Hi, I'm Coach Tim.
For over 15 years, I've dedicated myself to helping others overcome daunting challenges — addiction, homelessness, and the aftermath of incarceration. Before this, my path led through professional baseball and entrepreneurial ventures, experiences that shaped my understanding of resilience and transformation. Coaching emerged as my true calling, fueled by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
With 36 years of marriage and a strong family bond, I cherish the values of commitment, support, and growth. Raised in small-town Oklahoma, my journey has taken me from the baseball field to the streets of New York City and Nashville, enriching my perspective on life's complexities.
I understand the struggle firsthand. From youthful indulgences to confronting personal challenges with alcohol, I've gained profound insights that inform my coaching approach today. It's about more than just overcoming obstacles; it's about thriving and embracing a future filled with promise.
Mission
At Tim Knapp Coaching, my mission is to empower others to take control of their alcohol use and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I provide personalized, compassionate support and effective strategies to help you break free from the grip of alcohol. Through education, motivation, and accountability, I create a supportive environment for lasting positive change.
My vision is a world where we all live free from alcohol dependency, leading balanced and purposeful lives. My aim is to make Tim Knapp Coaching a leading resource for others transforming their relationship with alcohol, fostering a supportive community focused on holistic well-being and personal growth.
Why is Control the Goal?
Understanding the importance of mindful drinking can significantly impact various aspects of your life. Here’s a deeper look into the benefits:
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Reducing the Risk of Chronic Diseases
Alcohol inhibits your immune system and increases your risk of several diseases:high blood pressure
sciroccos of the liver
heart disease
prostate, mouth, throat, esophagus cancer
diabetes
Improved Workout Regimen and Weight Management
Alcohol is high in empty calories. It negatively impacts your workout regimen by:reducing muscle protein synthesis, inhibiting muscle gain
reducing your ability to remove body fat
contributing to weight gain
Enhanced Sex and Sleep Quality
Excessive alcohol consumption disrupts a number of things important to men:sex—contributes to erectile dysfunction and infertility (over half of men over age 40 have ED)
sleep—disrupts deep REM sleep, causing sleep deprivation (8 of 10 want better sleep)
over 80% of Americans drink. (Go figure)
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Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Though you may believe otherwise, alcohol actually exacerbates:stress—it stimulates production of cortisol, the stress hormone
anxiety
anger
emotional outbursts
Improved Mental Clarity and Focus
Alcohol impacts you mentally by affecting your:judgment—it results in a lack of focus
cognitive functions—your mental clarity
decision-making ability
productivity—by decreasing your energy levels
Building Emotional Resilience
Mindful drinking fosters emotional resilience by helping you:understand and manage your emotions
ability to cope without self-medicating
improve your overall emotional well-being and stability.
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Improved Relationships
Mindful drinking can enable you to begin work in much-needed areas, such as:
being present and approachable with those you love
not being a “handful” or difficult to be around when buzzed
showing you care by being clear-minded and thoughtful
Better Friendships
Alcohol leads to things happening we wish hadn’t:
DUI—these don’t put you on the more-popular list
Texts—I can’t believe I said that
Conversations—I think I said too much last night
Actions—I think I went off again