RE 326: REwriting StoriesRE 326: REwriting Stories
Recovery Elevator
Episode 326 – playing forward and playing it present -- if I drink again, why would I want to go down that path? Erik took his last drink on March 9, 2019. He is from upstate New York. This is his journey of living...
1:13:59•17 May 2021
Erik's Sobriety Journey: Redefining Life and Finding Community
“When you don't cover up the world with words and labels, the sense of the miraculous returns to your life that was lost a long time ago, when humanity, instead of using thought, became possessed by thought.”
Ever wondered what it takes to rewrite your story and embrace a new, alcohol-free life? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen sit down with Erik, who took his last drink on March 9, 2019. Hailing from upstate New York, Erik opens up about his journey from the chaos of alcohol abuse to the clarity of sobriety.
His story starts with a college event called the Bridge Street Run, which led him down a path of excessive drinking and three DUIs. But Erik didn't let his past define him. Instead, he found strength in community and the power of self-discovery. Through his involvement with Recovery Elevator, Erik has learned to 'play it forward' and 'play it present', reshaping his life and expanding his options for recovery.
This episode also features Odette, who shares her own experience of training for a marathon and how it's helping her rewrite her personal narrative. Odette's story is a reminder that the stories we tell ourselves can be changed, and visualization techniques can be a powerful tool in overcoming past limitations. If you're on a journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Erik's story is a testament to the transformative power of community and self-belief.
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