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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.

Latest episodes

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RE 605: The Most Prolific Teaching

#43 trending · Health & Fitness

Today we have Karen. She is 50 years old, from Chicopee, MA and she took her last drink of alcohol on January 13th, 2024.   This episode is brought to you by:      

Sep 21
54 min

RE 604: We're Tired of Poisoning Ourselves

Today we have Cricket. She is 40 years old, lives in Chattanooga, TN, and she took her last drink on July 27th, 2022.   This episode is brought to you by:          

Sep 14
56 min

RE 603: The Opposite of Addiction is Still Connection

Today we have Hannah. She is 35 years old, from Chapel Hill, NC and she took her last drink of alcohol on August 9th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:    

Sep 7
53 min

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

Chart trend

Position in the Mental Health chart (US), last 90 days.

#14
all-time peak
88
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Recovery Elevator ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 22, 2026).

#141 ▲ 42 Health & Fitness US
#44 ▲ 27 Mental Health US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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.

Heyheyheyyyyy · Apr 2026

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.

LadyLovesLife · Apr 2026

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!

RatherBGolfing4 · Mar 2026

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.

mima.rdh · Mar 2026

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.

Hopefull123 · Apr 2026

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