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Recovery Elevator

Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill 595 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Recovery Elevator is a podcast hosted by bestselling author Paul Churchill that explores sobriety and alcohol-free living. Each week, Paul interviews people who have successfully quit drinking, sharing honest and uplifting stories without judgment or lectures. The podcast covers topics such as how to stop drinking, alcohol addiction, moderate drinking, brain changes after quitting, spirituality in recovery, and AA. It aims to provide a supportive community for those who are sober curious, newly sober, or thriving in recovery.

Episodes

RE 604: We're Tired of Poisoning Ourselves
RE 604: We're Tired of Poisoning Ourselves Sep 14, 2026 56:21 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:                                          Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help   The new book This Is How We Quit is now available on Amazon. Throughout the rest of 2026, $2 from every copy sold will be donated to Café RE.   If you are in your f
RE 603: The Opposite of Addiction is Still Connection
RE 603: The Opposite of Addiction is Still Connection Sep 7, 2026 53:21 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:                                          Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   The new book This Is How We Quit is now available. Throughout the rest of 2026, $2 from every copy sol
RE 602: Know Your Water
RE 602: Know Your Water Aug 31, 2026 44:52 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:                                          Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Café RE – the social app for sober people   Today, we are celebrating the launch of the compilation book This Is How We Quit with a live event via Zoom. Everyone who
RE 601: The Most Encouraged Drug
RE 601: The Most Encouraged Drug Aug 24, 2026 49:05 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:                                          Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   Next Monday, August 31st, we are celebrating the launch of the compilation book This Is How We Quit with a live event
RE 600: What Happens After You Quit Drinking?
RE 600: What Happens After You Quit Drinking? Aug 17, 2026 10:06 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 and get 10% off: Better Help Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   Over the last six months, we have been working on a book called This is How We Quit. It is a compilation of 24 sobriety stories that will be released o
RE 599: Romanticizing the Drink
RE 599: Romanticizing the Drink Aug 10, 2026 41:04 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 get 10% off: Better Help   The Find Your People retreat in Bozeman, MT starts this Wednesday. There are still spots available if you want to join us.   Thank you to our sponsors of the upcoming retreat:   Sober Link – Alcohol Monitoring R
RE 598: Accept the Struggle
RE 598: Accept the Struggle Aug 3, 2026 41:23 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 up and get 10% off: Better Help   [01:52] Thoughts from Paul:   Everyone struggles with something and for you that may be alcohol. Paul's message for today isn't how to lessen that struggle. Instead, he wants you to accept it, own it and
RE 597: Moving On
RE 597: Moving On Jul 27, 2026 47:13 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:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help   It's not too late to join us in Bozeman, MT. The retreat is August 12th-16th. We have cabin and camping spots still available.   [01:08] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares that he is having trouble mo
RE 596: Hiding in Plain Sight
RE 596: Hiding in Plain Sight Jul 20, 2026 39:05 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 by:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help   Check out this free guide to your first seven days without alcohol.   Registration for our sober travel trip to Morocco is open! This trip will take place March 3rd – 13th, 2027.   [02:25]
RE 595: You Have One Job
RE 595: You Have One Job Jul 13, 2026 51:49 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 get 10% off: Better Help   Registration opens on July 15th, 2026, for our sober travel trip to Morocco which is March 3rd – 13th, 2027.   [02:14] Thoughts from Paul:   If you are in early sobriety or find yourself on day one, your only jo
RE 594: The Most Important Person
RE 594: The Most Important Person Jul 6, 2026 51:22 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 get 10% off: Better Help Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   Check out our upcoming Recovery Elevator Events. We have Bozeman next month, Morocco in March 2027 followed by a sober Camino de Santiago in October 2027.  
RE 593: Man's Best Friend
RE 593: Man's Best Friend Jun 29, 2026 49:25 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 up and get 10% off: Better Help   If you're wondering what you can expect in your first seven days alcohol free, check out our FREE 7-day guide.   [03:19] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares with us that his beloved dog Ben has passed awa

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