Ever wondered what it takes to finally say goodbye to alcohol? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Dusty shares his journey to sobriety, which began on 9/21/15. Hosts Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen dive into the concept of 'tipping points'—those crucial moments when everything changes. Dusty talks about the pivotal events that made him question the role of alcohol in his life and ultimately led him to quit drinking.

He opens up about how alcohol affected his relationships and mental health, and how embracing sobriety has transformed his life for the better. The discussion also highlights the importance of support networks and self-awareness in the recovery process. If you're curious about what it takes to reach your own tipping point, this episode is a must-listen. Dusty's story is not just inspiring; it's a powerful reminder that change is possible.

Dusty recounts his journey to sobriety and the tipping points that led him to quit drinking. Tune into Recovery Elevator for his inspiring story.

Dusty's Turning Point: The Moment Sobriety Became Non-Negotiable

Dusty, with a sobriety date of  9/21/15, shares his story.   On January 1st, I launched the 3rd private, unsearchable Facebook accountability group.  All Café RE signups starting January 1st-January 31st will be placed in the new group.  This group will be capped at 300 members to ensure intimacy.  For the entire month of January, you can use the promo code 2019 for 75% off registration. If you’re a Recovery Elevator podcast listener and you live in or close to the Nashville area, join us Saturday, February 23rd for Recovery Elevator LIVE in Nashville at 7 pm.  Go to recoveryelevator.com for more info. I recently finished reading the book The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.  The book isn’t specifically a recovery book, but some of the ideas and themes can be applied to getting sober and staying sober.  When it comes to the journey into sobriety there are 2 tipping points I want to cover in this episode.  The first one happens when you start to question whether alcohol is serving a positive purpose in your life and the second one occurs when you quit drinking.  At the end of the episode I will talk about a third tipping point, one to avoid.    SHOW NOTES   [6:55] Paul Introduces Dusty.   Dusty is 38 years old, lives in Bozeman, Montana, and has a sobriety date of 9/21/15, just over 39 months since his last drink.  He is an accountant.  He loves playing recreational sports, just started playing hockey this year, after learning how to skate.      [10:30 ] Give us a little background about your drinking.    He started drinking when he was in high school and fell in love with it.  Same thing through college, but once he finished college that is when his drinking progressed.  It was at this time drinking was no longer fun and started to get out of control.  He was drinking alone in his apartment.    [11:43 ] Did you ever try and put any rules into play, or try and quit?   He would try and only drink on the weekends, try and cut out beer, try to regulate.  It never worked.    [15:01 ] What was your rock bottom, or your tipping point?   After going on a 10 hour bender, watching college football one Saturday in the downtown bars of Bozeman he was informed the following day that he had kicked a girl that night before.  He had no recollection of doing that.  Running into the girl on Sunday and seeing the look on her face was his rock bottom.    [24:52 ] How did you stay sober after the first month?   He has a great group of friends that once he shared that he was an alcoholic they gave him 100% support.  He also got really involved in the RE Facebook group.    [30:35 ] Referring to the quote, “drinking is but a symptom”, do you know why you drank?   Probably genetically predisposed to it, it’s on both sides of his family.  And like he stated earlier, he started drinking for fun in high school and then it turned into more of pity drinking in his late 20s.      [38:50 ] Rapid Fire Round   <ol> <li>True or False, love is the answer…and why?</li> </ol>   Absolutely!  Love conquers all.   <ol start="2"> <li>What was your worst memory from drinking?</li> </ol>   After moving back from Kentucky he was living with his Mom for a couple of months.  She came into his room asking if he was going to work and she screamed after discovering a puddle in the middle of his room.  She blamed it on Buster the cat but he was sure it was from him.      <ol start="3"> <li>Did you ever have an “oh-shit” moment?</li> </ol>   Probably the look on Buster’s face.   <ol start="4"> <li>What’s your plan moving forward?</li> </ol>   Staying involved with the CaféRE community and creating those relationships.  Going to Nashville.  Getting out of his comfort zone.   <ol start="5"> <li>What’s the best advice you’ve ever received (on sobriety)?</li> </ol>   Get some sober friends.    <ol start="6"> <li>You might be an alcoholic if...</li> </ol>   You pee on the floor in the middle of the night and blame it on your cat.    Resources mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you in support by Blinkist. Right now, my listeners can try Blinkist for free. 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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.

Recovery Elevator

Ever wondered what it takes to finally say goodbye to alcohol? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Dusty shares his journey to sobriety, which began on 9/21/15. Hosts Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen dive into the concept of 'tipping points'—those crucial moments when everything changes. Dusty talks about the pivotal events that made him question the role of alcohol in his life and ultimately led him to quit drinking.He opens up about how alcohol affected his relationships and mental health, and how embracing sobriety has transformed his life for the better. The discussion also highlights the importance of support networks and self-awareness in the recovery process. If you're curious about what it takes to reach your own tipping point, this episode is a must-listen. Dusty's story is not just inspiring; it's a powerful reminder that change is possible.

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RE 206: The Tipping Point in Sobriety

RE 206: The Tipping Point in Sobriety

RE 206: The Tipping Point in Sobriety

Monday 28th January 2019

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