Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
RE 479: Identity Shift
RE 479: Identity Shift
RE 479: Identity Shift
Monday 22nd April 2024
Join Paul Churchill as he chats with Destiny about her journey to sobriety, identity shifts, and the transformative power of community.
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Paul Churchill had his last drink on 7 September 2014. He’s still counting. Getting sober is just the beginning…
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Yourself: Destiny's Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Destiny shares her personal journey to sobriety and the identity shift that followed.
- Paul announces Café RE's application for non-profit status.
- The importance of community support in recovery is highlighted.
- Destiny discusses the real-life consequences of alcohol addiction.
- The episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for those on their sobriety journey.
I kept running into this wall, which I can picture as alcohol. Everything else was on the other side - a happy marriage, healthy life, career progression.
What happens when your identity is so wrapped up in alcohol that you can't see a way out? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill chats with Destiny, a 29-year-old from South Houston, who bravely shares her journey of quitting alcohol and the profound identity shift that followed. Destiny took her last drink on December 30th, 2023, and her story is nothing short of inspiring.
She talks about the wall she kept hitting - alcohol - that stood between her and a happy marriage, a healthy life, and career progression. Her raw honesty about the challenges and triumphs of sobriety is both relatable and motivating. Paul also shares some exciting news about Café RE's application to become a 501c3 non-profit organisation.
This new structure will enable them to take their yearly service projects to the next level by receiving donations and making a more significant impact. The episode dives into the importance of community in recovery, highlighting Café RE's private community that has grown to 1,400 members worldwide. Destiny's experience as a nurse working with patients affected by alcohol underscores the real-life consequences of addiction.
She candidly discusses her rock-bottom moments, the toll alcohol took on her relationships and career, and the pivotal moment she realised she needed to change. Her journey is a testament to the power of self-reflection and determination. This episode isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about redefining oneself and finding a new identity free from alcohol. Destiny's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and it starts with taking that first step.
Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. Why not give it a listen? You might find the inspiration you need to make a change or support someone else in their journey.