Mental Health · Paul Churchill
by Paul Churchill
It's not a NO to alcohol — it's a YES to a better life! Bestselling author Paul Churchill interviews people who have successfully quit drinking, offering an honest, uplifting look at what an alcohol-free life can really look like. Each week, Recovery Elevator explores sobriety from fresh perspectives — no judgment, no lectures, just real stories from real people. Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one, or already thriving in recovery, you've found your community. Topics include: how to stop drinking alcohol, alcohol addiction and dependency, whether moderate drinking actually works, what happens to your brain when you quit drinking, the role of spirituality in recovery, whether AA is right for you, tracking sobriety milestones, and whether addiction might be trying to tell you something. If alcohol is making you sick and tired, Recovery Elevator is your invitation to explore what life on the other side looks like — through candid conversations and inspiring guest stories.
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The stories are so inspiring and Paul does an excellent job guiding guests through telling their stories clearly and powerfully. Love this podcast!
I’ve been a member of RE for several years and I honestly don’t know where I would be without this group of people. The local bunch here in CO are like family and we have great times together. RE has been a staple in my recovery journey since before day 1 and I look forward to Mondays so I can listen to the new episode. My “normal drinking” husband listens with me often and this has helped him to see my alcoholic behavior in a new light which in turn allows him to have more grace towards me. Thank you Paul and everyone at RE. I appreciate you. #BlueGroup💙
Sober podcasts were truly the beginning of my alcohol free journey. It was the first place I went to as I explored my sober curiosity. Not knowing where to go or what I was looking for, I literally typed in the search bar “sober motivation” and promptly both the Sober Motivation Podcast and Recovery Elevator popped up and the rest is history. I’ve learned so much and found so many resources I otherwise wouldn’t have by listening to the vulnerability graciously shared in these stories. It was the final nudge I needed to be affirmed that yes, I do want to quit forever and am at peace with and welcome whole heartedly that decision and no, what I’m feeling about my drinking is not just my own problem, but actually thousands of people are struggling in the way I am and are completely normal, every day people just trying to live life in the best way they know how. They say a problem shared is a problem halved, and I had felt so alone in my struggle until I found these podcasts. I’m 5 months alcohol free today and have never looked back, nor do I ever plan to. Best decision of my life so far. Thank you Paul for this amazing community and thank you to everyone who has bravely shared their story. Sending my love to anyone reading this, wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here. 🫶🏼
Compelling stories of the brave, resilient, extraordinary people who are battling (and winning!) the shockingly sneaky world of alcohol. I am so grateful for the RE team for putting together a resource that speaks to me in a new and inspiring way every week. I listened for months before deciding I was ready to quit. The stories helped me realize I was not alone, and I was not that unusual - alcohol is ruining so many lives - and I am fortunate to have the RE podcast by my side to make sure it does not ruin mine.
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