Shining Bright Recovery

Recovering your essence one step at a time.

"To be fully alive, fully human and completely awake
is to be continually thrown out of the nest."

~Pema Chodron

Life can be painful-- sometimes because we choose to let something go,
and sometimes because life changes without our consent.
These times can feel so groundless.

You do not have to go through it alone.

Connection. Presence. Honesty. Compassion.

I would be honored to walk beside you as you move through this chapter of your life.

Who I Work With

I support people navigating life's challenges, transitions, and new beginnings, including:

Exploring an alcohol-free life
Grief and loss
Relationship changes and starting over (including later-life divorce)
Cancer and life after illness
Expat life and adjusting to a new country

My work is grounded in both professional training and lived experience, offering compassionate support as you find your own way forward.

How We Connect

Coaching sessions take place online via Zoom, allowing us to work together wherever you are in the world and wherever you are most comfortable.

My Philosophy & Rates

Kelly A. Beck

Certified Recovery and Life Coach

Coaching grew out of the hardest seasons of my life. I know how powerful it can be to receive support from someone who has walked through similar experiences. I think of my work as that of a life doula — walking beside you, offering steady support, practical tools, and encouragement as you move through life’s transitions.

In my own life, I’ve faced profound loss, chosen sobriety, left a long-term marriage, survived stage-4 cancer, and rebuilt my life across an ocean. The inner tools I cultivated along the way are the same ones I use today to support others.

I am a Certified Recovery and Life Coach (CPRC) and trained as a Signature Coach with She Recovers, a trauma-informed community supporting women in recovery. I also hosted the first in-person She Recovers sharing circles in the United States — work that continues to shape my approach.

I completed three years of in-person, graduate-level training with Karuna Training North America, rooted in mindfulness and compassion. I’m currently completing certification with the Focalizing Institute, deepening my work with body-based practices that support emotional clarity and self-connection.

I work with women around the world, offering support across time zones and life circumstances.

I live in Alkmaar, Netherlands with my husband, Han, and travel regularly to the United States to visit my four adult children. I love travel, nature, photography, and connecting with fellow seekers.

"When you stare at a stained glass

window in the dark,

it can seem quite dull,

for it needs sunlight to reflect the

glory contained within it.

And in the same way,

when you are feeling dull,

it is not that you have lost your

magnificence,

but just that you are in need of being

flooded with light."

~Tahlia Hunter

I'd love to connect with you.

Please contact me for a complimentary 30 minute session so we can meet and get to know each other and what moving forward together would look like.

How to reach out:

kelly@shiningbrightrecovery.com

Client Reflections

Kelly is a remarkable coach, mentor and friend. She guides and leads with a generous open heart and a calm, caring presence. Committed to helping others embrace personal change and move towards expanding, meaningful growth, she inspires women to use self-compassion as a guiding principle.

She has helped me to discover an inner strength and resilience, that I never knew I had and as a result, a confidence to step up to new possibilities.

Kelly has been my biggest supporter, celebrating my tiny wins and milestone moments. She has been an inspiring role model, offering invaluable support through her wealth of knowledge and personal experience. She has a wonderful way of weaving wisdom with practical advice and imaginative tips.

I appreciate how much she leads by example and continues to share her life experience in an effort to support others.

If you’re considering working with Kelly, I highly recommend taking the opportunity if it is offered. It will be one of the best decisions you make for yourself and your life.

Karen K., Switzerland