RE 492: Alcohol Isn’t the Problem
RE 492: Alcohol Isn’t the Problem

Recovery Elevator

Episode 492 – Alcohol Isn’t the Problem Today we have Kristi. She is 50 years old and lives in Rome, GA. She took her last drink on December 11th, 2023. We just opened a few more spots for our upcoming retreat this August 14th...

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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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Christy's Journey: Beyond Alcohol to True Healing

Episode Overview

Alcohol is often a symptom of deeper issues.
Support systems like therapy and community groups are crucial.
Childhood trauma can lead to substance abuse.
Maintaining sobriety during challenging times like COVID-19 is tough but possible.
Healing involves addressing underlying emotional wounds.

“The best thing I can do for my family is to let them see me live the way I'm supposed to live every day and let them see me love myself”

In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen welcome Christy, a 50-year-old from Rome, Georgia, who shares her journey towards sobriety. Christy took her last drink on December 11th, 2023, and opens up about the struggles and triumphs she faced along the way. From her early encounters with alcohol to the challenges of maintaining sobriety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christy's story is both raw and inspiring.

She discusses the importance of support systems, including therapy and community groups, in her recovery process. The episode also touches on the broader issue of how childhood trauma can lead to substance abuse and the necessity of addressing these underlying issues for true healing. Paul and Kristopher provide thoughtful reflections on the nature of addiction, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on a similar path or supporting someone who is.

Don't miss Christy's heartfelt advice and the valuable insights shared by the hosts. Tune in to understand why alcohol isn't the problem but a symptom of deeper issues, and find hope in Christy's courageous story.

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