Recovery Elevator

RE 583: Anonymous?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Aimee. She is 51 years old, from Minneapolis, MN and took her last drink on March 20th, 2022.   This episode is brought to you by:   S...

RE 582: What Are We Connecting To?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Ron. He is 67 years old from Milwaukee, WI and he took his last drink of alcohol on February 19th, 2026.   This episode is brought to y...

RE 581: The BEST Way to Feel Better

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lidia. She is 41 years old from Seattle, WA and she took her last drink of alcohol on August 31st, 2025.   This episode is brought to y...

RE 580: Sensitive People

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Harvey. He is 71 years old, lives in Fort Myers, FL and took his last drink on January 18th, 2026.   This episode is brought to you by:...

RE 579: Don't Question the Decision

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Butch. He is 49 years old and is from Indianapolis, IN and took his last drink on November 1st, 2025.   This episode is brought to you ...

RE 578: Protect Your Energy

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jan. She is 75 years old from Winchester, VA and took her last drink on February 1st, 2021.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sig...

RE 577: Why You Drink

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kendra. She is 38 years old from Central Minnesota and took her last drink on March 22nd, 2024.   This episode is brought to you by:  ...

RE 576: The Cost of Your New Life

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Tom. He is 40 years old from New Canaan, CT and took his last drink on July 12th, 2024.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up...

RE 575: What Finally Makes One Quit Drinking

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Greg. He is 57 years old and from Midlothian, VA. He took his last drink on December 8th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:  ...

RE 574: Your Sobriety Team

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kerri. She is 51 years old from Maine and took her last drink on June 7th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and ge...

RE 573: This Takes Time

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lewis. He is 39 years old from Burlington, VT and he took his last rink of alcohol on June 12th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you...

RE 572: Plans Change

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jack. He is 45 years old and from Los Angeles, CA. He took his last drink of alcohol on December 31st, 2024.   This episode is brought ...

RE 571: From Passive to Active Recovery

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Veronica. She is 52 years old, lives in Alabama and she had her last drink on May 1st, 2000.   This episode is brought to you by:   Si...

RE 570: Your Mission is to Explore

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Savanna. She's 32 years old from Minneapolis, MN and took her last drink on May 4th, 2023.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign...

RE 569: Change Your Relationship With Alcohol?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Sean. He is 33 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. He took his last drink on January 22, 2022.   This episode is brought to you by:   ...

RE 568: Showing Up

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Sarah. She is 49 years old and lives in San Diego, CA. Sarah took her last drink on August 6th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you ...

RE 567: Dolce Vita: The Good Life

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jenn. She is 52 years old, from Washington, DC and she took their last drink on September 3rd, 2023.   This episode is brought to you b...

RE 566: You're Not Too Far Gone

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kristine. She is 34 years old from Toronto Canada, and she took her last drink on May 19th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by: ...

RE 565: Showing Up

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Nathan. He is 45 years old from Harrisburg, VA and took his last drink on January 24th, 2023.   This episode is brought to you by:   B...

RE 564: Hot and Cold

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Yeimy. She's 30 years old, from Rhode Island and took her last drink of alcohol on January 19th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you...

RE 563: You're Not Alone

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jack. He's 39 years old from Phoenix, AZ and took his last drink of alcohol on June 23rd, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:  ...

RE 562: A Shooting Star

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emily. She is 43 years old from Sacramento, CA and took her last drink on December 20th, 2024.   This episode is brought to you by:   ...

RE 561: It's The Journey, Not the Destination

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kevin. He is 48 years old and lives in Napa Valley, CA. He took his last drink on September 22nd, 2025.   This episode is brought to yo...

RE 560: Stress Reduction That Works

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Dennis. He is 36 years old and lives near Vancouver, Canada. Dennis took his last drink on September 5th, 2025.   This episode is broug...

RE 559: Recovery Achieved

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Robyn. She is 49 years old from Columbia, SC and took her last drink on June 30th, 2020.   This episode brought to you by:   Better He...

RE 558: Nothing Gets Worse

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Josh. He is 48 years old, from Sarasota, FL and took his last drink of alcohol on September 23rd, 2023.   This episode brought to you b...

RE 557: Why the Drinking?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lauren. She is 44 years old from Arroyo Grande, CA and took her last drink on April 26th, 2021.   This episode brought to you by Bette...

RE 556: Accountability is Real

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Sue. She is 54 years old from Stewartville, MN and she took her last drink of alcohol on May 9th, 2023.   This episode brought to you b...

RE 555: Don't Drink the Kool-Aid

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Camille. She's 36 years old, from Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho, and she took her last drink on August 22nd, 2024.   This episode brought to yo...

RE 554: All the Damn Philosophies

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Mike. He is 50 years old and from Cleveland, OH and he took his last drink on August 9th, 2022.   This episode brought to you by:   Be...

RE 553: 20 Things Harder Than Quitting Drinking

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emily. She is 28 years old from Denver, CO and she took her last drink on April 25th, 2025.   This episode brought to you by: Better He...

RE 552: Birdsong

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Ty. She is 76 years old, lives in Bozeman, MT and she took her last drink on March 8th, 2008.   This episode brought to you by: Better ...

RE 551: Better Than Before

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have David. He is 51 years old, lives in Pinson, TN and took his last drink of alcohol on December 23rd, 2024.   This episode brought to you...

RE 550: Only 54% of Adults Drink Alcohol

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Odette. She's 37 years old, lives in San Diego, CA and she took her last drink 486 days ago.   This episode brought to you by: Better H...

RE 549: The Problem, and the Solution

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Justin. He is 40 years old and lives in Northern Ontario. He took his last drink on August 20th, 2023.   This episode brought to you by...

RE 548: Let's Cover the Basics

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Amy. She is 41 years old and lives in Raleigh, NC. She took her last drink on December 12th, 2023.   This episode brought to you by: B...

RE 547: A Better Question to Ask

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Brian. He is 40 years old from Spring Hill, MA and he took his last drink of alcohol on July 16th, 2024.   This episode brought to you ...

RE 546: The Good Life

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lori. She is 58 years old from Vancouver, Canada. She took her last drink on February 21st, 2024.   This episode brought to you by: Bet...

RE 545: The Healing Process

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Rachel. She is 48 years old and lives in Minneapolis, MN. She took her last drink on August 28th, 2018.   This episode brought to you b...

RE 544: Trying to Control an Uncontrollable Thing

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Thea. She is 55 years old from Madison, WI and took her last drink on February 10th, 2019   This episode brought to you by: Better Help...

RE 543: Alchemize Your Apocalypse

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Ronnie. He is 41 years old from Kiowa, CO and took his last drink on June 1st, 2025.   This episode brought to you by: Better Help –...

RE 542: You are the Hero

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Marcy. She's 42 years old and lives in Seattle, WA. Marcy took her last drink on October 15th, 2020.   This episode brought to you by: ...

RE 541: The Quiet Revolution

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Marisa. She is 50 years old from Fairfax, VA and she took her last drink on March 17th, 2024.   This episode brought to you by: Better...

RE 540: I Wish

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Natalie. She is 55 years old from Palmdale, CA and took her last drink on June 4th, 2023.   This episode brought to you by: Better Hel...

RE 539: Why Aren't You Drinking?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Brooke. She is 47 years old from Pittsburgh, PA and took her last drink on September 27th, 2024.   This episode brought to you by: Bet...

RE 538: How to Let Go Part II

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kimmy. She is 34 years old from Montrose, Colorado and took her last drink on April 3rd, 2017.   This episode brought to you by Better...

RE 537: Alcohol-Free Barn Dance?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Santino. He is 37 years old from Taunton, MA and took his last drink on May 24th, 2022.   This episode brought to you by Better Help –...

RE 536: The Birds

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jenny. She is 53 yeas old from Belgrade, MT and took her last drink on August 25th, 2015.   This episode brought to you by Better Help...

RE 535: How to Let Go...

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kayleen. She is 27 years old, lives in Baltimore, MD and she took her last drink on April 6th, 2025.   Sponsors for this episode includ...

RE 534: Alcohol and Sleep

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Ben. He is 45 years old from Liverpool, UK and had his last drink on September 26th, 2021.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better...

RE 533: Spiritual Healing Year One AF

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Christopher. He is 27 years old from Melbourne, Australia and he took his last drink on July 13th, 2019.   Sponsors for this episode in...

RE 532: Mental Healing Year One AF

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Adam. He is 34 years old from Denver, CO and took his last drink on May 19th, 2022.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help –...

RE 531: Physical Healing Year One AF

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Maggie. She is 42 years old, from Switzerland, and she took her last drink on February 24th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include:...

RE 530: The Keys to Your Dream Car

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kaylee. She's 33 years old from Camp Hill, PA and took her last drink on December 24th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Bet...

RE 529: It Doesn't Matter What You Have

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jenny. She is 38 years old from Hudson, WI and she took her last drink on February 16, 2020.   Sponsors for this episode include: Bett...

RE 528: Brevity of a Buzz

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Laura. She is 40 years old from Reno, NV and she had her last drink on August 1st, 2017.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better H...

RE 527: Alcoholism After the Last Drink?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Niko. He is 43 years old from San Juan, Puerto Rico and took his last drink on September 2nd, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include...

RE 526: Why It's So Hard To Quit

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Alyssa. She is 30 years old from Vancouver, WA and took her last drink on September 5th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Be...

RE 525: It's Already In You

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lisa. She is from Brisbane, Australia and took her last drink on February 24th, 2022.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help...

RE 524: Memories of Alcohol

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Charlie. She is 32 years old from London, UK. She took her last drink on December 28th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Bet...

RE 523: It's All Gray Area Drinking

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Robbie. He is 43 and lives in Moses Lake, WA. He took his last drink on August 15th, 2024   Sponsors for this episode include: Better ...

RE 522: Would a Drink Help

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Jeremy. He is 43 years old and lives in Portland, Maine. He took his last drink on January 23rd, 2019.   Sponsors for this episode incl...

RE 521: The Drunkest Place in America

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Dave. He is 69 years old from Beaver Creek, CO. He took his last drink in September 17th, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: B...

RE 520: The Next Party Begins

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kathy. She is 57 years old from Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on October 21st, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Bette...

RE 519: Oh My

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Nick. He is 41 and lives in Richfield, MN. He took his last drink on November 8th, 2023.   In one week, registration for one of our bes...

RE 518: Your Idea of Good Evolves

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 518 – Your Idea of Good Evolves   Today we have Ashley. She's 25 years old from Spokane, WA and took her last drink on September 22nd, 2024...

RE 518: Your Idea of Good Evolves

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 518 – Your Idea of Good Evolves   Today we have Ashley. She's 25 years old from Spokane, WA and took her last drink on September 22nd, 2024...

RE 517: Protect Your Sobriety Like a Child

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 517 – Protect Your Sobriety Like it's Your Kid   Today we have Cindy. She is 36 years old, lives in Los Angeles, CA and took her last drink...

RE 516: The Source of Pain

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 516 – The Source of Pain   Today we have Hattie. She is 34 years old from South London, UK, and she took her last drink on April 25th, 2021...

RE 515: The Joys of Detox

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 515 – The Joys of Detox   Today we have Patrick. He's 43 years old from Montreal, Quebec and took his last drink on November 11th, 2024.  ...

RE 514: A Drinking Problem is Totally Normal

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 514 – A Drinking Problem is Totally Normal   Today we have Erin. She is 50 years old from Denver, CO and took her last drink on August 21st...

RE 513: 10 Things to do Daily

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 513 - 10 Things to do Daily   Today we have Forrest. He is 31 years old from Atlanta, GA and took his last drink on March 14th, 2022.   Spon...

RE 512: Side Effects of Sobriety

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 512 – Side Effects of Sobriety   Today we have Tammy. She is 61 years old from San Diego, CA. She took her last drink on September 6th, 202...

RE 511: How to Market Alcohol

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 511 - How to Market Alcohol   Today we have Arlina. She is 55 years old from Boise, ID and took her last drink 30 years ago.   Restore – r...

RE 510: To Be Thankful

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 510 – Alcohol Policy   Today we have Kevin. He is 42 years old, from Fresno, CA and is celebrating 500 days at the time of this recording. ...

RE 509: It's a Sobriety Problem

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 509 – It's a Sobriety Problem   Today we have Nicole. She is 46 years old from Fairfax, VA. She took her last drink on May 18th, 2023.   I...

RE 508: Your Job is to Have Fun

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 508 – Your Job is to Have Fun   Today we have Fanny. She is 39 years old and lives in Wilmington, NC. She took her last drink on February 3...

RE 507: Why the First 30 Days Can be Rough

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 507 - Why the First 30 Days Can be Rough   Today we have Jason. He is 56 years old and from Minneapolis, MN. He took his last drink on Decemb...

RE 506: Drink Yourself Sober

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 506 – Drink Yourself Sober   Today we have James. He is 33 years old from Birmingham, UK and he took his last drink in May 30th, 2023.   ...

RE 505: What is Recovery?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 505 – What is Recovery?   Today we have Dave. He is 46 and lives in Boston. He took his last drink on March 5th, 2023.   Sponsors mentione...

RE 504: A Dopamine Feast

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 504 – A Dopamine Feast   Today we have Don. He is 44 and lives in Clarkson, MI. He took his last drink on November 15th, 2021.   Sponsors ...

RE 503: It Takes What It Takes

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 503 – It Takes What It Takes   Today we have Leah from Akron, OH. She took her last drink on September 4th, 2022.   Sponsors mentioned in ...

RE 502: The Tallest Tree in the World

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 502 – The Tallest Tree in the World   Today we have Kurtis. He is 32 from Seattle, WA and took his last drink on October 12th, 2023.   Spo...

RE 501: The Camaraderie of Sobriety

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 501 – The Camaraderie of Sobriety   Today we have Kendra. She is 36 years old from Alexandria, MN and took her last drink on March 22nd, 20...

RE 500: I am Here, I am Whole

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 500 – I Am Here, I Am Whole   Today we have Brady. He is 43 years old from Denver, CO and took his last drink on July 18th, 2023.   Whatev...

RE 499: Get Your Roll On

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 499 - Get Your Roll On   Today we have Kerri. She is 55 years old, lives in Redding, CA and took her last drink on March 2nd, 2022.   Sponso...

RE 498: Be The Light

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 498 – Be the Light   Today we have Ava. She is 17 years old and lives in Central North Dakota. She has been sober since October 13th, 2006....

RE 497: I Can't - You Can - Take it

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 497 – I Can't – You Can – Take It   Today we have Shelby. She is 38 years old and from Windsor Ontario. She took her last drink on Dece...

RE 496: One Way Street

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 496 – One Way Street   Today we have James. He is 40 years old and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He took his last drink on November 20th, ...

RE 495: Stay the Course

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 495 – Stay the Course   Today we have Robbie. He is 28 years old from Palm Springs, CA and took his last drink on January 4th, 2024.   Spo...

RE 494: Discomfort = Good

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 494 - Discomfort = Good   Today we have Erin. She is 47 years old from Colorado and took her last drink on May 21st, 2022.   Sponsors for th...

RE 493: The War is Over and I Lost

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 493 – The War is Over, and I Lost   Today we have Allie. She is 31 and lives in Central, MA. She took her last drink on March 20th, 2024.  ...

RE 492: Alcohol Isn't the Problem

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 492 – Alcohol Isn't the Problem   Today we have Kristi. She is 50 years old and lives in Rome, GA. She took her last drink on December 11th...

RE 491: Sobriety is Not...

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 491 – Sobriety is Not….   Today we have Santino. He is 36 years old, lives in Taunton, MA, and took his last drink on May 24th, 2022.   ...

RE 490: Expectations are Premeditated Resentments

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 490 - Expectations are Premeditated Resentments   Today we have Stephanie. She is 48 years old and lives in San Diego, CA. She took her last ...

RE 489: The Best Parts of an Alcohol-Free Life

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 489 – The Best Parts of an Alcohol-Free Life   Today we have Chris. He is 56 years old and lives in Beacon, NY and took his last drink on A...

RE 488: Hello Truth

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 488 – Hello Truth   Today we have Christine. She is 58 and lives in Ontario. She took her last drink on December 29th, 2022.   Recovery El...

RE 487: How Would You Walk?

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 487 – How Would You Walk?   Today we have Sarah. She is 45 and lives in Indiana. She took her last drink on December 31st, 2022.   Let's t...

RE 486: The Most Dangerous Thing on the Planet

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 486 - The Most Dangerous Thing on the Planet   Today we have Adam. He is 46 from Flowermound, TX and took his last drink on December 31st, 20...

RE 485: The Social Cost of Alcohol

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 485 – The Social Cost of Alcohol   Today we have Jennifer. She is 41 from Hamilton, OT Canada and took her last drink on January 18th, 2024...