RE 442: Time to Breathe
RE 442: Time to Breathe

Recovery Elevator

Episode 442 – Time to Breathe Today we have Jeff, he is 35 from Salt Lake City, UT and had his last drink on April 6th, 2023. Shout out to the Café RE chat hosts. Thank you for continuing to hold space for our community and for...

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Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill

It isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions. If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as others share their own stories of sobriety. If you are sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one or living your best life already in recovery, then you are in the right place. This podcast addresses what to do if you’re addicted to alcohol, or if you think you’re an alcoholic. Other topics include, does moderate drinking work, does addiction serve a purpose, what happens to the brain when we quit drinking, should you track sobriety time, is A.A. right for you, spirituality, and more. Similar to other recovery podcasts like This Naked Mind, the Shair Podcast, and the Recovered Podcast, Paul and Kris discuss a topic and then interview someone who has ditched the booze.

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Jeff's Road to Sobriety: Finding Light in the Darkest Moments

Episode Overview

Jeff shares his journey of sobriety and reflects on pivotal moments of clarity
He sought therapy, attended the Bozeman Retreat, and found solace in music, embracing vulnerability and self-acceptance
Jeff's story inspires hope and reinforces the power of connection and determination in the recovery journey

“Recovery is not a straight line. Even just you listening to this podcast is a huge win.”

Ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of struggles and just need a moment to breathe? In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Elevator, Jeff from Salt Lake City opens up about his battle with alcohol and the turning points that led him towards recovery. At 35, Jeff faced deep depression and heavy drinking, feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and pain.

He couldn't let the love from his family and friends in, stuck in the belief that he wasn't enough. But Jeff's story is one of resilience and hope. He shares how pivotal moments of clarity nudged him to seek help through therapy, attend the Bozeman Retreat, and find solace in music. Each step, no matter how small, was a victory on his path to a better life.

Jeff's journey reminds us that recovery isn't a straight line; it's a series of small steps forward. His candidness about his struggles and triumphs sheds light on the power of vulnerability and the importance of connection and self-acceptance. If you're looking for inspiration and a reminder that you're not alone in your journey, Jeff's story is a must-listen.

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