Comedian Brittany Lyseng joins Forrest to talk booze, denial, and trying to rebuild your life one small win at a time. From being the "fun face" people send shots to onstage, to the one drink that instantly reminded her why she quit, Brittany breaks down alcohol, shame, and figuring out recovery without a program.
They get into bad advice ("just drink a little every night"), learning to take real compliments, and what it feels like to quietly fix your life without labels or perfection.
🎧 If you've been "fun on the outside, falling apart on the inside," or you've quit drinking and wondered who you even are now, you'll love this one.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Brittany Lyseng
06:48 Brittany's Journey to Sobriety
10:39 The Realization of a Problem
14:36 The Impact of Environment on Drinking
18:49 Facing Reality and Guilt
22:50 The Challenge of Sobriety
26:41 Family Dynamics and Sobriety
29:24 Cultural Attitudes Towards Drinking
33:23 The Blue Collar Drinking Culture
35:10 Life at the Construction Site
35:31 Dolphins and Their Healing Powers
37:29 The Hangover Cure: Diving Deep
38:39 The Drug Test Dilemma
40:40 Cocaine vs. Marijuana: The Drug Testing Paradox
41:50 The History of Alcohol in Aviation
43:59 Romanticizing Addiction
44:59 Therapeutic Storytelling in Recovery
48:03 Finding Your Own Path in Recovery
48:24 The Impact of Small Acknowledgments
49:52 The Role of Compliments in Recovery
51:06 Music and Addiction
53:41 Justifying Addiction
55:16 The Scourge of Fentanyl
57:33 The Wild World of PCP
59:18 Hope and Recovery
59:25 Proud Moments in Recovery
01:01:31 Worst Advice During Struggles
01:02:48 Encouragement for Those Struggling
01:04:12 Introduction and Mental Health Awareness
01:07:03 Global Crisis Hotlines Overview
01:07:10 Outro
🎙️ Find Brittany Lyseng:
🔗 Website: https://www.brittanylyseng.com/shows
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanythecomedian
👉 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanylyseng
