David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 54 days - No Morphine
6 Years 54 days - No Morphine
6 Years 54 days - No Morphine
Sunday 6th July 2025
Join David Boyle as he tackles sickness, sobriety, and painkillers with humour and honesty in this engaging episode.
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6 minutes
Humorous
Honest
Entertaining
Raw
Engaging
About this podcast
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David Boyle
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Sickness can shatter illusions of toughness.
- Humour is a coping mechanism during adversity.
- Reflecting on personal beliefs about pain and medication.
- The challenges of parenting while ill.
- Cultural observations add depth to the narrative.
"A little sickness always deflates or bursts the bubble of how tough you think you are."
David Boyle, the comedian behind 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', takes listeners on a wild ride through his life as he battles sickness and reflects on his journey of sobriety. In this episode, Boyle grapples with the irony of rejecting morphine in favour of paracetamol and ibuprofen while dealing with a nasty virus. His raw, humorous take on how a little illness can shatter one's delusions of toughness is both relatable and entertaining.
Boyle's candid storytelling sheds light on his struggle with pain and the harsh realities of being sick, all while maintaining a comedic edge. You can't help but chuckle as he describes sweating it out and popping pills like candy, only to realise he's not as tough as he thought. Boyle's musings on pain thresholds, bravery, and the absurdity of his own beliefs make for an engaging listen.
He questions the difference between morphine-induced death and suicide, providing food for thought amidst the laughter. Boyle's honesty about his struggles, both with alcohol and the flu, offers a glimpse into the mind of someone who is both sober and still battling personal demons. If you're looking for a dose of humour mixed with genuine reflection, this episode might just be the medicine you need.