The Recovery Elevator Podcast
RE69: How Many of the Interviewees Have Stayed Sober?
I often get asked if any of the interviewees on this show have relapsed and the answer is yes. Sure, some of them have relapsed, but how many. When I really got to thinking about this, my optimism wavered and when I dug deeper into the question, I realized it was more...
RE 68: The Stigma is Even Worse for These Alcoholics
Matt, sober since 12/11/15, who is the 4th lawyer to be interviewed on this podcast, shares how leaving a law firm to start a private law practice while drinking, can be tumultuous; to say the least. I got the idea for this podcast from the a article I recently...
RE 67: Can Alcoholics Form True Relationships?
Buddy, with 7 years of sobriety, bounced in an out of AA for from 2002-2008 before something finally stuck and ironically, he explains how drinking actually saved his life. I read the following line out of an AA Grapevine, August 2013 issue, while on a tumultuous ride...
RE 66: Being a Recovering Alcoholic Should be an Asset Instead of a Liability in the Work Force
In this episode, James with over 2.5 years of sobriety shares how we earned his family's trust back. Being sober has huge advantages at the workplace and this should be marketed as such. Don't isolate yourself and join the discussion in the Recovery Elevator Private...
RE 65: Movies about alcohol, sobriety, recovery, drunkness, and getting sober
In this episode Angela, with nearly 10 months of sobriety, shares how she did it. Here are some great movies about alcohol, sobriety, recovery, drunkenness, and getting sober! Thank you to Marueen from Cafe RE who helped put this list together! Burnt (2015)...
RE 64: Why some grow out of the heavy drinking days and some become alcoholic | Who will graduate from college binge drinking?
In this episode, Rachael, with 2.5 years of sobriety, shares how she did it. I got the idea for today's topic from an article I read by Sarah A Benton called: Why some phase-out of college binge drinking and others are alcoholic. It piggybacks perfectly off last...
RE 63: This Alcoholic Probably Won’t Just Grow Out of It.
Kelly, with 9.5 months sobriety shares how she did it! Johnny Manziel is an alcoholic who isn't having any fun. We has drafted 22nd overall in the 2014 NFL draft and the wheels have been coming off since. The media seem to wonder why he hasn't simply grown out of his...
RE 62: Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep to Jump Start Your Recovery
Robert, who has been sober for nearly 3.5 years shares how he has made it this far. In this episode we hear from Shawn from the Model Health Show Podcast and he gives us valuable tips on how to get a grip on alcoholism with these tips and tricks. Below are links to...
RE 61: Alcohol is Deadly, but These Facts, Won’t Get you Sober
In this podcast episode I cover an article from Sober Nation covering why Alcohol is such a potent drug. Sarah also shares how she made it to 91 days of sobriety! In this episode I review The Staying Sober Handbook, by Howard P Goodman and I would definitely recommend...
RE 60: Is Alcoholism a Disease or Do I Drink Because of My Environment?
In this episode I discuss a Ted Talk that was recently emailed to me. There were some valid points, but I think it drastically missed the mark. I also interview Johan from Sweden, who shares how he has managed to stay sober since November 15, 2015. Don't...
RE59: Friends and Family Actually Can’t Read the Mind of an Alcoholic
Molly Shares how she has made it to almost 30 days sober. I also interview my brother who has stuck with me from day one. I expected Mark to understand my pains, struggles and inner thoughts. I even developed unnecessary resentments towards him which he didn't...
058: The Not So Smooth Transition | The Stigma
Matt from California shares how he has made it over 5 years sober. He went to seek treatment for PTSD and realized he was also an alcoholic. In this episode I discuss the not so smooth transition from a free community to a paid community. Below is is the post I placed...
057: There’s a Pill That Can Cure My Drinking Problem?
In this episode Penni from Australia shares how she made is 6 months sober! Also discussed in the episode the Radio Lab's podcast episode The Fix. Is there really a pill that an cure alcoholism? Believe me, I have searched high and low..... Don't isolate...
056: Traveling as an Alcoholic
In this episode Bill, who has been sober October 22nd 2015, shares how to successfully navigate retirement as an alcohol. Also in this episode how exhausting and potentially dangerous it can be while drinking and traveling. That is when the light bulb for sober travel...
055: What I wish I heard in High School
In this episode, Brandy shares how she has successfully made it to 69 days sober! I also talk about how I mapped out my talk to the largest school audience yet in my short speaking career. Footage from this YouTube video to come shortly, but here the video that I made...
