Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 441: Connection With a Molecule
RE 441: Connection With a Molecule
RE 441: Connection With a Molecule
Monday 31st July 2023
Tune into Recovery Elevator's episode 441 to hear Shane's inspiring journey to sobriety and the importance of building meaningful connections.
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Get the buttons here!Shane's Path to Sobriety: Finding Connection Beyond Alcohol
Episode Overview
- Shane's candid account of his initial attraction to alcohol and its impact on his life and relationships
- Insights into building connections and finding alternative sources of comfort and support in sobriety
- Reflections on embracing life's challenges with courage and determination
- The transformative nature of recovery and rediscovering oneself
- The importance of meaningful connections in the journey to sobriety
I think it was the first time I admitted to myself, I can't control this.
What if the key to breaking free from alcohol lies in understanding our need for connection? In this episode of 'Recovery Elevator', Shane, a 39-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama, opens up about his journey to sobriety. He stopped drinking on December 25th, 2021, and shares the profound insights he's gained along the way. Shane recounts his initial draw to alcohol, describing it as an internal firework show that seemed to connect the missing dots in his life.
But as his relationship with alcohol deepened, it began to impact his career, relationships, and family life. His story is a powerful reminder that while alcohol might feel like a friend at first, it can quickly become a foe. Host Paul Churchill highlights the idea that humans are wired for connection, and when we can't find it with people, we might turn to substances like alcohol. Drawing from the wisdom of addiction expert Dr.
Gabor Mate, Paul explains that this isn't something to beat ourselves up over—it's a survival mechanism. However, real recovery involves building genuine connections, whether with people, animals, or even nature. Shane's experience underscores the importance of finding alternative sources of comfort and support. His story is one of resilience and transformation, showing that sobriety is about more than just quitting alcohol; it's about rediscovering oneself and embracing life's challenges with courage.
This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand the deeper reasons behind their drinking and seeking inspiration for their own journey to sobriety.