Recovery Elevator

Today we have Thea. She is 55 years old from Madison, WI and took her last drink on February 10 th , 2019   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20   We have just a couple of cabin spots left for our upcoming retreat in Bozeman, Montana . This retreat is from August 6 th through 10 th .   Coming in Januar...

Today we have Ronnie. He is 41 years old from Kiowa, CO and took his last drink on June 1 st , 2025.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – the social app for sober people.   [03:17] Thoughts from Paul:   From the cavemen to the ancient Greeks, to modern humans, there's always an apocalypse on the horizon. The apocalypse outside of us, we c...

Today we have Marcy. She's 42 years old and lives in Seattle, WA. Marcy took her last drink on October 15 th , 2020.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20   Paul just finished the rough draft of his second book entitled Dolce Vita, The Good Life and expects it to be released this September.   [ 00:00...

Today we have Marisa. She is 50 years old from Fairfax, VA and she took her last drink on March 17 th , 2024.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20   Check out the upcoming Recovery Elevator Events :   August 6 th – 10 th – Bozeman Retreat – we have about 12 spots left October 4 th – 14 th – Peru Janu...

Today we have Natalie. She is 55 years old from Palmdale, CA and took her last drink on June 4 th , 2023.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people   [02:28] Thoughts from Paul:   This week's intro is about acceptance. We may wish we were a little bit taller, we may wish we were a baller, and we may wish that al...

Today we have Brooke. She is 47 years old from Pittsburgh, PA and took her last drink on September 27 th , 2024.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Sober Link – save 50% on a device   [02:02] Thoughts from Paul:   When we get asked why we are not drinking, Paul shares that we should be turning the question around and asking them why they ARE drin...

Today we have Kimmy. She is 34 years old from Montrose, Colorado and took her last drink on April 3 rd , 2017.   This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – THE social app for sober people   Here are some upcoming events at RE : Bozeman Retreat from August 6 th -20 th , 2025 Peru in October (registration closed) Dry January 2026 Ukelele Course in February 202...

Today we have Santino. He is 37 years old from Taunton, MA and took his last drink on May 24 th , 2022.   This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month Exact Nature use code RE20 to save 20% off your order   Recovery Elevator has merch ! We have hoodies, patches, shirts, tank tops and bracelets. Help us keep this project going and shred the shame!   Last call for registr...

Today we have Jenny. She is 53 yeas old from Belgrade, MT and took her last drink on August 25 th , 2015.   This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Exact Nature use code RE20 to save 20% off your order     The message that alcohol is good for you is outdated. Paul shares an article from GQ that was released shortly after the World Health Organization declared tha...

Today we have Kayleen. She is 27 years old, lives in Baltimore, MD and she took her last drink on April 6 th , 2025.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – the social app for sober people   There are a few spots left for Peru in October 2025 . On this 10-night, 11-day trip of a lifetime, we will be hiking the Inca Trail and participating in two ser...

Today we have Ben. He is 45 years old from Liverpool, UK and had his last drink on September 26th, 2021.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link - $50 off of device using this link   [02:01] Thoughts from Paul:   According to Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, all health, longevity, and your daily moods, along with your overall state of being...

Today we have Christopher. He is 27 years old from Melbourne, Australia and he took his last drink on July 13 th , 2019.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   On October 4 th -15th, we are going to Peru !   There are still three spots available for this 11-day 12-night journey throughout Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Included in this journey...

Today we have Adam. He is 34 years old from Denver, CO and took his last drink on May 19 th , 2022.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – the social app for sober people   [02:41] Thoughts from Paul:   Today Paul presents the second of a three-part series where he covers the healing one may expect in the first year away from alcohol. This week he...

Today we have Maggie. She is 42 years old, from Switzerland, and she took her last drink on February 24 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – the social app for sober people     Registration for our annual alcohol-free retreat in Bozeman is now open . From August 6 th through 10 th , we will be spending lots of time in nature, doing bre...

Today we have Kaylee. She's 33 years old from Camp Hill, PA and took her last drink on December 24 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link – learn more and save 50% off of a device   Registration for our annual alcohol-free retreat in Bozeman is now open . From August 6 th through 10 th , we will be spending lots of time in nature, doing...

Today we have Jenny. She is 38 years old from Hudson, WI and she took her last drink on February 16, 2020.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Recovery Elevator has a nonprofit called Café RE which is our alcohol-free community. For all of our happenings and what we offer, click on Recovery Elevator Events .   [02:35] Thoughts from Paul:   It doesn't re...

Today we have Laura. She is 40 years old from Reno, NV and she had her last drink on August 1 st , 2017.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Tomorrow April 1 st , registration opens for our annual alcohol-free retreat in Bozeman . From August 6 th through 10 th , we will be spending lots of time in nature, doing breathwork, a lakeside hangout, laser tag...

Today we have Niko. He is 43 years old from San Juan, Puerto Rico and took his last drink on September 2 nd , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE   Next week registration opens for our flagship retreat in Bozeman which is always a lot of fun. In addition to our lake hangout, breathwork and recovery workshops, we're also playing laser tag. We...

Today we have Alyssa. She is 30 years old from Vancouver, WA and took her last drink on September 5 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link –   Next Monday, our five-week course called Ditching the Booze. This is our alcohol-free 101 crash course and is included with Café RE membership. All sessions are live and you're tuning in with oth...

Today we have Lisa. She is from Brisbane, Australia and took her last drink on February 24 th , 2022.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   If you have quit drinking and are looking for new alcohol-free friends, Café RE is the social app for sober people. With 24/7 access to a like-minded community committed to living alcohol-free, you'll never feel alone...

Today we have Charlie. She is 32 years old from London, UK. She took her last drink on December 28 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   In October of this year, we are going to Peru !   There are still spots available for this 11-day 12-night journey throughout Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Registration closes June 2 nd which is t...

Today we have Robbie. He is 43 and lives in Moses Lake, WA. He took his last drink on August 15 th , 2024   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   3,649 days ago, or 1 day shy of ten years, the first episode of the Recovery Elevator podcast dropped. Paul remembers the date well because for three months after the first episode released, he kept thinking "oh m...

Today we have Jeremy. He is 43 years old and lives in Portland, Maine. He took his last drink on January 23 rd , 2019.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Recovery Elevator is going back to Peru in October 2025 . On this 10-night, 11-day trip of a lifetime, we will be hiking the Inca Trail and participating in two service projects. Registration has been...

Today we have Dave. He is 69 years old from Beaver Creek, CO. He took his last drink in September 17 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link - receive $50 off of a device   If you have quit drinking and are looking for new alcohol-free friends, Café RE is the social app for sober people. Come join the party!   Tonight begins our first ev...

Today we have Kathy. She is 57 years old from Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on October 21 st , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Registration for one of our best international sober travel itineraries opens today, as we are going back to Peru October 4 th – 15 th , 2025. We are starting off in Cusco, then head into the sacred valley, and...