Paul Churchill

Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill

  • RE 516: The Source of Pain

RE 516: The Source of Pain

Monday 6th January 2025

Hattie shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, discussing the real source of pain and the transformative power of an alcohol-free life.
Explicit
53 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Engaging

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Recovery Elevator
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Paul Churchill
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Finding Hope in Sobriety: Hattie's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Hattie shares her journey to sobriety and the challenges she faced.
  • The episode discusses alcohol as the real source of pain in many lives.
  • Support systems like AA are crucial for maintaining sobriety.
  • Accepting powerlessness over alcohol is a key step in recovery.
  • An alcohol-free life can be incredibly fulfilling and transformative.
"Alcohol is causing the pain. It's the most destructive and addictive substance on the planet."
In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Hattie, a 34-year-old from South London who took her last drink on April 25th, 2021. Hattie shares her journey to sobriety, including the challenges she faced and the moments that led her to say goodbye to alcohol. The episode dives into the real source of pain in many people's lives - alcohol.
Paul discusses his own struggles and how the podcast helps him stay on track while helping others. Hattie's story is one of transformation and hope, showing that a life without alcohol is not only possible but can be incredibly fulfilling. She talks about the role of support systems like AA and the importance of accepting one's powerlessness over alcohol. The episode is filled with humour, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for anyone looking to live an alcohol-free life.
Whether you're at the beginning of your sobriety journey or looking for motivation to keep going, Hattie's story will resonate with you. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and find inspiration for your own path to recovery.
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