RE 527: Alcoholism After the Last Drink?
RE 527: Alcoholism After the Last Drink?

Recovery Elevator

Today we have Niko. He is 43 years old from San Juan, Puerto Rico and took his last drink on September 2nd, 2024. Sponsors for this episode include: – 10% off of your first month Next week registration opens for our flagship retreat...

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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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Life After the Last Drink: Niko's Journey

Episode Overview

Niko shares his early experiences with alcohol and how it affected his life.
He discusses the cultural norms around drinking in Puerto Rico.
Niko opens up about his struggles with alcohol and cocaine.
He explains the turning points that led him to quit alcohol for good.
Niko highlights the positive changes in his life since becoming sober.

“If I would've known I'm gonna feel this great without alcohol, for sure I would've done it before this”

Ever wondered what life is like after you take your last drink? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Niko, a 43-year-old from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who took his last drink on September 2nd, 2024. Niko shares his journey from blacking out at 14 to living a vibrant, sober life today.

He opens up about his struggles with alcohol and cocaine, the cultural norms around drinking in Puerto Rico, and how he finally decided to seek help. You'll hear about the turning point that made him quit alcohol for good and how his life has transformed since then. Niko's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to anyone looking to make a change.

From losing 45 pounds to rekindling relationships and finding new passions, Niko's journey shows that it's never too late to turn your life around. So, if you're curious about what life can look like without alcohol or just need a bit of motivation, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Niko's incredible transformation and get inspired to start your own journey toward a better life.

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