Shanti Patty Owen
Shanti Patty (S.P.) Owen is a dedicated author, certified recovery coach, and sober companion with a powerful mission: to help individuals reclaim their lives from addiction with honesty, compassion, and strength. With a background shaped by personal transformation, Shanti brings lived experience and professional training to every client relationship, offering a rare combination of empathy, accountability, and unwavering support.
She is the author of Memoirs of a Legal Courtesan: A Sex/Love Addict’s Journey to Sobriety, a bold and unfiltered look into her path through addiction, recovery, and healing. As a sexual abuse survivor and fierce advocate for women and children, she is deeply committed to raising awareness about trauma, abolishing human trafficking, and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction—especially in the realms of love and sexuality.
Through SPOwen.com, Shanti offers one-on-one coaching and sober companionship, often working directly in clients’ homes post-treatment to help them build strong foundations for long-term recovery. Whether she’s walking beside someone in early sobriety, working with a support team, or speaking out as a voice for change, Shanti is passionate about helping others find freedom, purpose, and wholeness.
• BA Marymount Manhattan College
• IRI Certified Recovery Specialist
• BESC Certificate Alyst Health
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
• International Recovery Institute
• Marymount Manhattan College
• Alyst Health
• Red Cross
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my deep committment to seeing my clients get sober, stay sober, and live their lives beyond their wildest dreams.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be yourself. Those who get you will gravitate towards you and together you will create life-long connections.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
This career is challenging. There will be days/nights when you work for 18 hours straight. There will be times you want to quit after the client or their family begin to rebel, "This process is not happening fast enough!" Your desire to serve those struggling with addiction has to be paramount, especially during tough times. Yet, when the client finally surrenders to a sober life and sees light at the end of the tunnel, there is nothing more rewarding.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I see in my field is helping clients fully commit to the sober life. Many want to take it on, but the journey requires deep personal accountability, consistency, and emotional resilience. My role is to support and guide them through that process, helping them build the strength and tools they need to succeed long-term.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Sobriety is at the core of both my personal and professional life. It’s not just a value—it’s a way of living that I’m deeply committed to. Helping others get sober and stay sober is my purpose, and I lead with empathy, honesty, and accountability every step of the way.