Tribe. Those roots inspired my own passion for herbal medicine and the native plants of New England. Though not a professional herbalist, I’ve studied at both the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, experiences that strengthened my belief in nature’s power to rebalance our lives.

As a certified Positive Intelligence™ and Choose Freedom™ coach with over fifteen years of experience, I help people remove obstacles, reconnect with their potential, and build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. I’m also the author of From Excuses to Freedom: How Real People Left Alcohol Behind, How to Thrive in Your Alcohol-Free Life, and More Than a Mocktail: A Fresh Approach on a Timeless Tradition. I draw from my background in education to create transformative programs, workshops, and retreats.

At the center of everything I teach is a simple truth: when we nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits naturally—through herbal living, mindset work, and an alcohol-free lifestyle—we reclaim the vibrant, grounded life we were always meant to live.