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Controlled Chaos Coaching

The Home for Women Who Swore "I'll Never Drink Again"

...and Still Poured Another......

This isn’t about shame. This is about building a life so good alcohol doesn’t even fit anymore — with someone who’s been where you are and knows the way out.

🔥 Book My Free Sobriety Start Plan Call Now

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Controlled Chaos: A Recovery Podcast

Controlled Chaos: A Recovery Podcast

Real, Raw Stories from the Front Lines of Recovery

This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the truth.

Every week, I sit down with real people — women, men, parents, business owners, relapse queens, even those still figuring it out — to talk about what it actually takes to break free.

We cover it all:

  • Why relapse happens (and how to stop it for good)

  • Trauma, ADHD, and why chaos feels like home

  • How to build a life so good alcohol doesn’t even make sense anymore

  • Faith, identity, relationships, and legacy-building

Listen below and on all platforms

I Help My Clients…

  • Go from "surviving on coffee, drive-thru, and Captain & Coke" → to waking up clear, proud, and energized.

  • Stop breaking promises to their kids → and start rebuilding trust so their babies look at them with pride again.

  • Quit skating through treatment looking "fine" → and actually feel good in their sober skin.

  • Stop hiding, lying, and living in shame → and start showing up as confident women building legacies.

  • Replace relapse, chaos, and guilt → with structure, community, and freedom that lasts.

Because this isn’t just about not drinking.

It’s about becoming the woman you were always meant to be.

About the Author

Nikhil Tripathi

Nikhil Tripathi is a leadership coach, mentor, and speaker with 20+ years of experience coaching and leading teams across Asia to the Americas. He has been recognized with the CEO Award, Master Trainer Award, and Great Coach Award at one of the world’s leading Fortune 50 companies. His mission is to impact 10 million lives in the next 10 years, guided by his purpose to give, to grow, and to be grateful.

💥 My Core Method: The 3 Pillars of Freedom

You don't need another half-baked program or quick fix.

This is the exact framework that's kept 1,500+ women sober with a 96% success rate — because it doesn't just stop the drinking. It rewires the patterns underneath it.

🔑 The Sobriety Start Plan™

Your personalized 12-month roadmap.

No more "winging it" or hoping this time sticks. In your first call we map out YOUR exact plan — with tools, daily steps, and strategy that fit your family, your schedule, and your personality.

👉 This is the first brick in the foundation of your new life.

🔄 The Chaos Queen Cycle™ — Broken For Good

Mental obsession → drink → physical allergy → spree → consequences → remorse → R.I.D.s hit → back to obsession.

That loop has stolen years of your life. In this program, I walk you through exactly how to interrupt, rewire, and dismantle it at every single stage.

👉 Because until you break this cycle, alcohol will keep pulling you back.

✨ The Faith-Fueled Steps™

My 9-step Amazon best-seller, infused with feminine fire.

This is where the identity shift happens. Trauma healed. Nervous system reset. Old beliefs rewired. You'll finally step into the woman who doesn't just quit drinking — she builds a legacy.

👉 This is the backbone of The Sobriety System™.

⚡ Put together? These 3 pillars + community + daily coaching = a life so full, alcohol doesn't even fit in it.

This is where you rise. We go after the life you buried under the drinking — the confidence, the business, the body, the marriage, the legacy. This is where your kids brag about you instead of worrying about you.

👉 The Sobriety System™ works because it's not theory — it's proven. Over 1,500 women. 96% success rate.

But spots are limited — I can only walk with so many women at a time. Right now, I'm personally offering scholarship seats, so cost is never the reason you stay stuck.

✨ Less than a Captain & Coke. ✨ More than just quitting alcohol. ✨ A full-blown new way of living.

The Level 10 Leader

Master the Art of Leadership

Great leaders aren’t born—they choose to be coached into greatness. Leadership is a journey filled with paradoxes, challenges, and decisions that shape your path.

The Level 10 Leader blends powerful storytelling, research-backed strategies, and a proven roadmapto help you

lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

  • "Authentic. Insightful. Game-changing."

  • "A must-read for anyone stepping into leadership."

  • "The perfect balance of inspiration and execution."

About the Author

Nikhil Tripathi is a leadership coach, mentor, and speaker with 20+ years of experience coaching and leading teams across Asia to the Americas.

Recognized with the CEO Award, Master Trainer Award, and Great Coach Award, he has helped countless professionals elevate their leadership skills.

His mission? To impact 10 million lives in the next 10 years, guided by his purpose to give, grow, and be grateful.

The Program

The program offers a holistic transformation for leaders through three modules: Winning the Spirit, Winning the Heart, and Winning the Mind. Each module focuses on key behaviors that drive success and transformation. With 10 interconnected wins, a Level-10 transformation is guaranteed, one win at a time!

MODULE 1
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Win with WHY
Focuses on helping leaders uncover their unique motivations for becoming effective people managers.
Key Outcomes:
  • Discover your unique "why" for becoming a Level-10 Leader, giving you a strong sense of purpose.
  • Develop deep self-awareness using specialized tools to enhance leadership effectiveness.
  • Gather feedback from stakeholders to drive transformation which leads to recognition.
Description:

"Kickstart your leadership journey by discovering your personalized Level-10 purpose and harnessing feedback for transformative growth."

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"People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” — Simon Sinek

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Winning the HEART
Focuses on understanding team members’ unique strengths, passions, and personalities to enhance collaboration.
Key Outcomes:
  • Discover your team’s strengths and personalities for driving peak performance.
  • Unlock each team member’s unique potential, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • Uncover a Life Timeline for your team, understanding their pivotal moments and future aspirations.
Description:

"Accelerate your leadership journey by understanding your team’s unique strengths, unlocking their potential, and sowing seeds for trust."

Quote:

"“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” — Peter Drucker

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Winning the MIND
Teaches leaders how to set and align goals that unlock potential and makes dream come true.
Key Outcomes:
  • Define BHAG Big Hairy Audacious Goals to imagine a future never imagined before.
  • Make SMART goals to translate vision into actionable short-term milestones.
  • Master Accountability Systems to be known as someone who just doesn’t set goals but delivers them!
Description:

"Transform your leadership effectiveness by setting meaningful goals, prioritizing what truly matters, and equipping your team with the skills to make confident decisions."

Quote:

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” — Tony Robbins

Meet Shana Epps

Sober coach. Speaker. Trauma-informed mentor. Faith-fueled disruptor.

I spent 18 years working in addiction treatment. Dr. Phil clients. Pro athletes. CEOs.

And the whole time… I was relapsing behind the scenes.

Drinking at 7 a.m. Detoxing alone. Vomiting into Walmart bags.

I knew what to say. I knew what worked. I just couldn’t do it myself.

Why? Because I hadn’t healed. I hadn’t gotten honest.

I’ve been the mom hiding bottles. The woman lying to everyone—including herself.

I’ve detoxed on my own floor. Skipped funerals. Lied to doctors. I’ve been there.

But I also found a way out—and I’m here to show you it’s possible for you too.

Today, I’m a certified recovery specialist (NCPRSS), NLP life + recovery coach, breathwork facilitator, and founder of Controlled Chaos Coaching. But more importantly, I’m finally free—and helping other women get there too.

If you’re done restarting, hiding, and barely surviving… you’re home.

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Testimonials

"Where to begin? Controlled Chaos has changed my life. It has given me everything I need for sobriety. A great support system. An amazing coach who is always there whenever I need her even when I'm not always in the greatest mood. No judgement and I'm able to speak freely about things going on. I love how we have our own little Controlled Chaos community. Now it's been helping me stay in recovery. We have new things to try like breath work. There always seems to be something new, something exciting to look forward to :). 100% recommend to any woman struggling with sobriety or just looking for ways to stay in recovery."

— Steph

"Shana was a god send. She helped me at my worst and has been the inspiration I needed to start my sober journey. I was able to work on trauma and things that I thought I had let go long ago. She gave me so much help as far as dealing with cravings and having people I could count on to call if I was in trouble. She's very compassionate and understanding. I highly suggest Shana to anyone who is lookin for a sober coach. I am sober today due to her help."

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— Brianna Nazarijchuk

"The Sobriety System is an amazing program. I feel that without it I would still be drinking heavily. Going down that horrible path that alcohol was leading me too. With the program I've received many eye openers and advice to help with quitting drinking. You do have to put the work in for it to work, but you won't regret that decision. I'm excited to see what else this program has in store for me."

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— Stephanie

"On my initial call, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew I had someone who truly understood my situation and had successfully come out the other side. Shana was supportive, unwavering, and life-changing. I appreciated her non-judgmental listening and practical, tailored advice. She mentioned future topics like managing cravings, building healthy habits, and navigating difficult situations. I'm relieved and excited."

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— Paige

"Shana is truly a blessing. She helped me tremendously when I was sobering up. I was facing a lot of trial and tribulations around custody of my child and preparing for a death with my mother. I remember every morning before we started our day she would listen to me vent and offer helpful advice through it. I always felt heard talking to her and never judged. I thank god for her during this time because I probably wouldn't have made it."

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— Aaliyah Schwartz

"Shana - controlled chaos helped with all of my issues dealing with duel diagnosis. I have not drank for 6 months. I have highs and lows with my moods and shana stood with me and walked me through them all."

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— Evelynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you usually work with clients?

I work 1:1 with women inside my signature program—a faith-fueled, trauma-informed experience that helps you finally stop drinking and build a life you actually enjoy. It’s not AA. It’s not therapy. It’s coaching designed for high-functioning women who are done pretending they’re fine.

What can I expect from the call?

You’ll walk away with a personalized Sobriety Start Plan, clarity around what’s keeping you stuck, and the exact next step that makes sense for where you’re at. If we’re a good fit, I’ll walk you through what working together looks like. If not, I’ll still point you toward helpful resources.

Who is Shana Epps?

I’m a mom, podcast host, and sobriety coach who’s been where you are—and refused to settle for white-knuckling through a life I didn’t love. I help women drop the shame, stop overdrinking, and heal their relationship with themselves so they can show up whole (not just “sober”). My approach is bold, faith-forward, and built on real results—not performative perfection.

Step Into a Life That Feels Like Freedom.

You've carried the weight long enough. The Shame. The Secrets. The silent survival.

Now it's your time to hear loud, rise bold and build a life you actually want to stay present for.

This isn't just a call
It's your comeback.

Controlled Chaos Coaching.

Controlled Chaos Coaching.

Step Into a Life That Feels Like Freedom.

You've carried the weight long enough. The Shame. The Secrets. The silent survival.

Now it's your time to hear loud, rise bold and build a life you actually want to stay present for.

This isn't just a call
It's your comeback.

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