About
Hey! I’m Gill!
I’m an educator for people wanting to understand their experience with alcohol. I use my biochemistry background and lived experience to help you understand why alcohol affects you the way that it does and why you can’t change the way you drink.
My Education
Master’s of Science in Biology, UMass Lowell
Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, UMass Lowell
Certificate of Achievement in Immuno-oncology, Pharmacology, and Genetics, Harvard Medical School HMX Pro
Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-I), National Anger Management Association
Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist (CCIS-II), National Anger Management Association
Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC), International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC), Anticipated June 2024
Looking to become a certified recovery coach yourself? Here’s the program I took and recommend:
Name Pronunciation: Gill, like Jill. Not Gil, like Gilbert :)
Before I started Sober Powered I worked in a lab. I expressed, purified, and characterized therapeutic proteins for research.
Everything changed when I got sober on Nov 9, 2019.
I needed to understand why, despite 5 long years of being dedicated to learning how to moderate my drinking, I could not stop drinking once I started.
Was I truly a weak-willed loser like the stigma says?
I set out on a quest to learn everything I could about how alcohol impacts the brain and our ability to moderate.
Now I share everything I’ve learned with you in my podcast, Sober Powered.
What People Are Saying
“I love science! That being said, I am not a scientist. That’s why people like me need people like Sagan, Nye and De Grass Tyson to exist. Simplifying complex ideas and explaining them to use laypersons is truly a unique gift that very few are able to do successfully- Gill has it!”
— ANDERSON197356, Apple Podcasts
“I don’t have the words to express my deep gratitude for this podcast. The logic, science and compassion weaved throughout each podcast has been an encouragement to me. Take a listen!!! You will be so grateful you did!”
— Bradleyruhlhouston, Apple Podcasts
My Work
I worked in labs for almost 6 years, but the more my podcast grew, the more opportunities I had and the more I realized working in biotech wasn’t the best fit for me. I left to become a full time podcaster in June 2022.
Now, I run the Sober Powered Media Podcast Network, host my own podcast, and am an adjunct chemistry professor at a university in Boston.
I started a small community called Living a Sober Powered Life to support others in their journey to quitting drinking and I teach anger management.
Meet the Team
This was a one woman operation for over 2 years and it was very difficult. I am so thankful to my amazing team for helping me stay on track, have more balance in my life, and for lending their expertise and care to Sober Powered. I would not be able to do all of this without them.
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Michael Painter, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Michael helps me with the research for each podcast episode. Bringing in a perspective other than my own has been important to expanding the topics and impact of my podcast. His expertise in behavioral science has brought a unique approach to each episode. He has a PhD in Biology and is a researcher and Assistant Professor of Biology
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Kristy Sarausky
Operations Manager
Kristy helps manage operations in my Living a Sober Powered Life Community, behind the scenes with my website, and with my social media accounts. Most importantly, Kristy helps make sure I take care of my mental health while running a 24/7 business. She is a certified recovery coach with a masters in adult education, and her expertise and compassion has been essential.
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Blair Sharp
Content Writer & Strategist
Blair is my long time sober friend and helps me with writing and social media. She is a freelance writer and writes the popular newsletter, Hey Freelancer! Her writing has been featured in places like Insider, Parents, and The Bump.