RE 602: Know Your WaterRE 602: Know Your Water
Recovery Elevator
Paul blends a playful guide to water and fizzy drinks with Jordan’s candid account of how alcohol derailed his touring career and family life. The conversation focuses on support, faith and everyday habits that have helped Jordan build nearly a year of committed sobriety and a more present, joyful home for his children.
44:52•31 Aug 2026
From Tour Chaos to Dad Life: Jordan’s Year of Saying Yes to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Moderation repeatedly failed for Jordan; fully quitting was the only way that worked.
- Opening up to a loved one and saying "I can't do this anymore" created relief and support rather than rejection.
- Online AA meetings and sober friends offered crucial accountability in the first months.
- Non-alcoholic beers and clear communication with friends helped Jordan enjoy NFL season without drinking.
- Staying sober allowed Jordan to be present with his children, improve his fitness, and feel stronger than at any point in his drinking years.
“I was blessed to not grow up in a house where my parents were drinking, and I would love to be able to provide that for my kids as well.”
What resources and support systems are available for sobriety? This episode of Recovery Elevator gives you a mix of practical info and raw storytelling that answers that question from several angles. First up, Paul Churchill has fun with a surprisingly useful topic: knowing your water.
He breaks down the differences between mineral, seltzer, sparkling, tonic and club soda, sharing his love of soda water with cranberry and lime and warning that tonic water "mostly just makes gin palatable." It’s light, funny, and aimed at helping people swap boozy habits for drinks that feel grown-up but don’t come with a hangover. The heart of the episode is Jordan, a 35-year-old dad from Las Vegas whose last drink was on 20 July 2025.
His story will resonate with anyone who’s tried moderation, failed repeatedly, and concluded they might "just drink until I die." From teenage drinking in football culture, to touring with big-name artists and pulling a knife on a fellow performer, Jordan shows how alcohol slowly wrecked his work, relationships, and self-respect. Things hit a terrifying low when a drunken argument led to his arrest and a night in jail.
Yet the turning point comes much quieter: waking up after a heavy night, chest and throat burning, telling his wife, "I can't do this anymore," and feeling "very freeing" when she lit up in response. He leans into online AA meetings, non-alcoholic beers during NFL season, and strong faith in Christ, plus a sober best friend and a supportive marriage, to reach almost a year alcohol-free.
Jordan’s line, "I was blessed to not grow up in a house where my parents were drinking, and I would love to be able to provide that for my kids as well," sums up the episode’s focus on family, responsibility, and a renewed lust for life. If you’re wondering whether life can feel richer without alcohol, could this be the story that nudges you towards your own day one?
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