David Boyle
David Boyle
2 Years 162 days - Ask Boyle
2 Years 162 days - Ask Boyle
2 Years 162 days - Ask Boyle
Monday 25th October 2021
David Boyle offers advice on helping friends with alcohol addiction and the importance of letting them decide to quit in 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'.
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10 minutes
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David Boyle
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!David Boyle's Take on Supporting Friends with Alcohol Addiction
It's a very fucking tough game trying to help someone. I think everyone knows it's very hard to get anyone to do anything that they don't want to do.
How do you help a friend who's grappling with alcohol addiction? Comedian David Boyle dives into this tricky topic in his podcast 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'. Boyle shares his thoughts on the delicate balance of offering support without crossing into enabling territory. He emphasizes the importance of letting individuals come to their own decision to quit, a process that's often challenging but crucial for genuine recovery.
Boyle’s candid reflections provide a mix of humor and wisdom, making the topic approachable yet profound. In addition to this, he lightens the mood by discussing the sometimes annoying antics of people in silly moods, reminding us that everyone has their own way of coping with life’s stresses. Boyle’s unique blend of honesty and humor makes this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with addiction personally or supporting someone who is.