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 558: Nothing Gets Worse
RE 558: Nothing Gets Worse
RE 558: Nothing Gets Worse
Monday 27th October 2025
Explore Josh's inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety and discover how nothing gets worse when you quit drinking.
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51 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Quitting alcohol leads to improvements in life.
- Support from family can be crucial in recovery.
- Surrendering control is key to overcoming addiction.
- Community and connection play vital roles in sobriety.
- Facing personal demons is part of the healing process.
"Nothing got worse when I quit drinking."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this captivating episode of Recovery Elevator, we meet Josh, a 48-year-old from Sarasota, Florida, who took his last drink on September 23rd, 2023. His journey to sobriety is filled with personal battles, family love, and a transformative trip to Italy that nearly cost him everything. Host Paul Churchill shares the stage with Josh as they discuss the challenges of addiction, the power of surrender, and the incredible impact of a supportive family.
Josh's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the depths of alcohol dependency to the liberating realisation that life indeed gets better without alcohol. He candidly recounts his darkest moments, including an intervention in Italy and a miraculous save by his wife, which led him to a new life of sobriety. The episode is peppered with anecdotes that highlight the importance of community and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery.
Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own lives as they hear about Josh's journey towards finding peace and learning to live in the present moment. With humour and honesty, the episode underscores that while quitting drinking may seem daunting, it's a path where nothing gets worse, and everything has the potential to get better. As Josh eloquently puts it, "Nothing got worse when I quit drinking." Are you ready to embrace the possibility of a better tomorrow?