Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 535: How to Let Go...
RE 535: How to Let Go...
RE 535: How to Let Go...
Monday 19th May 2025
Kayleen shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, highlighting resilience and the power of community support.
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Paul Churchill
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recognising where you're holding on can be more important than letting go.
- Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Relapse can be a learning experience if approached positively.
- Self-love and acceptance are key components of recovery.
- Finding personal meaning in symbols can aid healing.
I learned through sobriety that I am actually pretty cool and people like me.
This episode of Recovery Elevator features Kayleen, a 27-year-old from Baltimore, who shares her journey towards an alcohol-free life. Host Paul Churchill kicks things off with a humorous reflection on the elusive art of letting go, revealing that the key isn't about letting go but noticing where you're holding on. Kayleen's story is one of resilience and transformation, filled with candid moments that many can relate to.
From sneaky sips of liquor in high school to finding herself in detox during college, Kayleen recounts the ups and downs of her relationship with alcohol. Despite several attempts to quit, it wasn't until she stumbled upon Recovery Elevator that she found hope and community. Through the support of Café RE and newfound sober friends, Kayleen navigated her path to sobriety, shedding 80 pounds and discovering self-love along the way.
Her tale takes a twist when a wedding triggers a relapse, but with the help of her sober network, she quickly finds her footing again. Kayleen's tattoo—a Douglas fir with scars beneath—symbolises her resilience and growth, echoing the podcast's theme of self-discovery and healing. Paul's reflections on letting go provide comic relief while offering genuine insights into the challenges of recovery.
If you're curious about how sobriety can transform lives or looking for inspiration to start your own journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that change is possible and support is always within reach.