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Menace to Sobriety

The Dreaded Relapse With Dan & Kirk

Menace to Sobriety

Daniel O'Reilly

Improv, Business, Non-profit, Mental Health, Education, Comedy Interviews, Comedy, Health & Fitness

4.8828 Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2023

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Dan and Kirk discuss the topic of relapse in the context of sobriety. They share their personal experiences with relapse, highlighting the different ways it can manifest and the challenges it presents. Kirk opens up about his own relapses, detailing the triggers and emotions that led him back to substance use. He reflects on the disappointment and self-blame that accompanied his relapses, as well as the impact they had on his relationships and overall well-being. Kirk and Dan also touch on the importance of support and understanding during the recovery journey, emphasising the need for compassion and self-reflection when addressing relapse. KEY TAKEAWAYS Relapse is a common part of the recovery journey for many individuals struggling with addiction. Relapse can take different forms, from going back to substance use to breaking sobriety commitments. Negative comments and criticism can be triggering and potentially lead to relapse, so it's important to focus on positive support and self-care. Relapse can be a result of feeling overconfident or complacent in one's recovery, leading to a gradual return to addictive behaviours.  Support from loved ones and a strong support system, such as attending meetings or therapy, can be crucial in overcoming a relapse and getting back on track with sobriety. BEST MOMENTS "I'm going to fucking kill myself."  "I just had to do it for my family. Being a better man for everyone." - "I was disheartened with the program of CA because I felt that you let me down."  "I had an endless supply of money in my house… I was going to die." - "I swapped my higher power from God to my father… He's with me every day, helping through my sobriety."  CONTACT US Instagram Facebook ABOUT THE HOST Daniel O’Reilly is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist'  and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR. Sobriety Podcast #wedorecover # recoveroutloud #addicitonrecovery #addiction #recoverytok #sobriety #sober #sobertiktok #sobertok #soberlife #sobercurious #soberliving: https://www.instagram.com/dappersinstagram/

Transcript

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0:00.0

Menace of sobriety.

0:01.9

Just a menace, just a menace.

0:04.0

Hello and welcome to another episode of Menace to Sobriety, your podcast to keep you on

0:09.7

a straight and narrow or just to get a little bit of information about all things, well-being,

0:14.9

mental health, sobriety, good fun, light-hearted, proper, real talk right here in the studio.

0:20.8

Not just with myself, Dan O'Reilly, aka comedian Deppol Laths and fellow sober guy.

0:27.1

My co-host, and I don't mean to boast, but he is a nice lad.

0:31.6

Kirk Norcross, how are you doing?

0:33.2

We're back, baby.

0:34.2

How you been?

0:34.7

You good?

0:35.2

I'm good, man.

0:36.7

Yeah, back again.

0:37.6

I love it.

0:38.1

It goes really fast.

0:38.7

Fridays, you've done something exciting.

0:40.4

I've done my stand-up comedy show before I go into it.

0:43.0

John, hello.

0:43.8

Hello, hello.

0:44.8

Oh, tell him what's happened with John's camera.

0:46.3

Oh, yeah, my camera.

0:46.9

And the screen.

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