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 the answer is yes. Sure, some of them have relapsed, but how many. When I really got to thinking about this, my optimism wavered and when I dug deeper into the question, I realized it was more than just a few had relapsed; it was a lot. Don't forget to support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at <a href= "http://www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/">Amazon</a> with the Recovery Elevator link: <a href= "http://www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/">www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/</a> This episode was brought to you by <a href= "http://www.recoveryelevator.com/community/">Cafe RE</a> and get your <a href="http://www.transitionsdaily.org/subscribe.html">daily AA email here!</a>

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 the answer is yes. Sure, some of them have relapsed, but how many. When I really got to thinking about this, my optimism wavered and when I dug deeper into the question, I realized it was more than just a few had relapsed; it was a lot. Don't forget to support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at Amazon with the Recovery Elevator link: www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/ This episode was brought to you by Cafe RE and get your daily AA email here!

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 the answer is yes. Sure, some of them have relapsed, but how many. When I really got to thinking about this, my optimism wavered and when I dug deeper into the question, I realized it was more than just a few had relapsed; it was a lot. Don't forget to support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at <a href="http://www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> with the Recovery Elevator link: <a href="http://www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/</a> This episode was brought to you by <a href="http://www.recoveryelevator.com/community/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cafe RE</a> and get your <a href="http://www.transitionsdaily.org/subscribe.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">daily AA email here!</a>

RE69: How Many of Us Have Stayed Sober?

It's not a NO to alcohol — it's a YES to a better life!
Bestselling author Paul Churchill interviews people who have successfully quit drinking, offering an honest, uplifting look at what an alcohol-free life can really look like. Each week, Recovery Elevator explores sobriety from fresh perspectives — no judgment, no lectures, just real stories from real people.
Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one, or already thriving in recovery, you've found your community.

Topics include: how to stop drinking alcohol, alcohol addiction and dependency, whether moderate drinking actually works, what happens to your brain when you quit drinking, the role of spirituality in recovery, whether AA is right for you, tracking sobriety milestones, and whether addiction might be trying to tell you something.

If alcohol is making you sick and tired, Recovery Elevator is your invitation to explore what life on the other side looks like — through candid conversations and inspiring guest stories.

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It's not a NO to alcohol — it's a YES to a better life! Bestselling author Paul Churchill interviews people who have successfully quit drinking, offering an honest, uplifting look at what an alcohol-free life can really look like. Each week, Recovery Elevator explores sobriety from fresh perspectives — no judgment, no lectures, just real stories from real people. Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one, or already thriving in recovery, you've found your community. Topics include: how to stop drinking alcohol, alcohol addiction and dependency, whether moderate drinking actually works, what happens to your brain when you quit drinking, the role of spirituality in recovery, whether AA is right for you, tracking sobriety milestones, and whether addiction might be trying to tell you something. If alcohol is making you sick and tired, Recovery Elevator is your invitation to explore what life on the other side looks like — through candid conversations and inspiring guest stories.

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