What you'll learn:
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The top 8 natural ways to boost dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins & endocannabinoids so you never need weed / substances to feel great (aka “Natural Highs”)
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Assignments & practices for building the natural highs into your daily / weekly routine
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What addiction really is at it’s root and how to truly heal from it
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The hidden truth behind cannabis, alcohol & nicotine + how they affect the body
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The top supplements & foods that speed up detox, curb withdrawals, & boost dopamine so you have more control over dopamine seeking behaviors
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8 top Meditation, Breath Work, and Somatic practices proven to relax the nervous system & eliminate cravings
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A holistic approach to quitting cannabis, alcohol, nicotine & technology addictions sustainably WITHOUT decreasing the pleasure in your life
What's Included:
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Nutritional Therapist support: Amino acid therapy workshop: identify & balance neurotransmitter imbalances through personalized nutrition & supplements for optimal mood & wellbeing
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Therapist support: Inner Child Healing / Trauma & Addiction workshop with therapist Zoe Gillis, LMFT, a leader in the field of recreational and wilderness therapies
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Coaching support: 6 Group Coaching sessions with individualized attention for everyone
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Session replays you get access to long after the course ends!
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Group chat & video course that never expire!
Who it's for:
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This course is for you if...
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You are sober or sober curious
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You've struggled with addictive patterns or feeling stuck with your use of weed, alcohol, nicotine, or TV / technology / video games
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You feel you would benefit from a supportive community and holistic approach to changing these patterns
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You got sober within the past year and want to learn a holistic approach to thriving in sobriety & connect with others doing the same
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You’ve been sober for over 1 yr and want to deepen your knowledge of somatic practices, nutrition, and connection for optimal wellbeing
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You are ready to begin your sobriety & need a good reason to start
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You want to take a break from weed, alcohol, nicotine, or technology for at least 8 weeks while doing a deep dive into personal growth, holistic health & mindfulness
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You're a therapist, mental health or recovery professional interested in learning the Natural Highs methodology for working with addictions
*Next course begins July 18th 2026. See exact dates below.
Saturdays10am PST
Hi! I'm Jake Yoder - sobriety coach, mountain guide, and creator of the Natural Highs Approach.
For 6 years I was a heavy cannabis user, unknowingly attempting to medicate severe anxiety. A pretty radical awakening at 19 years old led me to finally quit weed & all other substances, and transform my life through holistic health, outdoor recreation, and mindfulness practices.
After over a decade of studying different recovery pathways & wellness modalities, I founded Natural Highs Recovery, LLC to share the tools that helped me overcome addiction and find greater balance in all areas of my life.
Today Natural Highs has helped thousands of individuals all over the world thrive cannabis and addiction free through our coaching programs.
In the Inner Ascent Group Coaching program, I've teamed up with a therapist and nutritionist to deliver a comprehensive set of holistic health teachings specifically designed to help you thrive free from addictions.
Whether you're just starting the journey of recovery / self discovery / sobriety or you've been on the path for quite some time, this course offers profound insights and proven practices to deepen your wellbeing.
“The Inner Ascent course opened me further to rewiring my nervous system with mindful somatic tools and breath work practices I hadn’t explored as in-depth. In our little tribe cultivated by Jake, we truly shared ourselves. My body and nervous system shed tears as it has so badly needed the reminder to ground and come back home."
- Lydia
Inner Ascent Graduate
Meet Your Teachers
"Addiction is neither a choice nor primarily a disease. It originates in a human being's desperate attempt to solve a problem... The first questions is not 'Why the addiction?' but 'Why the pain?' " - Dr. Gabor Mate
What:
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Group coaching highly tailored to individual needs
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Video course including:
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6+ hours of exclusive content & worksheets to support thriving in sober / weed free life
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Coach Jake Yoder's Natural Highs Method & sober wellness philosophy fully explained, backed up by neuroscience and research with cited sources
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Flow state & Presence: what it is and how to achieve it daily
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Trauma healing teachings from Zoe Gillis, MFT
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Nutrition & detox teachings from Kelly Miller, The Addiction Nutritionist
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Year long video course access included
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Private group chat via WhatsApp
When:
8 week course with 2 live group calls each week & exclusive video content
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Saturdays 10am PST (curriculum session) - 90 min to 2hr session
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Thursdays 5:30pm PST (live Q&A session and open coaching) - optional 1 hr session
Upcoming course dates:
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The next round of Inner Ascent begins July 18th 2026! Join us for the summer version of this epic 8 week journey. Course dates:
July 18, July 25, Aug 1, BREAK (no session aug 8), Aug 15, Aug 22, Aug 29, Sept 5, BREAK (no session sept 12 - Jake’s Bday), Sept 19
Where:
Zoom meetings & Group Chat on WhatsApp
Price:
$899 paid in full or 5 monthly payments of $179.80
This course is for you if any of the following apply:
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You want to quit weed
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You want to quit drinking
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You want to quit nicotine
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You want to work on a technology addiction (TV, social media, video games, etc...)
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You want to take an 8 week break from the above and spend time connecting with yourself
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You have already quit one of the above and are ready to reach new levels of joy, fulfillment and wellbeing in your life
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You have tried to quit and have been unsuccessful multiple times
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You quit at some point in the past and remember loving it, but somehow fell back into old patterns
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You are sober or sober curious
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You value holistic health and wellbeing
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You want to be supported by a like minded community
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Marijuana or alcohol has negatively impacted your relationships
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Marijuana or alcohol as negatively impacted your career or search for purpose
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Marijuana or alcohol has negatively impactied your self expression and hobbies
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You've tried to stop by yourself and always end up going back
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You recently quit weed and/or got sober and want to learn a holistic approach to wellness in sobriety & connect with others doing the same
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You’ve been sober for over 1 yr and want to deepen your knowledge of meditation practices, positive psychology & nutrition for optimal wellbeing
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You are ready to begin your sobriety & need a good reason to start
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You want to take a break from weed, alcohol, or nicotine (or all 3) for at least 8 wks while learning about holistic health
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Course Content:
Sobriety is more about STARTING something than STOPPING something.
This means creating a healthy internal FOUNDATION. To do so, we need holistic health strategies that empower us to FEEL GREAT naturally.
Mastering the natural reward systems of the brain and body lifts us to new heights in everyday life, and gives us resilience during hard times.
That is why in the upcoming INNER ASCENT Group Coaching program I’ve teamed up with a licensed therapist AND a certified nutritionist to teach you:
🌱WK 1: ROOTS OF ADDICTION: what addiction really is, why addiction is not actually the issue, and how to let go of shame
🌱WK 2: FLOW STATE: what it is and how to access it every day
🌱WK 3: NATURAL HIGHS: how to tap into your brain & body's Natural Reward System to get high on life every day
🌱WK 4: RADICAL ACCEPTANCE & GRATITUDE: how to find peace in the present moment & learn to induce a state of gratitude at any moment.
🌱WK 5: AMINO ACID THERAPY & NUTRITION FOR RECOVERY: Optimize health & energy, reduce stress, and manage cravings through food & supplements with addiction nutritionist Kelly Miller.
🌱WK 6: COMPLETING THE PAST: releasing guilt, resentment and shame forever
🌱WK 7: HEALING THE ROOTS OF ADDICTION: Trauma and Nervous System regulation workshop: learn about trauma healing from therapist Zoe Gillis, MFT. Gain alternative, natural ways to get relief including meditation and breathe work
🌱WK 8: ONGOING SUPPORT: Together we explore and clarify what ongoing support & community will look like for each participant
🌱VIDEO COURSE: One or more years of access to the Inner Ascent comprehensive video course including all future updates at no extra cost & lots of exclusive content
🌱PRIVATE GROUP CHAT: Access to a group chat via the Slack app (no social media required) that continues even AFTER the course ends so you can stay connected with your new sobriety BFFs :)
This is an 8 week, tight knit group with only 12 spots maximum.
Click HERE to book a call and explore if this group will be the right fit for you.
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