David Boyle
David Boyle
5 Years 260 days - Ask Boyle
5 Years 260 days - Ask Boyle
5 Years 260 days - Ask Boyle
Monday 27th January 2025
David Boyle answers listener questions about the challenges of quitting alcohol, offering candid advice and sharing his own experiences.
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Episode Overview
- Resisting the temptation of a 'cheat day' is crucial for long-term sobriety.
- The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those quitting alcohol.
- Persistent thoughts about drinking can still arise even after years of sobriety.
- Making significant lifestyle changes can support the journey to sobriety.
- Support from others who understand the struggle can be invaluable.
Eventually you just get so worn out by your own stupidity that you're just like alright I can't even think that thought anymore
David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', where he shares his journey from a booze-soaked past to a sober present. This time, Boyle is triple jetlagged and recounts his hectic travel experience to Perth, filled with long lines and some cheeky line-cutting. After a whirlwind of travel chaos, Boyle dives into the 'Ask Boyle' segment, where he tackles a listener's questions about the struggles of quitting alcohol and the mental gymnastics involved in resisting temptation.
The listener, Lochlan Watt, shares his own journey of quitting alcohol, battling through the holiday season, and making significant lifestyle changes. Boyle offers candid advice, sharing his own experiences with the persistent thoughts of having a 'cheat day' and the challenges that come with long-term sobriety. With his signature humour and raw honesty, Boyle reassures Lochlan and others on a similar path that while the road to sobriety is tough, it is absolutely worth it.
If you're looking for some real talk about the ups and downs of quitting alcohol, this episode is a must-listen.