Comedy and Clarity: Peeling Back Layers of Sobriety with Pearl
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05/27/24 • 40 min
As I sat with my friend Pearl—a stand-up comedian with a knack for turning life's lemons into comedic lemonade—we peeled back layers of our sobriety journeys. She revealed the complexities of living alcohol-free within the creative arts, a world often drenched in the temptation of excess. From the initial utility of non-alcoholic beverages in her early days of sobriety to her ultimate ability to leave them behind, Pearl's candid stories offer both insight and amusement. Our chatter wandered through the quirks of human behavior, from guessing strangers' crisp preferences to the head-scratching irony of pastry names across borders.
Gather 'round as we explore the bittersweet symphony of vices and their impact on our lives. I share my own sobering dance with alcoholism, guiding you through the darkest taverns of my past, from the deceptive allure of day drinking to the transformative quiet of lockdown. We didn't shy away from the humor found in the everyday, comparing the complexities of finding a simple birthday cake in an artisanal world to the rituals of traditional Belgian beer crafting. Our exchange served as a reminder that within the sober tapestry of life, every thread—no matter how tangled—can lead to a tapestry of resilience and shared understanding.
Wrapping up this week's heart-to-heart on the Sober Boozers Club podcast, I extend a huge thank you for lending us your ears. Don't miss out on the raw stories and the laughter that accompanies them, as they might just echo parts of your own journey or inspire a new path. Keep the conversation going by joining us in our online communities, and look out for the How Remarkable podcast soon to hit the airwaves. Until next time, may your days be filled with sober clarity and the kind of joy that doesn't come from a bottle.
To find out more about the wonderful world of AF/NA Beer and to check in with me head to www.instagram.com/sober_boozers_club
This episode is not brought to you by any sponsors because nobody wants to sponsor me.
As I sat with my friend Pearl—a stand-up comedian with a knack for turning life's lemons into comedic lemonade—we peeled back layers of our sobriety journeys. She revealed the complexities of living alcohol-free within the creative arts, a world often drenched in the temptation of excess. From the initial utility of non-alcoholic beverages in her early days of sobriety to her ultimate ability to leave them behind, Pearl's candid stories offer both insight and amusement. Our chatter wandered through the quirks of human behavior, from guessing strangers' crisp preferences to the head-scratching irony of pastry names across borders.
Gather 'round as we explore the bittersweet symphony of vices and their impact on our lives. I share my own sobering dance with alcoholism, guiding you through the darkest taverns of my past, from the deceptive allure of day drinking to the transformative quiet of lockdown. We didn't shy away from the humor found in the everyday, comparing the complexities of finding a simple birthday cake in an artisanal world to the rituals of traditional Belgian beer crafting. Our exchange served as a reminder that within the sober tapestry of life, every thread—no matter how tangled—can lead to a tapestry of resilience and shared understanding.
Wrapping up this week's heart-to-heart on the Sober Boozers Club podcast, I extend a huge thank you for lending us your ears. Don't miss out on the raw stories and the laughter that accompanies them, as they might just echo parts of your own journey or inspire a new path. Keep the conversation going by joining us in our online communities, and look out for the How Remarkable podcast soon to hit the airwaves. Until next time, may your days be filled with sober clarity and the kind of joy that doesn't come from a bottle.
To find out more about the wonderful world of AF/NA Beer and to check in with me head to www.instagram.com/sober_boozers_club
This episode is not brought to you by any sponsors because nobody wants to sponsor me.
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To learn more about Below Brew Co and to purchase some of their fantastic beers head over to https://belowbrewco.com/
To find out more about the wonderful world of AF/NA Beer and to check in with me head to www.instagram.com/sober_boozers_club
This episode is not brought to you by any sponsors because nobody wants to sponsor me.
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For more information on Only With Love head to https://www.onlywithlove.co/
To find out more about the wonderful world of AF/NA Beer and to check in with me head to www.instagram.com/sober_boozers_club
This episode is not brought to you by any sponsors because nobody wants to sponsor me.
Sober Boozers Club - Comedy and Clarity: Peeling Back Layers of Sobriety with Pearl
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Welcome to the Sober Boozer's Club podcast , a place where we can talk openly and honestly about addiction , sobriety and , strangely enough , beer .
Speaker 1I'm Ben , I'm an alcoholic and for the last two years , I've been sampling some of the finest alcohol-free beers the world has to offer . Each week , I'll be joined by a different guest to
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