Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 481: Collective Truths
RE 481: Collective Truths
RE 481: Collective Truths
Monday 6th May 2024
Join Susie's journey to sobriety and discover the power of community support and therapy in embracing an alcohol-free life.
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50 minutes
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Paul Churchill
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Susie shares her sobriety journey after quitting alcohol.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Therapy can help manage stress and recovery challenges.
- Recovery Elevator offers alcohol-free retreats.
- Embracing a healthy lifestyle and simple pleasures.
Don't ever give up on yourself and don't isolate yourself. Always surround yourself with people.
In this episode of the Recovery Elevator Podcast, host Paul Churchill introduces Susie, a courageous individual from Lubbock, Texas, who embarked on her sobriety journey, taking her last drink on February 20th, 2024. Susie's story is a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced in the journey towards an alcohol-free life. Despite the grip of alcohol on her life, Susie shares her experiences of hiding her drinking habits and the eventual realization of the need for change.
Her story reflects the struggles many face with addiction and the importance of community support in overcoming them. Paul emphasizes the significance of community and therapy in recovery. He acknowledges the incredible work of Cafe Area chat hosts who provide much-needed support to listeners. The episode highlights the upcoming alcohol-free retreat in Bozeman, Montana, organized by Recovery Elevator, which aims to offer a supportive environment for those seeking sobriety.
The podcast also discusses the benefits of therapy, particularly through platforms like BetterHelp. Therapy provides a safe space to express emotions and work through stressors, which is crucial for anyone struggling with addiction. Paul shares his personal experience with BetterHelp, advocating for its convenience and effectiveness in supporting mental health. Susie's journey is marked by moments of realization and determination to live a healthier, happier life.
She emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive community and never giving up. Her advice to listeners is clear: isolation can be crippling, but embracing community and simple pleasures can lead to a fulfilling alcohol-free life. In closing, Paul offers a profound message: "Recovery Elevator, you took the elevator down. You gotta take the stairs back up. You can do this.
I love you guys." His words encourage listeners to embrace their sobriety journey with hope and determination, supported by a community that understands and uplifts them.