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I'm Quitting Alcohol
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. alcohol, givingup, drugs, dmt,...
6:04•3 Jul 2019
David Boyle's Dream Drinking: The Temptation and Triumph of Sobriety
“I had this battle with myself. I was like I can just lie, I can just not tell anyone. I had those two beers. I mean it's two beers. Who gives a shit? I didn't feel anything. I wasn't drunk and I didn't keep drinking. I can continue doing the podcast. And then I felt so guilty. I was like, no, none of it's going to ring true. I had two beers. I'm going to stop the podcast.”
Imagine waking up from a dream where you’ve broken your sobriety—how would you feel? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes listeners through his vivid experience of dream drinking. It's Day 35, and Boyle recounts the unsettling dream where he found himself reaching for a drink, sparking a moral battle upon waking. Should he lie about it or stay true to his commitment?
Boyle’s honesty wins out, serving as a reminder of the importance of integrity in the journey to sobriety. He doesn’t shy away from discussing the physical toll alcohol takes on the body and the benefits he’s starting to feel since quitting. With his trademark humor and raw honesty, Boyle delves into how dreams can play tricks on us and how they can be powerful indicators of our subconscious struggles.
This episode is a mix of laughter, introspection, and practical advice for anyone grappling with their own triggers. Whether you're on a sobriety journey or supporting someone who is, Boyle’s reflections offer a relatable and encouraging perspective. Tune in to hear how he navigates these challenges with wit and wisdom.
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