Gloria Englund, founder of Recovering u breaks new ground in the field of addiction recovery and support. As an ally of the recovery community, she honors all pathways of recovery.

She is a psychotherapist, who holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Development. As a professional Recovery Coach, she works with individuals and families dealing with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food, and relationships. Besides individual coaching, she offers two, on-going coaching support groups. Courageous Caregivers™ is a support group for those who have a loved one experiencing active addiction, relapse or who are new to recovery. A Different Kind of Grief™ is a support group for those who have a loved one who has died from addiction. Gloria has personal as well as professional knowledge of addiction and recovery; her oldest son, Aaron, died of a heroin overdose in 2007.

Her book, Living in the Wake of Addiction: Lessons for Courageous Caregiving, demystifies addiction, defies stigma, offers hope for recovery, and serves as a guide for professionals, families and individuals seeking support on the journey of recovery.

As an accomplished public speaker, advocate and published author, Gloria brings a message of hope and recovery to others.