S3 Ep115: Dapper Laughs: Menace To Sobriety

In this episode we chat to Dan O'Reilly, widely known as Dapper Laughs. Dan is recently alcohol-free, and talks to us really honestly about how alcohol had started to damage his mental health and his relationships before he decided to remove it seven months ago. He also talks to us about how going sober has led to him have to confront some uncomfortable truths about his past: he reflects on how sobriety has allowed him the space to see that he needed to accept responsibility for some of his words and actions, and that owning it is an important part of the process. We think this is one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on Over The Influence, and as a result we talk about some issues that may be triggering for some listeners. Alcohol use, drug use and suicidal thoughts are all discussed in this episode. To find out more about Dan, follow @dappersinstagram on Instagram. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [email protected] or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti