Recovery Elevator

Today we have Nick. He is 41 and lives in Richfield, MN. He took his last drink on November 8 th , 2023.   In one week, registration for one of our best international sober travel itineraries opens, 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 of course we're doing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.   Next Monday our fir...

Episode 518 – Your Idea of Good Evolves   Today we have Ashley. She's 25 years old from Spokane, WA and took her last drink on September 22 nd , 2024.   Sponsor for this episode:   Better Help – 10% off your first month   This February, we are doing our first ever alcohol-free singer-songwriter course . In this six-week course you're going to connect with other sober musicians. You're going to imp...

Today we have Cindy. She is 36 years old, lives in Los Angeles, CA and took her last drink on December 31 st , 2023.   Sponsor for this episode:   Better Help – 10% off your first month   Café RE is THE social app for sober people. If you are struggling to meet people who no longer drink alcohol, then this community app is for you. Yes, it is mostly online, but we've got a bunch of in-person meetu...

Today we have Hattie. She is 34 years old from South London, UK, and she took her last drink on April 25 th , 2021.   Sponsors for this episode include:   Better Help – 10% off your first month   Sober Link - get a promo code for $50 off of the device.   Registration is open for Recovery Elevator's first ever Men's Retreat will be April 5 th through the 12 th in Costa Rica. We've got space for 12...

Today we have Patrick. He's 43 years old from Montreal, Quebec and took his last drink on November 11 th , 2024.   Join Recovery Elevator for our Restore Dry January course. This is our most intensive course, and it's all about accountability. This is the best setup we've had yet for this course as participants get access to all of Café RE, including the chats and the community when they sign up f...

Today we have Erin. She is 50 years old from Denver, CO and took her last drink on August 21 st , 2023.   Registration for Dry January is now open. This is our most intensive course, and it's all about accountability. If you've been trying to quit drinking and haven't found success, it's most likely you're not surrounded by the right people or don't have community. Over 70% of our Restore Dry Janu...

Today we have Forrest. He is 31 years old from Atlanta, GA and took his last drink on March 14 th , 2022.   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    Registration for Dry January is now open. This course is all about accountability, connection, and having fun. We come together 14 times in the month of January via Zoom, and...

Today we have Tammy. She is 61 years old from San Diego, CA. She took her last drink on September 6 th , 2021.   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    Registration for Dry January is now open. When you sign up for Restore, you not only get access to the course, but you also get access to the whole Café RE community. If...

Today we have Arlina. She is 55 years old from Boise, ID and took her last drink 30 years ago.   Restore – registration opens Monday December 2 nd . This is Recovery Elevator's most intensive AF course for someone looking for extra accountability for Dry January.   Recovery Elevator's first ever AF Songwriting course will be in February 2025. During the six-week course, participants will write, ed...

Today we have Kevin. He is 42 years old, from Fresno, CA and is celebrating 500 days at the time of this recording.   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    Restore – registration opens Monday December 2 nd . This is Recovery Elevator's most intensive AF course for someone looking for extra accountability for Dry January...

Today we have Nicole. She is 46 years old from Fairfax, VA. She took her last drink on May 18 th , 2023.   If you are seeking community on your alcohol-free journey, Café RE is just the place. We have been off Facebook for over a month, and we love our new home. In addition, we are also a non-profit. We would love to see you there!       [03:32] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul is always saving lines or...

Today we have Fanny. She is 39 years old and lives in Wilmington, NC. She took her last drink on February 3 rd , 2021.   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 opens January 13 th and closes May 30 th in order to secure tickets to the Inca Trail....

Today we have Jason. He is 56 years old and from Minneapolis, MN. He took his last drink on December 31 st , 2021.   Sponsors for this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.     [01:06] Intro:   In today's episode you are going to hear Jason say that he doesn't identify as an alcoholic. How many alcoholics do you think have been interviewed on...

Today we have James. He is 33 years old from Birmingham, UK and he took his last drink in May 30 th , 2023.   Café RE is now off of Facebook and we have our own app. If you're looking for accountability with others who are ditching the booze or have already done so, we'd love to have you.       Drop the Bottle   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alco...

Today we have Dave. He is 46 and lives in Boston. He took his last drink on March 5 th , 2023.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    There are two spots left on our next Alcohol-Free travel trip to Vietnam . This upcoming January 9 th -20 th , 2025, we're heading to this incredible Southeast Asia paradise for 1...

Today we have Don. He is 44 and lives in Clarkson, MI. He took his last drink on November 15 th , 2021.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.      The theme for this podcast is I am Here, I am Whole . What does that mean? It means, that in this moment, the only moment that has ever mattered or ever existed, I choo...

Today we have Leah from Akron, OH. She took her last drink on September 4 th , 2022.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    Tonight is our first session of our Ditching the Booze Mindfulness course. It will be on Monday nights at 7:30 EST for the next five weeks. This course will teach you the basics of mindfu...

Today we have Kurtis. He is 32 from Seattle, WA and took his last drink on October 12 th , 2023.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.      Paul loves pickles but doesn't love to be in them. When it comes to drinking, this quote shows up often: "When I controlled my drinking, I didn't enjoy it. When I enjoyed my d...

Today we have Kendra. She is 36 years old from Alexandria, MN and took her last drink on March 22 nd , 2024.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.     There are 4 million podcasts on iTunes with tens of millions of episodes. Do you want to know what the #1 downloaded episode was, for two years straight? Is was an...

Today we have Brady. He is 43 years old from Denver, CO and took his last drink on July 18 th , 2023.   Whatever day you are on, we want to hear it, see it and support you. On Sundays, head on over to RE on Instagram and post on our Roll Call. Let the world know where you are at.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café...

Today we have Kerri. She is 55 years old, lives in Redding, CA and took her last drink on March 2 nd , 2022.   Sponsors mentioned in this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    [02:47] Thoughts from Paul:   Prior to AA, alcoholism was considered a fatal disease. In less than 100 years, so much progress has been made in how alcoholism is vie...

Today we have Ava. She is 17 years old and lives in Central North Dakota. She has been sober since October 13 th , 2006.   Sponsors for this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    [03:16] Meat and Potatoes Time:   A few months ago, after a lot of prayer and consideration, Kris had a tough call with Paul. While he enjoys his job as podcast h...

Today we have Shelby. She is 38 years old and from Windsor Ontario. She took her last drink on December 23 rd , 2023.   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.     [04:10] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul seeks to soften the entry point to AA and simplify the first three steps.   For many the steps are intimidating. They are nebul...

Today we have James. He is 40 years old and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He took his last drink on November 20 th , 2023.   Sponsors for this episode: Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.    [04:16] Thoughts from Paul:   The Paris Olympic Committee opted to not sell alcohol. They were confident that they could have successfully applied to sell alco...

Today we have Robbie. He is 28 years old from Palm Springs, CA and took his last drink on January 4 th , 2024.   Sponsors for this episode:   Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE.  [4:28] Thoughts from Paul:   You are listening to this podcast because you've correctly identified that alcohol is what is holding you back. You see that alcohol isn't deli...