Nic Holubik | Louisiana Sober Coaching
“EARLY RECOVERY IS EXTREMELY FRAGILE.
If you want to succeed you need to treat it like that 6th grade science project where you carry around an egg and can’t let it break. Once the shell is cracked it becomes weak and is difficult to keep from breaking further”
-Nic Holubik
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WHO IS NIC HOLUBIK?
I am a personal recovery assistant (a.k.a.: Accountability Partner) based in Louisiana. I have spent much of his adult life working toward improving the quality of services available for people looking to get sober and working one-on-one with those individuals in early recovery.
Clean/Sober Date:
July 1st, 1998
Full Disclosure:
I do ingest caffeine, nicotine and sugars (all are mind/mood altering drugs)
Mindset:
Rational, Logical
Temperament:
Calm & Collected/Firm/Passionate
Personality Type:
INTJ-A (Myers-Briggs)
Family:
Single with 3 Kids
Interests:
Business, Marketing, Recovery
Pet Peeves:
Mostly dishonesty. I feel like if you did it or your going to do it, OWN IT.
WHAT DOES NIC DO?
I I perform a range of tasks to assist the person during the recovery process. These tasks include, but are not limited to recovery related counsel, companioning, guidance, instilling confidence and coaching to individuals and their loved ones. My role is to serve as an advocate, mentor, or facilitator for resolution of issues and skills necessary to enhance and improve the health of the person in recovery.
Isn’t That What A Sponsor Does?
Not normally. There are many misconceptions about what a sponsor is. The fellowship you are involved in and how strong that community is will determine what kind/quality of sponsor you will have access to. You can read more about sponsors and sponsorship here.
Isn’t That What a Counselor Does?
No. 99.9% of the time the counselor/patient relationship ends upon exiting the doors of the treatment center. Not much support there…
Isn’t That What a Therapist Does?
Coaching and therapy serve different purposes. While therapy is valuable for mental health treatment, coaching focuses on action, accountability, and real-world recovery strategies. Many people who don’t find success in therapy thrive with a coach who understands recovery firsthand.
As Joe Schrank [co-founder of The Fix] once put it: “My primary duty is to provide the scaffolding around someone who is in the early days of their sobriety. I try to build trust, and help my clients normalize the basics of living an intoxicant-free life. In some ways it’s similar to hiring a personal trainer. They can’t lift the weights for you but they can give you the support to lift the weights yourself.”
What I Offer
WHAT DOES NIC NOT DO?
I do not and will not provide clinical services.
WHAT HAS NIC DONE?
With a strong interest to improve the current recovery ecosystem, I have created systems of efficiency and accountability. I am the creator of Pure Recovery, a working guide to help individuals work through addictions, I am also also the owner of Riverhouse, the most trusted sober living home in Louisiana, where residents have instant and almost infinite access to me to guide them in their recovery.
WHO DOES NIC HELP?
Young or old, the clientele ranges from troubled teens, middle aged junkies, crotchety old drunks, AND those with some time under their belt. Each with a unique set of needs and challenges. The goal is to provide people with the support, knowledge and the discipline required to achieve long term sobriety and lead a healthier, happier life.
Who I Work With
If you’re looking for:
✅ A straightforward, no-nonsense approach to sobriety
✅ Someone who will hold you accountable and push you to grow
✅ Guidance from someone who’s been where you are and made it out
Then I may be a good fit for you.
If you’re looking for:
❌ Traditional therapy, clinical treatment, or diagnosis
❌ Someone to just listen without challenging you
❌ A passive approach to recovery
Then a licensed therapist may be a better option.
WHO CAN’T NIC HELP?
The unwilling and those that are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
HOW DOES NIC DO IT?
Recovery doesn’t just happen. It takes effort. He understands the rigors involved. My job is to tell it like it is, make sure the clients are properly prepared, and ensure that the work that needs to be done gets done.