Welcome to The Authored Life Recovery Coaching.
A narrative based approach for
people in recovery who are looking
to reclaim their identity.
Your next chapter begins here.
Addiction. Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Grief.
These are words that can weigh us down… if we let them.
You’ve been through hell —
and made it out.
You did the therapy. The treatment. The steps.
You’ve rebuilt a life that works… on paper.
But now you’re asking the harder question:
Who am I when I’m not just surviving?
Stop letting your past write the story.
And start authoring the life you actually want.
Rediscover your wisdom.
It’s your story, don’t let anyone else tell it for you.
I’m Zach Dutra, a coach, storyteller, and recovery professional. My path has been anything but straight. It’s carried me through addiction, grief, and anxiety, and found it’s way back through recovery, reflection, and resilience. That path has taught me two things: people have much more inner stregnth than they realize, and our stories shape everything about how we live.
Professionally, I’ve spent over a decade in the environmental sector, brokering complex land management deals, directing nonprofits, and creating opportunities for people to connect with the natural world through service. I’m also trained as a recovery and life coach and have been deeply engaged in the recovery community for nearly a decade, blending formal training with lived experience.
My style is direct but compassionate. I will ask questions that cut through noise, while holding space for the vulnerabilities of real life. Coaching with me isn’t about fixing you, it’s about finding the light within you and reclaiming authorship of your story to create a life that feels fully your own.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
-Maya Angelou
Ready for your next chapter?
Book a complimentary 45-minute discovery session to explore
what's possible when you reclaim your narrative.
Get Clear
Discover who you are beyond your recovery story and what you truly want from life.
Rewrite
Transform limiting narratives that keep you small into empowering stories that fuel growth.
Take Action
Move from surviving to thriving with concrete steps toward a life aligned with your values.
Supporting people to reclaim their identity, transform limiting narratives, and author a life story aligned with their deepest values.
If you're feeling stuck or disconnected, we'll work together to make sense of your story, get clear on what matters, and take steps toward a life that feels more like your own.
This is not about fixing anything. It's about rediscovering who you are and moving forward with purpose.