Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
RE 546: The Good Life
RE 546: The Good Life
RE 546: The Good Life
Monday 4th August 2025
Join Lori's inspiring journey to sobriety and explore the challenges and triumphs of quitting alcohol, with insights from Paul Churchill and the Recovery Elevator community.
Explicit
56 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
inspirational
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
99 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!The Good Life: Lori's Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Lori's last drink was on Feb 21st, 2024.
- Embrace discomfort at sober retreats.
- BetterHelp offers mental health support.
- Sobriety brings new joy and challenges.
- Community support is vital in recovery.
No matter how bad the day is, I can hit the pillow sober. I believe that. And that was my mantra every day.
In this episode of the Recovery Elevator podcast, host Paul Churchill introduces Lori, a 58-year-old from Vancouver, Canada, who has successfully embarked on a sobriety journey. Lori took her last drink on February 21st, 2024, marking a significant milestone in her life. The episode delves into the challenges and triumphs that come with quitting alcohol, offering listeners a raw and honest perspective on the path to recovery.
Paul opens the episode by discussing the upcoming annual retreat in Bozeman, Montana, a gathering for those seeking support and community in their sobriety journey. He acknowledges the mixed emotions attendees may feel—excitement, nervousness, and even fear—but encourages them to embrace these feelings as part of the process. Lori shares her experiences with alcohol addiction, including moments of imposter syndrome and secret drinking.
She recounts how her life revolved around social drinking with friends and the struggles with irritable bowel syndrome exacerbated by alcohol consumption. Her decision to quit drinking brought a new light and joy to her life, allowing her to build meaningful connections within the recovery community. Paul also highlights the importance of mental health support, mentioning BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that connects individuals with licensed therapists.
With access to 25 live chats per week and accountability partners, BetterHelp provides valuable resources for those navigating their recovery journey. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to stay away from alcohol and embrace the good life that sobriety can offer. Lori's story is a testament to the transformative power of quitting alcohol and the positive impact it can have on one's life.
As the episode concludes, Paul invites listeners to join the community and participate in events like the Bozeman retreat, promising an uplifting and supportive environment. Lori's journey serves as an inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction, reminding them that recovery is possible and that the good life is within reach.