Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 562: A Shooting Star
RE 562: A Shooting Star
RE 562: A Shooting Star
Monday 24th November 2025
Emily shares her unique path to sobriety, overcoming personal challenges and finding strength in community.
Explicit
48 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Healing
Hopeful
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Author:
Paul Churchill
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Emily's Journey: From Mormon Roots to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emily began drinking at 38 after growing up in a Mormon household where alcohol was absent.
- Her journey includes overcoming family medical challenges and losing her religious beliefs.
- A night of domestic violence became the catalyst for her sobriety.
- She uses journaling and therapy as key tools in her recovery process.
- Emily has found strength and trust in herself through community support.
Alcohol was the main component of all the pain that I had created in my life.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this captivating episode of Recovery Elevator, Emily shares her unique journey towards sobriety. Having grown up in a Mormon household where alcohol was absent, Emily's story takes an unexpected turn when she begins drinking at the age of 38. Her tale is not only a testament to resilience but also highlights the profound impact of community and self-trust in recovery.
Emily's candid discussion about the challenges she faced, including her family's medical diagnoses and the loss of her religious beliefs, provides listeners with a raw and honest perspective on addiction and recovery. Host Paul Churchill engages Emily in a heartfelt conversation that explores the dynamics of her life, from managing a flower farm to her love for music.
You'll find yourself drawn to Emily's narrative as she recounts the pivotal moment that led to her sobriety—a night of domestic violence—and how she used this painful experience as a catalyst for change. Through journaling, therapy, and a supportive community, Emily has rebuilt her life, embracing gratitude and trust in herself. This episode is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding strength and hope in the darkest times. So, what can we learn from Emily's journey?
How does one transform adversity into a pathway to healing? Dive into this episode to discover more.