Dillan Gay
Dillan Gay
Death Becomes Us
Death Becomes Us
Death Becomes Us
Sunday 19th September 2021
Dillan and Aubrey discuss the fear of death, its link to sobriety, and the importance of living positively in 'The Sober Gay' podcast.
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20 minutes
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Dillan Gay
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Facing Mortality: Sobriety and the Fear of Death with Dillan and Aubrey
I don't want to be known as the drunk or the alcoholic when I die. I don't want to be known as someone who's who slowly drank themselves to death and they're like: oh, he was such a fun time. Yeah, my whole fear dying in such a sad way.
Death is a topic that makes many of us uncomfortable, but in this episode of 'The Sober Gay', hosts Dillan and Aubrey tackle it head-on. They dive into how the fear of death intertwines with their sobriety journeys, offering a candid look at a subject often shrouded in silence. Dillan opens up about his lifelong fear of death, suggesting that many of our anxieties are rooted in this ultimate fear.
He even touches on the idea that our cultural fear of death is, in part, perpetuated to keep industries like alcohol thriving. Aubrey chimes in, advocating for a cultural shift in how we perceive death to help us live more fully in the present. The conversation doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of addiction either.
Dillan and Aubrey discuss how addiction can lead to a lonely and untimely death, contrasting this with their aspirations to be remembered for positive contributions rather than as 'the life of the party'. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the positive impact we can have on others, even amidst life's challenges. Aubrey encourages listeners to put out positive energy and stay present, arguing that this mindset is key to overcoming the fear of death and leading a fulfilling life.
This episode offers a unique blend of sobering truths and uplifting advice, making it a must-listen for anyone grappling with fears about mortality and looking to find meaning in sobriety.