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I'm Quitting Alcohol
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. To listen from DAY 1 head to SPOTIFY....
8:24•17 May 2022
Choked Out and Sober: David Boyle's Jiu-Jitsu Journey
“You're learning a fucking martial art. You get in the exercise. I learned a lot today, actually, so it gives you confidence as well. It's one of those things I think everyone should do, especially if you want to fuck up some drunk dads at your kid's birthday party.”
Ever thought a chokehold could teach you about life and sobriety? Comedian David Boyle certainly didn't—until it happened. In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', Boyle takes listeners through an unexpected lesson learned during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. While grappling with a training partner, he finds himself choked out, a moment that becomes a metaphor for his battle with addiction. Boyle shares how the discipline and resilience required in Jiu-Jitsu mirror the challenges of staying sober.
He reflects on the importance of conditioning, technique, and not underestimating life's 'harmless' obstacles. This episode isn't just about martial arts; it's about finding new ways to cope with past demons and embracing the journey of recovery with humor and honesty. If you're looking for inspiration or just a good laugh, Boyle's story offers both in spades.
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