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Mental Health · Paul Churchill

Recovery Elevator

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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Latest episodes

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RE 602: Know Your Water

Today we have Jordan. He is 35 years old from Las Vegas, NV and he took his last drink of alcohol on July 20th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:          

Aug 31
44 min

RE 601: The Most Encouraged Drug

Today we have Mitchell. He is 30 years old, lives in Missouri, and he took his last drink on April 6th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:                  

Aug 24
49 min

RE 600: What Happens After You Quit Drinking?

Today we have Dan. He is 44 years old from Denver, CO, and he took his last drink of alcohol in February of 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up a

Aug 17
10 min

RE 599: Romanticizing the Drink

Today we have Art. He is 46 years old, from Wheat Ridge, CO and he took his last drink on November 28th, 2023.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and

Aug 10
41 min

RE 598: Accept the Struggle

Today we have Amy. She is 43 years old, lives in Santa Ynez, CA and took her last drink of alcohol on May 25th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign

Aug 3
41 min

RE 597: Moving On

Today we have Shane. He is 45 years old, lives in Northern California, and he took his last drink on September 12th, 2013.   This episode is brought to you by:  

Jul 27
47 min

RE 596: Hiding in Plain Sight

Today we have Becca. She is 35 years old, lives in Delaware County, PA, and she took her last drink of alcohol on August 7th, 2024.   This episode is brought to you b

Jul 20
39 min

RE 595: You Have One Job

Today we have Rich. He is from Sacramento, CA, he is 60 years old and took his last drink on August 8th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and

Jul 13
51 min

RE 594: The Most Important Person

Today we have Eric. He is 55 years old, lives in Columbus, OH and took his last drink on February 14th, 2008.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and g

Jul 6
51 min

RE 593: Man's Best Friend

Today we have Camille. She is 36 years old, lives in Montreal, Canada and she took her last drink on April 20th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign

Jun 29
49 min

RE 592: GLP-1's and Addiction

Today we have Lauren. She is 39 years old from Chicago, IL and took her last drink on November 22nd, 2019.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get

Jun 22
51 min

RE 591: Open Up To Life

Today we have Meg. She is 36 years old, lives in Houston, TX and she took her last drink on October 11th, 2020.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and

Jun 15
48 min

RE 590: Are You Broken?

Today we have Stef. She is 39 years old, lives in Truckee, CA, and took her last drink on March 24th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get

Jun 8
44 min

RE 589: The Little Things

Today we have Brooke. She is 55 years old, lives in Denver, CO and she took her last drink on February 17th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up

Jun 1
51 min

RE 588: Religion

Today we have Anita. She is 49 years old from Bend, OR and she took her last drink on January 4th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get 10

May 25
45 min

RE 587: Schedule What?

Today we have Will. He is 32 years old, lives in Allenstown, NH and took his last drink on October 5th, 2019.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and g

May 18
45 min

RE 586: Addiction is the Answer

Today's episode includes a Q & A session conducted live at Recovery Point, which is a resource center for those who struggle with addiction located in Bozeman, Montana.

May 11
52 min

RE 585: Country Roads

Today we have Brittany. She is 44 years old, lives in New Braunfels, TX and she had her last drink on May 27th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign

May 4
44 min

RE 584: I'm One of Them

Today we have Chris. He is 55 years old, from Madison, WI, and he took his last drink of alcohol on April 7th, 2015.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign u

Apr 27
53 min

RE 583: Anonymous?

Today we have Aimee. She is 51 years old, from Minneapolis, MN and took her last drink on March 20th, 2022.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get

Apr 20
46 min

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Where Recovery Elevator ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 2, 2026).

#156 ▼ 6 Health & Fitness US
#48 ▼ 2 Mental Health US

What listeners say

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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!

stella in ashland · May 2025

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💙

Cyndergarten · Feb 2025

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. 🫶🏼

aryannek · Feb 2025

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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