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 469: 10 Facts About Americans and Alcohol 12.02.2024 50:44

Today we have Lisa. She is 66 years old and lives in Atlanta, GA. She took her last drink on November 16 th , 2022. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:51] Thoughts from Paul: Paul shares with us ten facts about Americans and their drinking habits that he found in an article from the Pew Research Center. The art...

RE 468: A Day in the Life 05.02.2024 57:31

Today we have Amber. She is 41 years old and lives in San Luis Obispo. She took her last drink on May 26 th , 2020. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. "First it is an intention; then a behavior; then a practice; then a habit; then second nature; then it is simply who you are". [03:04] Thoughts from Paul: Paul sha...

RE 467: A Good Cry 29.01.2024 49:51

Today we have Andrea. She is 47 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on November 9 th , 2021. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:12] Thoughts from Paul: Paul shares a quote with us that says, "decide what life you want to live and say no to everything else". This same quote can be applied...

RE 466: What Should I Do Now? 22.01.2024 57:26

Today we have Rick. He is 46 years old and lives in New Hampshire. He took his last drink on September 9 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:45] Ponderings from Kris: For many of us on this journey, we start in a survival state of mind. The early days are filled with some basic life skills. How do I not...

RE 465: Drink Responsibly? 15.01.2024 1:01:43

Today we have Kevin. He is 44 years old and lives in Cleveland, OH. He took his last drink on April 28 th , 2018. [03:09] Thoughts from Paul: One of the main goals at Recovery Elevator is to soften the stigma surrounding alcohol addiction and recovery. Another goal is to give listeners permission to shred the shame and recover our authentic selves along the way. The phrase "Drink Responsibly...

RE 464: Doing Something Different 08.01.2024 1:01:04

Today we have Danielle. She is 34 years old and lives in Northern Ontario. She took her last drink on August 20 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [03:22] Thoughts from Paul: Paul shares the history of Recovery Elevator, how launching the podcast gave him accountability and how the listeners helped it expa...

RE 463: Balance 01.01.2024 48:55

Today we have Zach. He is 34 years old and lives in Richmond, VA. He took his last drink on July 18 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [04:14] Thoughts from Paul: Today we are talking about change. Research suggests that only 9% of people that make New Years resolutions complete them. Many quit well befo...

RE 462: To Have is to Give 25.12.2023 58:24

Today we have Tana. She is 44 years old and lives in Washington State. She took her last drink on July 30 th , 2020. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Paul shares an article where scientists say the mystery of how red wine headaches occur may be solved. Paul's opinion is that it's a waste of time, but here's the link...

RE 461: Wait, You Drink Poison? 18.12.2023 56:36

Today we have Gill. She's 33 years old from Lexington, MA and took her last drink on November 9 th , 2019. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Update from Ryan H on episode 457 – "I'm going on two weeks now and I'm definitely starting to notice a difference in my mood, digestive issues and weight." [03:02] Intro: Paul s...

RE 460: Text If You Need TP 11.12.2023 1:02:32

Today we have Kerry. She's 40 years old from Williston, ND and took her last drink on January 7 th , 2016. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Shoutout to our Café RE chat hosts! Thank you for your dedication to the community, and for providing a space for us to share our experiences. You're the best! [01:29] Highligh...

RE: Holiday Bonus Episode 07.12.2023 1:04:04

Now the Holidays have been coupled with alcohol for as long as the Earth has been orbiting the Sun. I'm kidding, that isn't correct, but you get the point. And if you're struggling with alcohol or trying to get sober, the holidays can be the ultimate challenge. This episode should help. In this Holiday Collab Episode, we've got Gill from the Sober Powered Podcast. Casey from the Hello Someday P...

RE 459: Let's Smile 04.12.2023 44:21

Today we have Spencer. He's 44 years old from Minneapolis, MN and took his last drink on September 23rd, 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:04] Highlights from Paul: Start your day with a smile. It doesn't matter if the smile is fake or real. The body doesn't know the difference and the nervous system always...

RE 458: Passion Will Return 27.11.2023 1:03:53

Today we have Mike. He is 44 from Huntsville, AL and took his last drink on April 10 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:42] Highlights from Paul: Paul shares how releasing his first album is a huge win for him and that the listeners are a big part of making it happen. Something commonly heard when peop...

RE 457: What if I Can't Quit Drinking? 20.11.2023 53:53

Today we have Ryan. He's 33 years old from Orange County, NY and took his last drink on September 24th, 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. Happy Thanksgiving to all the listeners in the USA! Be sure to take some time this week and let the universe know what you are thankful for and remember a drink won't make your...

RE 456: How Do You Let Go of Resentments? 13.11.2023 58:10

Today we have Nathan. He's 42 years old and from Andover, MN and took his last drink on April 19 th , 2023. [02:01] Highlights from Paul: Today's question is from Darren A. who asks, "Can you discuss resentment and letting go of resentment?" Life is a school where the people, places, and things are there to help us grow and become deeper human beings. The people we encounter in life are there...

RE 455: How Do You Feel About Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines? 06.11.2023 56:39

Today we have Chris. He is 40 years old and lives in Austin, TX. He took his last drink on February 16 th , 2007. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:16] Highlights from Paul: Today is episode 9 out of 10 in the Q&A series. Today's question comes from Krista B, in our Café RE group. She says: "How Paul is fe...

RE 454: How Do I Do More In My Recovery Community? 30.10.2023 59:43

Today we have Kristan. She is 60 years old and lives in Delaware. She took her last drink on June 3 rd , 2019. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [01:34] Highlights from Kris: Today we are continuing the Q & A series and it's a two for one. First question, Dale wants to know "How can I do more in my recovery community?...

RE 453: How Would You Describe a "Spiritual Experience" in Recovery? 23.10.2023 1:00:51

Today we have Andy. He is 46 from Washington, DC and took his last drink on August 12 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:17] Highlights from Paul: Today's question is from Liz in the Café RE OG group: "How Would You Describe a "Spiritual Experience" in Recovery? Was it a Bill W. "White Light" or a long...

RE 452: How Do You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in Recovery? 16.10.2023 57:02

Today we have Emilee. She is 33 from Double Springs, AL and has been alcohol free since February 26 th , 2023. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:55] Highlights from Paul: Today's question is from Dale: How do I stop comparing myself to others in Recovery? This is a BIG PICTURE question. An issue that probabl...

RE 451: What to Say to Someone Who is About to Drink 09.10.2023 56:51

Today we have Grant. He is 54 from Sacramento, CA and took his last drink on August 10 th , 2020. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:16] Highlights from Paul: We are five weeks into our Q & A series. This week's question comes from Sarah C. "What can you say to someone, so they don't drink?" Or how to help someone...

RE 450: What are Alcohol Withdrawals Like in the First Week? 02.10.2023 1:02:11

Today we have Sarah. She is 46 and lives in Buckhannon, WV. Sarah has been alcohol free since December 15, 2022. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:23] Highlights from Paul: We are four weeks into our ten-episode Q & A series and today's question is "what are alcohol withdrawals like in the first week?" This ques...

RE 449: How to Make it Through Your First Sober Concert? 25.09.2023 53:45

Today we have Santino. He is 35 from Taunton, MA and took his last drink on May 24 th , 2022. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [03:05] Highlights from Paul: Today's question comes from Kelly in our Café RE Up Group. The question is "how do you make it through your first sober concert?" The first of eight fantasti...

RE 448: How Do I Let Go and Stop Trying to Control 18.09.2023 1:07:17

Today we have Jen. She is 48 from Boulder, CO and took her last drink on May 12 th , 2021. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:48] Highlights from Kris: Today's question comes from Dale in Virginia. He wants to know "how do I learn to let go of things, and stop trying to control?" Kris feels that two themes th...

RE 447: Can You Be Addicted to Alcohol and Not Be An Alcoholic? 11.09.2023 52:22

Today we have Stephanie. She is 35 from and took her last drink on December 31 st , 2022 Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:43] Highlights from Paul: Paul and Kris are going to be doing a ten-part intro series where we answer questions from listeners. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on t...

RE 446: Go Easy on Yourself 04.09.2023 1:00:50

Today we have Jonathan. He is 44 from Grand Forks, ND and took his last drink on May 17 th , 2008. Today's Sponsor: Café RE Use the promo code CONNECT for one free month in the alcohol-free community Café RE. [02:24] Highlights from Paul: Straying from the sometimes-complex intros, Paul urges us to go easy on ourselves. Despite all of our agricultural, scientific, and technological...