Don't just stop drinking.
A secular, self-directed recovery app: a guided daily path, real tools for the hard moments, and a companion to talk to any time. Whether it's day one or you're starting again, it begins right where you are.
Who's behind it
I'm Wayne Ergle.
I drank for over twenty years, nearly two bottles of vodka a day by the end. I got sober in 2018, then spent years leading recovery meetings and sitting with people at every stage of this. Life Beyond the Bottle is the guide I wish I'd had.
Sober since 2018 · 400+ recovery meetings led
Read my story →Wherever you are
There's more ahead than you can see right now.
If you've told yourself this is the last time more than once, you know how hard this is. That isn't where your story ends. The life on the other side is real, and it begins right where you are.
Just starting out
Day one, or working up to it. It begins from exactly here.
Starting again
You've done this before. Starting again is not starting over.
Building what's next
Past the early days, focused on the life you actually want.
The recovery app
Your recovery, one day at a time.
Life Beyond the Bottle is a daily recovery app. Open it and the day is already laid out: a guided action, a tool for the hard moments, a private check-in and journal, and a companion to talk to any time. It starts on day one and grows with you for years.
The daily rhythm
Every day already has a shape.
Open it and the day is laid out: an action to take, a tool for the hard moments, a quick check-in, and a journal that comes back and goes deeper as you grow. Always the next right thing to do, never a blank page.
Launching June 30, 2026.
You made the right choice
Deciding to stop is the hardest part, and you've already done it. Today is about settling in. One day. This one.
Today's check-in
How are you feeling about day one?
Workbooks & journals
Rather work it on paper?
Printable PDF workbooks and journals, each a structured program you download once and keep. Go at your own pace, pen in hand, and print it as many times as you need.
From the blog
Practical writing on getting and staying sober
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is it religious or 12-step?+
It's secular and self-directed. If you're in a 12-step program, this can sit alongside it. That's your call.
Do I have to go to meetings?+
No. It's a private daily practice you do on your own terms, wherever you are.
Is my journal private?+
Yes, private by default. You decide whether the companion can read it, and you can change your mind anytime.
How much does it cost?+
Pricing will be announced when the app launches on June 30, 2026. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.
Can I cancel?+
Anytime. If you cancel during the 3-day trial, you're never charged.
What if I'm in crisis?+
The app isn't a crisis service. If you're in danger or thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services or go to findahelpline.com for free, confidential support in over 175 countries. The companion will point you there too.