David Boyle

I'm Quitting Alcohol

David Boyle

  • 4 Years 45 days - Three Stripes

4 Years 45 days - Three Stripes

Saturday 1st July 2023

Join David Boyle on 'I'm Quitting Alcohol' as he shares a raw and inspiring account of his martial arts journey and sobriety.
Explicit
9 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Raw
Honest
Transformative

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I'm Quitting Alcohol
Author:
David Boyle
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Martial Arts and Sobriety: David Boyle's Gritty Journey

Episode Overview

  • Boyle recounts the gruelling experience of a martial arts grading session
  • Demonstrates resilience and determination in the face of physical and mental challenges
  • Shares raw and unfiltered insights into his journey of sobriety
  • Inspires and empowers listeners through his unwavering commitment to achieving his goals
Burpees don't look that hard. You look at them and you're like, yeah, that's all right. I'll do a few hundred of them. That's fine. But you do like 20 in a row and your form falls apart completely and you're just fucked. Fuck burpees, fuck jujitsu, fuck all of it. But I'll tell you what, I earned that stripe. I deserve this goddamn third stripe. That's for sure.
Ever wondered what it takes to blend the discipline of martial arts with the challenge of quitting alcohol? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes you through his grueling experience in a martial arts grading session. Boyle doesn't hold back as he recounts the intense physical and mental hurdles he faced, from the initial shock of a 300-burpee tradition to the sheer exhaustion that followed.
His storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and incredibly engaging, making you feel every moment of his struggle and triumph. Despite the agony and fatigue, Boyle's determination to earn his third stripe shines through, offering a powerful glimpse into his journey toward sobriety. This episode is not just about martial arts or quitting alcohol; it's about resilience, commitment, and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the toughest challenges.
If you're looking for a story that will inspire you to push through your own obstacles, this one's for you.
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