# Don Phelps — I help people navigate recovery, rebuild their lives, and discover the possibility of beginning again.

_Chicago, IL, United States_

Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/donphelps

## About

I'm a certified recovery support specialist, recovery coach, motivational speaker, and author of *From Pulpit to Presence*. My work is grounded in lived experience, from serving as a pastor to struggling with alcohol addiction, losing much of what once defined me, and eventually finding a new way forward.

Today, I support people navigating recovery while also speaking and writing about resilience, identity, mindfulness, and the possibility of beginning again. As the founder of Awakening With Don®, I share personal reflections that explore what it means to live with greater awareness, honesty, and compassion.

I believe we're more than the best thing we've ever done, and we're also more than the worst. Through conversations, speaking engagements, and writing, I hope to help others recognize that meaningful change remains possible, regardless of where they've been.

## Sessions I offer

- [Recovery Coaching with Don \| Free Introductory Conversation](https://www.everyexpert.com/donphelps/book/recovery-coaching-with-don-free-introductory-conversation) — 30 min, Free
  You don't have to figure this out on your own. I'm Don Phelps, a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and a person in long-term recovery. I believe recovery is about more than stopping something. It's about rebuilding a meaningful, sustainable life. This free introductory conversation is an opportunity to connect, talk about where you are, and explore how peer-based recovery coaching might support your journey. No judgment, no prescribed pathway, and no obligation to continue.

## Links

- [website](https://awakeningwithdon.com)
- [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/awakeningwithdon/)
- [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeningWithDon)
- [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-phelps-recovery/)
- [Recovery Coach \| Don Phelps, CRSS](https://awakeningwithdon.com/recovery-coaching/)
- [Awakening With Don \| Don Phelps \| Recovery & Mindfulness](https://awakeningwithdon.com)
- [https://www.linkedin.com/in/don\-phelps\-recovery/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-phelps-recovery/)
- [Awakening With Don](https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeningWithDon)
- [Recovery & Mindfulness Keynote Speaker \| Don Phelps](https://awakeningwithdon.com/speaking/)
- [Awakening With Don](https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningWithDon/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/awakeningwithdon/)

## Citation

If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **Don Phelps** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/donphelps. Booking is available at the per-session links above.