David Boyle's Sobriety Journey: Ayahuasca, Therapy, and Hypotheticals
Episode Overview
David Boyle shares his transformative experience with ayahuasca in Peru. Reflects on the shift from self-blame to acceptance and letting go. Discusses the unhelpfulness of self-pity and blaming others. Answers a humorous hypothetical question about potential suitors for his daughter. Highlights the importance of small improvements in personal growth.
Try and be even slightly better. Slightly better helps.
Comedian David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', sharing his journey from a booze-fuelled past to a sober present. In this episode, Boyle reflects on his recent experiences with ayahuasca in Peru and how it has shifted his perspective on therapy and self-blame. He candidly discusses the transformation he’s undergone, moving from a state of self-pity and blame to a place of acceptance and letting go.
Boyle’s humorous yet poignant anecdotes about saving cockroaches and a fly illustrate his newfound approach to life - one that’s more compassionate and less self-critical. The episode takes an amusing turn when Boyle answers a hypothetical question from a listener named Steven Lukok. The question pits an assistant manager at KFC against an open-mic comedian as potential suitors for Boyle's daughter.
Boyle’s response is both hilarious and brutally honest, showcasing his disdain for comedians while highlighting his appreciation for the simpler pleasures in life, like free KFC. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, blending humour with deep reflections on personal growth and responsibility. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking for a raw and entertaining take on sobriety and self-improvement. So, if you're ready for some laughs and a dose of reality, don't miss out on this episode.