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David Boyle
David Boyle
2 Years 351 days - Ask Boyle
2 Years 351 days - Ask Boyle
Monday 2nd May 2022
Join David Boyle on 'I'm Quitting Alcohol' as he shares his journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to sober success. Comedy pressures, relationships, and more.
Explicit
11 minutes
Informative
Honest
Raw
Engaging
Thought-provoking
About this podcast
Author:
David Boyle
Overview:
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soake...(view more)
Categories:
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 Sober Chronicles: Comedy, Pressure, and Relationships
When you're boozing, you operate from ego and you're very sensitive and you think you're hard, done by and like you fucking start fights and you, like you just fight about petty shit, that if you fucking took the booze away, it would blow over in like seconds.
What happens when a comedian decides to ditch the booze and face life head-on? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', David Boyle offers a candid glimpse into his journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to sobriety. Boyle's story isn't just about giving up alcohol; it's about navigating the intense pressure of being a comedian, especially when the audience has high expectations.
He paints a vivid picture of what it's like to perform for fans who came specifically to see him versus a general crowd just out for a laugh. The stakes are different, and so is the pressure. Boyle also dives deep into how alcohol impacted his relationships, particularly with his partner. He shares how their relationship was relatively smooth when he was sober, but turned turbulent once he started drinking again.
Alcohol made him overly sensitive and ego-driven, leading to unnecessary fights and tension. It wasn't until his partner gave him an ultimatum that he decided to quit drinking for good. Boyle's reflections are raw and relatable, filled with humor and honesty. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to choose sobriety and find success. Whether you're struggling with alcohol yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in Boyle's signature wit.