Comedian Lara Beitz joins Forrest to talk addiction, recovery, compulsive behaviors, money problems, relationship patterns, and what it's like trying to rebuild your life after every coping mechanism goes off the rails. They get into binge-eating, love addiction, alcohol, drugs, boundaries, and why getting help is a lot easier than staying in the chaos. It's raw, funny, and full of real conversations about self-esteem, relapse, starting over, emotional honesty, and how to put your life back together without numbing out or blowing it up. 🎧 If you've ever struggled with addictive habits, compulsive thinking, or just want to hear two comics talk honestly about getting better, this one hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:07 – "I've Got Another Problem": airplane-etiquette rage 04:11 – Six flights in two days & the run-to-the-front people 06:03 – Burbank early arrival & calling out line-cutters 07:32 – Introducing Lara Beitz 09:02 – The Indiana comedy club nightmare 10:22 – Worst club owner ever & creepy urinal story 12:10 – Lara's addictions: alcohol, food, relationships, money 13:42 – Forrest's Baker Act story & early intervention 16:09 – Talking money addiction, food issues & honesty 17:52 – Gratitude, perspective, and adjusting to reality 20:00 – Forrest's marine biologist past & life "gratitude check" 22:44 – "California sober," online trolls & sobriety debates 26:15 – Urges, cravings & what still "looks fun" 29:36 – Aging, genetics, body image & airplane tray moment 33:01 – Are comedians really more addicted? Lara's argument 37:30 – Audience drinking, pets, and life offstage 41:04 – Forrest & Lara remember Kokomo meetings 46:04 – Comedy's adrenaline cycle & burnout 53:17 – "Sober smugness?" Who feels superior and why 58:45 – Advice to anyone struggling: get help, don't do it alone 1:03:11 – Outro 🎙️ Find Lara Beitz: 🔗 Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/larabeitz 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabeitz/?hl=en
