The Recovery Elevator Podcast
011: 7 characteristics of a dry drunk and how to avoid this
Moira has 9 months of sobriety, has lost 55 pounds and explains how her life is so much better without alcohol. A Dry Drunk is someone who: Has made no emotional or behavioral changes in sobriety Someone who simply doesn't drink and does not work a program or invest...
010: Shred the shame of being an alcoholic and be proud of your decision to quit drinking alcohol
Maggie who has 14 days of sobriety in her early recovery explains how she made it this far and what gave her the motivation to stop drinking alcohol. Here are some of the resources discussed in Episode 10 AA on Air Wellington Hello Sunday Morning Foundations Recovery...
009: 6 ways to take action in sobriety before really taking action in recovery
In this episode, I interview Tom, who has 4 more days of sobriety than myself, and I hope that never changes! Tom you are officially my new accountability partner. In this episode I discuss 6 ways you can take action before really taking action. 1. Wake up - set a...
008: Nate, who has 5 years sobriety and is about to become a father, shares his amazing journey
Paul climbed Machu Picchu in 2014 while sobering up and the trek mentally and physically kicked my butt. In 2015, he dominated the trek because sobriety was with my every step of the way. In this Episode Paul talks about speaking to the girls in the Peruvian Promises...
007: I could not stop drinking alcohol while in route to Cusco, Peru where I was slated to be a chaperone
I was headed to Cusco, Peru as a chaperone for a group of high school students around this same time last year, and when I started drinking on the first flight I kept drinking all night and up until moments before meeting the students. It was insane, which is exactly...
006: Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world
Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world and you probably don’t even realize it. David Nutt, psychiatrist at imperial college in the UK and former Chairman of the UK advisory council on drugs. - Kills 3 million people worldwide - Was fired for suggesting...
004: Alcohol has cost me $155,052 and that’s a low estimate.
It's so depressing to imagine the amount of money wasted on alcohol.
003: Your alcohol addiction is lurking nearby and it is getting stronger
Paul sums up his summer of 2014 and drinking career with one dream explaining why he decided his elevator had gone down far enough. Points to discuss during Podcast -It works! It's keeping me sober. Talk about every Monday at 6am goal and how someone...
002: Sobriety is located outside of your comfort zone
The only way you're going to be able to quit drinking is to get outside of your comfort zone. If you are not willing to do this, then your chances of getting sober are bleak. Show Notes for Episode 2: What is covered · Why you are a lucky one · Myths debunked · Can I...
001: Do You Have a Drinking Problem?
Answering this question is easier than you might think........
000: I’m an Alcoholic
Paul discusses his struggles with alcohol and his experiences in early recovery.
