Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 555: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
RE 555: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
RE 555: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Monday 6th October 2025
Camille shares her inspiring story of quitting alcohol and embracing a better life in Recovery Elevator's latest episode.
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Get the buttons here!Don't Drink the Kool-Aid: Camille's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Camille shares her journey of quitting alcohol and finding a better life.
- Discusses societal pressures and mommy wine culture.
- Highlights the role of faith and community in her recovery.
- Explores mental and physical healing post-alcohol.
- Paul Churchill's metaphorical 'kool-aid' advice on avoiding negative influences.
"I feel like this is what I need to shift my life. I'm so unhappy with how I feel, how I look, what I'm doing."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of Recovery Elevator, Camille shares her inspiring story of stepping away from alcohol and embracing a better life. Camille, a 36-year-old from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, opens up about her personal battles with alcohol, including the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking on August 22, 2024.
Her candid conversation with host Paul Churchill sheds light on the struggles of balancing motherhood, social life, and personal well-being, all while grappling with addiction. Camille discusses the societal pressures and mommy wine culture that contributed to her drinking habits, and how she found strength in her faith and community to overcome them. Paul also touches on the importance of not drinking the proverbial 'kool-aid'—a metaphor for avoiding negative influences in our lives.
With humour and honesty, this episode explores the transformative power of sobriety and the joy of reclaiming one's life. Camille's journey is a testament to the resilience and courage it takes to live an alcohol-free life. Are you ready to explore what an alcohol-free life can look like?