Recovery Elevator

RE 484: Recovery is a Sandwich

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 484 – Recovery is a Sandwich   Today we have Brian. He is 59 from Eastern Iowa. He took his last drink on May 23rd, 2023.   Recovery Eleva...

RE 483: NA Beers

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 483 – NA Beers   Today we have Tyler. He is 37 and lives in Phoenix, AZ. He took his last drink on November 28th, 2023.   Recovery Elevato...

RE 482: Advice For the Newly Sober

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 482 - Anna   Today we have Anna. She is 49 from North Georgia and took her last drink on December 22nd, 2017.   Better Help:  www.betterhel...

RE 481: Collective Truths

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 481 - Collective Truths   Today we have Susie. She is 52 and lives in Lubbock, TX and took her last drink on February 10th, 2024.   Our alco...

RE 480: AF Legends

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 480 – AF Legends   Today we have Emily. She is 31 and lives in Raleigh, NC. She has been sober since March 17th, 2019.   Better Help:  ww...

RE 479: Identity Shift

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 479 - Identity Shift   Today we have Destiny. She is 29 and lives in South Houston, TX. She took her last drink on December 30th, 2023.   Be...

RE 478: Unlocking Curiosity

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 478 – Unlocking Curiosity   Today we have Cyndi. She is 54 and lives in Denver, Colorado. She took her last drink on December 10th, 2023.  ...

RE 477: It Can Be Done

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 477 – It Can Be Done   Today we have Jim. He is 44 and lives in Silicon Valley, CA. He took his last drink on February 20th, 2024.   Bette...

RE 476: Is Quitting Drinking Hard?

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 476 – Is Quitting Drinking Hard?   Today we have Tonya. She is 50 and lives in St Paul, MN. She took his last drink on August 21st, 2021.  ...

RE 475: Almighty Ceiba

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 475 – I See You Ceiba   Today we have Shari. She is 60 and lives in Santa Barbara, CA. She took his last drink on December 31st, 2022.   I...

RE 474: If You're Serious About Change

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 474 – If You're Serious About Change   Today we have Nick. He is 36 years old from Grand Rapids, MI. He took his last drink on January 19th...

RE 473: An Easier Softer Way

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 473 – An Easier Softer Way   Today we have Lee. He is 43 and lives in the United Kingdom. He took his last drink on August 17th, 2020.   I...

RE 472: Shifting Seasons

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 472 – Shifting Seasons   Today we have Erin. She is 45 and lives outside of Boston. She took her last drink on December 26th, 2021.   Bett...

RE 471: Progress and Perfection

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 471 – Progress and Perfection   Today we have Carl. He is 52 years old and lives in California. He took his last drink on August 22nd, 2014...

RE 470: Why Alcoholics Don't Get Hangovers…?

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 470 – Why Alcoholics Don't Get Hangovers…?   Today we have Lara. She is 40 years old and lives in Northwest Arkansas. She took her last d...

RE 469: 10 Facts About Americans and Alcohol

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 469 - 10 Facts About Americans and Alcohol   Today we have Lisa. She is 66 years old and lives in Atlanta, GA. She took her last drink on Nov...

RE 468: A Day in the Life

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 468 – A Day in the Life   Today we have Amber. She is 41 years old and lives in San Luis Obispo. She took her last drink on May 26th, 2020....

RE 467: A Good Cry

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 467 – A Good Cry     Today we have Andrea. She is 47 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on November 9th, 2021.  ...

RE 466: What Should I Do Now?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 466 – What Should I Do Now?     Today we have Rick. He is 46 years old and lives in New Hampshire. He took his last drink on September 9th...

RE 465: Drink Responsibly?

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 465 – Drink Responsibly?     Today we have Kevin. He is 44 years old and lives in Cleveland, OH. He took his last drink on April 28th, 201...

RE 464: Doing Something Different

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 464 – Doing Something Different     Today we have Danielle. She is 34 years old and lives in Northern Ontario. She took her last drink on ...

RE 463: Balance

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 463 – Addicted to not Being Addicted     Today we have Zach. He is 34 years old and lives in Richmond, VA. He took his last drink on July ...

RE 462: To Have is to Give

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 462 – To Have is to Give     Today we have Tana. She is 44 years old and lives in Washington State. She took her last drink on July 30th, ...

RE 461: Wait, You Drink Poison?

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 461 - Wait, You Drink Poison?     Today we have Gill. She's 33 years old from Lexington, MA and took her last drink on November 9th, 2019.  ...

RE 460: Text If You Need TP

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 460 – The Friends We Keep     Today we have Kerry. She's 40 years old from Williston, ND and took her last drink on January 7th, 2016.   ...

RE: Holiday Bonus Episode

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now the Holidays have been coupled with alcohol for as long as the Earth has been orbiting the Sun. I'm kidding, that isn't correct, but you get the p...

RE 459: Let's Smile

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 459 – Let's Smile     Today we have Spencer. He's 44 years old from Minneapolis, MN and took his last drink on September 23rd, 2023.   Re...

RE 458: Passion Will Return

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 458 – A Big Win     Today we have Mike. He is 44 from Huntsville, AL and took his last drink on April 10th, 2023.   Registration for REST...

RE 457: What if I Can't Quit Drinking?

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 457 – What if I Can't Quit Drinking?   Today we have Ryan. He's 33 years old from Orange County, NY and took his last drink on September 24...

RE 456: How Do You Let Go of Resentments?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 456 – How Do You Overcome Resentments?     Today we have Nathan. He's 42 years old and from Andover, MN and took his last drink on April 1...

RE 455: How Do You Feel About Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines?

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 455 – How Do You Feel About Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines?     Today we have Chris. He is 40 years old and lives in Austin, TX. He t...

RE 454: How Do I Do More In My Recovery Community?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 454 – How Can I Do More In My Recovery Community?   Today we have Kristan. She is 60 years old and lives in Delaware. She took her last dri...

RE 453: How Would You Describe a "Spiritual Experience" in Recovery?

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 453 - How Would You Describe a "Spiritual Experience" in Recovery?     Today we have Andy. He is 46 from Washington, DC and took his last ...

RE 452: How Do You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in Recovery?

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 452 - How Do You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in Recovery?   Today we have Emilee. She is 33 from Double Springs, AL and has been alcoh...

RE 451: What to Say to Someone Who is About to Drink

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 451 – What to Say to Someone Who is About to Drink   Today we have Grant. He is 54 from Sacramento, CA and took his last drink on August 10...

RE 450: What are Alcohol Withdrawals Like in the First Week?

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 450 – What are Alcohol Withdrawals Like in the First Week?   Today we have Sarah. She is 46 and lives in Buckhannon, WV. Sarah has been alc...

RE 449: How to Make it Through Your First Sober Concert?

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 449 - How to Make it Through Your First Sober Concert?   Today we have Santino. He is 35 from Taunton, MA and took his last drink on May 24th...

RE 448: How Do I Let Go and Stop Trying to Control

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 448 - How Do I Let Go and Stop Trying to Control   Today we have Jen. She is 48 from Boulder, CO and took her last drink on May 12th, 2021.  ...

RE 447: Can You Be Addicted to Alcohol and Not Be An Alcoholic?

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 447 – Can You Be Addicted to Alcohol and Not Be An Alcoholic?   Today we have Stephanie. She is 35 from and took her last drink on December...

RE 446: Go Easy on Yourself

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 446 – Go Easy on Yourself   Today we have Jonathan. He is 44 from Grand Forks, ND and took his last drink on May 17th, 2008.   Our six we...

RE 445: Keep on Dancing

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 445 – Keep Dancing   Today we have Cindy. She is 54 from Kure Beach, NC and took her last drink on March 2nd, 2023.   We are doing an Eas...

RE 444: Alcohol Consumption by State

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 444 – Alcohol Consumption by State   Today we have Chad. He is 51 from Southern Indiana and took his last drink on March 25th, 2022.   Fo...

RE 443: A Different Type of Alcoholic

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 443 -  A Different Type of Alcoholic   Today we have Kelly, she is 46 from Minneapolis, MN and took her last drink on June 18th, 2023.   Jo...

RE 442: Time to Breathe

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 442 – Time to Breathe   Today we have Jeff, he is 35 from Salt Lake City, UT and had his last drink on April 6th, 2023.   Shout out to the...

RE 441: Connection With a Molecule

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 441 – Connection With a Molecule   Today we have Shane, he is 39 from Birmingham, AL and took his last drink on December 25th, 2021.   [0...

RE 440: How to Undo Trauma

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 440 - How to Undo Trauma   Today we have Kathy. She is 31 from Dillworth, MN and has been clean since June 13th, 2016.   Thank you to all of...

RE 439: Developing a Spiritual Practice

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 439 – Developing a Spiritual Practice   Today we have Liz, she's 38 from LaVale, MD and took her last drink on December 31st, 2022.   Than...

RE 438: Expectations

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 438 – Expectations   Today we have something different lined up. Instead of one interviewee, we've got a panel of sober rockstars who have ...

RE 437: Inner Conflict

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 437 – Inner Conflict   Today we have Mark who is 45 from Connecticut and took his last drank on January 15, 2023.   Thank you to all of th...

RE 436: Our Road Ahead

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 436 – Our Road Ahead   Today we have Lacey. She's 34 from Illinois and has been sober since May 15, 2020.   Recovery Elevator welcomes ou...

RE 435: What We Believe In

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 434 – Season 5 – What We Believe In   Today we have Alex, he is 35, from Lincoln, NE and took his last drink on January 20, 2023   Reco...

RE 434: Don't Lose Yourself In It

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 434 – Don't Lose Yourself in It   Today we have Gary, he is 44, from Toledo, OH and took his last drink on January 30, 2023   Exact Natu...

RE 433: The Comfort Crisis

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 433 – The Comfort Crisis   Today we have Daniel, he is 43 from Orange County, he took his last drink on December 31st, 2014.   Exact Natu...

RE 432: Is Alcohol Good for You?

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 432 – Is Alcohol Good For You?   Today we have Julie, she is 49, from Grand Junction, CO and took her last drink on February 6th, 2022.   ...

RE 431: Transformation

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 431 – Transformation   Today we have Katy, she is 40, from Olympia, WA and took her last drink on February 12th, 2023.   Join Recovery E...

RE 430: Walking Into Summer

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 430 – Walking Into Summer   Today we have Joss, she's 34 from the Bay Area and took her last drink on December 21st, 2022.   We still ha...

RE 429: The Connection Between Alcohol and Anxiety

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 429 – The Connection Between Alcohol and Anxiety   Today we have Dale, he is 55, from Roanoke, VA and he has been alcohol free since March ...

RE 428: Do I have a Drinking Problem?

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 428 – Do I have a Drinking Problem?   Today we have Lauren, she is 54 from Rochester NY, and took her last drink on November 19, 2022.   S...

RE 427: But a Symptom

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 427 – But a Symptom   Today we have Ian, he is 24, from Baltimore, MD and he has been alcohol free since December 26, 2022.   What are you...

RE 426: It Gets Easier

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 426 – It Gets Easier   Today we have Jeffrey, he is 35, from Monument, CO and he took his last drink on July 23, 2022.   Registration is o...

RE 425: What Recovery Pathway is Right for Me?

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 425 – What Recovery Pathway is Right for Me?   Today we have Doug. He is 59, from Buena Vista, CO and he took his last drink on July 28, 19...

RE 424: Caring for You

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 424 – Caring for You   Today we have Abby. She is 49, from Phoenix, AZ, and took her last drink on 9/25/2020.   Join Recovery Elevator in ...

RE 423: Some Phoneless Fool

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 423 – Some Phoneless Fool   Today we have Laura. She is 45, from Boston, MA, and took her last drink on September 27, 2014.   Join Recover...

RE 422: The Pursuit of Happiness

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 422 – The Pursuit of Happiness   Today we have Susannah. She is 42 from Hampshire, England, and took her last drink on 4/29/2022.   Join R...

RE 421: Keep it Simple

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 421 – Keep It Simple   Today we have Stephanie. She is 44 from Georgetown, MA and took her last drink on September 6, 2020.   Recovery Ele...

RE 420: The Most Prolific Trap

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 420 – The Most Prolific Trap   Today we have Matthew. He is 49 from Phoenix, AZ, and has been a sober rock star since 12/15/2006.   Our ne...

RE 419: Boredom & Sobriety

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 419 – Boredom and Sobriety   Today we have Joel. He is 42 from Lawton, OK, and took his last drink on November 28th, 2022.   Join Recovery...

RE 418: Serenity Now!

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 418 – Serenity Now!   Today we have Bethany. She is 34 from Michigan and took her last drink in January of 2021.   We have partnered with ...

RE 417: The Best and Worst Place to be With a Drinking Problem

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 417 – The Best and Worst Place to be With a Drinking Problem   Today we have Jenny, she is 36 from Hudson, WI and took her last drink on 2/...

RE 416: The AF Beverage

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 416 – The AF Beverage   Today we have Mike, he is 59 from Newport, OR and took his last drink on 1/27/2022.   Shout out to one of our spon...

RE 415: Dopamine

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 415 – Dopamine   Today we have Jorie, she is 31, from Westford, VT and took her last drink on 9/19/2020   There are two spots left for our...

RE 414: You Won't Regret Not Drinking

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 414 – You Won't Regret Not Drinking   Today we have Emily, she is 44, from Phoenix, AZ and took her last drink on March 10th, 2019   There...

RE 413: Grit, Grace, and Gratitude

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 413 – Grit, Grace, and Gratitude     Today we have Matt who is from Atlanta and took his last drink on November 15th, 2022.   Registratio...

RE 412: Get Your Connection On

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 412 – Get Connected   Today we have Brad who is 35 from Fort Wayne, IN and took his last drink on 8/31/2018   Exact Nature: https://exactn...

RE 411: The Grateful Alcoholic

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 411 – The Grateful Alcoholic   Today we have Lisa who is 65 from Atlanta, GA took her last drink on 11/17/2022.   Whether you are on day 1...

RE 410: What's the Point?

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 410 – What's the Point?   Today we have Justin who is 37 from New York   Check out the AF drink recipes curated by Kate on the Recovery El...

RE 409: The Cost of Inauthenticity

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 409 – The Cost of Inauthenticity   Today we have Jeremiah, he's 35 from Denver, CO and took his last drink on April 27, 2022.   NYE Sober ...

RE 408: Focus on the Good

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 408 – Focus on the Good   Today we have Bret, 42, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and he took his last drink on September 17th, 2022.   Regi...

RE 407: A Message to Big Alcohol

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 407 – A Message to Big Alcohol   Today we have Jeff, 48, from Joplin Missouri with 13 days of sobriety at time of recording   Registration...

RE 406: Moving the Needle

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 406 – Moving the Needle   Today we have Nate, Eric, Beth, Hunter, and Kathy.      Registration for Restore opens December 1. https://www...

RE 405: Ahead of the Pack

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 405 – Ahead of the pack   Today we have Rachel.   She is 29, from Wisconsin, and took her last drink on September 4, 2022.   Registratio...

RE 404: The Order of Healing

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 404 – The order of healing   Today we have Natasha.   She is 43, from Vancouver, B.C, and took her last drink on August 23, 2021.   Book...

RE 403: Hello Universe

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 403 – Hello Universe   Many Today we have Pat.   He is 38, from Georgia, and he took his last drink on February 22, 2022.   Events:  ht...

RE 402: What to Expect

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Emily.   She is 34, from Cincinnati,  OH and took her last drink on Aug 27th, 2022. Happy Halloween. A drink won't make your overall...

RE 401: Welcome Back

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 401 – Welcome Back   Today we have Jen.   She is 52, from Connecticut, and took her last drink on March 10th, 2022.   Restore: https://w...

RE 400: Chasing a Carrot on a Stick

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 400 – Chasing a Carrot on a Stick   Today we have Nick.   He is from Vancouver, B.C, and took her last drink on December 7, 2018.   Reco...

RE 399: What's the Hardest Thing About Quitting Drinking?

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 399 – What's the hardest part about quitting drinking?   Today we have Zita.   She is 31, from Minnesota, and took her last drink on Nove...

RE 398: This Moment Always Wins

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 398 - This Moment Always Wins   Today we have Adam.   He is 30, from Vancouver, and took his last drink on February 8, 2013.   We have man...

RE 397: The Ultimate Connection

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 397  - The Ultimate Connection   Today we have Santino.   He is 43, from Massachusetts, and took his last drink 43 days ago.   We have ma...

RE 396: The Brain and Alcohol | Genetic Predisposition

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 396  - The Brain and Alcohol – Genetic Predisposition   Today we have Rene.   He is 33, from California, and took his last drink January...

RE 395: Can You Have Fun Without Alcohol?

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 395  - Can you have fun without alcohol?   Today we have Jim.   He is 50, from New York, and has been sober since June 19, 2022.   Curiou...

RE 394: Fixin' to Grow

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 394  - Fixin' to Grow   Today we have Kristie.   She is 47, from Michigan, and has been sober since May 2020.   Ditch the Booze/Mindfulne...

RE 393: Hello Listeners

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 393  - Hello Listeners   Today we have Alina.   She is 32, from Northern California, and has been sober since June 20, 2022.   Fire Brew:...

RE 392: One Week Without Alcohol

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 392  - One Week Without Alcohol.   Today we have Megan.   She is 34, from Florida, and has been sober since June 22, 2021.   Gruvi: https...

RE 391: What do You Want to Hear?

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 391  - What do you Want?   Today we have Polly.   She is 50, from Minnesota, and has been sober since December 23, 2021.   Ditch the Booz...

RE 390: The Secret to Change

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 390  - The Secret to Change   Today we have Jess.   She is 37, from Ontario, and has been sober since May 7, 2022.   Ditch the Booze Mind...

RE 389: Journal Speak

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 389  - Journal Speak   Today we have Christy.   She is 42, from Denmark, and has been sober since April 5, 2022.     Costa Rica 2023:  ...

RE 388: Who Do I Think I Am?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 388  - Identity   Today we have Liz.   She is 55, from Bend, OR, and has been sober for five months.   Ditch the Booze Mindfulness and AF...

RE 387: Why Some Make it, and Some Don't

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 387  - Why Some Make it, and Some Don't   Today we have Becca.   She is 43, from Montana, and took her last drink on September 18, 2017.  ...

RE 386: The One Mistake People Make When Quitting Drinking

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 386  - The One Mistake People Make When Quitting Drinking   Today we have Shad.   He is 46, from Indiana, and took his last drink on March...