Whether you’re taking your first step or have been on the journey for a while, Recovery Elevator guides the way with real-life sober stories on the podcast, sober travel experiences, retreats, a private, online sober community and recovery resources.
Find Hope and Freedom with the Recovery Elevator Podcast 🎙
With over 10 million downloads, Recovery Elevator is one of the OG sobriety podcasts which has laid the foundation to normalizing and destigmatizing addiction.
Recovery Elevator has supported thousands on their journey to stop drinking alcohol, navigate continuous sobriety and have fun doing it. Less expert interviews, more real, powerful stories of regular people just like you who have struggled through addiction and found their way to the other side.
Explore our full podcast archive, where you’ll find hundreds of inspiring stories, insights, and actionable advice to support your journey to quit drinking and live an amazing alcohol-free life.
✈️ Alcohol-Free Travel & Retreats: Explore Sober Adventures
Discover the joy of alcohol-free travel with Recovery Elevator. From our flagship retreat in Bozeman to international destinations like Costa Rica, Vietnam and Peru, our adventures combine recovery, connection, and exploration of self and the world. Experience meaningful workshops, authentic cultural activities, and the camaraderie of a like-minded community—all while staying sober.
🌍 Upcoming International Sober Travel Trips
Explore top destinations around the globe, immerse yourself in local cultures, and forge lifelong sober friendships.
🏔 Our Flagship Retreat in Big Sky Country
Join us in beautiful Bozeman, Montana for a transformative experience filled with recovery workshops, outdoor activities, and connections that last a lifetime.
Want to know what a Recovery Elevator retreat is like?
Plan Your Next Alcohol-Free Adventure:
Visit our Events page for full details on upcoming retreats and trips, and take the first step toward an unforgettable alcohol-free life.
Upcoming Courses to Support Your Journey to Quit Drinking 📘
Hoping to ditch the booze and explore a new, empowered path of sobriety? Recovery Elevator courses are designed to provide accountability, connection, and practical tools to help you stop drinking alcohol and create a vibrant, meaningful life. Whether you’re taking on Dry January or exploring the creative power of music, we’ve got you covered.
🌟 Ditching The Booze (DTB) – A Five-Week Course for Café RE Members 🌟
🗓 When: Monday nights at 7:30 PM EST (75-minute session)
💬 What: Followed by an informal “parking lot” discussion for Q&A
🤝 Why: This course is all about connection
DTB is your introduction to an alcohol-free life. Whether you’re exploring sobriety or ready to fully embrace it, this course is a must.
🔹 Meet weekly as a group
📖 Engage with coursework between sessions
💡 Learn key tools for an AF life
Topics include:
✅ Accountability & Routine
✅ Managing Cravings & Triggers
✅ Mindfulness & Spirituality
✅ The Science of Addiction
✅ Owning Your Story & More
💙 DTB is included with your Café RE membership! Ready to take the next step? Let’s do this together! 💪
Join the Café RE Community
Your Alcohol-Free Journey Starts Here
Café RE is a private, online, non-profit alcohol-free community dedicated to providing support for quitting drinking and embracing a fulfilling life in recovery. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we provide connection, accountability, and support to help you navigate your sobriety journey with confidence.
Why Join Café RE?
- Connection: Café RE is THE sobriety app and community connecting like-minded members worldwide.
- Support: Access daily Zoom chats and in-person meetups.
- Growth: Exclusive courses, resources, and tools to deepen your recovery.
- Mission: Your membership helps fund addiction outreach to underserved communities.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Join Café RE today and gain access to a community where quitting drinking isn’t just possible—it’s a life-changing adventure.
Read The Blog: Real Stories of Recovery
Managing Expectations in Sobriety
Managing Expectations in Sobriety: A Deep Dive from Recovery Elevator Episode 438 Managing expectations in sobriety is one of the most important skills to develop in early recovery. In fact, our expectations…of ourselves, others, and how we think life should look without alcohol…can greatly influence our emotional stability and long-term
Is Quitting Drinking Hard? Yes—But Drinking Is Harder
Is Quitting Drinking Hard? Yes—But Drinking Is Harder When faced with the question, “Is quitting drinking hard?” the honest answer is—yes, it can be. But if you have a problematic relationship with alcohol, the challenges of quitting pale in comparison to the difficulties of continuing down the path of self-destruction
Accepting Life on Life’s Terms
Today’s blog entry is from Steve Ellis. Steve is a member of Café RE. Accepting Life on Life’s Terms By: Steve Ellis Accepting Life on Life’s Terms, January 19,2025 The Excitement of a Long-Awaited Trip Sometimes, life has its own way of reminding us that no matter how much we
Sobriety Souvenir
Today’s blog entry is from Katherine D. Katherine is a member of Café RE. Sobriety Souvenir By: Katherine D “It’s that little souvenir, of a terrible year, which makes my eyes feel sore” The music had been in the background of my attention until that lyric just struck out to
Hope Rising: The First 30 Days of Sobriety
Today’s blog entry is from Jamie Riel. Jamie is a member of Café RE Blue. Hope Rising: The First 30 Days of Sobriety By: Jamie Riel The first thirty days of sobriety began where the fifty years of drinking left off. It’s not my first attempt at being sober—far
What You Need Is Around You
Today’s blog entry is from Hannah J. Carter. Hannah is a member of Café RE Blue. What You Need Is Around You By: Hannah J Carter / 10-31-24 We live in the day-and-age of “order this, email that, swipe here, scroll up, notify this, remind me of that, DING,
Paddle Downstream 🛶
Which way are you paddling? I was listening to an audio book recently, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, that introduced an analogy I wanted to share with you all. Imagine there is a stream of well-being. Imagine that you show up to the stream with your canoe and you
Gambling…the Addiction Hidden in Plain Sight
Today’s blog entry is from Bobbie Malatesta. Bobbie has been a member of Café RE since February 2020. Gambling…the Addiction Hidden in Plain Sight By: Bobbie Malatesta (Café RE UP) If you’ve met me in the community or heard me share, you probably know this about me. My first
Experiences in the ER and Detox
Today’s blog entry is from Dan B. Dan has been a member of Café RE since January 2022. He can be found on our zoom chats and supporting fellow members of Café RE. Experiences in the ER and Detox By: Dan B (Café RE UP) Both are Brutal &
Forever
Today’s blog entry is from Jeff Miller. Jeff has been a member of Café RE since March 2024. He can be found on our zoom chats and supporting fellow members of Café RE. Forever By: Jeff Miller (Café RE GO) There I was at 6 years old kneeling next to
Why Recovery Elevator?
In 2014, I hit rock bottom in my battle with alcohol. On September 7th, I stopped drinking alcohol and started living again. Through the podcast, sober travel trips, and resources, I’ve made it my mission to help others do the same. – Paul Churchill, Founder
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Quit Drinking Today: The First 5 Days (free course)
Navigate your first 5 days of sobriety with this free 5 day video course. Get a video delivered to your inbox each day and get your new life started. Learn the tips and tricks that Paul used to propel himself forward in a life without alcohol. You can do this!
