Recovery Elevator 🌴
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsIt isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions.Â
If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as others share their own stories of sobriety. If you are sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one or living your best life already in recovery, then you are in the right place.
This podcast addresses what to do if you’re addicted to alcohol, or if you think you’re an alcoholic. Other topics include, does moderate drinking work, does addiction serve a purpose, what happens to the brain when we quit drinking, should you track sobriety time, is A.A. right for you, spirituality, and more.
Similar to other recovery podcasts like This Naked Mind, the Shair Podcast, and the Recovered Podcast, Paul and Kris discuss a topic and then interview someone who has ditched the booze.
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Episodes
037: Sex, Dating and Relationships in Sobriety
November 02, 2015 10:30 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBAnthony from Rise Together, with nearly 3 years of sobriety joins the Podcast.
036: Four Types of Alcoholics | Which One Are You?
October 26, 2015 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBRobert with 5 days of sobriety joins the podcast again. Robert was previously on episode 17 and he is determined to achieve sobriety.
035: What Courage Looks Like in Sobriety
October 19, 2015 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBJason, with 4 years of Sobriety, climbs a 14,000 + foot peak each year on his sobriety date.
034: Alcohol Myths and Realities
October 12, 2015 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBOmar from the Shair Podcast joins the show.
033: 5 things that are holding you back from quitting drinking | Matthew shares how he has made multiple years of sobriety.
October 05, 2015 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBMatthew shares the Smart Recovery program and how counting years of sobriety isn't the best motivation to stay sober.
032: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 3 the Solution
September 28, 2015 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBTim explains about how Smart Recovery has helped him stay sober
031: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 2
September 21, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAlso in this podcast episode Lindsey shares how she made it out of her first 30 days of sobriety which she was in for over 4 years.
030: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 1
September 14, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAlso in this episode, Jon shares how he reached 103 days of sobriety without AA or a 12 step program. He does however, have his own program in place.
029: Why you can't stop drinking after you take that first drink
September 07, 2015 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBJeff has been sober since 2013 and he shares how he made that dream a reality.
028: 5 Ways to Avoid Relapse | 27 year old Hollie shares her story in sobriety
August 31, 2015 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBÂ 27 year old Hollie shares her story in sobriety
027: If the Media Covered Alcohol Like Other Drugs
August 24, 2015 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBLisa, 39 and a mother of 3, explains how she has made it to 18 months sobriety.
026: The Other Side Part 4 | Paul Does Las Vegas Sober
August 17, 2015 08:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis is the 4th part of the 4 part series called the other side where Paul interviews a non alcoholic who has been directly affected by an alcoholic. Diane is the the daughter of two alcoholics, the sister of an alcoholic who passed away earlier this year and a mother of a 19 year old alcoholic. In this episode, we also hear from Ian, who shares how he has successfully made it to 18 months of sobriety. Paul discusses how he made it 3 days in Las Vegas Sober through his fantasy football dra...
025: The Other Side Part 3 |Cassy Married an Alcoholic
August 10, 2015 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB47 year old Claire, from Michigan explains how she reached 9 years of sobriety!
024: The Other Side Part 2 | Emma is the daughter of an alcoholic and is headed into her junior year of high school
August 03, 2015 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBJim shares how surrendering is vital to his sobriety.
023: The Other Side Part 1 | Spouses and loved ones of alocholics
July 27, 2015 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBShelly from Hawaii, who has nearly 3 months of sobriety, shares how she plans to be successful in recovery.
022: Some not so sobering information about drunk driving
July 20, 2015 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBBrigder decides to call it quits with alcohol after he wakes up in his car passed out covered in his own urine.
021: 10 Ways to meet new friends in sobriety
July 13, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSimone from South Africa tells how she made it 8 months of Sobriety
020: I didn't have to drink over that |Using alcohol to cope with life struggles
July 06, 2015 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDez, with 18 months of sobriety shares her experience
019: Is Sugar your friend of foe after quitting alcohol?
June 29, 2015 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBRobert, with 5 days of sobriety, shares his journey.
018: Tim from Sobernation.com shares his story and how in recovery he has created online community of over 200k people in recovery
June 22, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBAlso in the episode, Paul discusses the must see The Anonymous People, which is a documentary about recovery.
017: 9 ways to stay sober in social gatherings without drinking
June 15, 2015 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLeleah, from Mission Canada, reaches 30 days of sobriety and shares how she did it
016: Do I have to go to rehab to get sober?
June 08, 2015 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBLee Pepper from Foundations Recovery Network explains how rehab works.
015: Acceptance Was/Is the Answer
June 01, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBShane Ramer from That Sober Guy Podcast tells us how he has successfully navigated sobriety and addiction.
014: Anxiety, depression and alcohol? Be honest with your doctor
May 25, 2015 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBRandy Raphael has 8.5 years of sobriety and he tells how getting sober doesn't have to be such a struggle.
013: Expectations in sobriety and what needs to be addressed
May 18, 2015 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEric finds himself in a wheelchair at 6 months of sobriety and doesn’t drink. He talks about what he thought sobriety was going to be like and what to expect. Â
012: Why today is the best day to start your sobriety and quit drinking alcohol
May 11, 2015 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAlcoholism is a progressive disease and Paul, with 34 years of sobriety explains how he has made it this long with out a drink. Below are the key points Paul discusses.  Drinking destroys the intelligence After 34 years is still taking it one day at a time Drinking destroys in this order: Spiritual, Mind then body. Healing is in reverse order This disease is beautiful (the solution, continuing to be of service to the community and others) ISM – incredibly short memory Wants to be remi...
011: 7 characteristics of a dry drunk and how to avoid this
May 04, 2015 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBMoira has 9 months of sobriety, has lost 55 pounds and explains how her life is so much better without alcohol.  A dry drunk is someone who: 1.    Has made no emotional or behavioral changes. 2.    Someone who simply doesn't drink and does not work a programs or invest time into their recovery 7 Characteristics of a Dry Drunk: 1.    Selfish a.     Alcoholics are all extremely selfish and we think we are in total control at all times. We think we have beat the system 2.    My W...
010: Shred the shame of being an alcoholic and be proud of your decision to quit drinking alcohol
April 27, 2015 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBMaggie who has 14 days of sobriety in her early recovery explains how she made it this far and what gave her the motivation to stop drinking alcohol. Here are some of the resources discussed in Episode 10 AA on Air Wellington Hello Sunday Morning Foundations Recovery Network And of course, the battle with the iPhone Â
009: 6 ways to take action in sobriety before really taking action in recovery
April 20, 2015 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, I interview Tom, who has 4 more days of sobriety than myself, and I hope that never changes! Tom you are officially my new accountability partner. In this episode I discuss 6 ways you can take action before really taking action. 1. Wake up - set a routine 2. Pray, say something positive to yourself and meditate 3. Make healthy meals 4. Clean - organize the space you live in 5. Exercise - walk, jog, run, stretch 6. Get busy - keep your mind off alcohol with healthy ti...
008: Nate, who has 5 years sobriety and is about to become a father, shares his amazing journey
April 13, 2015 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBPaul climbed Machu Picchu in 2014 while sobering up and the trek mentally and physically kicked my butt. In 2015, he dominated the trek becuase sobriety was with my every step of the way. In this Episode Paul talks about speaking to the girls in the Peruvian Promises program, which is part of the non profit Peruvian Hearts about the topic of alcoholism. Although none of the girls in the orphanages and the Peruvian Promise program are alcoholics, several of their parents are. Portions of th...
007: I could not stop drinking alcohol while in route to Cusco, Peru where I was slated to be a chaperone
April 06, 2015 06:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBI was headed to Cusco, Peru as a chaperone for a group of highschool students around this same time last year, and when I started drinking on the first flight I kept drinking all night and up until moments before meeting the students. It was insane, which is exactly what this disease is.
006: Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world
March 30, 2015 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAlcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world and you probably don’t even realize it.   David Nutt, psychiatrist at imperial college in the UK and former Chairman of the UK advisory council on drugs.  - Kills 3 million people worldwide  - Was fired for suggesting alcohol was most dangerous drug  - In the USA alcohol is responsible for 1/3 of all traffic fatalities  - With homicides ½ were intoxicated and 2/3 of domestic violence victims  - You’re likely to be a victim...
005: You've got to be kidding me, he's an alcoholic also?
March 23, 2015 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWhen I found out one of my brother's best friends is an alcoholic I was blown away; an a little upset that we hadn't connected years before so we could have been working together. Here are some of the resources that Elliot likes.  Joe and Charlie Rich Roll Sandy Beach  Like Elliot mentioned, if you would like to get in touch with Elliot, email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with him.   Â
004: Alcohol has cost me $155,052 and that's a low estimate.
March 16, 2015 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's so depressing to imagine the amount of money wasted on alcohol.    Celebration  ·     Ashamed, didn’t want to tell anyone. 185 days of sobriety.  Accountability  ·      Goals   The research is conclusive. Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, did a study on goal-setting with 267 participants. She found that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals just by writing them down.  Goal: Quit drinking. Must have a ...
003: Your alcohol addiction is lurking nearby and it is getting stronger
March 09, 2015 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBPaul sums up his summer of 2014 and drinking career with one dream explaining why he decided his elevator had gone down far enough.  Points to discuss during Podcast  -It works! It's keeping me sober. Talk about every Monday at 6am goal and how someone reached out.  Fear of creating podcasts is no one will listen, mine is that people will actually listen.  Dream             Peace, Calm, unity, free Gary Jules - Mad World Dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had w...
002: Sobriety is located outside of your comfort zone
February 24, 2015 16:56 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe only way you're going to be able to quit drinking is to get outside of your comfort zone. If you are not willing to do this, then your chances of getting sober are bleak.  Show Notes for Episode 2: What is covered ·  Why you are a lucky one ·    Myths debunked ·   Can I ever drink again? ·    Comfort Zone ·    Success Rates ·    Answer to quit drinking  This is the link to where I found the percentages of alcoholics   Â
001: Do you have a drinking problem
February 22, 2015 18:33 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAnswering this question is easier than you might think........
000: I'm an alcoholic
February 12, 2015 21:20 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MBPaul discusses his struggles with alcohol and his experiences in early recovery. Test Content