In its most basic form, recovery coaching provides hope and the recovery coach is the one who fosters that opportunity. For some it is easier to describe what a recovery coach is not. A recovery coach is not a counselor, therapist, spiritual advisor or sponsor. A recovery coach is often someone with lived experience in addiction themselves or someone who has that first hand experience with a loved one. A recovery coach uses that experience to best navigate the resources available to you, for the recovery pathway and goals you've chosen.