RE 497: I Can’t - You Can - Take it
RE 497: I Can’t - You Can - Take it

Recovery Elevator

Episode 497 – I Can’t – You Can – Take It Today we have Shelby. She is 38 years old and from Windsor Ontario. She took her last drink on December 23rd, 2023. Sponsors for this episode: Visit today to get 10% off your...

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Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill

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.

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Shelby's Journey: From Olympic Dreams to Sobriety

Episode Overview

Shelby shares her journey from aspiring Olympian to battling alcohol addiction.
Paul simplifies the first three steps of AA to make them more approachable.
The episode highlights changing cultural attitudes towards alcohol.
Shelby discusses the importance of self-discovery and emotional resilience in recovery.
Practical advice for those new to sobriety.

“You don't realise you're using it to avoid feelings. You don't realise you're using it because you don't have self-confidence.”

In this episode of Recovery Elevator, you'll meet Shelby, a 38-year-old from Windsor, Ontario, who took her last drink on December 23rd, 2023. Shelby shares her journey from high hopes of becoming an Olympic athlete to battling alcohol addiction and finding her way to sobriety. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including losing her self-confidence and struggling with life after sports. Shelby's story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-discovery.

Paul Churchill, the host, simplifies the first three steps of AA to make them more approachable for newcomers. He also touches on the changing cultural attitudes towards alcohol, illustrated by an amusing anecdote about Olympic rowers rejecting champagne. Shelby’s candid reflections and Paul's insightful commentary make this episode both relatable and inspiring. If you're looking for a dose of motivation and practical advice on living an alcohol-free life, this episode is a must-listen.

Will Shelby's story resonate with your own journey towards sobriety?

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