Recovery Elevator

RE 385: You're Free

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 385  - You're Free   Today we have Steve. He is 34, from Boston, MA, and took his last drink on February 18, 2021.   Exact Nature:  https:...

RE 384: The Path of Least Resistance

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 384  - The path of least resistance   Today we have Matt. He is 40, from Edmonton, Canada, and took his last drink on April 8, 2019.   Exac...

RE 383: Chapter 4 - Clearing Space

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 383  - Clearing space   Today we have Phillip. He is 46 and took his last drink on February 28, 2019.   Exact Nature:  https://exactnature...

RE 382: So Now What?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 382– So now what?   Today we have Ryan. He is 40, from Denver, and took his last drink on January 7, 2013.   Exact Nature:  https://exact...

RE 381: We're All Addicted to Something

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 381– We are all addicted to something   Today we have Amy. She is 39, from Canada, and took her last drink on August 21, 2016   Exact Natu...

RE 380: What is Sober?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 380– What is Sober?   Today we have Shrene. She is 46, from Arizona, and took her last drink on September 10, 2019   AF Photography Class ...

RE 379: Doing Your Part

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 379 – Service   Today we have Aaron. He is 40, from South Carolina, and took his last drink on September 15, 2021.   Jeff was interviewed ...

RE 378: Finding Grace

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 378 – Finding Grace   Today we have Susan. She is 46, from Ohio, and took her last drink on June 14, 2019.   Exact Nature:  https://exact...

RE 377: Your Favorites

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 377 – Your favorites   Today we have Jeff. He is 47, from the Dominican Republic, and took his last drink on December 4, 2016.   Bozeman R...

RE 376: You Can be Right or You Can Have Peace Part II

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 376 – You can be right, or you can have peace – Part 2   Today we have Ronda. She is 56, from New Orleans, and sober for 2.5 years.   Ex...

RE 375: Decoupling

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 375 – Decoupling   Today we have Amanda. She is 40, from Florida, and took her last drink on March 25, 2019.   The Bozeman Retreat has ope...

RE 374: Then Go Back Again

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 374 – Then go back again   Today we have Meegan. She is 37, from Georgia, and took her last drink on April 21, 2019.   Exact Nature:  htt...

RE 373: Control and Connection

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 373– Control and Connection   Today we have Chris. She is 46, from Baltimore, and took her last drink on August 28, 2016.   Exact Nature: ...

RE 372: The Three Stages of Healing

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 372– The three stages of healing   Today we have Sherrie. She is 58, from Oregon, and she took her last drink on January 21, 2019.   Highl...

RE 371: Define Your Sobriety

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 371– Define your sobriety   Today we have Cyndi. She is 52, from California, and she took her last drink on  July 1, 2021.   Registration...

RE 370: R is for Recovery

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 370– Phases of Recovery   Today we have Stephanie. She is from Pennsylvania, and she took her last drink on  January 2, 2020.   Ditch the...

RE 369: You Can Be Right or You Can Have Peace

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 369– You can be right, or you can have peace   Today we have Katherine. She is from Colorado and took her last drink on September 24, 2021....

RE 368: The Mind F&ck of Alcohol

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 368 – The Mind F&ck of Alcohol   Today we have Stephen. He is from New Jersey and took his last drink on September 15, 2020.   Ditch the B...

RE 367: Why Geographical Cures Don't Work

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 367 – Why geographical cures won't work.   Today we have Aaron. He is from San Antonio and took his last drink on May 22, 2019.   Ukulele:...

RE 366: Walking Each Other Home

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 366 – Walking each other home   Today we have Hailey. She is 29, from Portland, OR, and took her last drink on September 3, 2019.   Connec...

RE 365: So Who Do I Connect With?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 365 – So Who Do I Connect With?   Today we have Joshua. He is 36 years old and from North Carolina. His last drink was on October 31, 2020....

RE 364: Booze Cruise

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 364 – Booze Cruise   Today we have Ben. He is 41 from England and took his last drink on September 26, 2021.   Exact Nature exactnature.co...

RE 363: The Most Powerful Pharmacy in the World

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 363 – The most powerful pharmacy in the world   Today we have Brian. He is 48 years old and from Ohio. His last drink was on March 31, 2019...

RE 362: Acceptance is the Answer

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Noelle. She is 31 years old and from Colorado. Her last drink was on June 24, 2019.   Highlights from Odette   Odette is working on Ac...

RE 361: A Healthy Cycle

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Eric. He is 58 years old and from New Jersey. His last drink was on February 10, 2019.     The RE Alcohol Free Ukulele course registra...

RE 360: The Nervous System

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Lane. She is from San Francisco. Her last drink was on December 30, 1996.   The RE Alcohol Free Ukulele course registration opens Janua...

RE 359: Silence Bruno

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Shea. She is 42 years old and from Michigan. Her last drink was on August 9, 2021.     The RE Dry January course: REstore began Januar...

RE 358: Don't Forget to Sing Your Song

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 358 – Don't Forget to Sing Your Song   Today we have Randy.  He is 43, from Indianapolis, and took his last drink on December 30, 2016.  ...

RE 357: Practice Saying No

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 357 – Practice Saying No   Today we have Jenn.  She is 34, from Michigan, and took her last drink on April 10, 2020.   Registration is no...

RE 356: Play the Tape Forward

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 356 – Play the Tape Forward   Today we have Ashley.  She is 35 from Orange County, CA, and took her last drink on January 7, 2006.   Regi...

RE 355: The Uno Reverse Card

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 355 – the Uno reverse card.   Today we have Rocio.  She is 42, from Washington state, and took her last drink on August 31, 2020.   Regis...

RE 354: Holiday Survival Kit

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 354   Today we have Cordell.  He is 38, from North Dakota, and took his last drink on December 6, 2017.   Highlights from Odette   Odette ...

RE 353: It's a Week to be Thankful

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 353 – It's a Week to be Thankful   Today we have Jan.  She is from Connecticut and took her last drink on February 1, 2021.   Restore –...

RE 352: Allow the Deeper You To Emerge

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 352 – Allow the deeper you to emerge   Today we have Kendall.  He is 30, from Texas, and took his last drink on March 13, 2021.   Paul sh...

RE 351: Strength and Courage

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 351 – Strength and Courage   Today we have Tom.  He is 47, from Bozeman, MT, and took his last drink on September 24, 2019.   Café RE's ...

RE 350: What's up Holidays

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 350 – What's up holidays?   Today we have Blazik.  He is 28, from Kansas, and took his last drink on July 25,2021.   Café RE's annual on...

RE 349: The Inner Voice

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 349 – The Inner Voice.   Today we have Tara.  She is 37, from Canada, and took her last drink on February 20, 2019.   Café RE's annual o...

RE 348: We Don't Plug In

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 348 – We don't plug in.   Today we have Kerry.  She is 31, from Philadelphia, and took her last drink on January 2,2021.   Recovery Eleva...

RE 347: Can You Quit Drinking in Unhealthy Environments?

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 347 – Can you heal in the same environment you became sick?   Today we have Frank.  He is 42, from Omaha, and took his last drink on May 2...

RE 346: There is No Manual

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 346 – There is no manual   Today we have Kathryn.  She us 58, from North Dakota, and took her last drink on February 19, 2002.   Highligh...

RE 345: The Neuroscience of Addiction Part II

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 345– The Neuroscience of Addiction Part II   Today we have Stacy Jo, she is 34 years old, from Oregon and took her last drink on March 6, 2...

RE 344: The Neuroscience of Addiction

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 344– The Neuroscience of Addiction   Today we have Bill.  He is 61, from Alabama, and took his last drink on April 29, 2021.   Events. ht...

RE 343: A Brief History of Alcoholism and Treatment

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 343 – A Brief History of Alcoholism and Treatment   Today we have Charlie.  He is 35, from Missouri and took his last drink on July 7, 202...

RE 342: Do Your Part

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 342 – Do Your Part   Today we have Michael.  He is 43, from N. Georgia and took his last drink on January 1, 2020.   Registration for Cos...

RE 341: Head Into the Storm

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 341 – Head into the storm   On today's podcast we've got Britt, she is 45, from California and she took her last drink on November 13, 2018...

RE 340: Give Yourself a Break

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 340  – Give yourself a break   On today's podcast we've got Mike, he is 36, from Fort Worth, TX and he took his last drink on September 20...

RE 339: Does Addiction Serve a Purpose?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 339  – Does addiction serve a purpose?   On today's podcast we've got Nate, he is 39, from Ohio and he took his last drink on October 9, 2...

RE 338: Old Narratives

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 338 – Old Narratives   On today's podcast we've got Rebecca she took his last drink on October 22, 2019, she is from Madison Wisconsin, and...

RE 337: The Canary in the Mine

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 337 – The canary in the mine.   I was open with people about my decision.  I put myself out there to create a level of accountability.   ...

RE 336: Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin, & Oxytocin

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 336 - Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin   I need to admit myself somewhere.  I could sit here until I'm blue in the face and unti...

RE 335: All Emotions are Created Equal

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Barela took her last drink 42 days ago (at the time of this recording). This is her story of living alcohol free (AF).     A former Recovery Elevato...

RE 334: The Wisdom of Trauma

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 334     You're not giving something up, you are getting so much more in return, it's just amazing.    Kevin is 53, from South Carolina and...

RE 333: What You're Asking for is on the Way

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 333   Link to join the Open House Café RE Chat this Saturday, July 10th, at 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87017557542?p...

RE 332: Find More Joy

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 332 – Find More Joy   One of the biggest things that kept me drinking as I long as I did was that shame circle.  I would drink, do somethi...

RE 331: Keep Moving Forward

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 331 – we hear from Laura!   Community is so important.  It is so important to connect with ourselves, our source energy, or other people. ...

RE 330: Break Free From the Matrix

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 330– You change and grow and evolve and that's a good thing.  You get better, wiser, stronger and make better decisions.  You can't be afr...

RE 329: An Arsenal of Why's

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 329 – I started to notice the expectations putting an expectation on things or a timeline or predict  reactions.  I try to do what I can e...

RE 328: F is for Fear

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 328 – the quality of my relationships with other people in the world is limited by the quality of my relationship with myself.   Adam took ...

RE 327: Trust is Like a Video Game

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 327 – trying to stop and think about, is alcohol serving me?  I don't have to decide right now, I need to get back to basics.   Chloe took...

RE 326: REwriting Stories

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 326 – playing forward and playing it present -- if I drink again,  why would I want to go down that path?   Erik took his last drink on Ma...

RE 325: Death as a Life Tool

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 325 – I used to drink at people when I was upset and those were bad nights.  I believed alcohol calmed me down and got me out of the anger....

RE 324: Puzzle Pieces in Recovery

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 324 – I guess it's my pride.  It's ego which is not a good thing.  It's almost a year and I realized, OMG, it's the best year of my life. ...

RE 323: Leading a Double Life

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 323 – I have to say I feel less isolated in a pandemic than I ever did drinking.  It has been so good to go through a pandemic sober.   La...

RE 322: A Safe Container

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 322 – the hardest part is relaxing into this idea that you can have the most incredibly beautiful moment followed by an incredibly dark mome...

RE 321: Alcoholism is a Family Disease

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 321 – Be kind to yourself. It's ok to give yourself as much love as you are giving to someone in active addiction.  Give yourself love and ...

RE 320: Post COVID Planning

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 320 -  Keep an open mind and see what happens. Reach out to people, make sober friends, and you are going to find your way.  Just let go.  ...

RE 319: Have Your Cake and Eat it too

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 319 - When I was stressed out at work or stressed by a social situation, alcohol would fix it temporarily, until it didn't.  Now I'm acceptin...

RE 318: Unexpected Perks of Sobriety

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 318 - No matter what comes your way, you are exactly where you are supposed to be.  So, live with it, don't try to change it and do the next ...

RE 317: Debunking: Sober is Boring

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 317  - Lean into the support from people who want to help you.  Dig into yourself.  There is an endless well of spirit, heart, and capacity...

RE 316: Sober VS In Recovery

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 316 – When I get an urge or a craving, I'll be better next time this creeps up.   Paul took his last drink on February 29, 2020.  He is fr...

RE 315: Change and Compassion

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

– I can't even imagine picking up a drink to solve something anymore.  It doesn't even cross my mind.   Kate took her last drink on August 11, 201...

RE 314: What's going to happen?

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg took his last drink 26 years ago (November 6th, 1994). This is his story of living alcohol free (AF).   Bozeman registration opens March 1st to...

RE Bonus Episode: Odette and Paul Q&A

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Bonus Episode – Odette and Paul answer listeners questions   I still find it difficult that my husband drinks every day. I don't know why it ma...

RE 313: An Antidote to Judgement

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn took her last drink on February 22, 2019.  This is her story of living alcohol-free (AF).     Finding Your Better You – Odette's weekly m...

RE 312: Alcohol Abuse & Eating Disorders

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holly took her last drink on January 4, 2007.  This is her story of living alcohol-free (AF).     Finding Your Better You – Odette's weekly messa...

RE 311: S is for Self Sabotage

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy took her last drink on December 8, 2019.  This is her story of living alcohol free (AF).     Finding Your Better You – Odette's weekly messa...

RE 310: Positive Relationships

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha took her last drink on May 19th, 2019. This is her story of living alcohol free (AF).   Check out the free meditations on the Recovery Elevator...

RE 309: Curious VS Douchey

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen took his last drink on January 24th, 2020. This is his story of living alcohol free (AF).     Odette's weekly installment of: Finding Your B...

RE 308: Recovery is Awkward

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Niel took his last drink on January 9th, 2020. This is his story of living alcohol free (AF).     Odette's weekly installment of: Finding Your Bette...

RE 307: 2021-The Year We Say F--- You Booze

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris took his last drink about 6 years ago. This is his story of living alcohol free (AF).     Odette's weekly installment of: Finding Your Better ...

RE 306: Who are you Becoming?

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn took her last drink on June 30, 2020. With 63 days away from alcohol (at the time of this recording), this is her story of living alcohol free (...

RE 305: Heal Your Mood

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah took her last drink on April 22, 2019. With over a year away from alcohol (at the time of this recording), this is her story of living alcohol f...

RE 304: You're Asking Yourself the Wrong Question.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle took his last drink on May 31 2020. With 82 days away from alcohol (at the time of this recording), this is his story of living alcohol free (AF)...

RE 303: M is for Mindfulness

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Powers took his last drink in June 2003. With many days away from all substances, this is his story of living substance free.   Recovery El...

RE 302: From FOMO to JOMO

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie took her last drink April 16, 2019. With 485 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF).  ...

RE 301: A Case of the Fuck Its

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex took her last drink April 25, 2020. With exactly 109 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free ...

RE 300: Find Your Power Stance

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dusty took his last drink September 21, 2015. With exactly 5 years away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol f...

RE 299: D is for Dip Days

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Desi took her last drink July 21, 2018. With just over 2 years away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free ...

RE 298: Be Who You Are

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karla took her last drink December 31, 2018. With 583 away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF).   ...

RE 297: We Can Be Brave

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Megan took her last drink April 20, 2020. With 108 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF).  ...

RE 296: Swapped the Booze for your Smartphone?

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DeeDee took her last drink May 5, 2020. With 91 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF).   T...

RE 295: Perfectionism Sucks

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon took his last drink October 28, 2018. With 645 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF...

RE 294: What has Recovery Made Possible for You?

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erin took her last drink May 31, 2019. With 488 days away from alcohol, (at the time of recording) this is her story of living alcohol free (AF).   O...

RE 293: Does it Bring you Peace?

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob took his last drink June 5, 2019. With over one year away from alcohol (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF).  ...

RE 292: Navigating the Storm

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will took his last drink April 10, 2018. With just over 2 years away from alcohol (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free ...

RE 291: Do Better

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin took his last drink April 11, 2020. With just over 3 months away from alcohol (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol fre...

RE 290: Let's Not Label This a Problem

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor took his last drink June 7, 2019. With just over 13 months away from alcohol (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol fre...

RE 289: Co-occurring Issues

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Early took their last drink November 16, 2019. With almost 8 months (at the time of recording) this is their story of living alcohol free (AF).   Ode...

RE 288: AF Drink Options With Gruvi

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anika is the founder of Grüvi and a member of the sober curious community. This is her story of being an entrepreneur and helping to provide NA bever...

RE 287: Should We Be Drinking Less?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan took his last drink December 23, 2019. With almost 6 months (at the time of recording) this is his story of living alcohol free (AF).   Announci...