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Laird is a true man of integrity! I think I’ve listened to about every interview with Laird there is on UA-cam but you’ve asked him questions I’ve never heard ask before… Great job thank you!
I’m 19 years sober today!!! Dec 2, 2004! I love when people are open an honest about the struggles and the difficulties they’ve overcome to achieve sobriety and the inner peace it brings. It’s an exceptional amount of work but ever so friggin worth it Respect, support and love to all those fighting the battle daily!
Needed this today. 1 month sober today and was feeling very tempted to have a few since I’ve ’got it under control.’ When Shawn said, “Shits poison” got me back right. Thanks!
@trip83 any progress? Hope you’re doing ok. You’re Gona need about 90 days drink free - then you can do anything! Everything will start to feel better- I mean everything. And wouldn’t you like that? You’re Gona be a new and improved “you” if you just go for it!
@@allanm2064 Hi, I fell off the wagon after 10 days. feel terrible about it, but I'm 2 days sober again and I'm going to make some big changes so it doesn't happen again. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I'm a 48 year old man that has been a functional alcoholic for about 22 years. This was one of the realist videos I've seen on the subject. Been trying to quit seriously for about 2 years. 10 days is the longest I've made it. Today is day 4... again. I really need this.
Sending lots of love and good vibes your way man! You can do it! I found Rich Roll’s recent podcast with Ruari Fairbairns really powerful on this topic. Check it out. Released 7 days ago.. on UA-cam as well :) - all the best mate!
Going on 3 years sober in April. Drank every night for 40 years while adding weed to the mix. Quit both cold turkey and was the best decision of my life. No more “shame overs” and “monkey mind”. Was hard in the beginning but after 3 weeks it gets easier. No desire at all now to drink. You got this brother!
Nine years alcohol free for me. I was on a slippery slope using it to relieve the stress and anxiety that came with a big high paying job I had. One night on a flight home from Denver I was half lit and had just asked the flight attendant for another double. I got up to use the lavatory and while looking at myself in the mirror in that tiny space I said out loud "I'm done". In that moment the good Lord took away my desire to drink. I walked back to my seat and put my fresh cocktail in the trash. I stepped off that plane and have never had the desire to drink a drop since. I walked away from that fancy job as well and became a simple man again like I was raised. Thank you Lord! You too can be free like me. Trust the Lord and ask for healing.
Man, well done and well said. 👏🏽 Could not agree more. I quit 5 yrs ago with the Lord’s blessings and life is so much sweeter. Congrats and nice “testimony”. I pray everyone could experience life without it. Most wouldn’t start again.
Wow thanks a ton for sharing this. Reminds me of when the desire to drink was lifted from me. I was also on an airplane. 5am, heading to see my dying beloved Grandfather, day 7 of sobriety after years of heavy abuse and many failed attempts with my own willpower to stop. Praying to God i asked how can I possibly not drink for a lifetime let alone this weekend of pain with my grieving family where i knew alcohol would be used to cope. God sent me a vision right there that He flipped a coin and i was transported to another reality where I no longer thirsted and craved for fermented liquids. Through the Power of God all things are possible. I hope sharing this can help another.
I tried everything to quit. The only thing that worked for me was asking God to help me because I had no power left to do it myself. After that, I never was able to drink again, and believe me I tried. But every time I drank, my body rejected it, even after just 1 drink. I went from drinking half a liter of vodka with no hangover to my body rejecting 1 shot. Furthermore, my new blood tests revealed a healthy liver. There is no physiological explanation for all of this.
I’ve never had the desire to drink, but I got hooked another way. OxyContin. It’s been a decades long struggle. Appreciate your stories. Gives me hope.
I started drinking alcohol since my teenage. Got addicted for over 23 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
Psychedelics/psilocybin made me quit a lot of bad habits and gave me a more positive outlook on life and the appreciation for other people.The day after one trip I came out as a better me, nothing can compare, I owe it to psychedelics, it cannot be described in words.
2023 has unexpectedly brought me 11 months of sobriety. One of the best decisions I have ever made. So close to my one full year and start of my sobriety foundation.
Never go back! Congrats. Out of nothing more than health reasons I've laid way off. Drank 3 times since Sept and not once since Oct 18. So much better. Pure poison
I just don’t drink. Never have. I’ve probably had no more than 10 drinks in 30 years. And everyone assumes that I must be either a recovering alcoholic, or I’ve had multiple dwi’s, or I’ve in someway suffered from alcohol. None of the above.
What you are experiencing, we all have. "Friends" are just more comfortable being around you drunk, rather than realizing you had a problem. It takes time for people to adjust to the sober you.
If you're an alcoholic, you aren't recovered. You may be years away from your last drink but you aren't recovered. The most dangerous thought to have as an alcoholic is being sober for some amount of time and convincing yourself you are fully recovered.
Recovered doesn't mean cured, never cured, but recovered is true, recovered refers to "hopeless state of mind and body", it's like if you got shot by a gun, you can recover but your not "bulletproof" = cured.
I commend the both you of your for overcoming your demons. I was a social drinker but, my wife unfortunately was raised in a alcoholic family and that’s what destroyed our 20 year marriage. She since moved out and is living with another addict. I pray she gets the help she needs or she too will succumb to the disease as well. Keep up the great videos Shawn love them. If anyone out there is struggling with addiction get help you will be so much happier in the end.
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
Im 4 years TODAY 11/30 without...sometimes I feel like Im the only one. It would be easy to think that way but seeing someone I respect like Laird being 16 years without really helps
That’s awesome man , 4 years is a great achievement. Do you ever crave just one drink? Like one beer? I am still struggling and it’s hard for me to think I can never have one beer again..
Every fucking day mate but for only really that fact am I still without because since Im still drawn to it after these years I realize everyday of why I quit and realize that it was a huge problem and it only crystalizes that it was a good decision and keep going without. the worst part is the alone feeling because I feel like Im the only goddamn adult without when Im out somewhere, probably not true but it feels that way but hearing legends like Laird here talk about his journey really wakes me up the harsh realities of all our situations and it keeps me going in a way not that I would have been with if I didn't hear it but it is reassuring if your gaining what im putting down. thanks for commenting @@LP3me
@@LP3meI’m almost 4 years sober and I wouldn’t say I crave just one beer but every once and a while I catch myself fantasizing about being able to drink. Unwind with some wine, maybe sit on a patio with a beer. But I know if I do it that’s not how it’s going to go for me.
@@tomas746oh ok. Well at least you admit you still think about it sometimes. Thats awesome you have the will power to say no and not do it even though it seems like 1 drunk may be harmless. It’s like you know that one drink you’ll enjoy and you might want more..
33 years ago I stopped drinking. I was 38 and the family were on the brink of throwing me out…I still realise that I’m not cured of alcoholism but really careful and don’t ever become complacent ..best years of my life..great family and have dealt successfully with life events…please make an effort to stop…I still knock around with sober friends who have the same goal,in mind
My last drink was June 26th. Had to get medically detoxed. One thing people don't realize with alcohol, it's a time stealer. I was a very very high functioning alcoholic. I drank a bottle or more of whiskey a day along with a minimum of 12 IPAs. My mind is still recovering. Never again. Happy to be seeing so many people going sober. It's so weird that drinking is so acceptable that not drinking is weird to most people.
Way to go! Took me about a year maybe a bit more to really move past the drinker me and find the “new” person inside me. It’s great to be able to grow. Alcohol definitely killed all my growth. So happy to be past it and have the ability to evolve. Enjoy your new life!
If you read this, thanks Laird. We are similar personality types and its helpful to see you so famous and admired share such a personal story. You inspired me and others.
I just like waking up feeling good. Waking up early and no one is up besides you and your animals. Drinking coffee or tea while petting my dogs or cat in my comfy chair. I’m 46. I went to college and was in the military. I binged drank a lot in my 20s. But I just gradually phased it out as I realized what I wanted to look like and how I wanted to feel everyday. I don’t need alcohol to hangout with friends, beach, company parties etc. but I grew up in a home that was loving, never saw my parents ever drunk, and I wasn’t abused. I have no past trauma or have a life of regret. That made it easy for me to just not drink and live the lifestyle I wanted. I can totally understand why some people drink to numb a pain.
Shawn thank you for covering the hard subjects. Every time you talk about sobriety with a guest it helps me in my own journey. It helps hearing other people road to recovery and it helps knowing other people with great achievements in life struggle with some of the same things I struggle with. Love your Pod Sean you got the best one out there.
I'm just over 21 years sober now and have become more and more lonely during that time. I'm in the UK and everything revolves around booze. People just stop asking you to go out to places and do things cuz they know you'll refuse and i find myself quite alone.
Alaska is the same way... fortunately so is major outdoor activities and in that community there are plenty drinkers...and none care if you do or don't. Find activities and you'll find others like you. Getting away from the masses is worth having a few friends over hundreds that drag you down
Do you have AA or some other group of sober people you could get involved with? Isolation is a dangerous thing for me. Being around like minded people has save my ass more than once
There’s nothing like that feeling knowing you’re on your square 24/7. Definitely wasn’t always the case for me bc I used to get FADED but that change is empowering
Dude, that was great. Everything Laird said resonated. His experience sounds like mine and it floored me. I'm 19 days sober and doing a 6 month stint. Will reevaluate and go from there. Thanks for the video!
I have surfed, lived in Hawaii built my own house on the big island where i lived w/ my wife for 28 years. have tremendous respect for Llaird and what he's done for surfing AND he's the only other guy who i've seen shoot the Malibu pier since I saw Micky Dora do it sometime in the early 60's on a particular excellent day for Malibu. I was becoming an alky and at age 71 managed to get free until today at 77 + I am still free and so glad of it. it's different for everybody and I have no sage advice but just got sick of myself and bored with getting drunk all the time. Nuff already.
Great clip. 68 y/o, army vet. Overseas security contractor forever. Always been a drinker, but always active and in shape. 10 months ago VA doc said I had a fatty liver. I haven't had a drink since, lowered my sugar intake. Saw him last month and he said my labs were great. Haven't returned to drinking, though. Still taking a break. I like waking up fresh and alert. You da man, Shawn.
Only an alcoholic can understand the misery of alcohol abuse tearing apart your life Only a recovering alcoholic can appreciate how wonderful it is to go from a bad relationship with alcohol to a life free from alcohol. In 5 days I will have 25 year wonderful, awesome years of sobriety. I thank all my brothers and sisters in the rooms. It was you guys that shone light into a dark place.
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
@@bonsummers2657 Appreciate your insights. As you say, moderation. If alcohol is not tearing your life apart then alcohol addiction is not a problem for you
@@reddiver7293 I'm not addicted. What are you addicted to? I choose what makes me healthiest, and I make adjustments as appropriate. What meats do you often eat? I find I have to be careful with which meats I eat,… due to purines,… and same with fermented beverages,… I have to be careful as to which I consume with beer, wine,… (I very rarely have a bit of liquor, a teaspoon maybe). I have to be careful with everything I consume to be my best.
@@bonsummers2657 Don't eat meat. Ever since I as a kid and I saw animals being raised and slaughtered. Personal choice. To each their own. Definitely addicted to coffee. And I really enjoy the occasional pain pill Rx.
I literally comment this same thing almost every video. It’s likely a lot of people that watch this podcast are sober and we have to stare at a bar behind the guest every episode lol makes no sense
This is New Year’s Eve 2023. Tomorrow on Monday I will be two weeks sober from alcohol. After years of battling alcoholism I finally put it down and closed that chapter in my life. It’s crazy how everyone can respond to you when you tell them that you no longer drinking. It kind of freaks all your old drinking buddies out. It’s kind of crazy The clarity that you gain
Thank you guys, please let this go viral. Was driving home from brunch today and saw yet another car accident: wrong way driver onto the divider island and a bunch of casualty cars nearby. Thought to myself DUI no doubt. Sobriety is so awesome, please more addicted or habitual alcohol-drug users should try it. God blessed you both with such vigor and health to begin with and really should not be ruining your health prematurely with substances….Stay the sober course! More power to you Laird Hamilton, your wife and kids are very lucky indeed. Congrats on 16 plus years of sobriety.🎉
Just over 3 years ago I quit alcohol out of the blue after microdosing mushrooms for a month. I had drank for 25years after starting at 12yo. I got excited about the idea of being sober. It was something completely new. Something I had never experienced. I quit and continued to microdose for another 6 weeks. Here I am 3 years later with no desire to ever drink again. There is no doubt in my mind that I would have ever stopped without god sending me those beautiful mushrooms. Having the monkey off your back is an amazingly freeing feeling. It took about a year to get over the initial phase of recovery and to start growing and learning who I really am. The sugar addiction is a real thing. I’m still battling it but will overcome it this year. Once you get over the initial phase you realize by not drinking you are not missing anything good. You have great content! Thanks for sharing!
Similar experience,but normal trip doses of mushrooms changed my relationship to alcohol, I just realized that I am hurting myself by it. Microdosing helped a lot with other addictive behavior and depression and creating good habit. Mushrooms are very powerful
@@lextrader7916It was kind of random. Something like, two days on one day off then every other day for a week then two days off. I had to do Thanksgiving about 6weeks after quitting which I thought might be triggering since everybody’s drinking, so I did it a slightly higher dose for that basically, I could kind of barely feel it, but all in all, I never really had the urge to drink after the day I quit.
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
December 6th is two years for me. One of the best decisions I have made as an adult. I am all for people choosing their own path, but for me. That path, called life, has been amazing without the sauce and the hangovers!
Great interview. Laird is so correct. When I stopped, hanging with my drinking buddies sucked. I’m going on 18 years and just stopped because I thought one day it was a waste of time and money. Way less problems.
Coming up on 28 years in a few weeks, best decision ever! When he taked about how it made him do crazy shit, I was like bingo. This is why I was so happy when I made it to 30 sobrity is the greatest gift ever. Everyone keep up the good work!
For myself I can’t have one painkiller One alcoholic drink I do have Native American and I know, for myself, genetics seem to play into my addictive personality It brought real trouble into my life with both God bless you both discussing this topic
Congratulations Laird!! The angels are indeed very busy! thank you both for opening up about addiction in men - it's especially poignant coming from two high performance guys like you - i've been clean and sober for 28 years - it was the best decision i ever made in my life
I’m sure someone said this already, but I appreciate you diving into the tough conversations, and sharing struggles. I’ve been a fan of the show since the beginning, but even getting little reminders in my feed like this is helpful. To anyone on a similar path- check out Huberman’s podcast on quitting alcohol. It prepared me for what the first 30 days would feel like (cortisol levels, sleep problems, etc). I have no business giving anyone advice, but replacing alcohol with an extra hard training session worked for me. Normal workouts in the morning, and then after work (when I would usually grab a drink) train extra hard. Helps me sleep, and expedites the body transformation that you’ll inevitably see when you quit. Good luck out there
Coming up on 3 years alcohol free in August. It took a tramatic brain injury to get me to stop. If it wasn't for that scare I'd probably still be boozing. It was a blessing in disguise.
I’m going through it right now and I have a weird weakness and warmth in my calves now that I’m convinced is due to alcohol and so I have a doctor’s appointment scheduled this Friday in 4 days. Hope everything is ok. Wishing you all good luck.
I did the same as Laird 9 years ago. No AA no nothin but putting alcohol out of my life. It basically doesn't exist for me, other people whatever. Best decision i ever made to the point i have zero need for any of it.
I didn’t have a soul to lean on through my journey and I’m thankful I walked into AA! However you get sober is good. There’s definitely more than one way.
I love how he talks about that impending doom. I knew in my heart something really bad was coming down the pike if I kept drinking. Sober over 12 years now. Hardest thing I’ve ever done but I basically got another shot at life. Not many people get that
Nice to hear two men admit what drinking was doing to them and to their family & friends and make the decision to quit. But always remember it is one day at a time.
I live in Barbados and work in tourism. It's so hard to not drink in this party/holiday culture. I would imagine Hawaii must be similar. I'm struggling.
To everyone here in the comments that quit and are sober, I’m proud of you. You don’t know me and I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you! To those who fall down and relapse, get up and continue the fight to quit again.
I love your channel Shawn and I'm now one year sober myself and loving it. There's so much I can relate to about what Laird is saying regarding alcohol. You have a great set up for the interviews but would change the bar background when talking about sobriety.
I had friends who would always remind me of the stupid things that I did when I was out. I drink to get drunk and escape from reality. I absolutely miss the social connection with drinking. But the hangover was lasting like 3 days so I gave it up . If I ever have another drink it is going to be the absolute best stuff. Because I only got 1 life . I have had enough keystone ice to float a pretty big boat.
I stopped drinking when I moved out of London, I stopped smoking and when I drank I wanted to smoke so I quit that too. I just miss the atmosphere of the pubs there.
I’m clean from fentanyl for four months now. Has been a wild fucking ten years since I was 15 man. I’m very thankful you posted this, and spoke about it, I know your wife had many many years in sobriety, alcohol is no good!! All drugs has their places , and psychedelics also. Not everyday.
Sobriety is a gift from GOD. After the war I bought a Harley and crawled into a bottle of Jack Daniels. I hit my bottom 15 years later in jail for #2 DUI. I have had 38 years of peaceful, strength and hope. Fortunately my life has been successful in every direction a day at a time. Thank you for discussing this SURPRISE episode. "to keep it you have to give it away." God Bless You.
The week I quit I went to my wifes office Christmas party. It was held in the wine cellar of a fancy place down town. Trial by fire. I figured if I passed that test all would be good. Fortunately I was not wrong.
I'm a Marine veteran and country boy. Even after months of going to AA, I still have the hardest time putting down the bottle. I give props to myself cause I drink sooo much less than what I use to, but if I see a beer or a bottle, my taste buds go berserk.
I'm in the same boat. I've gone to AA for a long time. I'm just one of them dudes that doesn't like to talk very much. I've been drinking too long, had cancer on my kidney and got it removed and still drinking. Mid way of this video I poured this nasty ass 40oz down the drain and a bud light. This shit is poison, what the hell am I doing? Feels good to get that shit away from. Hope yall are all good 👍
Army Vet here. I couldn't stop and went to a rehab at the VA. That was almost 16 years ago. Changed/saved my life. If you have the gift of desperation, there's help out there. Don't give up!
@@davidm.1934 1. This post is literally me admitting that I have a problem. 2. Alcoholism is a genetic disease. Easier said than done. 3. You don't know me to consider me "weak minded". Stay in your lane, boy.
8.5 months sober after drinking since 1991. Was afraid life would be boring if I stopped, but it's so much better sober. I'm still adjusting, but I have peace for the first time in my life. It's so worth it.
@@redrospa1590 I started feeling peace immediately, but then the reality of facing life sober hit me. Took a few months of adjusting, but I was sick and tired of being drunk, so I pulled through. Gotta say, eating a keto diet has helped too. It really helps eliminating sugar and processed foods. Helps you stay sharp mentally. Today I went on a bike ride with my daughter and really enjoyed looking at all the scenery sober. I'm no longer angry at the world. Like I said, it's so worth it once you get through the withdrawals. Best of luck!
I just admonished the host of another podcast who was talking about sobriety because he displayed a photo of a cold, delicious, draft beer on his video. I said why would you post a photo of a draft beer in front of people who are struggling to stop drinking?!! Talk about temptation!.. I still don't think he understood the harm he was doing!
@@BST-lm4po just checking back in, still on my way! Past my 90 day mark and I gotta say I see through the advertising and the brainwashing. It’s poison!
Random, but I'm also into saltwater reef tank aquariums. With reef tanks, there is a concept of carbon dosing to manage nitrates. People literally put small amounts of cheap vodka into their saltwater tank every day to help lower one of the two main nutrient measures that affect tanks (nitrates and phosphates). The carbon dosing eventually builds up a bacteria base that lowers nitrates. Something like that has to be happening in our gut. Different environments, obviously, but it seems logical there's some correlation. Yet I've never found a legit sized pubmed type article or similar studying how alcohol or high sugar affects the gut microbiome.
Didn't drink for 4 years after decades of heavy beer drinking. It was so easy for me to quit, but still enjoy a good cold one. Tim the years off to prove I was not hooked on it... Right or wrong, that's what I've done and happy to have done it.
If it was easy for you to quit and you can "enjoy a cold one" without having 15 then you didnt have a troubled relationship with alcohol to begin with, you just enjoyed having a few. Some of us absolutely can't.
I quit drinking five years ago this past August and it is easily the best decision I’ve ever made to improve my life. Life got so much more enjoyable and LESS complicated. It’s poison. No one is better with alcohol.
Appreciate you both. Laird I've been a fan of for years being a waterman. Shawn ,I've been watching your videos from the start. I'm a functioning alcoholic for 11 years. Tried to kick it a few times and failed. I'm trying again. It's hard I get this weird feeling in the back of my head around noon. I think my body wants needs the liquor. I don't know what to do. I'm trying to reduce my intake daily. I'll have a few tall cans daily and force myself to run 5 miles in the evening. It is definitely not the greatest feeling. But that feeling returns around noon everyday and it's agonizing. Did you or Laird ever have that feeling?
Thanks for watching everyone. You can watch the full episode with Laird Hamilton here ua-cam.com/video/9ZVogrua1Q0/v-deo.htmlsi=LfYcc2BXYbayT4w5 Additionally if you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show you can join the community. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite
38 years here. Best thing I ever did. Being married for 35 years is next. One made the other possible
AWESOME EPISODE !!!!!!!!!
Laird is a true man of integrity! I think I’ve listened to about every interview with Laird there is on UA-cam but you’ve asked him questions I’ve never heard ask before… Great job thank you!
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I’m 19 years sober today!!! Dec 2, 2004! I love when people are open an honest about the struggles and the difficulties they’ve overcome to achieve sobriety and the inner peace it brings. It’s an exceptional amount of work but ever so friggin worth it
Respect, support and love to all those fighting the battle daily!
Congratulations
@@RadBadBoys thank you kindly
Congratulations
@@dannyacosta3078 thank you!
Jack, if it's a "daily battle" you're living in the problem, instead of the solution. Sobriety is achieved through "surrendering", not "fighting".
Needed this today. 1 month sober today and was feeling very tempted to have a few since I’ve ’got it under control.’ When Shawn said, “Shits poison” got me back right. Thanks!
I needed this today. I'm also a surfer and currently only 2 days sober. I've tried in the past but can't fail this time.
Stick to cannabis
@@Professor__S It doesn't affect me very well unfortunately.
Stick with it! I promise, life does get better, and making future you proud is the best reward!
@trip83 any progress? Hope you’re doing ok. You’re Gona need about 90 days drink free - then you can do anything! Everything will start to feel better- I mean everything. And wouldn’t you like that? You’re Gona be a new and improved “you” if you just go for it!
@@allanm2064 Hi, I fell off the wagon after 10 days. feel terrible about it, but I'm 2 days sober again and I'm going to make some big changes so it doesn't happen again. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I'm a 48 year old man that has been a functional alcoholic for about 22 years.
This was one of the realist videos I've seen on the subject.
Been trying to quit seriously for about 2 years.
10 days is the longest I've made it.
Today is day 4... again.
I really need this.
Hang in there. One day at a time brother. I’m coming up on 3 years. You can do it.
You got this man I'm on the same boat I have pains in my liver but I changed my diet and quit alcohol and exercising. Hoping for the best!
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You will drop it.
Sending lots of love and good vibes your way man! You can do it! I found Rich Roll’s recent podcast with Ruari Fairbairns really powerful on this topic. Check it out. Released 7 days ago.. on UA-cam as well :) - all the best mate!
Going on 3 years sober in April. Drank every night for 40 years while adding weed to the mix. Quit both cold turkey and was the best decision of my life. No more “shame overs” and “monkey mind”. Was hard in the beginning but after 3 weeks it gets easier. No desire at all now to drink. You got this brother!
Nine years alcohol free for me. I was on a slippery slope using it to relieve the stress and anxiety that came with a big high paying job I had. One night on a flight home from Denver I was half lit and had just asked the flight attendant for another double. I got up to use the lavatory and while looking at myself in the mirror in that tiny space I said out loud "I'm done". In that moment the good Lord took away my desire to drink. I walked back to my seat and put my fresh cocktail in the trash. I stepped off that plane and have never had the desire to drink a drop since. I walked away from that fancy job as well and became a simple man again like I was raised. Thank you Lord!
You too can be free like me. Trust the Lord and ask for healing.
Man, well done and well said. 👏🏽
Could not agree more.
I quit 5 yrs ago with the Lord’s blessings and life is so much sweeter.
Congrats and nice “testimony”.
I pray everyone could experience life without it.
Most wouldn’t start again.
Amen 🙏🏻
Wow thanks a ton for sharing this. Reminds me of when the desire to drink was lifted from me. I was also on an airplane. 5am, heading to see my dying beloved Grandfather, day 7 of sobriety after years of heavy abuse and many failed attempts with my own willpower to stop. Praying to God i asked how can I possibly not drink for a lifetime let alone this weekend of pain with my grieving family where i knew alcohol would be used to cope. God sent me a vision right there that He flipped a coin and i was transported to another reality where I no longer thirsted and craved for fermented liquids. Through the Power of God all things are possible. I hope sharing this can help another.
I tried everything to quit. The only thing that worked for me was asking God to help me because I had no power left to do it myself. After that, I never was able to drink again, and believe me I tried. But every time I drank, my body rejected it, even after just 1 drink. I went from drinking half a liter of vodka with no hangover to my body rejecting 1 shot. Furthermore, my new blood tests revealed a healthy liver. There is no physiological explanation for all of this.
I’ve never had the desire to drink, but I got hooked another way. OxyContin. It’s been a decades long struggle. Appreciate your stories. Gives me hope.
I made it to 79 and have been clean and sober since 1988 the day I left the bar business. Congratulations to both of you.
I’ll second that.
"If you can't be true to yourself, you can't be true to anyone else". - Amazing quote from momma Hamilton.
I started drinking alcohol since my teenage. Got addicted for over 23 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.medshrooms.Lsd and psilocybin are amazing teachers along its dmt mah dudes have safe trips all. Shrooms are blessings from nature.
Psychedelics/psilocybin made me quit a lot of bad habits and gave me a more positive outlook on life and the appreciation for other people.The day after one trip I came out as a better me, nothing can compare, I owe it to psychedelics, it cannot be described in words.
2023 has unexpectedly brought me 11 months of sobriety. One of the best decisions I have ever made. So close to my one full year and start of my sobriety foundation.
Same brother. Since January 21st.
@@nguyentran8308 congrats My Friend
I'm with you! January 13th, 2023.
@@akirkland503 January 8th, God willing was my last drink.
Never go back! Congrats. Out of nothing more than health reasons I've laid way off. Drank 3 times since Sept and not once since Oct 18. So much better. Pure poison
The weirdest thing when you stop drinking is how other people react to you stopping drinking. My experience is that I'm made to feel uncomfortable.
I just don’t drink. Never have. I’ve probably had no more than 10 drinks in 30 years. And everyone assumes that I must be either a recovering alcoholic, or I’ve had multiple dwi’s, or I’ve in someway suffered from alcohol. None of the above.
What you are experiencing, we all have. "Friends" are just more comfortable being around you drunk, rather than realizing you had a problem. It takes time for people to adjust to the sober you.
People suck. They freak out about anything
@@MrHydevsDrJekyllyou included?
Crazy how drinking is the only substance people will actually question you quitting… weird world man
Im also a recovered alcoholic and this was so spot on. "it takes from you slowly at first, then all at once..."
If you're an alcoholic, you aren't recovered. You may be years away from your last drink but you aren't recovered. The most dangerous thought to have as an alcoholic is being sober for some amount of time and convincing yourself you are fully recovered.
“If you’re an alcoholic you’re not recovered”
Thats a tired ass trope.
Thanks Mr. bright side
@@destro5311 well it’s true. That’s an oxymoron.
Recovered doesn't mean cured, never cured, but recovered is true, recovered refers to "hopeless state of mind and body", it's like if you got shot by a gun, you can recover but your not "bulletproof" = cured.
God helps those who help themselves. I’m coming up on 3 yrs of sobriety. Best decision I’ve ever made.
I’m allergic to alcohol, every time I drink it I break out in cuffs
I suffered with the same disease brother 😂
I feel that, I even ended up on 2 years probation once.
I commend the both you of your for overcoming your demons. I was a social drinker but, my wife unfortunately was raised in a alcoholic family and that’s what destroyed our 20 year marriage. She since moved out and is living with another addict. I pray she gets the help she needs or she too will succumb to the disease as well. Keep up the great videos Shawn love them. If anyone out there is struggling with addiction get help you will be so much happier in the end.
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
To all of my brothers and sisters struggling. You are doing great and you are loved ❤
God bless you
July 21, 2023 was my 42 year anniversary being sober. It’s been a long strange trip to put it mildly but it is definitely worth it.
Beautiful...Peace be with you
Being sober is the best high I've ever had
Im 4 years TODAY 11/30 without...sometimes I feel like Im the only one. It would be easy to think that way but seeing someone I respect like Laird being 16 years without really helps
That’s awesome man , 4 years is a great achievement. Do you ever crave just one drink? Like one beer? I am still struggling and it’s hard for me to think I can never have one beer again..
Every fucking day mate but for only really that fact am I still without because since Im still drawn to it after these years I realize everyday of why I quit and realize that it was a huge problem and it only crystalizes that it was a good decision and keep going without. the worst part is the alone feeling because I feel like Im the only goddamn adult without when Im out somewhere, probably not true but it feels that way but hearing legends like Laird here talk about his journey really wakes me up the harsh realities of all our situations and it keeps me going in a way not that I would have been with if I didn't hear it but it is reassuring if your gaining what im putting down. thanks for commenting @@LP3me
Congrats homie
@@LP3meI’m almost 4 years sober and I wouldn’t say I crave just one beer but every once and a while I catch myself fantasizing about being able to drink. Unwind with some wine, maybe sit on a patio with a beer. But I know if I do it that’s not how it’s going to go for me.
@@tomas746oh ok. Well at least you admit you still think about it sometimes. Thats awesome you have the will power to say no and not do it even though it seems like 1 drunk may be harmless. It’s like you know that one drink you’ll enjoy and you might want more..
33 years ago I stopped drinking. I was 38 and the family were on the brink of throwing me out…I still realise that I’m not cured of alcoholism but really careful and don’t ever become complacent ..best years of my life..great family and have dealt successfully with life events…please make an effort to stop…I still knock around with sober friends who have the same goal,in mind
My last drink was June 26th. Had to get medically detoxed. One thing people don't realize with alcohol, it's a time stealer. I was a very very high functioning alcoholic. I drank a bottle or more of whiskey a day along with a minimum of 12 IPAs. My mind is still recovering. Never again. Happy to be seeing so many people going sober. It's so weird that drinking is so acceptable that not drinking is weird to most people.
Good work man.
Way to go! Took me about a year maybe a bit more to really move past the drinker me and find the “new” person inside me. It’s great to be able to grow. Alcohol definitely killed all my growth. So happy to be past it and have the ability to evolve. Enjoy your new life!
@@nofurtherwest3474 why are you telling me this?
That's a lot of money lost too I bet
peace be with you
If you read this, thanks Laird. We are similar personality types and its helpful to see you so famous and admired share such a personal story. You inspired me and others.
Once again, Laird inspires us in yet another way. Thank you for taking part in this discussion.
I just like waking up feeling good. Waking up early and no one is up besides you and your animals. Drinking coffee or tea while petting my dogs or cat in my comfy chair. I’m 46. I went to college and was in the military. I binged drank a lot in my 20s. But I just gradually phased it out as I realized what I wanted to look like and how I wanted to feel everyday. I don’t need alcohol to hangout with friends, beach, company parties etc. but I grew up in a home that was loving, never saw my parents ever drunk, and I wasn’t abused. I have no past trauma or have a life of regret. That made it easy for me to just not drink and live the lifestyle I wanted. I can totally understand why some people drink to numb a pain.
I’m 29 and have a vision of being sober in the near future. Just hate the hangovers but the social scene is what is keeping me in that lifestyle.
I like waking up, feeling good too, brother
Shawn thank you for covering the hard subjects. Every time you talk about sobriety with a guest it helps me in my own journey. It helps hearing other people road to recovery and it helps knowing other people with great achievements in life struggle with some of the same things I struggle with. Love your Pod Sean you got the best one out there.
I'm just over 21 years sober now and have become more and more lonely during that time. I'm in the UK and everything revolves around booze. People just stop asking you to go out to places and do things cuz they know you'll refuse and i find myself quite alone.
You're right, the UK is a nation soaked in booze.
Hobbies, sports etc .. get out there and keep yourself busy.
Alaska is the same way... fortunately so is major outdoor activities and in that community there are plenty drinkers...and none care if you do or don't. Find activities and you'll find others like you. Getting away from the masses is worth having a few friends over hundreds that drag you down
Can you go out with them but drink non alcoholic beer?
Do you have AA or some other group of sober people you could get involved with? Isolation is a dangerous thing for me. Being around like minded people has save my ass more than once
Agree- it is part of the cultural fabric here
There’s nothing like that feeling knowing you’re on your square 24/7. Definitely wasn’t always the case for me bc I used to get FADED but that change is empowering
Great point and also. All the problems are still exactly right there. We are so much. More powerful and Elsa susceptible when we don’t need anything.
@@vevitier 100% agree
Nice being alert 24/7
Dude, that was great. Everything Laird said resonated. His experience sounds like mine and it floored me. I'm 19 days sober and doing a 6 month stint. Will reevaluate and go from there. Thanks for the video!
I have surfed, lived in Hawaii built my own house on the big island where i lived w/ my wife for 28 years. have tremendous respect for Llaird and what he's done for surfing AND he's the only other guy who i've seen shoot the Malibu pier since I saw Micky Dora do it sometime in the early 60's on a particular excellent day for Malibu. I was becoming an alky and at age 71 managed to get free until today at 77 + I am still free and so glad of it. it's different for everybody and I have no sage advice but just got sick of myself and bored with getting drunk all the time. Nuff already.
Nice! Respect.
That’s a cool story, I wish my dad would have moved west and built a house. But we were in Midwest
Thank you Laird. Thank you Shawn. I needed to hear this today.
Great clip. 68 y/o, army vet. Overseas security contractor forever. Always been a drinker, but always active and in shape. 10 months ago VA doc said I had a fatty liver. I haven't had a drink since, lowered my sugar intake. Saw him last month and he said my labs were great. Haven't returned to drinking, though. Still taking a break. I like waking up fresh and alert. You da man, Shawn.
Only an alcoholic can understand the misery of alcohol abuse tearing apart your life
Only a recovering alcoholic can appreciate how wonderful it is to go from a bad relationship with alcohol to a life free from alcohol.
In 5 days I will have 25 year wonderful, awesome years of sobriety.
I thank all my brothers and sisters in the rooms. It was you guys that shone light into a dark place.
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
@@bonsummers2657
Appreciate your insights. As you say, moderation.
If alcohol is not tearing your life apart then alcohol addiction is not a problem for you
@@reddiver7293 I'm not addicted. What are you addicted to? I choose what makes me healthiest, and I make adjustments as appropriate. What meats do you often eat? I find I have to be careful with which meats I eat,… due to purines,… and same with fermented beverages,… I have to be careful as to which I consume with beer, wine,… (I very rarely have a bit of liquor, a teaspoon maybe). I have to be careful with everything I consume to be my best.
@@bonsummers2657
Don't eat meat. Ever since I as a kid and I saw animals being raised and slaughtered. Personal choice. To each their own.
Definitely addicted to coffee. And I really enjoy the occasional pain pill Rx.
Anyone else see the irony of having this discussion in a bar? Laird is talking about his sobriety with, literally, a shelf full of alcohol behind him.
I literally comment this same thing almost every video. It’s likely a lot of people that watch this podcast are sober and we have to stare at a bar behind the guest every episode lol makes no sense
Money hungry
This is New Year’s Eve 2023. Tomorrow on Monday I will be two weeks sober from alcohol. After years of battling alcoholism I finally put it down and closed that chapter in my life. It’s crazy how everyone can respond to you when you tell them that you no longer drinking. It kind of freaks all your old drinking buddies out. It’s kind of crazy The clarity that you gain
Thank you guys, please let this go viral. Was driving home from brunch today and saw yet another car accident: wrong way driver onto the divider island and a bunch of casualty cars nearby. Thought to myself DUI no doubt. Sobriety is so awesome, please more addicted or habitual alcohol-drug users should try it. God blessed you both with such vigor and health to begin with and really should not be ruining your health prematurely with substances….Stay the sober course! More power to you Laird Hamilton, your wife and kids are very lucky indeed. Congrats on 16 plus years of sobriety.🎉
Congrats! Sobriety is freedom. I have been free for 3 years now.
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Just over 3 years ago I quit alcohol out of the blue after microdosing mushrooms for a month. I had drank for 25years after starting at 12yo. I got excited about the idea of being sober. It was something completely new. Something I had never experienced. I quit and continued to microdose for another 6 weeks. Here I am 3 years later with no desire to ever drink again. There is no doubt in my mind that I would have ever stopped without god sending me those beautiful mushrooms. Having the monkey off your back is an amazingly freeing feeling. It took about a year to get over the initial phase of recovery and to start growing and learning who I really am. The sugar addiction is a real thing. I’m still battling it but will overcome it this year. Once you get over the initial phase you realize by not drinking you are not missing anything good. You have great content! Thanks for sharing!
Similar experience,but normal trip doses of mushrooms changed my relationship to alcohol, I just realized that I am hurting myself by it. Microdosing helped a lot with other addictive behavior and depression and creating good habit. Mushrooms are very powerful
How often did you microdose. What it daily, or weekly, or just when you had the urge to drink ? @mikek9432
@@lextrader7916It was kind of random. Something like, two days on one day off then every other day for a week then two days off. I had to do Thanksgiving about 6weeks after quitting which I thought might be triggering since everybody’s drinking, so I did it a slightly higher dose for that basically, I could kind of barely feel it, but all in all, I never really had the urge to drink after the day I quit.
That's so weird, I've changed my relation with alcohol after a mushroom trip, I think
I've just stopped being crazy for alcohol as before
Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is not about getting drunk or tipsy, don't do that. Consuming beer, wine, or liquor is about optimizing sobriety, optimizing health. A bit of swimminess/tipsyness can be ok on prudent occasion,… maybe…., for some people, all in good balance, along with good dietary balance. Beer, wine, liquor are healthy beverages, at different quantities. Moderation/Lite-Moderation is key. If liquor, maybe a teaspoon or two,… not a tablespoon, not a shot. Wine,… maybe a shot or two or three, sipped,….. but not a full glass,…. with rare exception. Beer,…. keep on the light side, in general, some as prudently desired, it's good food-beverage. The alcoholic beverages should be used for a combination of caloric and nutritive qualities or effects in optimization of your body integrity. I determine things by results. I'm age 55, doing physically great. Last night in OB, a 30 something years-of-age lass thought I was only 42.
December 6th is two years for me. One of the best decisions I have made as an adult. I am all for people choosing their own path, but for me. That path, called life, has been amazing without the sauce and the hangovers!
Great interview. Laird is so correct. When I stopped, hanging with my drinking buddies sucked. I’m going on 18 years and just stopped because I thought one day it was a waste of time and money. Way less problems.
I am 5 days in, and I was craving a good drink, this has taken it away. Until the next hour. Thanks for this.
Coming up on 28 years in a few weeks, best decision ever! When he taked about how it made him do crazy shit, I was like bingo. This is why I was so happy when I made it to 30 sobrity is the greatest gift ever. Everyone keep up the good work!
For myself
I can’t have one painkiller
One alcoholic drink
I do have Native American and I know, for myself, genetics seem to play into my addictive personality
It brought real trouble into my life with both
God bless you both discussing this topic
It's alot of pain and heartache, alcohol and all drugs. So many other pleasures in life I'm discovering now
Same brother. That fire water is deceiving
Allergy of the body, took 6 years of AA to understand this one simple truth.
Congratulations to you both I'm on 5 months.
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Good job!
Congratulations Laird!! The angels are indeed very busy! thank you both for opening up about addiction in men - it's especially poignant coming from two high performance guys like you - i've been clean and sober for 28 years - it was the best decision i ever made in my life
I’m sure someone said this already, but I appreciate you diving into the tough conversations, and sharing struggles. I’ve been a fan of the show since the beginning, but even getting little reminders in my feed like this is helpful. To anyone on a similar path- check out Huberman’s podcast on quitting alcohol. It prepared me for what the first 30 days would feel like (cortisol levels, sleep problems, etc).
I have no business giving anyone advice, but replacing alcohol with an extra hard training session worked for me. Normal workouts in the morning, and then after work (when I would usually grab a drink) train extra hard. Helps me sleep, and expedites the body transformation that you’ll inevitably see when you quit.
Good luck out there
Coming up on 3 years alcohol free in August. It took a tramatic brain injury to get me to stop. If it wasn't for that scare I'd probably still be boozing. It was a blessing in disguise.
I’m going through it right now and I have a weird weakness and warmth in my calves now that I’m convinced is due to alcohol and so I have a doctor’s appointment scheduled this Friday in 4 days. Hope everything is ok. Wishing you all good luck.
Praise you Gabby, true love shatters a granite stone
I did the same as Laird 9 years ago. No AA no nothin but putting alcohol out of my life. It basically doesn't exist for me, other people whatever. Best decision i ever made to the point i have zero need for any of it.
LEDGEND !! Thanks mate. A lot of good surfers have this problem. Surfers want the thrill always. NZ
Congratulations on being sober. Thank both of you for your service.
Drank a lot in Navy, drank more when I got out, sober now 22 yrs
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I didn’t have a soul to lean on through my journey and I’m thankful I walked into AA! However you get sober is good. There’s definitely more than one way.
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Hats off to him!!! I’m at 471 days.
I love how he talks about that impending doom. I knew in my heart something really bad was coming down the pike if I kept drinking. Sober over 12 years now. Hardest thing I’ve ever done but I basically got another shot at life. Not many people get that
Nice to hear two men admit what drinking was doing to them and to their family & friends and make the decision to quit. But always remember it is one day at a time.
I live in Barbados and work in tourism. It's so hard to not drink in this party/holiday culture. I would imagine Hawaii must be similar. I'm struggling.
Such a great episode and subject, thank you for covering it hits home
To everyone here in the comments that quit and are sober, I’m proud of you. You don’t know me and I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you! To those who fall down and relapse, get up and continue the fight to quit again.
I love your channel Shawn and I'm now one year sober myself and loving it. There's so much I can relate to about what Laird is saying regarding alcohol. You have a great set up for the interviews but would change the bar background when talking about sobriety.
I had friends who would always remind me of the stupid things that I did when I was out. I drink to get drunk and escape from reality. I absolutely miss the social connection with drinking. But the hangover was lasting like 3 days so I gave it up . If I ever have another drink it is going to be the absolute best stuff. Because I only got 1 life . I have had enough keystone ice to float a pretty big boat.
What I like about this conversation is their honesty with themselves. They’re not preaching abstinence or sobriety for the world.
DUDE.................................My Hero had an alcohol problem?????????.........Thanks Bro.............Bless you Cuz for sharing.
I stopped drinking when I moved out of London, I stopped smoking and when I drank I wanted to smoke so I quit that too. I just miss the atmosphere of the pubs there.
I’m clean from fentanyl for four months now. Has been a wild fucking ten years since I was 15 man. I’m very thankful you posted this, and spoke about it, I know your wife had many many years in sobriety, alcohol is no good!! All drugs has their places , and psychedelics also.
Not everyday.
Sobriety is a gift from GOD. After the war I bought a Harley and crawled into a bottle of Jack Daniels. I hit my bottom 15 years later in jail for #2 DUI.
I have had 38 years of peaceful, strength and hope. Fortunately my life has been successful in every direction a day at a time. Thank you for discussing this SURPRISE episode. "to keep it you have to give it away." God Bless You.
Im a little over 4 years of sobriety. Never felt better
I big time agree with him on the sugar addiction. That's what I had to deal with. Great interview..
To all you recovering, or recovered alcoholics. You are a bane to the booze industry.
But a great blessing to everyone else.
The week I quit I went to my wifes office Christmas party. It was held in the wine cellar of a fancy place down town. Trial by fire. I figured if I passed that test all would be good. Fortunately I was not wrong.
Very helpful interview! ❤
I'm a Marine veteran and country boy. Even after months of going to AA, I still have the hardest time putting down the bottle. I give props to myself cause I drink sooo much less than what I use to, but if I see a beer or a bottle, my taste buds go berserk.
Hey Devil, you're not alone. If you want to get sober we could try it together, OEF devil myself.
I'm in the same boat. I've gone to AA for a long time. I'm just one of them dudes that doesn't like to talk very much. I've been drinking too long, had cancer on my kidney and got it removed and still drinking. Mid way of this video I poured this nasty ass 40oz down the drain and a bud light. This shit is poison, what the hell am I doing?
Feels good to get that shit away from. Hope yall are all good 👍
Don't give up! I'm sober almost 16 years (Jan 9th) - I am in AA and it saved my life. If you really want to stop, there's help. @@DeeplineStyle
Army Vet here. I couldn't stop and went to a rehab at the VA. That was almost 16 years ago. Changed/saved my life. If you have the gift of desperation, there's help out there. Don't give up!
@@davidm.1934 1. This post is literally me admitting that I have a problem.
2. Alcoholism is a genetic disease. Easier said than done.
3. You don't know me to consider me "weak minded". Stay in your lane, boy.
Nice back drop. Unfair to them and millions who may watch. Nice work
Great video, 👍🏴
Great episode..." the truth does set you free"
Thank You, Laird & Shawn..
5 yrs 1 mo for me 😊
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I’ll be 4 years sober on July 27 2024. I can relate to everything he said.
9 years sober for me. I only drank for 4 years but my pancreas give out. I was in the hospital 8 days with no food and lot's of drugs.
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Quitting drinking is bigger than any big wave he's ever surfed.
6 years for me, alcohol is poison for me. I can not drink safely.
That was me too brother. I came from a long line of drunks. Quitting was the best move I ever made. Good luck to you my friend
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8.5 months sober after drinking since 1991. Was afraid life would be boring if I stopped, but it's so much better sober. I'm still adjusting, but I have peace for the first time in my life. It's so worth it.
Can I ask, how long was it after stopping that it you started to feel peaceful?
@@redrospa1590 I started feeling peace immediately, but then the reality of facing life sober hit me. Took a few months of adjusting, but I was sick and tired of being drunk, so I pulled through. Gotta say, eating a keto diet has helped too. It really helps eliminating sugar and processed foods. Helps you stay sharp mentally. Today I went on a bike ride with my daughter and really enjoyed looking at all the scenery sober. I'm no longer angry at the world. Like I said, it's so worth it once you get through the withdrawals. Best of luck!
interesting to see the full bar in the background while these two discuss their abstinence.
Need this clip for social media
I’m almost 90 days sober. I wish our culture wasn’t built in such a way that alcohol is so easily accessible
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I just admonished the host of another podcast who was talking about sobriety because he displayed a photo of a cold, delicious, draft beer on his video. I said why would you post a photo of a draft beer in front of people who are struggling to stop drinking?!! Talk about temptation!.. I still don't think he understood the harm he was doing!
@@BST-lm4po just checking back in, still on my way! Past my 90 day mark and I gotta say I see through the advertising and the brainwashing. It’s poison!
I like the full bar behind them at 5:03 while they discuss sobriety, lol.
Right?! I comment about this every episode I watch. Makes no sense.
Very insightful and impressive. Thanks for the video
I really needed this 😞
Good looking bar in the background!
Random, but I'm also into saltwater reef tank aquariums. With reef tanks, there is a concept of carbon dosing to manage nitrates. People literally put small amounts of cheap vodka into their saltwater tank every day to help lower one of the two main nutrient measures that affect tanks (nitrates and phosphates). The carbon dosing eventually builds up a bacteria base that lowers nitrates. Something like that has to be happening in our gut. Different environments, obviously, but it seems logical there's some correlation. Yet I've never found a legit sized pubmed type article or similar studying how alcohol or high sugar affects the gut microbiome.
Love this guy his a legend phenomenal to hear he gave up alcohol to both men sitting down my respects cheers...🤙💯😎🇺🇲
Didn't drink for 4 years after decades of heavy beer drinking. It was so easy for me to quit, but still enjoy a good cold one. Tim the years off to prove I was not hooked on it... Right or wrong, that's what I've done and happy to have done it.
If it was easy for you to quit and you can "enjoy a cold one" without having 15 then you didnt have a troubled relationship with alcohol to begin with, you just enjoyed having a few. Some of us absolutely can't.
I'm a 60-year-old surfer from Torquay Australia. Dec -30- 2023 I will celebrate 20 years of sobriety.
Solid post's from everyone and inspiring. This post is past anything ever.
Excellent and very inspiring.
Great interview thanks
I quit drinking five years ago this past August and it is easily the best decision I’ve ever made to improve my life.
Life got so much more enjoyable and LESS complicated.
It’s poison.
No one is better with alcohol.
2/5/84❤
Shawn’s wife is still knocking down the days. Legend!
Sober since 1/5/90. Love it more every day.
Anyone else find it weird that the host who just spoke of his sobriety has a giant bar in his studio when the camera pans at 9:19?
Appreciate you both. Laird I've been a fan of for years being a waterman. Shawn ,I've been watching your videos from the start. I'm a functioning alcoholic for 11 years. Tried to kick it a few times and failed. I'm trying again. It's hard I get this weird feeling in the back of my head around noon. I think my body wants needs the liquor. I don't know what to do. I'm trying to reduce my intake daily. I'll have a few tall cans daily and force myself to run 5 miles in the evening. It is definitely not the greatest feeling. But that feeling returns around noon everyday and it's agonizing. Did you or Laird ever have that feeling?
I can totally relate to you guys and yet....I love you bros. ...thankyou for this😊