How To Have Fun (No Alcohol Required)
Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager
Salem Podcast Network
4.7 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 10 July 2026
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
In a world where many people believe that happiness and fun can only be achieved through substances or addictive behaviors, Dennis shares a refreshing perspective on the importance of sober fun. This episode delves into the idea that one can have a fulfilling life without relying on external enhancers, and that hobbies and interests can bring immense joy.
Dennis shares his personal story and insights on how he discovered the value of sober fun. He talks about how his experiences with his children, particularly his adopted son who struggled with addiction, led him to realize that hobbies and interests can be a source of happiness and fulfillment. He also discusses the importance of finding internal peace and how it can lead to a more joyful life.
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| 0:00.0 | Life Audio |
| 0:03.6 | On today's episode of Timeless Wisdom |
| 0:07.0 | That's today's topic, sober fun |
| 0:10.8 | I, for the grace of God, have been sober for 43 years. |
| 0:16.4 | How old are you now? |
| 0:17.5 | How old are you now? |
| 0:18.5 | I'm 67, so I drank all through college. |
| 0:21.5 | Right, exactly. |
| 0:22.5 | So 24 you became sober. |
| 0:24.4 | Okay. |
| 0:25.7 | Correct, yep. |
| 0:28.1 | And what I've discovered is the most important thing is you have to find internal keys first. |
| 0:35.2 | And then I drank for that enhancement. You know, there's a line in Cat on a hot |
| 0:42.8 | chin roof when I think Elizabeth Taylor says to Paul Newman, why do you drink so much? And he |
| 0:49.9 | says, well, I'm trying to get that click. Well, you only get that click the first time you get high, or like you said, the first time you have sex, the first time you do drugs, and then you're trying to chase it ever thereafter. That's coming up on timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager. If you're eating less, staying disciplined, and the weight still isn't coming off, the problem may not be your effort, it may be your metabolism. |
| 1:12.5 | After years of stress, dieting, and lack of sleep, the body adapts. |
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| 1:29.7 | Call 864-644-1900. |
| 1:32.3 | That's 864-644-1900. |
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