David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 211 days - Let Go
6 Years 211 days - Let Go
6 Years 211 days - Let Go
Thursday 11th December 2025
David Boyle reflects on the art of letting go, sharing humorous insights on past friendships and life's fleeting dramas.
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7 minutes
Humorous
Reflective
Inspiring
Engaging
Honest
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Episode Overview
- Letting go of past grievances can free up mental space.
- Teenage dramas often seem monumental but fade over time.
- Philosophical teachings can offer unexpected insights.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in self-reflection.
- Living in the moment is key to a fulfilling life.
"If you're hanging on to anything, just fucking try letting it go."
How often do we find ourselves trapped in the past, clinging to memories and grudges that should have been left behind? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol,' David Boyle takes us on a reflective journey through his own experiences of letting go. As he walks to pick up his son from school, he ponders over the unnecessary weight of past friendships and the relentless mental loops we often create.
Boyle candidly shares how, in his younger years, he was consumed by thoughts of what others thought of him, even to the point of having nightmares. But with time, he's realised the futility of such worries. Boyle's musings extend to his children, contemplating how challenging it will be to convey the insignificance of fleeting teenage dramas to them.
He humorously recounts playing Alan Watts' philosophical musings during car rides with his son, pondering whether such heavy topics resonate with a nine-year-old. His reflections are both humorous and profound, as he acknowledges that while these past concerns once seemed monumental, they eventually fade into oblivion. This episode is a light-hearted yet insightful reminder that life is too short to hold onto grudges or past slights.
Boyle's comedic take on serious topics makes for an engaging listen, encouraging us to let go and live in the moment. So, what's something you've been holding onto that you could let go of today?