RE 190: Is Any Amount of Alcohol Healthy?
RE 190: Is Any Amount of Alcohol Healthy?

Recovery Elevator

Jamie, with 93 days since her last drink, shares her story… “Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according...

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Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill

It isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions. If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as others share their own stories of sobriety. If you are sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one or living your best life already in recovery, then you are in the right place. This podcast addresses what to do if you’re addicted to alcohol, or if you think you’re an alcoholic. Other topics include, does moderate drinking work, does addiction serve a purpose, what happens to the brain when we quit drinking, should you track sobriety time, is A.A. right for you, spirituality, and more. Similar to other recovery podcasts like This Naked Mind, the Shair Podcast, and the Recovered Podcast, Paul and Kris discuss a topic and then interview someone who has ditched the booze.

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Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Jamie's Sobriety Journey on Recovery Elevator

“No amount of alcohol is safe for your overall health.”

Are you curious about the true impact of alcohol on your health? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, host Paul Churchill sits down with Jamie, who has been sober for 93 days, to discuss her personal journey and the broader health implications of alcohol consumption.

Jamie, a 39-year-old from Alberta, Canada, opens up about her early introduction to drinking at the age of 12, her struggles following the tragic loss of her husband, and how she found her way to sobriety. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of support systems, counseling, and self-reflection. The episode also references a study by The Lancet that challenges the common perception that moderate drinking is safe, revealing that no amount of alcohol is risk-free.

Through Jamie's candid experiences and the scientific insights shared, listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the potential harms of alcohol and find inspiration to pursue their own path to a healthier, alcohol-free life.

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