Recovery Elevator

Summary - Buy 366 F***king Days Sober Book. Or buy "Alcohol is Sh!t" by Paul Churchill! In this conversation, Carl and Paul discuss their podcast beginnings, the challenges of starting a podcast in early sobriety, the gift of desperation, self-love and self-loathing, the purpose of addiction, creating community and connection, the why behind addiction, and the catalyst for writing a book. In this conversation, Paul Churchill and Carl D discuss the motivation behind recovery, the why behind Recovery Elevator, creating physical spaces for recovery, transcending the ego and connecting with something greater, finding spirituality in recovery, influential books in recovery, and advice for newcomers in recovery. Takeaways Starting a podcast in early sobriety can be challenging but also rewarding The gift of desperation can be a powerful motivator for change Self-love and self-loathing are common experiences in recovery Addiction can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and departure from the ego Creating community and connection is important in recovery Understanding the why behind addiction can provide insight and healing Writing a book can be a transformative and fulfilling experience Recovery is a journey of self-discovery and rediscovering your authentic self. Enjoy the journey and give it time. The motivation behind recovery should be authentic and focused on helping others. Creating physical spaces for recovery, such as meetups and events, can provide a sense of community and support. Transcending the ego and connecting with something greater can lead to a deeper sense of spirituality in recovery. Influential books in recovery include 'Beyond the Influence' by Catherine Ketcham, 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle, and 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. Advice for newcomers in recovery is to be patient with yourself, accept where you are in the journey, and enjoy the process of self-discovery.