Recovery Elevator 🌴
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 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.
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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RE 285: Impermanence is triggering, but does it have to be?
August 03, 2020 08:30 - 50 minutes - 69 MBJohn took his last drink on August 31, 2019. With about 10 months (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol-free (AF). Today Odette opens quoting from Pema Chödrön’s “When Things Fall Apart”. “Impermanence is the goodness of reality. Just as the four seasons are in continual flux, winter changing from spring to summer to autumn; just as day becomes night, light becoming dark becoming light again-- in the same way, everything is constantly evolving.” Eve...
RE 284: B is for Boundaries
July 27, 2020 08:30 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBAndrew took his last drink June 02, 2020. With 9 days (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF). Finding the better you with Odette. Today’s topic: Setting boundaries. According to https://positivepsychology.com/ Healthy boundaries are those set to make sure that you are mentally and emotionally stable. You can also think about it as our boundaries might be ridged, loose or completely non-existent. The lack of boundaries may indicate that we do not have...
RE 283: What do you do with a Problem?
July 20, 2020 08:30 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBHeidi took her last drink on May 20, 2020. With 19 days (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol-free (AF). Odette opens today welcoming normal drinkers. It has come to her attention that there are some listeners that are tuning in for educational purposes as a loved one has a problem with alcohol. Question for you normal drinkers: would you be interested in a Café RE group focused on you? Email Odette if you're interested. One of the most important books i...
RE 282: Is it Working?
July 13, 2020 08:30 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBMichael took his last drink on May 13, 2019. With just over a year sober (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol-free (AF). Odette opens today asking the question: Is this working? There are obvious moments where it is easy to recognize that life without alcohol is working. When people say you look refreshed, you wake up not hungover and you start sleeping well. But what about the not so obvious moments? The moments that are hard, the moments you miss drinking? Y...
RE 281: Rewriting Memos
July 06, 2020 08:30 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBSara took her last drink on December 02, 2018. With 18 months sober (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol-free (AF). Odette opens today talking about re-writing memos. Take a look at the memos you write to yourself every day. Those memos we repeat to ourselves as fact. There are thousands of stories we have written as memos in our lives. Odette encourages us to take out a sharpie and re-write the memo. Change your mind, change your opinion. [6:24] Odette ...
RE 280: Prepping for an Alcohol Free 4th of July
June 29, 2020 08:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBHannah took her last drink on April 16, 2020. With 45 days sober (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol-free (AF). Paul has created a new meditation. It’s 20 minutes long and is specifically geared towards cravings. You can get it here for free. Odette opens talking about the upcoming long weekend, which is the 4th of July. She asks “how can we leverage the current state of the world / the current pandemic and our desire to not drink this upcoming holiday ...
RE 279: Permission Slips
June 22, 2020 08:30 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBJamieson took his last drink on August 7, 2019. With almost 10 months sober (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol-free (AF). Odette opens the podcast talking about “permission slips” and specifically giving yourself permission to feel certain things. She quotes Brene Brown, “For personal permission slips, you are in charge of your own behavior – so you're giving yourself permission to feel or act a certain way. It is setting an intention for how you want to beh...
RE 278: Day One Emotions
June 15, 2020 08:30 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBKris took his last drink on August 9, 2017. At just over 1000 days (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol-free (AF). Odette opens the podcast talking about beginner emotions, also called day one emotions. “You can be brave and afraid at the same time.” Feeling scared and uncertain is natural and part of the process. Embrace those feelings and you can go far. [5:26] Odette introduces Kris. Kris is 38 years old, married with 2 children and a dog. They ...
RE 277: Season 2 - New Beginnings
June 08, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBPaul opens today’s episode talking about the short term & long term plans for Recovery Elevator: Paul is taking a break from the podcast and he will be focusing on the Recovery Elevator YouTube channel and creating meditations. 1-3 year plans: Recovery Elevator Retreat Center Long term goals: adding more Café RE groups Let’s all start putting thinking bigger and putting Big Energy out into the universe for Recovery Elevator. [12:09] Paul welcomes Odette, the new voice of Recove...
RE 276: End of Season 1
June 01, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBBrian took his last drink September 18, 2019. At 213 days (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF). End of Season 1 After 276 consecutive Mondays & 5 years, Paul is stepping down from the podcast and is handing Recovery Elevator over to a new and talented voice. He recaps his next steps and an overview of what the last 5 years has brought him. With 2076 days at the time of recording, Paul is filled with gratitude for all you listeners. Because of y...
RE 275: The Drink in my Hand Was Never Enough
May 25, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBBelle took her last drink June 30, 2012. With almost 8 years of sobriety (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF). On today’s episode Paul opens discussing what alcohol promises and does not deliver. Many people are trying to fill a void by using alcohol, but it will never be enough. The journey you take and the reward you earn on this life being AF is the eternal knowing that you are enough and are fulfilled. [7:58] Paul introduces Belle. Belle ...
RE 274: I Feel Your Pain
May 18, 2020 08:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBJeff took his last drink February 8, 2020. With 65 days of sobriety (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF). On today’s episode Paul opens discussing emotions. How it’s ok to feel all of them and how they help us to grow. In order to shift stagnant energy inside all of us, we have to talk about our emotions. It’s ok to not be ok. It’s ok to vent out your emotions and break off little pieces of frustration. Are you looking to explore deeper your decision t...
RE 273: You Don't Have to Quit Drinking to Quit Drinking
May 11, 2020 08:30 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBCarrie took her last drink April 7, 2020. With 7 days of sobriety (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol-free (AF). On today’s episode Paul discusses the idea that you don’t have to quit drinking in order to quit drinking and what that means to different people and himself. When you give yourself permission to be happy in the now, the need to drink goes away. By not delaying happiness in life, an alcohol-free life emerges. If you have more questions about this, ...
RE 272: Recovery Gave us a Head Start
May 04, 2020 08:30 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBRuth took her last drink March 21, 2020. With 13 days of sobriety (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF) during a worldwide pandemic. On today’s episode Paul discusses the sale of alcohol / liquor stores remaining open worldwide during COVID-19 and its effects. ODAAT: it’s not just for those who are living an AF life anymore. The quarantine is an invitation to examine our lives and find new pathways to joy. Paul shares the details about his free ...
RE 271: Sobriety in a Pandemic Part II
April 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBKirby took her last drink March 25, 2018. This is her story. On today’s episode Paul shares more stories from listeners, and Café RE members, sharing their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. We’d love to hear how you are doing through this as well. Email your story to [email protected]. Paul shares the details about his free guided meditation. To find those meditations, go here. [16:41] Paul introduces Kirby. Kirby is 30 years old and lives in Charlest...
RE 270: Sobriety in a Pandemic
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBTom took his last drink February 16, 2019. This is his story. On today’s episode Paul shares stories from listeners, and Café RE members, sharing their experiences during this Covid-19 pandemic. We’d love to hear how you are doing through this as well. Email your story to [email protected]. Paul also reminds us to cut ourselves a break, practice self-love and compassion. He asks that you love yourself, regardless of where you are on this journey. For some free guided medit...
RE 269: “Nolo” Drinks - NA Beers and Kombucha
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBDerek took his last drink August 22, 2019. This is his story. On today’s episode Paul talks about what a Nolo drink is, non-alcoholic beers, and kombucha…and whether, or not, we should stay away from them if they have trace amounts of alcohol. He also talks about the roll, if any, that cannabis and plant medicine play in recovery. Paul also explains about some of the changes taking place with Café RE. Sone of the changes is, starting on May 1st, 15% of the membership fees will dedica...
RE 268: You’re in the Ring
April 06, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBRaj took his last drink May 11, 2014. This is his story. On today’s episode Paul zooms out and talks about the journey. If you are listening to this podcast you are an active participant in the center of the ring. Your conscious decision to ditch the booze places you in the center of the ring. Who is the critic when you’re in the ring grappling with alcohol? You are, but you can rewire those thoughts and become your greatest cheerleader. Watch the video of the little girl not givi...
RE 267: When Facing Crisis
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBLucas took his last drink November 13, 2018. This is his story. On today’s episode Paul talks about crisis. In some languages the word ‘crisis’ is coupled with the word ‘opportunity’. Everyone experiences crisis’ in life, but we are the fortunate ones that are forced to reach out for help. We are then in this together…think the movie, The Breakfast Club. [11:15] Paul introduces Lucas. Lucas is 32 years old, was born and raised in the DC metro area. He is married, no kids...
RE 266: Rule 22
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBRenee took her last drink January 2, 2020. This is her story. If you have ever wanted to attend a Recovery Elevator event you should get yourself to Denver in June for the Recovery Elevator LIVE: Dancing with the Mind - June 11-14th, 2020. This event will be, essentially, the closeout event for Recovery Elevator. You can find more information about our event here. On today’s episode Paul talks about Rule 22. What it is. Why it is important to make this rule a part of your life ASAP....
RE 265: The Strategy of the Comfort Zone
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBJanine took her last drink on October 6, 2019. This is her story. If you have ever wanted to attend a Recovery Elevator event you should get yourself to Denver in June for the Recovery Elevator LIVE: Dancing with the Mind - June 11-14th, 2020. This event will be, essentially, the closeout event for Recovery Elevator. You can find more information about our event here. On today’s episode, Paul talks about your comfort zone, why it’s important to have one, why it is so important to get ...
RE 264: Broken and Whole
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBAaron took his last drink October 6, 2019. This is his story. If you have ever wanted to attend a Recovery Elevator event you should get yourself to Denver in June for the Recovery Elevator LIVE: Dancing with the Mind - June 11-14th, 2020. This event will be, essentially, the closeout event for Recovery Elevator. You can find more information about our event here. On today’s episode Paul talks about it being possible for things to coexist in your life, you can feel calm and accomplish...
RE 263: Top Ten Benefits of Quitting Drinking
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBTara took her last drink February 4, 2019. This is her story. On today’s episode Paul talks about the top 10 reasons for quitting drinking. Number one; your authentic self will begin to emerge. Number two; you don’t have a headache due to lack of aspirin in your system. Number three; you’ll begin to find out who you aren’t. Number four; you’re open to signs from the universe. Number five; you can start to see the insanity of the mind. Number six; your brain will start to produce reg...
RE 262: Do the Work
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBVinny took his last drink 9 ½ years ago. This is his story. On today’s episode Paul talks about change. Whether you like it, or not, you are always changing. You’re either building new circuits or adding new blockages to your energy field. With an addiction it’s either gaining momentum or you’re lessening the energetic bonds of the addiction. You must make time to always do the work. [15:45] Paul introduces Vinny. Vinny is 61 years old and lives in Bangkok. For fun Vinn...
RE 261: Do You Want to Quit Drinking or Not?
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBSofi took her last drink on April 28, 2014. This is her story. On today’s episode Paul talks about tough love. If you are saying you want to quit drinking…but…”you can’t because…fill in the blank ”, or “you can’t because you don’t want to…fill in the blank”, in other words, you want to quit but don’t want to put in the work, well here’s some tough love for you…that doesn’t work. [11:00] Paul introduces Sofi. Sofi is 30 years old and it from London. She has 4 older sisters....
RE 260: Moderate Drinking
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBLisa took her last drink on December 16, 2017. This is her story. On today’s episode Paul talks about moderate drinking, and whether or not it works. For almost everyone, when we first decide to quit drinking, we try to moderate. The question isn’t, can I still have alcohol in my life, but…do I want to be a moderate version of my authentic self? Are there success stories of moderate drinking? Sure. But they don’t work out in the long run. [18:30] Paul introduces Lisa. ...
RE 259: It’s the Simple Things in Life
February 03, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBAndrew took his last drink on February 16, 2019. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about 2 things. Number one is about how it is the simple things in life that matter the most. Number two is, watch out for addiction whack-a-mole, or transfer addiction, with an emphasis on technology and smart phones. [16:15] Paul introduces A...
RE 258: SOBER - Son of a Bitch, Everything’s Real
January 27, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBScott took his last drink on December 2, 2018. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! Registration is now open for the 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind. The event will take place June 11-13 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode Paul talks about control. He also talks about an article, by Ann...
RE 257: I Quit Drinking... Now What?
January 20, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBBianca took her last drink on October 3, 2018. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! Registration is now open for the 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind. The event will take place June 11-13 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode Paul talks about the process of rediscovering what you like to do...
RE 256: What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBGreg took his last drink on October 2, 2012. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! Registration is now open for the 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind. The event will take place June 11-13 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode Paul talks about what happens to the dome when you stop drinking al...
RE 255: Does Addiction Serve a Purpose?
January 06, 2020 09:30 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBKerri took her last drink on November 6, 2018. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! Happy New Year! On January 1st the 4th Café RE group, UP, opened. 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind, will take place June 11-13 in Denver, CO. Registration opens on January 8th, you can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode P...
RE 254: Your are What You Think
December 30, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBJustin took his last drink on November 5, 2018. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On January 1st, 2020 the 4th Café RE group will open. 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind, will take place June 11-14 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode Paul talks about manifestation, how you basically c...
RE 253: Sobriety is Your Superpower
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBVal took her last drink on June 26, 2019. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On January 1st, 2020 the 4th Café RE group will open. 2020’ Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind, will take place June 11-14 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here. On today’s episode Paul talks about some recent events that he has gone thro...
RE 252: Future Tripping
December 16, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBWendy took her last drink on June 4, 2017. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On January 1st, 2020 the 4th Café RE group will open. There will be 2 in-person meetups in Australia this December. If you would like more info or would like to RSVP please email [email protected]. On today’s episode Paul talks about incessantly thinking in the future, why ...
RE 251: When a Spouse Quits Drinking
December 09, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBTorey took his last drink on October 9, 2017. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On January 1st, 2020 the 4th Café RE group will open. There will be 2 in-person meetups in Australia this December. If you would like more info or would like to RSVP please email [email protected]. On today’s episode Paul talks about what happens when a loved one quits d...
RE 250: Is Sobriety all Unicorns and Rainbows?
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBDee took her last drink on January 17, 2019. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On January 1st, 2020 the 4th Café RE group will open. There will be 2 in-person meetups in Australia this December. If you would like more info or would like to RSVP please email [email protected]. On today’s episode Paul talks about PAWS, or what he refers to as ‘healing...
RE 249: Don’t Worry About How to Quit Drinking
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBLauren took her last drink on November 17, 2018. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about the ‘how’, and says not to worry about the how you are going to quit drinking. Once you know the ‘why’ you want to quit drinking the how always solves itself. If you need help coming up with the why, most likely you have an encyclopedia of evi...
RE 248: Your Story
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBPatrick took his last drink on January 1, 2019. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! A new Café RE group will be launching January 1, 2020! Also, Recovery Elevator Meet-ups in Australia have been scheduled for December! Be sure to check the events calendar or the weekly email. Paul is currently working on a meditation course, that he hopes to have out by early n...
RE 247: Is Alcohol to Blame for Bad Behavior?
November 11, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBJody took her last drink on October 20, 2015. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul shares with the listeners the many (12) steps, and team members, it takes to put a podcast episode together. And listeners…you are part of the team! Paul also covers an article he came across that talks about the relationship between alcohol and antisocial b...
RE 246: Oops! I Accidentally Posted That I Quit Drinking on Social Media
November 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBWendall took his last drink on June 13, 2019. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about the 5 responses you get when you tell people you don’t drink. He also discusses what you do when you accidently post on social media that you no longer drink. The 5 responses: 70% of the time you hear total support, “Wow that’s so cool, becaus...
RE 245: The Runaway Car
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBJay took his last drink on Decemeber 26, 2018. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about a response to a post on Reddit. Not knowing exactly what the initial post said, Paul guesses it was something about the poster wanting to ditch the booze, but not being able to. The response…” You know what, you‘re heading in the right direction...
RE 244: The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
October 21, 2019 08:30 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBGracie took her last drink on September 29, 2018. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about connection. Human connection is an innate need to create a social bond with others. For those that found a temporary connection with alcohol and are now trying to ditch the booze now find them facing disconnection head on. You are listening ...
RE 243: Hope is the Problem
October 14, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBPatty took her last drink on July 19, 2017. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about the two main sources of unhappiness and how hope is sending us barreling off a cliff. On the surface hope is great. But where is it located on a timeline? In the future, not in the now. If hope isn’t serving us, then what? Throttle back on the h...
RE 242: When to Tackle the Next Addiction
October 07, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBKelly took her last drink on October 27, 2017. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about his idea of opening an in person, wellness retreat center in Costa Rica. And while he has been working to create space for this idea and concept, and believes that the body is on board, there is still some discomfort getting out of his comfort zone...
RE 241: Life Synergies
September 30, 2019 08:30 - 51 minutes - 71 MBDan took his last drink on July 28, 2018. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here! On today’s episode Paul talks about how we need to read his book, and others like it, with pride. We have to shred the shame and ditch the stigma. He shares a letter he received from someone that attended the Recovery Elevator Retreat in Bozeman recently, and as she was reading Alcohol...
RE 240: How do I Make it Stop?
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBRose took her last drink on March 12, 2019. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your copy on Amazon here! On today’s episode Paul talks about Recovery Elevator Bozeman Retreat that took place this past August. One of the speakers at the retreat was a spiritual teacher that Paul has worked with, Elaine Huang, you can find out more about her here. And a BIG thank you to the sponsors of the retreat. Nutzo, an organic 7-nut seed butter...
RE 239: This Has to be Fun
September 16, 2019 08:30 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBDan took his last drink 370 days ago. This is his story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your copy on Amazon here! On today’s episode Paul talks about how this journey into a new life without alcohol can be fun. In fact, he says, it must be fun. If you’re not having fun right now that is ok, you are not doing anything wrong. Recovering your true self, a life filled with inner joy and abundance, can only be done with love. You can’t fight darkness wit...
RE 238: Ditch the Only
September 09, 2019 08:30 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBBrandi took her last drink on July 17, 2019. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book was released 2 days ago! Pick up your copy on Amazon here! On today’s episode Paul talks about one of his pet peeves…the word “ONLY”. For example, when someone says they have ‘only’ been sober for 3 days, 10 days, 2 weeks, etc.… We need to change this way of thinking, any amount of time away from alcohol is a major win. The word ‘only’ equals limited, represents a lack o...
RE 237: Celebrities Who Ditched the Booze
September 02, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBAisha took her last drink on July 28, 2017. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book comes out in 5 days! This is also Paul’s 5-year alcohol free date! Pick up your copy on Amazon September 7, 2019! On today’s episode Paul talks about celebrities that have ditched the booze and why this group of the population is affected by addiction way more than the average population. SHOW NOTES [9:30] Paul introduces Aisha. Aisha is 42 years old and lives ...
RE 236: There is Always a Plan B
August 26, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBSarah took her last drink on June 13, 2019. This is her story. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! Pick up your copy on Amazon September 7, 2019! On today’s episode Paul talks about how there is always a ‘plan B’. Plan A…aka the way we want life to work out, the way we hoped things were going to work, actually work out 0% of the time. Everyone has these hiccups. The fact that you are listening to this podcast means you are already into plan B. Most people that have a goal to mov...