Paul Churchill

Recovery Elevator

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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...

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Paul Churchill

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RE 271: Sobriety in a Pandemic Part II 27.04.2020 58:51

Today we have Kirby. She took her last drink March 25, 2018. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul shares more stories from listeners, and Café RE members, sharing their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. We'd love to hear how you are doing through this as well. Email your...

RE 270: Sobriety in a Pandemic 20.04.2020 1:03:05

Today we have Tom. He took his last drink February 16, 2019. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul shares stories from listeners, and Café RE members, sharing their experiences during this Covid-19 pandemic. We'd love to hear how you are doing through this as well. Email your s...

RE 269: "Nolo" Drinks - NA Beers and Kombucha 13.04.2020 48:29

Today we have Derek. He took his last drink August 22, 2019. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about what a Nolo drink is, non-alcoholic beers, and kombucha…and whether, or not, we should stay away from them if they have trace amounts of alcohol. He also talks about the...

RE 268: You're in the Ring 06.04.2020 1:03:45

Today we have Raj. He took his last drink May 11, 2014. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul zooms out and talks about the journey. If you are listening to this podcast you are an active participant in the center of the ring. Your conscious decision to ditch the booze places y...

RE 267: When Facing Crisis 30.03.2020 57:52

Today we have Lucas. He took his last drink November 13th, 2018. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about crisis. In some languages the word 'crisis' is coupled with the word 'opportunity'. Everyone experiences crisis' in life, but we are the fortunate ones that are for...

RE 266: Rule 22 23.03.2020 47:34

Today we have Renee. She took her last drink January 2nd, 2020. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about Rule 22. What it is. Why it is important to make this rule a part of your life ASAP. Rule 22 = Lighten up. Don't take yourself too seriously. Laughter really is t...

RE 265: The Strategy of the Comfort Zone 16.03.2020 57:54

Today we have Janine. She took her last drink on October 6th, 2019. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode, Paul talks about your comfort zone, why it's important to have one, why it is so important to get outside of it, and how it is possible to get too far out of it. The true authent...

RE 264: Broken and Whole 09.03.2020 57:20

Today we have Aaron. He took his last drink October 6, 2019. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about it being possible for things to coexist in your life, you can feel calm and accomplished while you still have things to do. It is important to recognize both parts equal...

RE 263: Top Ten Benefits of Quitting Drinking 02.03.2020 57:40

Today we have Tara. She took her last drink February 4, 2019. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about the top 10 reasons for quitting drinking. Number one; your authentic self will begin to emerge. Number two; you don't have a headache due to lack of aspirin in your sy...

RE 262: Do the Work 24.02.2020 54:15

Today we have Vinny. He took his last drink 9 ½ years ago. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about change. Whether you like it, or not, you are always changing. You're either building new circuits or adding new blockages to your energy field. With an addiction it's ei...

RE 261: Do You Want to Quit Drinking or Not? 17.02.2020 46:27

Today we have Sofi. She took her last drink on April 28, 2014. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about tough love. If you are saying you want to quit drinking…but…"you can't because… fill in the blank ", or "you can't because you don't want to… fill in the blank ", in o...

RE 260: Moderate Drinking 10.02.2020 55:46

Today we have Lisa. She took her last drink on December 16, 2017. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul talks about moderate drinking, and whether or not it works. For almost everyone, when we first decide to quit drinking, we try to moderate. The question isn't, can I still hav...

RE 259: It's the Simple Things in Life 03.02.2020 1:01:14

Today we have Andrew. He took his last drink on February 16, 2019. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about 2 things. Number one is...

RE 258: SOBER - Son of a Bitch, Everything's Real 27.01.2020 1:00:03

Today we have Scott. He took his last drink on December 2nd, 2018. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about control. He also talk...

RE 257: I Quit Drinking... Now What? 20.01.2020 45:33

Today we have Bianca. She took her last drink on October 3, 2018. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about the process of rediscov...

RE 256: What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking Alcohol 13.01.2020 50:26

Today we have Greg. He took his last drink on October 2nd, 2012. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about what happens to the dome...

RE 255: Does Addiction Serve a Purpose? 06.01.2020 50:36

Today we have Kerri. She took her last drink on November 6th, 2018. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here On today's episode Paul talks about meeting the man he wou...

RE 254: You are What You Think 30.12.2019 57:15

Today we have Justin. He took his last drink on November 5th, 2018. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about manifestation, how yo...

RE 253: Sobriety is Your Superpower 23.12.2019 42:07

Today we have Val. She took her last drink on June 26, 2019. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here Sobriety is your superpower, and an offshoot of that superpower...

RE 252: Future Tripping 16.12.2019 1:01:07

Today we have Wendy. she took her last drink on June 4, 2017. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about incessantly thinking in the f...

RE 251: When a Spouse Quits Drinking 09.12.2019 54:33

Today we have Torey. He took his last drink on October 9, 2017. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about what happens when a loved o...

RE 250: Is Sobriety all Unicorns and Rainbows? 02.12.2019 54:05

Today we have Dee. She took her last drink on January 17th, 2019. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about PAWS, or what he refers...

RE 249: Don't Worry About How to Quit Drinking 25.11.2019 51:33

Today we have Lauren. She took her last drink on November 17, 2018. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about the 'how', and says not...

RE 248: Your Story 18.11.2019 51:11

Today we have Patrick. He took his last drink on January 1, 2019. This is his story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here ! You can get the Audible version here ! On today's episode Paul talks about sharing and owning our st...

RE 247: Is Alcohol to Blame for Bad Behavior? 11.11.2019 49:04

Today we have Jody. She took her last drink on October 20, 2015. This is her story. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. On today's episode Paul shares with the listeners the many (12) steps, and team members, it takes to put a podcast episode together. And listeners…you are part of the team! Paul also covers an article...