Off The Blue Couch is inspired by the life of Audua Pugh.
Our motto is, "Healing & Recovery begins with YOU!"
OTBC provides information, inspiration, support, and techniques that assist individuals and communities to grow through their healing and recovery process.
We help people become aware of their “blue couch” and support them on their path to Wholeness and Wellness.
Audua is a recovered drug user, community organizer, business owner, published author, educator, inspirational speaker and motivator, who is not shy about sharing her story of 15 year struggle with drug and alcohol use, and her transition to becoming the sober, dynamic, boisterous woman that she is today!
Audua received her Associate's
Audua is a recovered drug user, community organizer, business owner, published author, educator, inspirational speaker and motivator, who is not shy about sharing her story of 15 year struggle with drug and alcohol use, and her transition to becoming the sober, dynamic, boisterous woman that she is today!
Audua received her Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts in 2015, when she graduated with high honors from North Hennepin Community College.
She has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, and a
Master's Degree in Advocacy & Political Leadership, both degrees attained from Metropolitan State University.
As of 2023, Audua is a Minnesota State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, a Notary, and a Naloxone/Narcan trainer for The Steve Rummler HOPE Network.
Audua says, "Trust people until they give you a reason not too, we don't have to agree, we just need to reach the mutual goal, and I know for sure that God is real."
"I look forward to working with you soon, and have a super day!" ~ Audua Pugh
If you want more information about OTBC, have questions, or availability of services, please contact us. Have a super day!
All workshops and training are offered online.
Please contact us for details: offthebluecouch@gmail.com