Josh Woida

Alcoholics Unanimous with Josh

Josh Woida

  • Episode 13: Floating in an Ocean

Episode 13: Floating in an Ocean

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Josh Woida shares his candid journey of change, using the metaphor of floating in an ocean to describe life's challenges and his path to self-acceptance.
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23 minutes
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Alcoholics Unanimous with Josh
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Josh Woida
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Floating in an Ocean: Josh Woida's Journey Through Change

Episode Overview

  • Josh discusses moving back home and quitting his job.
  • He shares the emotional toll of job hunting and constant rejection.
  • Josh uses the metaphor of floating in an ocean to describe feeling adrift.
  • He talks about learning new coping mechanisms and self-expression.
  • The episode highlights the importance of persistence and self-reliance.
The more you panic, the more you're gonna have to tread water.
Josh Woida is back with another engaging episode of Alcoholics Unanimous. After a year-long hiatus, Josh returns to share his journey and the significant changes in his life. This episode, titled 'Floating in an Ocean', dives into Josh's personal experiences, including moving back home, quitting his job, and embarking on a new educational path.
With his characteristic humour and candidness, Josh uses the metaphor of floating in an ocean to describe his struggles and the feeling of being adrift in life. He talks about the challenges of job hunting, the emotional toll of constant rejection, and the eventual acceptance of his current situation. Through his storytelling, Josh reveals how he’s learned to cope with these changes, finding new ways to express himself and stay afloat.
He also touches on the importance of persistence and self-reliance, sharing that the key to survival is to 'just keep swimming', much like Dory from Finding Nemo. This episode is a raw and honest reflection on navigating life's turbulent waters, making it relatable for anyone facing similar challenges. Josh’s openness about his mental health and his journey towards self-improvement provides a comforting and supportive message for those in recovery or dealing with life's ups and downs.
Tune in to hear Josh's story and gain some valuable insights on resilience and self-acceptance.