Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing decision to quit drinking? Meet Alex, a 35-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, who shares his powerful story on this episode of the Recovery Elevator podcast. Alex's wake-up call came in the most unexpected moment – he found himself drunk while his wife was in labor. This eye-opening experience made him realize he wasn't fully present for his children, pushing him to embrace a life without alcohol. Alex's journey wasn't smooth sailing.

He had tried to quit before but found a new perspective after attending his first online AA meeting. Interacting with people who had been sober for decades gave him the hope and determination he needed. His milestone of 69 days of sobriety marked a turning point, and now, at 130 days sober, he's experiencing the benefits of better sleep, increased patience, and a deeper connection to life's precious moments.

Throughout his recovery, Alex has leaned on various resources like recovery podcasts, books, and the supportive community on Reddit's stop drinking thread. His story is a testament to the resilience and growth that come from choosing sobriety. Whether you're sober-curious, newly sober, or supporting someone on their journey, Alex's experience offers inspiration and encouragement to persevere.

Tune into episode 435 of Recovery Elevator to hear Alex's inspiring journey to sobriety, sparked by a life-changing moment during his wife's labor.

Finding Strength in Sobriety: Alex's Journey on Recovery Elevator

Episode 434 – Season 5 – What We Believe In   Today we have Alex, he is 35, from Lincoln, NE and took his last drink on January 20, 2023   Recovery Elevator welcomes our newest sponsor, <a href= "https://drinkag1.com/campaign/d35ct-offer-immunity/en?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=recoveryelevator_d35ct__a6748__o27&utm_term=cac__a6748__o27&utm_content=7-Health-Wellness__a6748__o27&store=us"> Athletic Greens</a>.   [03:35] Highlights from Paul:   Welcome to Season 5!  Episode 1 of this podcast dropped on February 25th, 2015. Paul recalls the date and how he felt.  He was worried he was going to crash and burn.  But 10,000,000 downloads later, he still hasn’t had a drink and the podcast is still going.   Paul discusses the plan for Season 5, what RE’s concepts and values are, the podcast schedule and more.   Mission Statement of Recovery Elevator is as follows:   "We offer hope through community and connection. Partnering sobriety seeking individuals with other likeminded people!”   Six themes Paul and Kris will be focusing on this season:   1)    Recovery Elevator is inclusive 2)    There is no right or wrong way to do this 3)    Connection 4)    Don’t just quit drinking 5)    We cannot fight an addiction 6)    We must pass along what we’ve learned to others   Better Help:  <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/elevator"> www.betterhelp.com/elevator</a> - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [10:49] Paul introduces Alex:   Alex is 35 and lives in Lincoln, NE. He is married with three kids. He stays busy with his family, enjoys landscaping at their new home and works in the financial industry.   Alex first tried alcohol in his senior year of high school. He initially did not drink with his friends, but eventually gave it a try. He started going to parties and enjoyed the assistance alcohol gave him socially. He didn’t drink very regularly but when he did drink, he drank heavily. He did have a close call when getting pulled over once, but the officer called his parents instead of charging him with driving under the influence.   Alex joined a fraternity in college and says his drinking escalated at that point but was not out of control. He was still able to do well academically. After college he moved to Chicago, and he used drinking as a way to make friends. He was attending grad school and was drinking heavily but still highly functional.   He first started questioning his drinking when his brother was going through some issues with substance abuse. He says he was blacking out at least twice a week but wasn’t sure if he had a problem. This is when Alex first tried moderation that he says worked for a while, but the rules became softer over time.   The first time Alex recognized that his drinking might be an issue was when his wife went into labor with their second child, and he had been drinking so he was unable to drive her to the hospital. Over time he realized that he was not fully present for his children, and he didn’t time to pass and realize that he had drank their childhood away.   After Alex had around 50 days of sobriety and went back to drinking, he realized how much better he felt sober and realized that is what he wanted. That paired with wanting to be a better parent helped him focus on trying sobriety again.   Alex took his first step by going to an online AA meeting just to listen. It was there that he realized that seeking sobriety wasn’t something to be afraid of. He drank that night but burned the ships with his family telling them that his life of sobriety would be starting the next day.   The first few days found Alex excited for sobriety. Within a short period of time, he found his sleep improving, started getting compliments at work, and was generally feeling better. Since quitting drinking Alex feels that his emotions have leveled out and life is no longer on “hard mode”.   Alex’s favorite resources in recovery: quit lit, Reddit, realizing that he is not alone.   Alex’s parting piece of guidance: if you’re not successful the first time, you are definitely going to learn on each attempt of sobriety so keep at it.     <a href= "https://www.recoveryelevator.com/cafere/">Cafe RE</a>  Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the set-up fee <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWac9dxkn3J93xJOka3L2g"> Recovery Elevator YouTube</a> <a href= "https://appsto.re/us/z8w_5.i">Sobriety Tracker iTunes </a>   Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we all go home. I love you guys.

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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 make a life-changing decision to quit drinking? Meet Alex, a 35-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, who shares his powerful story on this episode of the Recovery Elevator podcast. Alex's wake-up call came in the most unexpected moment – he found himself drunk while his wife was in labor. This eye-opening experience made him realize he wasn't fully present for his children, pushing him to embrace a life without alcohol. Alex's journey wasn't smooth sailing.He had tried to quit before but found a new perspective after attending his first online AA meeting. Interacting with people who had been sober for decades gave him the hope and determination he needed. His milestone of 69 days of sobriety marked a turning point, and now, at 130 days sober, he's experiencing the benefits of better sleep, increased patience, and a deeper connection to life's precious moments.Throughout his recovery, Alex has leaned on various resources like recovery podcasts, books, and the supportive community on Reddit's stop drinking thread. His story is a testament to the resilience and growth that come from choosing sobriety. Whether you're sober-curious, newly sober, or supporting someone on their journey, Alex's experience offers inspiration and encouragement to persevere.

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RE 435: What We Believe In

RE 435: What We Believe In

RE 435: What We Believe In

Monday 19th June 2023

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