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 185: Is Tracking Continuous Sobriety Important?
September 03, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBJennifer, with 568 days since her last drink, shares her story… Tracking your sobriety time – Do the numbers matter? To begin with, know that it’s not a competition. We’re going for quality over quantity! We quit alcohol because we want to improve our lives. The end goal isn’t in the numbers, but in the increase in one’s quality of life. Removing alcohol was the first step in a journey of getting to know ourselves, finding out what we really want from life and making the best of ea...
RE 184: The Greatest Miracle of All Time
August 27, 2018 08:30 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBPaul, with 28 days since his last drink, shares his story... The article mentioned in the episode introduction: Science Increasingly Makes the Case for God - Wall Street Journal SHOW NOTES [10:57] Paul Introduces... Paul. Paul is from St. Paul, Minnessota. He's 67 years old, retired. He is married with 2 kids, and 2 grandchildren. He hosts an internet radio show. He enjoys cooking and films. [13:18] Describe your drinking history. In his 20s, he feels that he...
RE 183: Be Yourself; Everyone Else is Already Taken
August 20, 2018 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBJason, with 178 days since his last drink, shares his story... “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier “It’s difficult to believe in yourself because the idea of self is an artificial construction. You are, in fact, part of the glorious oneness of the universe. Everything beautiful in the world is within you.” – Russ...
RE 182: Creating Gaps in our Thinking
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBChris, with 96 days since his last drink, shares his story... In sobriety, it's possible to become more in tune with the inner workings of our minds. By stopping the intake of a numbing substance, our minds and bodies become more sensitive, and with that sensitivity comes a glimpse into the processes and systems that run under the hood. Our emotions and how we handle them (or, in early sobriety, often we will see how our emotions are handling us!), the physical sensations that return as ...
Re 181: Water is all you Need
August 06, 2018 08:30 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBJodi, with over 100 days since her last drink, shares her story... You’d think that when dealing with something as simple and common as water, there couldn’t be any confusion. Water is water, right? It turns out that not all waters are created equal. Water comes in many forms and despite what you might think, the differences aren't just regional nomenclature. There are distinct differences between these types of water, and while they are somewhat slight, they’re enough to merit thei...
RE 180: What Lies Ahead
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBCraig, who has been sober since 9/21/16, shares his story. The unprecedented success of this podcast mirrors a simple approach to recovery. Just show up and continue to show up. The future of Recovery Elevator is promising! The plan is to migrate the growing community over to a private forum and away from facebook. The focus will be on creating many local groups, in-person meet-ups, sober travel, and sobriety events . SHOW NOTES [14:00] Paul Introduces Craig. Craig is 40 years...
RE 179: Fear – Future Events Appearing Real
July 23, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBProblems are a part of life. When one problem is resolved and filed neatly away a new one arrives to take its place. At times, our problems in life may seem overwhelming. When the pressure is on and things get difficult, often our response is avoidance or escape. In sobriety we learn to neither rely on fight nor flight when things get tough. Instead, we consciously engage in the life long practice of facing our fears. We have a choice. With courage, acceptance and humility we can f...
RE 178: Is knowledge alone enough to quit drinking?
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBIs knowledge alone enough to quit drinking? “To know and not to do... is not to know.” - Buddhist Proverb Are we able to successfully quit drinking by devouring books, blog posts, podcasts and internet articles? The facts about the dangerous nature of alcohol can be quite sobering. Though education is never a waste of time, knowledge alone is not enough to keep you sober. It can inspire, reinforce, or encourage you to quit, but it is not enough. Self knowledge is no match for our u...
RE 177: The Ego
July 09, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBToday we hear from Jade. She's 27 years old, from Kentucky and has had her last drink on April 14th 2018. The Ego: The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious mind. It is in charge of reality testing and gives us a sense of personal identity. The self concept. A collection of beliefs that serve as the foundation for our bearings in life. A healthy ego can serve to give us something to lean on when times get tough. We believe in ourselves and are capabl...
RE 176: Dating in Sobriety
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB“There are many excuses to drink... but no reasons.” “When you are an addict, the only line you can cross but can not come back from is death.” Dating and Sobriety Modern dating has us drinking more, but being less successful at it. Drinking can give us a false sense of connection. A 2014 Survey from Plenty of Fish found that 36.4% of singles drink before going out and 48.9% drink during the date. It's not entirely surprising that modern dating and drinking are so thoroughly li...
RE 175: Anxiety and Alcohol
June 25, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBAlcohol and Anxiety Today we will look at anxiety and the role it plays in alcohol addiction. Anxiety is inevitable, but we can change what we do and feel about it, ultimately affecting the level of severity we experience and the frequency of attacks. It shows that we care about what is going on. Anxiety is a tool we inherited from our prehistoric past that let us know that we were in danger. It is useful and necessary, and is a natural part of life. Unlike normal anxiety, chro...
RE 174: Addressing Self Loathing With Compassionate Curiosity
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBCompassionate Curiosity: a way we can get to the root of why we drink. “The problem's not that the truth is harsh, but that liberation from ignorance is as painful as being born. Run after truth until you're breathless. Accept the pain involved in re-creating yourself afresh.” - Naguib Mahfouz One of the biggest root causes of addition is self loathing. Feeling like we are not worthy or that we are in any way less than others is a belief often found at the center of our addictive beha...
RE 173: Burn the Ships
June 11, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBBurn The Ships For many people, the answer of what is it that is holding us back in our lives isn’t exactly obvious. The question of what is blocking us from obtaining that inner peace we deserve can be difficult to answer for some. The good news is that if you’re listening to this podcast, the answer is most likely alcohol is what’s holding you back any it may be time to “burn the ships”. Fran with 16 months since his last drink, shares her story... SHOW NOTES [8:00] Paul ...
RE 172: Bravery: Ready to Face and Endure Danger or Pain
June 04, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBBravery: Ready to face and endure danger or pain. Showing Courage. Many times in life we come face to face with our next step. We can see clearly the path ahead that will lead to our next “level up”. We can know everything there is to know about our plight and circumstances. We can possess the very map that will lead us to the next door. But when the time comes, sometimes we hesitate to open it. In sobriety, you have to be willing to fail. People who seek sobriety are a particul...
RE 171: The Reality of Alcohol and Where it Can Take us
May 28, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBThe path of sobriety is not always easy. Many of us will stumble, fall, relapse and find ourselves back at square one. It's not the end of the world. When we relapse, we have the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and, if necessary, reinvent ourselves. Tamara, with 48 days since her last drink, shares her story... SHOW NOTES [3:57] Paul Introduces Tamara. Tamara is 31 years old, from Nashville, Tennessee. For fun, she enjoys cooking, the outdoors, and spending time ...
RE 170: Plant Medicine and Ayahuasca
May 21, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPlease listen with an open heart and open mind. - Paul
RE 169: Has Addiction Always Been a Problem?
May 14, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBHas addiction always been a problem? Alcohol has been around for thousands of years, but has alcoholism? In Gabor Maté's book, “In the realm of hungry ghosts” he states: “The precursor to addiction is dislocation... the loss of psychological, social, and economic integration into family and culture.. a sense of exclusion, isolation and powerlessness. Only chronically and severely dislocated people are vulnerable to addiction. The historical correlation to severe dislocation and addi...
RE 168: Alcohol Impacts More than Just Us
May 07, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWhen we are in the throws of an addiction to alcohol, the effects go beyond just us. They affect our family and those closest to us. After running the podcast for 3 years, Paul has begun to notice patterns emerging. One of the biggest patterns he noticed might be the key to successful sobriety: Accountability. Getting sober can be daunting, and the people around you are owed an explanation. The act of saying it out loud not only makes it real, but makes others aware of what you are ...
RE 167: Now This is Just Plain Wrong
April 30, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThe alcohol industry gives the government funds to prove light drinking is safe. In today's era of information overload, it can be difficult to sort the truth from the strong opinions. As the lines between journalism, science and advertising continue to blur, it can become difficult to know where to stand when one can find a seemingly reputable article or study to support any side of any opinion. The alcohol industry is no stranger to the ways of public relations. The NIAAA (Nation...
RE 166: Building Emotional Muscle
April 23, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBA quote from “Drinking: A love Story” by Caroline Knapp sums up the theme for today's podcast: “Early sobriety has the quality of vigorous exercise, as though each repetition of a painful moment gone without a drink serves to build up emotional muscle.” Life will happen. We can't control what challenges life will send our way but we can control how we respond. Each passing trial is an opportunity to build one's sobriety muscles, which get stronger over time as healthy habits and ways ...
RE 165: Do I Have a Drinking Problem Assesment
April 16, 2018 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB“Do I have a drinking problem?” Part II The first episode under this particular theme came out back in March of 2015. In “Drinking: A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp, a questionnaire is presented that will help you determine whether or not you have a drinking problem, and if yes, at what stage your drinking problem is. See the questions below: 1. Do you drink heavily when you are disappointed or have had a quarrel with someone? 2. When you have trouble or feel under pressure, do yo...
RE 164: Do the Medications Work?
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBDo the medications work? Paul reads messages he received from different podcast listeners about their experiences with some of the various medications often prescribed as quit aids for quitting drinking. Though they are not known to be an effective all-in-one cure for alcoholism, they appear to be a positive piece to the recovery portfolio for some. Ed, with 11 days since his last drink, shares his story: SHOW NOTES [6:20] Paul Introduces Ed. Sober for 11 days. Has b...
RE 163: Want to Know Why You Drink? Quit Drinking and You'll Find Out
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBWhy do we drink? When we no longer drink alcohol, the many reasons we used to drink come bubbling to the surface. What may have started out as a fun activity or a social lubricant often morphs into a way to (not) deal with life's problems. The barrage of pro-alcohol messages from media and society has the potential to pull the wool over our eyes as the addictive nature of alcohol quietly gets the better of our innocent intentions. Alcohol promises to help you numb the pain, lower ...
RE 162: Things Your Addiction Will Say in Your Own Voice
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB“Your addiction will lie to you in your own voice.” Your addiction will often appear to you as a voice in your head that sounds like your own rational thoughts. It will tell you that it's not really that big of a deal, that you are really in control or, in many cases, will conveniently wipe your memory (the ISM or “incredibly short memory”) so you won't recall what a tough time you had getting through that last hangover. Be on the lookout for justification phrases such as: “But I d...
RE 161: Where Does Sobriety Stand on Your Priority List?
March 19, 2018 16:35 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBIf you haven't done so already, make sobriety your number one priority. It may seem selfish to prioritize yourself over other things, but to really be present and of service to our loved ones and the community at large, we must take care of ourselves. When we root ourselves in something real, concrete and bigger than ourselves, our daily struggles and problems often feel small by comparison. “Everything's going to be okay as long as we don't drink.” Ryan, with over two since his ...
RE 160: Made a Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBStep Four – “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves” The Recovery Elevator Podcast isn't affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, but we cover the steps due to listener demand. For easy lookup: episode 142 was Step 1 episode 146 was Step 2 episode 152 was Step 3. The fourth step is probably everyone's least favorite step, as it involves things we don't want to do... face our past, our mistakes, our scary thoughts, emotions and current problems. Though it can ...
RE 159: I'm Breaking Up With the Word Alcoholic... Again
March 05, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB“Enhanced Dopamine Receptors” or EDR The word “alcoholic” carries such a stigma in today's society and also implies that one's addiction to alcohol is somehow different compared to other addictions. A more accurate way to describe the situation of those struggling with alcohol or any addiction is that they have “enhanced dopamine receptors.” Jim, with 57 days since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [11:00] Paul Introduces Jim. Jim is 47 years old, lives in Waukeg...
RE 158: Is Everyone Really Drinking?
February 26, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB“Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting” You can't always believe what you hear. Just because we believe that everybody was kung fu fighting, doesn't mean that everyone was actually kung fu fighting. In fact, upon further research, it turns out that no one was kung fu fighting in the original music videos for this song. The same applies to “Everybody drinks”. When we drink, our beliefs about everyone drinking around us probably don't reflect reality. We feel that we have no choice because...
RE 157: Don't Alcoholics Live Under Bridges?
February 19, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBMany of the stereotypes surrounding alcoholism don't match up with reality. The image of the homeless guy holding the bottle in a brown paper bag and living under a bridge doesn't correctly represent the average alcoholic, despite the image's popularity. Recent data shows that only 3-5% of alcoholics are homeless or on the street. As a group, alcoholics have enhanced dopamine receptors. They tend to be overachievers, over-workers, over-thinkers, and over-creators. They come from many ...
RE 156: Progress Not Perfection
February 12, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this episode, Paul vents a little bit of his frustration and anger in recovery about AA and “big alcohol”. Without alcohol in our lives to help us deal with difficult emotions.. anger, resentment, and frustration (to name a few) often rise to the surface. Paul expresses his concern for the abundance of alcohol in society, despite the overwhelming evidence that it is destructive and harmful. Katie, with 496 days since her last drink, shares her story: SHOW NOTES [12:00]...
RE 155: Filling the Void Left By Alcohol
February 05, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB“For us to be successful in sobriety, we must fill the void left by alcohol.” -Russel Brand, Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions Drinking plays a big role in our lives. Many of our social gatherings revolve around it. We use it to relax or to deal with difficult emotions. When we quit drinking, a void is then created that can be felt across many areas of our lives. What do we do with this? Should we fill it? With what? When the void is present, some try to use willpower to igno...
RE 154: Can Pills Help Control Our Drinking?
January 29, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB“Does anybody have experience with naltrexone, Antabuse (disulfiram), or Campral (acamprosate)?” These drugs are designed to help people deal with the physical side effects of quitting alcohol. While readily available, most 12 step programs will not mention quit aids such as these. In the Radio Lab episode “The Fix”, they mention that a very small percentage of people in the early stages of drinking ever qualify for receiving drugs to help them quit. Many people will seek out an easy ...
RE 153: Do Half Measures Really Avail Us Nothing?
January 22, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MB"Half measures availed us nothing. We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with complete abandon." This phrase is commonly heard in 12 step meetings. When it comes to recovery, a half-hearted attempt could have disasterous results. Recovery can be confusing. Half measures might yield mediocre results in other areas of life, but due to the nature of the beast, unfortunatly the truth is that alcoholism can not be defeated while alchol is still being consumed, and...
RE 152: Asking For Help With Alcohol: Made a Decision to Turn Our Will and Lives Over
January 15, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBPaul summarizes Step 3 from the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous. “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” Step three in a nutshell means we are asking for help. A God of our understanding can be anything. We must be convinced that a life run on self will can hardly be a success. Jenna, with over 3 years since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [8:39] Paul Introduces Jenna. I live in Colorado, I work ...
RE 151: This Recovery Program Claims an 80% Success Rate
January 08, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThe American Medical Association recognized alcohol dependence as a disease over 55 years ago. Alcohol dependence fits the disease model because it is a dysfunctional state with characteristic form. Use of some drugs, including alcohol, may cause dependency. The medical term for this dependency, or addiction, is Chemical Dependency. In order for a chemical to be addictive it must possess three properties. It must be: 1) mind altering or mood changing, 2) euphorigenic, and 3) reinforcing, t...
RE 150: We Can Do This
January 01, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBIt is January 1st, 2018. Today represents the start of a new year. The fact that you are listening to a podcast that is all about bettering your life sets you apart from all the rest. Addicts and alcoholics need altruistic relationships in our lives with others who do not drink. Tricia, with 1 year since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [8:38] Paul Introduces Tricia. I live in Dallas Texas, I’m 36 years old, I am a Chef by trade. I like to do crafty stuff, and I...
RE 149: Some Facts About Alcohol
December 25, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBFacts about Alcohol: Less than 20% of people with alcohol abuse disorders actually seek treatment for their disease. Excessive alcohol consumption costs the U.S. economy an estimated 250 billion dollars in lost productivity according to a study from 2010. Alcoholic’s Anonymous success rates vary depending on the source. Makenzee, with 1 year since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [12:05] Paul Introduces Makenzee. I am from Boise Idaho. I am 23 years old and I wo...
RE 148: The Perfect Storm for Alcoholism
December 18, 2017 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBRandy Craig, with 49 days since his last drink, shares his story. SHOW NOTES [2:53] Paul Introduces Randy. I was born and raised in Casper Wyoming. I went to school in Colorado, and worked there for a few years. Music has been a part of my life since I was very young. I like to read, play music, take my dog on walks. My passion revolves around my music. Randy tells his story in detail to Paul, and explains his journey up to this point. [41:59] Rapid Fire Roun...
RE 147: Is Alcoholism a Disease, a Habit, or Voluntary?
December 11, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThe 3 basic camps of addiction can be broken into the following categories: The prevailing wisdom today is that addiction is a disease. This is the main line of the medical model of mental disorders with which the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is aligned: addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease in which alcohol use becomes involuntary despite its negative consequences. The idea here is, roughly, that addiction is a disease because alcohol use changes the brain and, a...
RE 146: We Came to Believe
December 04, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBPaul discusses Step 2 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Mike, with 86 days his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [11:31] Paul Introduces Mike. I live in Vermont; I’m 33 years old. I work as a social worker; I hang out with my wife, my 12-year-old son, and play video games. [16:50] Paul- Describe the progression, coupled with Father time, hangovers are getting worse a...
Re 145: 4 Strategies to Utilize in Social Situations
November 27, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThese 4 Strategies will help us get through any social situation. Will power can only last us so long. Accountability Play the tape forward Always have an exit strategy Stop and think. Alcohol is a poison. Neal, with 20 months since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [8:20] Paul Introduces Neal. I am in my late 50’s. I have 2 boys, 2 grandchildren. I do maintenance work, I like to go camping and spend time with our granddaughter who lives with us. [1...
RE 144: Gratitude is Key in Sobriety
November 20, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” – Cynthia Ozick What is gratitude, and how can this help us get and stay sober? Service and Gratitude go hand in hand. Here’s Paul’s Holiday challenge: Write 10 things you are grateful for 10 days in a row. Be thankful for something you totally have taken for granted your entire life. After 10 days when you have 100 items listed, review the list, and look for reoccurring themes. Email your completed lists ...
RE 143: The Reverse Intervention
November 13, 2017 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBPaul discusses reverse interventions. They, “normal drinkers” don’t get it. How can we expect normal drinkers to understand what we are going through? What do you need to cover in a reverse intervention? Let them know this isn’t easy for you. Having the real conversation and being vulnerable. Lay out your game plan. Accountability is key. Amy, with 11 years since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [11:40] Paul Introduces Amy. I’m 54, a Midwestern housewife. I ...
RE 142: We Were Powerless Over Alcohol
November 06, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBPaul discusses Step One: “ We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable.” from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. David, with 46 days since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [10:20] Paul Introduces David. I’m a dad of 2 great boys aged 11, and 7. We live in Atlanta. I work at a software firm. I have been there for quite some time. I’m 42, and divorced. For fun there is a lot of baseball, I help coach basketball. B...
Re 141: Alcohol and "Hanxiety"
October 30, 2017 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBAnxiety as it relates to drinking is discussed. Alcohol suppresses the nervous system. It is a depressant. If we depress the nerves for long periods through binge drinking, our body reacts once the alcohol is gone by releasing adrenaline to compensate. This gives us severe anxiety in return. Which totally unbearable, and creates a fear that grabs you right in the chest. Aaron, with 16 days since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [11:12] Paul Introduces Aaron. I’...
RE 140: Those Uncomfortable Feelings Serve a Purpose
October 23, 2017 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBPaul discusses anxiety and depression as interpreted through an episode of the Dharmapunx Podcast. Heather, with 269 days since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [10:50] Paul Introduces Heather. I’m 37; I live in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been here for about 7 years. I grew up in south Texas. I work for a small cable network. I love yoga, hiking, going to the movies. I have an identical twin sister. [16:04] Paul- When did you realize perhaps that you don...
RE 139: PAWS - Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms/Syndrome
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBThis week’s topic is PAWS- Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms/Syndrome. Paul explains what PAWS is, how to deal with it, and some of the signs to look for. Josh, with 15 months since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [8:13] Paul Introduces Josh. I am from Phoenix originally, now living in LA; I am a digital content producer. I am 36 years old. I like hiking and exploring with my miniature golden retriever Diego. [10:30] Paul- You left AA in recovery determined t...
RE 138: The Science of Addiction
October 09, 2017 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBPaul summarizes an article from National Geographic “The Science of Addiction.” Nearly 1 in 20 adults worldwide are addicted to alcohol. 21 million Americans have a drug or alcohol addiction. Making the disorder more common than cancer. Addiction is a pathological form of learning. Carey, with 40 days year since her last drink, shares her story SHOW NOTES [8:52] Paul Introduces Carey. I am 30 years old; I’m an RN from Rochester New York. I used to say I liked to do a whol...
RE 137: The "ISM" or the Incredibly Short Memory
October 02, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBI want to talk about the word Alcoholism, more specifically, the tail end of that word, the ISM- Incredible Short Memory, the painful acute memories are sobriety fuel. We cannot do this alone. Adam, with 57 days since his last drink, shares his story SHOW NOTES [8:50] Paul Introduces Adam. I’m 36; I live in New Hampshire, married with 2 awesome sons and a beautiful wife. I love being outdoors. I began drinking in my early twenties. I was drinking to get away from stress p...
RE 136: One in Eight Americans are Alcoholics
September 25, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBNew data has revealed that one in eight Americans are now alcoholics due to an alarming rise in alcohol consumption in women, elderly people and ethnic minorities. Experts at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism say that the rise could constitute a public health crisis that is being overshadowed by the opioid epidemic and marijuana legalization. During an 11 year gap, the number of people who received a diagnosis of alcoholism shot up by 49 percent, meaning 12.7 percen...