Recovery Elevator
Episodes
RE 86: I Got This | The Three Most Dangerous Words an Alcoholic Can Say
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny has been sober for 13 months... This is her tale... Resources mentioned in RE 86: Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can have unlim...
RE 85: Do You Have a Drinking Problem Part II
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John has been sober for 5 years... This is his story... Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can have ...
RE 84: Lean Into Those Uncomfortable Emotions in Sobriety
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine has been sober for 15 days… This is her story... Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can hav...
RE 83: Keeping Expectations Realistic in Sobriety
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kendall has been sober for 130 days… Here's his story... Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can ha...
RE 82: I Nearly Forgot How Scary Addiction Is
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chad, with 37 days of sobriety shares how he is doing it... Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can h...
RE 81: Famous Musician Alcoholics: Some Made it, Some Didn't
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Julie, with 118 days of sobriety, shares how she does it... Resources mentioned in this episode: RE needs your input! Follow the link below to fill ou...
RE 80: Celebrity Alcoholics: Some Made it, Some Didn't
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lo, with 7.5 months of sobriety, shares her story... FYI! Alcoholism does not segregate. It is straight-up an equal, all around ass-kicker… Alcoholi...
RE 79: Alcohol and Relaxing | What Really Happens
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Randy, with 124 days of sobriety, shares how he did it. Ponder this. We have been conditioned to think that alcohol is relaxing. Now, cue the visions ...
RE 78: What I've learned about the Stigma Surrounding Alcohol
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Annie has been sober for 2 years. She never thought twice about her drinking because she didn't know enough about it. Annie started journaling about h...
RE 77: I Would Have Missed This
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Westin, with over 3 years of sobriety shares how he did it. Some of my best memories are those of camping with my family in Southern Utah. Camping gro...
RE 76: The Conscious and Unconscious Mind
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Simon, with 15 years of sobriety, shares how he did. Three years ago, Simon started the Hope Rehab Center in Thailand and has been helping people ch...
RE 75: I'm Breaking Up With The Word Alcoholic
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Paul, with 18.5 months of sobriety, shares how he did it. That's right, I'm breaking up with the word alcoholic and opting for a simpler less defining...
RE 74: 50 Ways To Stay Sober This Summer
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie, with 25 years of sobriety shares how he did it. We also discuss 50 ways to stay sober this summer. Ronnie Marmo Ronnie got sober a few time...
RE73: The Drunken Founding Fathers
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Barb, with 15 days of sobriety, shares her journey. I got the idea for today's podcast from an article sent to me from a dear friend that was in the ...
RE 72: Helping Others is the Key To Getting Sober
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ty, sober since March 2008, shares how she implements service into her life to stay sober. I want to give a huge personal thank you to Ty for helping ...
RE71: Alcoholism and Addiction is a Disease and I Shouldn't Still be Talking About it.
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin, in remission for 13 years, shares his story and why he created We Face it Together.
RE70: Kellie, at 8 months sobriety, Realized She Didn't Know Who She Was, and She Was Fine With That.
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kellie, with 2 years of sobriety, shares how she has been successful in sobriety. Kellie has been part of the Recovery Elevator podcast since the b...
RE69: How Many of Us Have Stayed Sober?
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, with 32 years of sobriety, explains how he's made it this far. I often get asked if any of the interviewees on this show have relapsed and...
RE 68: The Stigma is Even Worse for These Alcoholics
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 whi...
RE 67: Can Alcoholics Form True Relationships?
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
RE 66: Being a Recovering Alcoholic Should be an Assett instead of a Liability in the Worforce
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
RE 65: Movies about alcohol, sobriety, recovery, drunkness, and getting sober
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Angela, with nearly 10 months of sobriety, shares how she did it. Here are some great movies about alcohol, sobriety, recovery, drunke...
RE 64: Why some grow out of the heavy drinking days and some become alcoholic | Who will graduate from college binge drinking?
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RE 63: This Alcoholic Probably Won't Just Grow Out of It.
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RE 63: Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep to Jump Start Your Recovery
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podc...
RE 62: Alcohol is Deadly, but These Facts, Won't Keep you Sober
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With 91 days of sobriety, Sarah shares how she did it! In this podcast episode I cover an article from Sober Nation covering why Alcohol is such a po...
RE 60: Is Alcoholism a Disease or Do I Drink Because of My Environment?
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Johan, who has been sober since November 15, 2015, shares how he did it. Don't isolate yourself and join the discussion in the Recovery Elevator...
RE59: Friends and Family Actually Can't Read the Mind of an Alcoholic
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 understan...
058: The Not So Smooth Transition | The Stigma
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
057: There's a Pill That Can Cure My Drinking Problem?
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
056: Traveling Drunk
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 exh...
055: What I wish I heard in High School
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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. Footag...
054: Why You Need to Laugh in Sobriety
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 54, Gavin from England shares how he made it too 100 days of sobriety, and his humor in the accountability groups is what gave me the inspi...
053: Terminal Uniqueness | Personal Exceptionalism
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dawn, shares how she has made it to 6 months of sobriety as a mother of three. We also discuss terminal uniqueness which basically is ...
052: 10 Value Bombs After 1 Year of Podcasting
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned in 1 year of podcast is remarkable. It will help me stay sober and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of Recovery Elevator. I...
051: Contempt Prior to Investigation
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Scott, an attorney on the east coast, shares how he has reached 2.5 "great" months of sobriety. Contempt prior to investigation! Today marks the 51s...
050: Alcoholic and Match.com, Who Would Have Thought?
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode Cameron shares how he has successfully navigated nearly 6 months of sobriety. In the early stages of a relationship, I was al...
049: Songs About Recovery and Getting Sober
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Colin shares how he has made it to 16 days of sobriety. I'd like to give a special thanks to Maureen for helping me compile this great list of songs...
048: The Mirror Test | Can You Look Yourself in the Mirror
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
James with 8 days of sobriety shares why he wants to quit. There was a period of time from around 2004-2014 where I could not look at myself in the m...
047: Americans are Drinking Themselves to Death
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
An article written by the Alaksa Dispatch News titles "Americas are drinking themselves to death at record rates" was recently posted in the Recover...
046: Sobriety in the New Year and Resolutions
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are New Years resolutions really a good thing? In my opinion, if there is anything in life really worth changing, then waiting till a certain day to m...
045: Recovery is Moving in the Right Direction | A Recap of the 60 Minute Segment on Drug and Alcohol Addiction
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Micheal Hilton, with over 10 years of sobriety, discusses his recovery portfolio. Micheal Hilton is a leader in the recovery community and does pers...
044: Is Alcoholism a Disability? According to Former USC Head Football Coach it is.
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we heard from 33 year old Autumn, explains how she has been a successful student and a mom in sobriety. According to an artic...
044: Is Alcoholism a Disability? According to Former USC Head Football Coach it is.
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
33 year old Autumn, explains how she has been a successful student and a mom in sobriety. According to an article from the Los Angeles Times, Steve S...
043: 63 Ways to Stay Sober Over the Holidays
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Shannon, who is a high bottom drunk explains how she made it to nearly 80 days sober. She mentions she loves Karaoke and you can check...
042: Recovery on a Road Trip Home for the Holidays
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ferril from Party Sober clothing, with over 5 years of sobriety shares how has been successful sober entrepreneur.
041: Emotional Sobriety and Not Just a Dry Drunk
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 41, I talk about emotional sobriety which is a topic breached with trepidation because fully understanding emotional sobriety is near impos...
040: Self Loathing in Recovery Continues | Stop Beating Yourself Up
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Felicia shares how she reached nearly 60 days of sobriety and we check back in with Robert who has been interviewed twice on the podcast.
Recovery Elevator Bonus Episode 1: Why I got Sober
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Joins Shane Ramer from that Sober Guy Podcast, Micheal from the UK and Omar the Shair Podcast and talk about why they got sober.
039: Signs of Alcohol Relapse and How to Avoid Them
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Lail with the "Hello My Name Is" project, uses painting to help him stay sober.
038: Quotes About Sobriety
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Shares how she made it to 141 days of sobriety!
037: Sex, Dating and Relationships in Sobriety
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony from Rise Together, with nearly 3 years of sobriety joins the Podcast.
036: Four Types of Alcoholics | Which One Are You?
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert with 5 days of sobriety joins the podcast again. Robert was previously on episode 17 and he is determined to achieve sobriety.
035: What Courage Looks Like in Sobriety
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jason, with 4 years of Sobriety, climbs a 14,000 + foot peak each year on his sobriety date.
034: Alcohol Myths and Realities
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Omar from the Shair Podcast joins the show.
033: 5 things that are holding you back from quitting drinking | Matthew shares how he has made multiple years of sobriety.
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew shares the Smart Recovery program and how counting years of sobriety isn't the best motivation to stay sober.
032: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 3 the Solution
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tim explains about how Smart Recovery has helped him stay sober
031: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 2
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Also in this podcast episode Lindsey shares how she made it out of her first 30 days of sobriety which she was in for over 4 years.
030: Paul makes 1 year of sobriety and shares his story: Part 1
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Also in this episode, Jon shares how he reached 103 days of sobriety without AA or a 12 step program. He does however, have his own program in place.
029: Why you can't stop drinking after you take that first drink
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff has been sober since 2013 and he shares how he made that dream a reality.
028: 5 Ways to Avoid Relapse | 27 year old Hollie shares her story in sobriety
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
27 year old Hollie shares her story in sobriety
027: If the Media Covered Alcohol Like Other Drugs
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa, 39 and a mother of 3, explains how she has made it to 18 months sobriety.
026: The Other Side Part 4 | Paul Does Las Vegas Sober
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 4th part of the 4 part series called the other side where Paul interviews a non alcoholic who has been directly affected by an alcoholic. ...
025: The Other Side Part 3 |Cassy Married an Alcoholic
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
47 year old Claire, from Michigan explains how she reached 9 years of sobriety!
024: The Other Side Part 2 | Emma is the daughter of an alcoholic and is headed into her junior year of high school
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jim shares how surrendering is vital to his sobriety.
023: The Other Side Part 1 | Spouses and loved ones of alocholics
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Shelly from Hawaii, who has nearly 3 months of sobriety, shares how she plans to be successful in recovery.
022: Some not so sobering information about drunk driving
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brigder decides to call it quits with alcohol after he wakes up in his car passed out covered in his own urine.
021: 10 Ways to meet new friends in sobriety
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Simone from South Africa tells how she made it 8 months of Sobriety
020: I didn't have to drink over that |Using alcohol to cope with life struggles
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dez, with 18 months of sobriety shares her experience
019: Is Sugar your friend of foe after quitting alcohol?
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert, with 5 days of sobriety, shares his journey.
018: Tim from Sobernation.com shares his story and how in recovery he has created online community of over 200k people in recovery
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Also in the episode, Paul discusses the must see The Anonymous People, which is a documentary about recovery.
017: 9 ways to stay sober in social gatherings without drinking
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Leleah, from Mission Canada, reaches 30 days of sobriety and shares how she did it
016: Do I have to go to rehab to get sober?
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Pepper from Foundations Recovery Network explains how rehab works.
015: Acceptance Was/Is the Answer
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Ramer from That Sober Guy Podcast tells us how he has successfully navigated sobriety and addiction.
014: Anxiety, depression and alcohol? Be honest with your doctor
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Raphael has 8.5 years of sobriety and he tells how getting sober doesn't have to be such a struggle.
013: Expectations in sobriety and what needs to be addressed
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Eric finds himself in a wheelchair at 6 months of sobriety and doesn’t drink. He talks about what he thought sobriety was going to be like and what ...
012: Why today is the best day to start your sobriety and quit drinking alcohol
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Alcoholism is a progressive disease and Paul, with 34 years of sobriety explains how he has made it this long with out a drink. Below are the key poin...
011: 7 characteristics of a dry drunk and how to avoid this
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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: 1. ...
010: Shred the shame of being an alcoholic and be proud of your decision to quit drinking alcohol
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
009: 6 ways to take action in sobriety before really taking action in recovery
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 accountabi...
008: Nate, who has 5 years sobriety and is about to become a father, shares his amazing journey
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paul climbed Machu Picchu in 2014 while sobering up and the trek mentally and physically kicked my butt. In 2015, he dominated the trek becuase sobr...
007: I could not stop drinking alcohol while in route to Cusco, Peru where I was slated to be a chaperone
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I was headed to Cusco, Peru as a chaperone for a group of highschool students around this same time last year, and when I started drinking on the firs...
006: Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world and you probably don’t even realize it. David Nutt, psychiatrist at imperial college in t...
005: You've got to be kidding me, he's an alcoholic also?
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When I found out one of my brother's best friends is an alcoholic I was blown away; an a little upset that we hadn't connected years before so we coul...
004: Alcohol has cost me $155,052 and that's a low estimate.
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's so depressing to imagine the amount of money wasted on alcohol. Celebration · Ashamed, didn’t want to tell anyone....
003: Your alcohol addiction is lurking nearby and it is getting stronger
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
002: Sobriety is located outside of your comfort zone
24 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
001: Do you have a drinking problem
22 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Answering this question is easier than you might think........
000: I'm an alcoholic
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paul discusses his struggles with alcohol and his experiences in early recovery. Test Content