Membership Program Features

The lessons and support in this membership site will help you quit drinking alcohol from a place of empowerment, rather than from fear and uncertainty.

  • Quit Drinking Tools

    Learn the tools needed to quit drinking alcohol, to help you overcome those urges that come at the times that trigger you the most. This program provides you daily doses of inspiration, motivation, healthier habits, ideas, strategies tips and tools.

  • Online Support Group

    The HIQDA VIP Members Facebook Group is where we all get together and support each other. This is a completely judgement-free and confidential space. Here is a place you can be safe to open up, share your journey, be championed and champion others!

  • Immediate 12 Module Access

    Don't want to wait to get access to the program? Get FULL access right away so you can jump in and choose the area that resonates with you the most!

  • Access Anywhere

    Don't want to have to travel to regular AA meetings or pay for expensive rehab services? Create the mindset needed to quit drinking alcohol from the comfort of your own home. As long as you have an internet connection you can complete this program anywhere in the world!

  • HD Video Lessons

    All video lessons are in beautiful HD video with high-quality sound so you get to really enjoy the learning experience!

  • The HIQDA Workbook

    Download and Print the HIQDA Workbook! This book will guide you through the program and be where you write your reflections and track your progress.

  • Success Guarantee

    As a result of using this program's techniques, methods and systems and completing the weekly tasks, if you don't successfully achieve your non-drinking goals we will cheerfully refund your fees. *conditions apply

  • Complete In Your Time

    Busy schedule? Don't worry! You can complete the learnings in the HIQDA Membership Program in your own time! Successfully quit drinking? That's awesome! You can leave as soon as you are happy you've achieved your goal for the program!

  • Stop In Your Own Time

    You don't HAVE to stop drinking alcohol to start this program! Phew! In fact, it's best if you keep drinking while you complete the modules so you can gain a better understanding an awareness of your drinking patterns.

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Is this program for me?

This program IS for you IF you are:

  • You are emotionally dependant on alcohol, using it to relax, have fun, socialise, feel better, switch off, calm down or to handle life’s problems.

  • You have a love/hate relationship with alcohol. You have tried quitting or cutting back on drinking but have failed many times before.

  • You are curious about not drinking, but are a bit nervous and unsure of what your life will look like without it.

  • You are ready to take responsibility for your situation and take the first step forward on this journey!

  • You are 100% committed to taking back control of your drinking habits.

Alternatively, this journey is NOT for you, if:

  • You are not willing to make any changes to your life or current situation.

  • You are only trying to stop drinking because someone else wants you to.

  • You are physically dependant to alcohol - being physically dependent on alcohol means your body cannot function without alcohol and you suffer severe withdrawals when you stop drinking.

Your Quit Drinking Alcohol Coaches

Dedicated to your success in achieving the relationship with alcohol that you desire...

Alcohol Addiction Coach

Zay Canters

Hi my name is Zay, my pronouns are "They/Them", and I’m an alcohol addiction coach. I help people who are emotionally dependent on alcohol, become able to overcome their desire for it and live their lives with passion and purpose without the need for alcohol or any addiction.

I love snowboarding, skateboarding, playing with my two gorgeous dogs, playing guitar, bouldering, travelling and enjoying life to the max!

Quit Drinking Alcohol Coach

Nick Kobzar

Nick is from Toronto Canada, where he lives with his wife of 21 years and 2 sons and Dog Milo. After living through his father’s loosing battle with Alcoholism he narrowly escaped going down the same path. As a founding member of How I quit drinking Alcohol Nick has successfully removed alcohol from his life and now helps others do the same as a living demonstration sharing his lessons, methods and techniques to others. Nicks goal is to help elevate others to their full potential of who they can become.

Success Stories

See what other's have to say about the program...

Zay’s program is the answer!

by Jessica, Florida, USA

Before I started the HIQDA course I was very lost and frustrated. I had done AA for 16 months and stayed sober, then drank again. I felt “powerless” and awful. I approached the HIQDA program with a lot of hope and enthusiasm because I had been really searching for other programs out there that used actual science and psychology and empowerment.

Where do I begin!?!? Zay is very warm and approachable. They have a way of helping a person to feel comfortable, validated and cared about. I also love the videos, the visual aids and the worksheets. My favorite part of the course is the webinars where Zay is right there to answer questions. It’s so wonderful to discuss such a topic that can make one feel vulnerable so openly with them. They have a tremendous level of sincerity.

After starting the course with Zay I realized how much power I really do have. I also realized how much we can believe the stories we and others tell us that simply aren’t true. Here I go again with the phrase “empowerment.” I feel much more in control. I feel empowered. And I feel comfortable reaching out if I need help. In fact, I have gone to a couple AA meetings and I’ll just say, I’m beyond grateful for the HIQDA program! In my opinion the HIQDA program is very positive I’m contrast.

Since working through the course I now feel optimistic that I will be able to change my life and my habits. I would highly recommend Zay’s HIQDA program to anyone who is battling addiction, feels lost and hopeless. I would also recommend it to anyone who is being told “you’re powerless and diseased, go to more meetings, you didn’t do it right, you’re sick sick sick.” This is simply not true. That program [AA] was created in 1935. While I respect the people who created it, as a healthcare professional I am ASTOUNDED it is the ONLY treatment prescribed that when the treatment doesn’t work, the recommendation is more of the same treatment. I also find it incredibly discouraging at least in my country, that this (AA) is court mandated. We are a country founded on separation of church and state.

I’d like to see Zay’s programs tested and used in clinical trials with patients after they are cleared from the Delerium tremons part of recovery/cessation. I would like to see something with more efficacy than at 2.5% success rate after five years be applied. I believe in this modern technological era and culture we NEED a program that aligns with the times we are living in. Zay’s program is the answer.

I now feel HOPEFUL, EXCITED and UNSTOPPABLE!

Rema Strauss, Federal Way USA, 58

Before I started the HIQDA Membership Program with Zay, I was drinking uncontrollably again after a stint in rehab that only lasted about 90 days. I was feeling hopeless, like it was never going to change, that I might as well not be here and sometimes went down that deep dark road, but never took the step.

I believe I found Zay's public page and started joining in and reading the posts. Then they had the program and, after speaking with them on the phone, I joined. They were not high pressure or pushy. Just sincere, which was huge for me.

I LOVE Zay.. Their energy and their commitment to make the world a better place is evident in the amount of time and energy they put into responding to member posts and reaching out privately when they notice someone absent for a bit. They actually pay attention to that. I also love the workbook style. And I can do it on my own time. It really makes you think and analyze and maybe realize some things you have been holding on to and how we can change our mindset.

After starting the course with Zay, I achieved a new mindset. While I am not currently totally Alcohol Free, I am more aware and in control and actually have less desire. I find the longer I remain in the group, look at their posts that make us think, it has helped me change my mindset. It's more now that I would "PREFER" to do something else that is important to me, things discovered in the exercises, and I am able to push forward on those things that bring me joy and energy and passion. I have ME back. Just a more improved and weathered me!! I love life now, I am excited for the future and my success keeps breeding more success!

Since working through the program, I now feel HOPEFUL, EXCITED and unstoppable. If I want to do something I can.. Pursue it!! Go for it. My mind and its old, rotten thoughts had soooo much power and control over me. The course helped bring out other thoughts that were able to push through. To see another way that life could be. My mental talk to myself changed slowly. I have started a lot of new things. Dancing, learning Spanish and even venturing on a new career that I have always wanted to do. I feel so empowered now that I can choose to have a glass of wine, but be content to stop there and go work on the things that bring me joy as I am aware of those things now and actively participating in them. Not sitting in my bed drinking, watching you tube videos of the things I would like to do. I am now doing them!

YES YES YES ...I would highly recommend investing in the HIQDA Membership Program with Zay Canters because it is such a different approach than rehab and AA. Their program tells me I can do things differently, not that I am powerless over something. That works with my personality. I am sure there are many others out there like me!

A holistic view of giving up alcohol!

by Anonymous, Perth

[Before starting the HIQDA online course] alcohol had taken over my life. I had stopped drinking a few times before on sheer willpower but had no idea how to change the way I thought about alcohol.

[I chose to do this course with Zay] because she is not an "authority type figure, shes a young / vibrant engaging person has has real world experience. After learning more about her, there were similarities in my own experiences that were relatable, Zay doesn't preach or keep saying what's wrong with you or judge harshly if you don't get it 100% right. The focus and delivery is always positive.

[As a result of the course] I'm understanding the reasons behind why I drink. There are some moments where I really learned a lot about myself and how to make different decisions in life. Its helped me understand myself better. The improvement is not just giving up alcohol but realising Im also learning how to make better choices in other aspects of my life.

[I would] Absolutely [recommend this online course to others]. I would suggest anyone who wants to take a more holistic view of giving up alcohol and not be treated like you're a failure instead she teaches how to grow from these experiences not have them define you.

Feeling more confident!

by Rachel, 42

[Before I started the HIQDA online course] I was in a really bad spot and I was going downhill fast. My drinking was causing me so many emotional troubles. I was very depressed and very unhappy with who i saw in the mirror. I was desperate to find something to help me. I have had a few bad days since I started this course, but I always learn from it and try and change something and move forward and keep learning.

I chose this course because it pretty much fell in my lap and I knew it was what I needed to do for myself to quit drinking and change my thinking about life and drinking alcohol.

The thing I like most [about the course] is that I can go at my own pace because life is really busy as a single parent. I can go back and catch up when I have time. It will always be here for me to go back to and I don’t miss things ever. I also like to print out all the sheets so I have them in front of me to work on and be able to go back to when needed.

[As a result of the course] I've really begun to notice myself thinking through so many things now. I use the methods I’ve learned to really think through my problems . I find myself thinking, “which method can get me through this crisis or problem ?” It’s nice to have tools. I am not saying I have been perfect and 100% successful each time but I am still learning and really working on applying all this knowledge to my life.

I am definitely feeling more confident and my self esteem is better and I am beginning to like who I see every day. I have been able to stand up for myself with a few people who tend to feel they have too much power in my life. I have taken control over me again. It’s a good feeling!!

I would highly recommend this course. It’s very positive and the group is so very supportive and it’s awesome to have so many people cheering you to make a better life for yourself.

It's changed my thought process and my understanding of myself for the better.

Amy, Haltwhistle, 35

Before I joined the HIQDA group the amount I drank had increased and was still increasing. I drank to cope with anxiety and stress. I thought my life was fine and my drinking was normal. I started to realise I may have a problem but I was reluctant to face it. I tried a few other groups but I found them very busy and unsupportive. HIQDA was so supportive and non judgemental I finally had the courage to face my drinking. I had a safe place to seek help and finally started to make a change in how I lived my life.

I approached HIQDA and Zay Canters because of how supportive the group was. I found a place were I was encouraged to see the positives on my life and accept that drinking was not one of those positives.

I really liked Zay Canters outlook on life she encourages you to find three positives of each day and celebrate them. I found I was noticing more positive and moving away from the negatives. I started to see that drinking or the events linked to drinking were never one of my three positives, I no longer felt that I needed or wanted to drink. I also loved Zay's insight, she could unravel my thinking and break down by preconceptions and the barriers I myself had created. I started to see things in a whole new light, my life was improving and I was starting to achieve things I never felt possible. I not only stopped drinking but started to change my life for the better and for the first time this was not a daunting prospect.

After being in HIQDA group and getting coaching from Zay, I had the confidence and self belief to make dramatic changes in my life. I pushed ahead with plans to start my own business, I asked my husband to change jobs so we as a family had more support, I stopped drinking, I started to create real time for myself, and I moved forward in creating the future I always wanted for myself that before I felt was impossible to achieve. For me the most important thing I learned was to see my weaknesses and failings as another aspect of myself that was normal and healthy and a part of self growth. I couldn't believe how much I achieved not just for myself but for my family and in only four months.

Since working with Zay I feel more confident, I know that I don't need to be in control and that when I let go I allow not only myself but others to grow too, I'm optimistic and excited about the future, I feel calmer and more centered, and I know myself better than I ever have. I now respect myself and know that I can achieve anything as long as I remain positive, accepting and compassionate of myself.

I would highly recommend Zay Canter's coaching to anybody who wants to quit drinking and who wants to achieve something that just feels too daunting. You have to be ready to look into yourself but it's so enlightening. I'm healthier, calmer, more focused, organised, and able to forgive myself than I was a year ago. I constantly think back to my coaching sessions to see where I need to go next, and work out if there's anything I've missed, or not accepted or interpreted the right way. It's changed my thought process and my understanding of myself for the better.

I 100% recommend investing in coaching with Zay Canters to anyone who wants to take their life to the next level.

Macci Rosado, Age 36, from Revere, Mass USA

Before I joined the HIQDA FB Group, I was feeling extremely anxious and using alcohol as a way to "relax" and escape my reality. The job that I had for the past 13 years was changing along with some other big changes in my life. I had recently gotten engaged as well as dealing with chronic back pain. With so much happening in my life, on the weekends I would turn to alcohol to unwind.

I approached the HIQDA group because at least a few times throughout the year, I would end up with the worst hangovers that lasted for more than 12 hours each time. Feeling fed up I knew something needed to change on my part and it was time to take accountability for my actions.

A couple things I really liked about Zay is her caring nature along with her assertiveness. During my one on one session with Zay, she made me feel heard, validated and understood while conveying a sense of hope that change is possible and can happen quickly if you understand why you actually want to change. She asked me questions that really helped be visualize what my ideal life looks like as well as assisted in creating a plan of action to achieve my short term and long term goals.

After being in the group and getting coaching with Zay, I started to realize that I was a social drinker. Meaning, I thought that in order for people to like me, I needed to drink alcohol to really open up and be funny, lovable and cool in the eyes of those around me. What I realized is that I was already all those things and alcohol actually brought out a version of me that in hindsight was non of the above. Some of the greatest achievements I made during this time was learning how to be myself in all situations. This ranged from staying sober during many business trips, my bachelorette, wedding and honeymoon (at an all inclusive hotel)!

Since working with Zay, I finally can trust myself to make decisions that are right for me rather than making mistakes because of peer pressure. This is the ultimate gift I could have given myself because I no longer wake up with a sense of regret, disgust, guilt or physically feeling ill. I also realized that the weekends are really long when I'm not hungover giving me time to explore and try different things that I may not have had the energy to do while hungover.

I 100% recommend investing in coaching with Zay Canters to anyone who wants to take their life to the next level. Sometimes years and years of bad choices can effect your self confidence and morale. Knowing that Zay will be there to help guide you in reprogramming your thoughts which will effect your actions and eventually the quality of your life is so amazing! Thank you Zay for your guidance, ear and loving nature! You are the best!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions...

  • How does the program work?

    The way that this program helps you to find the relationship that you want with alcohol is by helping you to change your mindset in order to make the decision to not drink alcohol an empowering choice.

    As soon as you join the program, you will receive an email with your login details. Once you login you can start watching the video lessons in the program straight away!

    You will receive ALL 12 modules of the program, so you can choose to jump to any part of the program that resonates with you. You can also choose to follow the program in order of the modules. We believe the best way to go through the program is to start at the beginning and go from Module 1 - 12 and jump to certain sections of the program if those lessons suit your current needs.

  • When does the program start and end?

    The program begins and ends when you choose. You can choose to start the program at any time. Once you are happy with your relationship with alcohol and you feel confident that you are in control of your drinking habits, you can leave at any time.

  • How much work is involved?

    You can do as much or as little as you like. We understand that you might have a very busy life with many commitments.

    Every week you will receive an email which will let you know which video lesson to watch and which reflection questions or task to do that week.

    If you watch the video lesson, complete the task and show up to the weekly Accountability Classes then it will take you approximately 1.5-2 hours a week. However, you can do more or less as you like and you can catch up on classes in your own time.

  • What if I've never invested this much money in myself before?

    The best investments you can make are investments in yourself. A good question to ask yourself is this....
    * How much money and time have you invested in alcohol per week/month?
    * How much money will you save when you stop drinking?
    * What will you be able to spend that money and time on?

    You might notice that this program is only a fraction of the amount you spend on alcohol.

    This was a big question for me when I quit drinking alcohol. 6 months of coaching with my life coach cost me $10,000. I had also never invested that much money in myself before. In fact, I ONLY had just reached $10,000 in my back account.

    I thought long and hard about it and made the decision to invest the money in myself.

    The goals I had set for myself were:
    * Eat and drink healthy and lose 10kg
    * Fix my chronic lower back pain
    * Mend my broken relationship with my parents
    * Wake up with energy
    * Become a great communicator and listener
    * Start a successful business that I'm passionate about
    * I become responsible, reliable, wise, smart, mature, independent, determined and healthy.

    One question I asked myself was: What’s the worst that could happen?
    * I learn HEAPS about myself and why I do what I do
    * I achieve some goals I set for myself
    *quit drinking alcohol

    And because of the coaching, I had changed my mindset and by the end of the year I had achieved ALL the goals I had set for myself.

    I kept a reminder of this investment on my wall (I still have it there today) to remind me of how much I care about myself, and the best investment I ever made.

    Remember, the best investment you can make in is you. What are you currently investing your time, money and energy in now?

  • What if I fail?

    Perfect! Humans were born to fail! Progress and success is only created because of a culmination of lessons learnt from all of our failures!

    For example, when we learn to walk as toddlers, we fall over again and again and again. But we don't give up, we keep practicing until we can stand on both feet and walk shakily. The more we practice, the better we get. But if we were too afraid to fail and make mistakes, we may never try. And if we never tried, we would never learn how to walk.

    In the HIQDA Membership Program, there is an entire module dedicated to how to use "failure" to help us to achieve success.

    There is no such thing as failure, only feedback!

    You don't need to believe in yourself, you just need to believe that if you follow the program, it will work!

  • Do I have to stop drinking to start the program?

    NO, we recommend you continue drinking alcohol when you begin the program. We believe that it's important for you to start understanding the reasons behind WHY you drink alcohol and sometimes it will require you to be aware of and reflect on your thoughts/feelings/behaviours before, during and after drinking alcohol.

    The reason why this program works so well is because it is all about you changing your mindset BEFORE saying NO to drinking alcohol. We will NEVER make you not drink, the choice to not drink alcohol will be YOUR choice ONLY.

    Feel free to continue drinking alcohol and complete the program by following the steps. Eventually, you will find that you will no longer have the strong need or desire to drink alcohol.

    This is why this program is the best way to stop! No struggling and no internal battles.

  • How is this program different to AA?

    Good Question!
    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the biggest internationally-known, free support group for people who identify as alcoholics. If a person believes they are an alcoholic, they find the closest AA meeting to them and travel to them every week. They recommend each person go to as many meetings as possible. In these sessions, each person gets to talk about their stories and learn about the 12 steps of recovery. There is a buddy system where you can talk to someone who has successfully quit drinking alcohol.

    The beliefs of AA are that alcoholics have the illness of alcoholism and that they will ALWAYS have to manage their illness. The beliefs are based on religion, require you to hand your power over and seek help from a higher power to help you manage your illness.

    The HIQDA Journey is different in that:
    * We do not encourage the belief that you have an illness or that you are damaged. Instead, you have just learnt an un-resourceful way of handling certain situations and emotions.
    * You can be of ANY belief system to join this program. You will not be required do believe in any kind of higher power.
    * We believe YOU have the power to change your reality and your world in an instant. If you want to live completely free from addiction to alcohol, then that is a wonderful goal that you can absolutely achieve. You will not have to be managing an "illness".
    * You can quit or cut down on drinking from your own home without having to go anywhere.
    * You will NOT be judged for drinking alcohol throughout the program. AA believes in 100% sobriety and that drinking alcohol is not good enough. We will support you throughout your journey, no matter how many times you drink alcohol.
    * You can do the program in your own time. You do not HAVE to show up every week to the sessions. This is YOUR journey, YOU get to choose how you do it.

  • How is this program different to Rehabilitation and Detox Centres?

    Rehabilitation Centres are places where you can go to to help you detox from alcohol addiction. The quality of these services vary quite a lot as this is an unregulated industry. Any person can set up a rehabilitation centre without any qualifications. People can either become an in-patient where they live in the centre for a number of weeks or months, or an out-patient where they live at home and travel to the centre every day, or get a specialist to come with you to your home.

    Most rehabs are VERY expensive and the success rate of them are quite low. Just because you go to a rehab and detox off alcohol for a number of weeks, does not mean you won't drink alcohol when you leave. Rehabs take away all the triggers for drinking alcohol, when you go back into society, all the triggers are still there. Many rehab centres do not have a focus on a person's mindset which is the BIGGEST reason why we drink alcohol.

    The HIQDA Membership Program works on helping you to create a resourceful and resilient mindset that allows you to say no to alcohol when there will be triggers wherever you go! It is also exponentially cheaper and you can do it from the safety and comfort of your own home. No having to explain to your family and friends what you are doing or where you are going.

    Rehab and detox centres could be a good idea IF you are physically addicted and need to taper of alcohol in a safe way, please read this article on physical vs emotional addiction to alcohol. While you can taper down on your drinking in a safe way at home, rehab centres are for people who it is critically important for them to be monitored. And if this extra support is what you need, then the HIQDA Membership program will be a great way for you to change your mindset so that when you do leave rehab and have detoxed safely, you can continue to be sober instead of relapsing later on down the line like many people do.

Quitting drinking alcohol is an exciting journey to self-discovery.

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