RE 516: The Source of Pain
RE 516: The Source of Pain

Recovery Elevator

Episode 516 – The Source of Pain Today we have Hattie. She is 34 years old from South London, UK, and she took her last drink on April 25th, 2021. Sponsors for this episode include: – 10% off your first month - get a...

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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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Finding Hope in Sobriety: Hattie's Journey

Episode Overview

Hattie shares her journey to sobriety and the challenges she faced.
The episode discusses alcohol as the real source of pain in many lives.
Support systems like AA are crucial for maintaining sobriety.
Accepting powerlessness over alcohol is a key step in recovery.
An alcohol-free life can be incredibly fulfilling and transformative.

“"Alcohol is causing the pain. It's the most destructive and addictive substance on the planet."”

In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Hattie, a 34-year-old from South London who took her last drink on April 25th, 2021. Hattie shares her journey to sobriety, including the challenges she faced and the moments that led her to say goodbye to alcohol. The episode dives into the real source of pain in many people's lives - alcohol.

Paul discusses his own struggles and how the podcast helps him stay on track while helping others. Hattie's story is one of transformation and hope, showing that a life without alcohol is not only possible but can be incredibly fulfilling. She talks about the role of support systems like AA and the importance of accepting one's powerlessness over alcohol. The episode is filled with humour, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for anyone looking to live an alcohol-free life.

Whether you're at the beginning of your sobriety journey or looking for motivation to keep going, Hattie's story will resonate with you. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and find inspiration for your own path to recovery.

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