Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 514: A Drinking Problem is Totally Normal
RE 514: A Drinking Problem is Totally Normal
RE 514: A Drinking Problem is Totally Normal
Monday 23rd December 2024
Erin shares her journey from alcohol dependency to sobriety, highlighting the importance of community and accountability in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Erin shares her journey from high school drinking to overcoming alcohol dependency.
- She discusses the normalisation of alcohol in social settings and its impact.
- Erin highlights the importance of community and accountability in recovery.
- Her experience in a treatment centre provided crucial therapy and support.
- Erin integrates her passion for yoga with her dedication to sobriety.
A drinking problem is a totally normal response to living in a culture that has completely lost its marbles.
In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Erin, a 50-year-old yoga instructor from Denver, Colorado, who shares her inspiring journey towards sobriety. Erin opens up about her struggles with alcohol, the pivotal moments that led her to quit, and the profound changes she has experienced since taking her last drink on August 21st, 2023.
From her early drinking days in high school and college to the challenges of motherhood and the pressures of social drinking, Erin's story is one many can relate to. She talks about the normalisation of alcohol in various social settings and how it eventually led her to self-medicate during tough times, including perimenopause. Erin's candid discussion about her withdrawal symptoms and the shame she felt highlights the harsh realities of alcohol dependency.
However, her narrative takes a positive turn as she describes her time in a treatment centre, where she received extensive therapy and support that helped her understand the root causes of her addiction. Erin also emphasises the importance of community and accountability in recovery. She found immense support in Café RE, a social app for sober individuals, and through various recovery meetings and groups.
Her husband’s decision to join her in sobriety played a crucial role in her smooth transition back home. Erin’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of seeking help. She now channels her passion for recovery into helping others, integrating her love for yoga with her dedication to sobriety.
This episode is not just a tale of overcoming addiction but also a reminder that a drinking problem is a common response to living in a stressful world. If you're looking for motivation or reassurance that you're not alone in your struggles, Erin's story might be just what you need.