A is for Alcoholic
A is for Alcoholic
K Is For Keep Your Head Up
K Is For Keep Your Head Up
K Is For Keep Your Head Up
Friday 22nd March 2019
Jerry and Mike Doty reflect on dealing with disappointment and maintaining a positive attitude in sobriety on 'A is for Alcoholic'.
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It gives you a new perspective on it, you know. And I hadn't been necessarily out socially in a bar in a very long time. So the idea of the empathy and like thinking about the guy who wanted to be there, who was going to play music for us, and that really really helped me to kind of get out of my own, like selfish problems of, oh, things didn't go my way.
Picture this: You're all set for a weekend of fun, only to have your plans fall apart at the last minute. That's exactly what happened to Jerry and Mike Doty, hosts of 'A is for Alcoholic', when they arrived in Portland for a show that got cancelled. But instead of letting disappointment ruin their trip, they turned it into an opportunity for sober fun and deep reflection.
This episode, titled 'K Is For Keep Your Head Up', dives into how they navigated their unexpected free time with arcade games, karaoke, and meaningful conversations about sobriety. The hosts share their thoughts on socializing without alcohol, creating new memories, and the lessons learned from past relapses. One memorable moment comes when they discuss the power of empathy: 'It gives you a new perspective on it, you know.
And I hadn't been necessarily out socially in a bar in a very long time. So the idea of the empathy and like thinking about the guy who wanted to be there, who was going to play music for us, and that really really helped me to kind of get out of my own, like selfish problems of, oh, things didn't go my way'.
Through their candid discussion, Jerry and Mike offer a hopeful and inspiring look at how to keep your head up even when life doesn't go as planned. If you're looking for ways to stay positive and resilient in your sober journey, this episode is a must-listen.