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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I’m almost 9 months sober today, and I credit so much of that to this podcast. Recovery Elevator has been a steady, grounding presence for me, especially on the hard days when staying on track felt uncertain. The honesty, vulnerability, and real-life stories shared here make sobriety feel not only possible, but sustainable. I’m incredibly grateful for Paul and the work he continues to do. It takes courage to show up authentically, both in recovery and in life, and that authenticity is exactly what makes this podcast so impactful. Even when outside noise tries to distract from the mission, the core message here remains unchanged: helping people get and stay sober. And honestly, I respect anyone willing to stand by their values - hell yeah, Paul. If you’re even considering changing your relationship with alcohol, this podcast is a powerful place to start. It reminds you that you’re not alone, and that there’s a whole community rooting for your success.
Paul is a phenomenal, kind, compassionate & extremely knowledgeable host. His brave guests share their most intimate struggles with alcohol in order to help others. This is by far my favorite recovery podcast.
Found this podcast the day I decided to quit drinking. I don’t have time for AA right now but listening to all of the first hand stories has felt like being in the room with other people. Thank you to Paul and the entire team. I listen to at least two every day and it’s honestly the biggest component of my sobriety. Can’t recommend this podcast enough!
I have been listening to this podcast for the past couple years, I am almost 3 years sober, and I really resonate with a lot of the guests on the show. And I really want to acknowledge Paul for always standing on the right side of history given the cruel and inhumane administration we are trying to stay sober through. You’re embodying what sobriety means through every facet.
I loved listening to everyone’s stories..it absolutely helps me with my recovery but hearing politics on this podcast, why? It doesn’t help anyone. Only adds more stress.
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