David Boyle
David Boyle
Day 260 - The Void
Day 260 - The Void
Day 260 - The Void
Saturday 1st February 2020
Comedian David Boyle discusses the void felt after quitting alcohol and his journey to find true fulfillment.
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7 minutes
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Get the buttons here!David Boyle's Battle with the Post-Alcohol Void
I was drinking because it felt good and it was fun, until it stopped feeling good and it stopped being fun and I had to quit, obviously. And then I started thinking about when I quit alcohol. Something else always popped up, started smoking cigarettes, started eating more sugar, started jacking off more. So I was still trying to fill this void just with other shit.
Ever wondered what happens after you quit drinking? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle opens up about the emptiness he felt after putting down the bottle. He describes this void as a hole hovering just above his solar plexus, something he used to fill with alcohol without even realizing it was there. But sobriety didn't magically erase this emptiness. Instead, Boyle found himself trying to fill it with other things like smoking, sugar, and even masturbation.
It's a raw and honest look at the ongoing struggle to find fulfillment without relying on substances. Boyle also touches on Buddhist philosophy, pondering how unquenchable desire might be at the root of his problems. Though he admits his understanding might be shaky, his determination to figure out how to live a fulfilling life without alcohol is both relatable and inspiring. If you're grappling with addiction or searching for meaning in a sober life, this episode is sure to resonate.