Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 537: Alcohol-Free Barn Dance?
RE 537: Alcohol-Free Barn Dance?
RE 537: Alcohol-Free Barn Dance?
Monday 2nd June 2025
Explore Santino's inspiring journey to sobriety and discover how an alcohol-free life transformed his relationships and outlook.
Explicit
48 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Informative
Honest
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Paul Churchill
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
539 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Santino's Sobriety Journey: Life Beyond Alcohol
Episode Overview
- Sobriety requires full vulnerability and commitment.
- Building trust after addiction is challenging but possible.
- Relapse can be part of the recovery process.
- Fatherhood can be a powerful motivator for maintaining sobriety.
- Cultural shifts are leading to more alcohol-free events.
You have to treat sobriety like you would treat anything else delicate in your life.
Recovery Elevator's episode titled 'Alcohol-Free Barn Dance?' offers a fascinating look into the journey of sobriety with Santino, a 37-year-old from Taunton, Massachusetts. Santino shares his story of quitting alcohol on May 24th, 2022, and reflects on his life changes since then. The episode is packed with candid conversations about the struggles and triumphs of living alcohol-free. Santino discusses his past experiences, the challenges he faced while drinking, and the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety.
He also talks about his family life, including his role as a father to two sons, one of whom has special needs, highlighting how sobriety has positively impacted his ability to be present and engaged with his children. The host, Paul Churchill, keeps the atmosphere lively while diving into serious topics, offering listeners a mix of humour and heartfelt discussions.
The episode also touches on societal changes, such as the growing trend of alcohol-free events like barn dances, suggesting a shift in cultural attitudes towards drinking. For anyone pondering what life could be like without alcohol or looking for relatable stories from those who have successfully made the change, this episode is a must-listen. It provides hope and practical advice for those contemplating sobriety. You might find yourself asking: How would an alcohol-free life change your perspective and relationships?
Tune in to discover Santino's inspiring journey.