David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years
6 Years
6 Years
Tuesday 13th May 2025
David Boyle marks six years sober with humour and reflection, exploring how time changes everything in his journey from booze to clarity.
Explicit
9 minutes
Reflective
Humorous
Nostalgic
Honest
Thought-provoking
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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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Episode Overview
- Celebrating six years of sobriety.
- Reflecting on past memories and how places change over time.
- Confronting nostalgia and the fear of relapse.
- Embracing new roles as a parent and moving forward.
- Recognising that the past is a place you can't return to.
Time moves. Things change. The place that you remember doesn't exist anymore.
David Boyle's podcast 'I'm Quitting Alcohol' takes a reflective turn as he celebrates six years of sobriety. With his signature comedic flair, Boyle reminisces about his past in Bondi, sharing vivid tales of youthful antics and misadventures. He recounts visits to old haunts like the East Leagues Club, a place once filled with port-fuelled nights and questionable decisions. As he walks through these memory-laden streets, Boyle experiences the bittersweet realisation that time changes everything.
The familiar snooker tables have vanished, replaced by shiny newness that feels alien. Boyle's journey is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about confronting the passage of time and recognising that the past is a place you can never truly return to. Through humour and honesty, he explores the haunting nature of nostalgia and the fear of slipping back into old habits.
Yet, he finds solace in the present, watching his children grow and embracing the new era that life offers. This episode is a poignant reminder that while memories may fade, the journey of sobriety continues with fresh challenges and rewards. Boyle's candid storytelling invites you to reflect on your own past and consider how far you've come.
It's an episode that blends laughter with introspection, leaving you with the comforting thought that change is not only inevitable but necessary for growth.