Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 431: Transformation
RE 431: Transformation
RE 431: Transformation
Monday 22nd May 2023
Join Katie on Recovery Elevator as she shares her journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety, offering hope and practical advice for recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Katie's Path to Sobriety: A Journey of Transformation and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Katie's journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety, including rock bottom moments and moments of renewal
- The role of therapy, exercise, and mindfulness in Katie's recovery process
- Katie's insights on the emotional challenges and triumphs of staying sober
- The impact of community support and finding purpose in life after quitting drinking
- Katie's candid and heartwarming reflections on the transformative power of sobriety
The expansive why I'm quitting drinking is because, well, I mean, number one is if I continued the way that I was, I wouldn't be, I won't, I won't be alive. You know, I wouldn't be alive anymore. I, my bucket list for that is to see why I'm quitting drinking is to sit and be able to see people love their lives. And for me to be able to love my life and to just have that energy, I guess, is to see that, I guess, to feel emotions, to feel emotions, to be human.
Imagine taking your last drink and embarking on a journey that transforms your entire life. That's exactly what Katie, a 40-year-old from Olympia, Washington, did on February 12, 2023. In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Katie opens up about her struggles with alcohol and the incredible steps she's taken toward recovery. Her story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and change.
Host Paul Churchill also shares his observations on how individuals evolve through their sobriety journeys, noting the visible growth in participants from their annual Costa Rica trips. This episode isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding joy and healing in unexpected places, like through animal therapy. Katie's candid narrative is filled with insights into the importance of therapy, exercise, mindfulness, and community support.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Katie's story offers hope and practical advice for anyone looking to transform their life.