Episode 20: Jackie MonahanEpisode 20: Jackie Monahan
The Drunkalogues
Jackie Monahan is a stand up comic whose debut album - THESE LIPS - is out now on Spotify and every other download platform. She made a name for herself opening on tour for Amy Shumer, and is also an actor and writer whose films have premiered...
57:57•20 Jun 2019
Jackie Monahan: From Comedy Stages to Sobriety and Back
“And like one of the things about getting sober is like I realized, I realized in sobriety that I did so many things that didn't, that didn't bring me joy or didn't enrich my life or I, that I just but I would make it through because I'd be like, oh, there's, there'll be booze with that thing right.”
Jackie Monahan, a stand-up comic known for her debut album 'THESE LIPS' and her tours with Amy Schumer, joins Nick Morton on 'The Drunkalogues' to share her deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery. Growing up with parents who were functional alcoholics, Jackie was no stranger to the chaos that alcohol can bring into a family.
She found an escape in stand-up comedy, eventually making a name for herself in the entertainment world with films premiering at Sundance and starring alongside Molly Shannon in 'Wild Nights With Emily'. Despite her professional success, alcohol continued to shadow her life until she hit rock bottom. In this candid episode, Jackie opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety.
She discusses the coping mechanisms that helped her navigate life without alcohol and the role of storytelling and comedy in her recovery process. Jackie's infectious laughter and hard-won wisdom shine throughout the conversation, making it clear that joy and sobriety can coexist. If you're curious about how someone can turn their life around while maintaining a sense of humor, this episode is a must-listen.
Jackie’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of laughter in overcoming life's toughest challenges.
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