Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 239: This Has to be Fun
RE 239: This Has to be Fun
RE 239: This Has to be Fun
Monday 16th September 2019
Dan's story on Recovery Elevator shows how fun and joy are key to a fulfilling, alcohol-free life. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Joy in Sobriety: Dan's Story on Recovery Elevator
Recovering your true self, a life filled with inner joy and abundance, can only be done with love. You can’t fight darkness with darkness.
Ever thought sobriety could be fun? Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Dan, who’s been sober for over a year, to explore this idea. Dan, a middle school math teacher from Cottage Grove, MN, shares his journey of giving up alcohol and finding joy in everyday life. With three kids and a busy life, Dan reveals how he discovered that having fun is crucial to staying sober.
Paul also chimes in with some heartfelt advice: recovering your true self is all about love and joy. You can’t fight darkness with more darkness. In this episode, you'll hear practical tips from Dan on inviting love into your life—whether it's dancing with headphones on or simply telling yourself 'I love you'. Dan also opens up about the importance of accountability and seeking help for depression.
His story is filled with lightbulb moments and the realization that time is a precious gift in sobriety. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on making sobriety enjoyable, this episode is a must-listen.