David Boyle
David Boyle
2 Years 174 days - The Process 12
2 Years 174 days - The Process 12
2 Years 174 days - The Process 12
Saturday 6th November 2021
Join comedian David Boyle as he shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, focusing on key turning points and valuable life lessons.
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13 minutes
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!David Boyle's Path to Sobriety: From Fringe Festival Fiasco to Personal Triumph
I had no other choice. This is the point where I really had no fucking options left. I had no job, we had no money, like literally I think we had about left.
What happens when a comedian hits rock bottom and decides to turn his life around? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', David Boyle shares his raw and often humorous journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of sobriety. Returning to Australia from India with no job and no money, Boyle had no choice but to sign up for the dole. This was the wake-up call he needed.
Reflecting on his chaotic lifestyle filled with heavy drinking and constant arguments with his wife, Boyle realized something had to change. The final straw came at the Perth Fringe Festival, where he got banned for life from the festival club. This incident pushed him to make a life-altering decision: quit alcohol and commit to his job as a crane driver for at least a year.
This newfound stability not only boosted his confidence but also marked the beginning of his redemption. Boyle opens up about how addiction strained his marriage and how he tried to manage his drinking by setting rules, like only drinking on holidays. However, even on a trip to New Zealand, he found himself drinking every second of the trip.
Through candid reflections and a sprinkle of humor, Boyle's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering valuable lessons on overcoming addiction and rebuilding relationships. Tune in to 'I'm Quitting Alcohol' to hear how Boyle turned his life around and find out what you can learn from his journey.