Days with Daughters Over Nights with Demons
This week, Dan talks about his struggles with maintaining a positive mindset during his nearly eight months of sobriety. He discusses the importance of spending time with oneself in their own mind, and how difficult it can be to listen to the noise and untangle it. He also touches on the challenges of dealing with oneself 100% and accepting life for what it is, even when it's difficult. Despite the struggles, he emphasizes the importance of keeping a positive perspective and mindset.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Dan shares how he has been busy shooting a feature film, which has prevented him from getting in the studio for a guest interview. He takes the opportunity to connect with his listeners and talk about mindset, sobriety, and accepting life for what it is. He discusses how the most challenging part of his sobriety journey has been dealing with himself and his own mind. He emphasizes the importance of spending time with oneself and untangling the noise in one's mind.
BEST MOMENTS
00:04:32 - "When you put work into yourself and you show that your mind, your thoughts, your habits and your desires don't control you, you get a sense of pride." 00:08:40 - "The key to it all really is perspective. That is the key to everything." 00:10:52 - "Pleasure is not happiness. Pride is happiness." 00:15:43 - "If you're drinking and you're getting anxiety and then you're drinking to get rid of the anxiety, you are stuck in a trap” 00:21:25 - "The key to your happiness is working on your mindset."
CONTACT METHOD
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel O’Reilly
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.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences.
After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety.
The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.
