I'M BACK PEOPLE! Some of you may have thought I'd died or worse relapsed but you'd be wrong. It's been a rollercoaster of a 9 months but here we are, every Friday I'm here for you guys.
I'm going to be talking stories, experiences, advice and how to love you. If you're struggling with sobriety or even just how to be happy in yourself then follow along on this podcast cause we're going to be talking about it all.
During this Podcast I talk about how I've had a baby, how I felt closer than ever to falling back into old habits, tour anecdotes and how to start choosing a new you. It's guna be a hell of a journey but we are guna do it together.
Christmas Special: Enjoying a Sober Christmas, with Elliott Wald
Season 3 · Episode 50
Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 01:10:19
This week Daniel is joined by Elliott Wald for a Christmas Special! They will be discussing Daniel’s journey from last Christmas to now, the struggles that people with addiction face over the holiday period; particularly from peer pressure, at work parties and the pressure to take part with friends & family. Daniel and Elliott will be reflecting on the year as it draws to an end and giving their advice to those that may need it over the festive holidays.
Hi guys, I’m coming to a town near you! If you enjoyed my podcast, come and see me live, my tour is on sale now!!
Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK, with fans that have grown up with him through the years!
He has had many characters, but for this live show he's going ‘Out Of Character’ to stand up as he brings the laughs and looks back on the mischief, the mistakes and the madness of his career so far. From losing it all, battling addiction and becoming a father he’s been on some rollercoaster and wants you to come for a ride with him, so grab your tickets now and make sure you’ve got your seat belt on! CHECK OUT DAPPERS upcoming tour for 2024! https://www.laughsmerch.com/tour-dates
Menace II Sobriety Live brings the up & coming podcast to the live stage; hosted by Daniel O'Reilly and a special guest, no topic is off-limits. Combining humour with stories and issues which both Daniel and the audience will have experienced, whether first hand or through someone they know. Offering an environment for people to openly discuss their struggles was Daniel's main focus behind starting the podcast, as well as his M.A.T.E group; so now he also brings it to the stage and to the public.
What can people expect at the live podcast: Join Daniel at Menace II Sobriety Live, as he discusses all things sobriety, ADHD, mental health and more. The podcastwill be recorded live with a special guest, including audience interaction and finishing with an open Q&A.
Daniel will not only be discussing sobriety, but everything life throws at us, and he would love for you to join him. Bring your tissues and your sense of humour, because we have no idea what topics will be discussed, but whatever the conversation, it'll be a supportive environment and may contain some dad jokes.
Story behind the podcast: The Menace II Sobriety podcast was set up after Daniel faced his own battles with sobriety, ADHD, mental health and certain life scenarios. He set up a M.A.T.E group on Facebook, so that men could support men in an accessible, open and friendly environment. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group, Daniel was blown away by the kindness and support of strangers. This led him to create the podcast, inviting a range of guests from different backgrounds, sharing his own personal experiences & struggles; and now, opening up to the public in a live environment, where people can come along and watch in-person, or get involved in the audience interaction.
One Year Sober: The Hardest and Best Year of My Life
Season 3 · Episode 41
Thursday, October 12, 2023 • Duration 50:35
Dan O'Reilly celebrates an incredible milestone - one year sober! In this raw and emotional episode, Dan reflects on the highs and lows of his journey with producer John. They have an honest heart-to-heart, with Dan opening up about his addictions, sobriety struggles, and the taboos around addiction. John asks thoughtful questions to uncover Dan's authentic thoughts and we learn how Dan has found himself, saved his marriage, and reconnected with his purpose. An inspiring episode proving it's never too late to change, with vital advice for anyone considering sobriety.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sobriety gave Dan serenity - for the first time he can relax and be present with his family. He couldn't stand being alone with his thoughts before.
Dan used to think "finding himself" was nonsense, now he realises he was truly lost and sobriety helped him reconnect with his true self.
Dan urges people to wake up and admit they have a problem if drinking/drugs are ruining their life. The first step is accepting you're an addict.
There's a taboo around sobriety for "lads" - Dan wants men to know it's ok to say drinking doesn't serve you anymore without shame.
Dan's advice is: if drink/drugs cause chaos in your life but you continue using, you have a problem and it's insanity to keep going.
Sobriety gets better and better - push through the hard early days. Dan hated it at first, now he loves the personal growth.
Sharing stories helps sobriety. Dan found support and tools from interviewing people, helping him manage unhealthy thoughts.
Dan wants to break taboos so people ask for help sooner, instead of being labelled an "addict" when it's very late.
BEST MOMENTS
"I'd fucking love to get fucked up. I'd love to sniff a bag of gear. If I'm going to do that, I'm going to get annihilated, right? I'm getting fucked up for one night only."
"Just wake up, man. Wake up. You've got a fucking problem. And congratulations, because you're about to start a brand new life and it's fucking amazing."
Dan Does the Impulsivity Test with the Cocaine Hypnotist
Season 3 · Episode 40
Thursday, October 5, 2023 • Duration 01:04:46
Dan hands the reins over to addiction specialist Elliot Wald in this episode. They delve into the changes in Dan's social circle, his mental resilience strategies like boxing, and how Dan's trust had to be rebuilt with his wife Shelley. Elliot administers an impulsivity test to Dan, scoring him at a sky-high 92! They also discuss why addiction is a form of "escapism," the importance of remembering your worst moments, and how to view compulsion versus repulsion.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
At 303 days sober, Dan has had to stop spending time with a lot of his older friends, focusing just on his wife Shelley and kids.
Dan finds boxing and cold water dips build mental resilience against addiction's "impulsivity."
To rebuild broken trust, Dan advises addicts to tell spouses: "I want to help to battle this." It took his wife 6-7 months to begin to trust him again.
Remembering your worst moments via photos/videos creates a "repulsion" against the "compulsion" to use again.
Dan needs affirmations, like follower comments, to stay motivated, but tries to avoid self-absorption. His life can’t only be about him.
Group meetings offer accountability and realisation: "I'm not that different" from other addicts.
Dan dismisses cruel trolls, focusing instead on helping others, which gives him more satisfaction than when he was a household name on TV.
BEST MOMENTS
"When you add a fucking massive mortgage and kids into the mix...you will find out very quickly whether you're an addict or not."
"I feel like I've got a sense of imposter syndrome...I'm waiting for impending doom."
"If once you pop, you can't stop...you've got a problem, whether it's once a year or every day."
"Life's good now. Why do I want to escape?...To get rid of your problem, you've got to stop wanting to escape."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Me and My Addiction with Author Stewart Lee
Season 3 · Episode 39
Thursday, September 28, 2023 • Duration 01:04:58
Dan chats with Stewart Lee, author of "Me and My Addiction," about his journey with alcoholism and sobriety. Stewart shares his relatable story, from trying to fit in as an awkward teenager to hitting rock bottom and attempting suicide. He discusses getting and staying sober, including stints in rehab, relapsing at big life events, and finally committing to recovery. Stuart offers insights into addiction psychology and talks about finding purpose through new hobbies like boxing and dance. This raw, honest interview provides many teachable moments about addiction that will resonate with those struggling with their own addiction or that of a loved one.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Addiction manifests in teenagers trying to fit in, using substances to find confidence and escape anxiety. The desire can start very young.
Hitting rock bottom, like a suicide attempt or threat of violence, may motivate you to get sober but isn't a cure-all. Relapse is common.
Major life events like having a baby are often excuses to drink, not opportunities for sobriety. Addiction distorts priorities.
Getting sober requires finding new challenges and purposes in life to obsess over, not just avoiding substances.
Sobriety gives you priceless memories and relationships that active addiction robs you of.
The first thought that comes to an addict’s mind when using is often how to keep using, not regret.
People who use moderately can still have unhealthy relationships with substances without realising it
BEST MOMENTS
"I woke up and my first thought was 'Oh shit, I haven't succeeded,' when I survived my suicide attempt."
"I hoped my newborn daughter would stay in the hospital overnight so I could keep drinking and 'wet the baby's head.'"
"Doing a dance competition in front of 400 people was scarier than boxing."
"The best highs require the most effort, which is why relapse is so tempting."
Sober trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock fights Industry Silence!
Episode 38
Thursday, September 21, 2023 • Duration 53:02
Dan chats with personal trainer Adam 'Lubbs' Lubbock about taking a stand against the fitness industry's silence on alcohol. Adam shares why he feels compelled to speak out, even if it means losing clients and followers. He provides insight into sobriety, discipline and the connections between mental and physical health. Listen as Adam inspires people in the fitness realm and beyond to have the courage to address society's unhealthy relationship with alcohol and prioritise true well-being, from physical health to mental strength.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The fitness industry stays silent on alcohol to retain popularity and relatability, despite the harm this causes. True health/fitness ambassadors must speak out.
Sobriety requires internal discipline fuelled by self-respect. It translates to success in other areas like fitness.
Helping people grapple with sobriety issues has an immeasurable positive impact. Silence perpetuates harm.
Alcohol numbs pain rather than addressing root causes. Sobriety brings clarity to elevate health and happiness.
The fitness industry should promote sobriety as foundational to well-being, not enable unhealthy drinking habits.
BEST MOMENTS
"I have such a moral obligation and responsibility to the world to just do what I can to even up a little bit because, you know, we don't have too many things on our job description list as a personal trainer."
"How you do anything is how you do everything right? I promise I didn't read a book of quotes on the way."
"When you stop drinking, one of the things I noticed quite quickly was I gained an almost obnoxious level of self-respect."
"Discipline is hard but it's fucking way easier than being ill-disciplined. That's really hard."
"If your discipline goes from going, 'Oh, I'll have a few drinks,' then that discipline is gone to eating, sniffing a bag of gear, cheating, fucking whatever."
From Prison to Life Coach with Lewis Raymond Taylor
Episode 37
Thursday, September 14, 2023 • Duration 01:19:16
Dan chats with inspirational speaker Lewis Raymond Taylor, who shares his unbelievable story of transforming from a violent criminal and diagnosed psychopath to a successful entrepreneur and life coach. They dive into Lewis' traumatic childhood, descent into alcoholism and addiction, multiple stints in jail, and eventual road to recovery. Lewis explains how rehab and self-development changed his life trajectory, leading him to build a massively successful coaching business. He offers honest insights into living with psychopathic traits and provides hope for anyone seeking major life changes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Lewis endured childhood trauma like an alcoholic father and sexual abuse, leading to violent outbursts and addictions. Jail time only worsened his mental state.
A singular traumatic rejection triggered Lewis' shocking suicide attempt, slitting his own throat. He constantly sought attention and significance through violence.
In rehab, Lewis realised he was the root of his problems and needed to change. He became "addicted" to personal growth and helping others change their lives.
Lewis leveraged his troubled history and rehab learnings to quickly build a multi-million-dollar coaching business, The Coaching Masters.
He admits to still having psychopathic traits but channels them productively into business strategy, detached from destructive emotions.
Voids like lack of parental love drove Lewis' harmful addictions. Constructively filling voids with service led him to significance and success.
Despite immense childhood setbacks, Lewis' story proves with self-awareness anyone can transform their trajectory at any time.
BEST MOMENTS
"I started punching myself in the head as hard as I could because I was so angry at myself for being this bad kid."
"When I hit him, he hit his head on the ground, and I looked over him, and there was this slow, dark trickle of blood coming out of his head, and I thought, I'd killed him."
"Your best thinking, your absolute best thinking, has put you into prison, and now into rehab. Maybe your brain needs a good wash."
The Real Danger of the Come Down: Suicide by Addiction and the Role of Cocaethylene with Nicola Abraham
Episode 36
Friday, September 8, 2023 • Duration 01:00:10
This episode will challenge the way many of us think about drink, cocaine and the comedown.
Dan is joined by Nicola Abraham to talk all about Cocaethylene and its role in suicide.
They discuss the rise in male suicide, the lack of knowledge about this side effect of using and Nicola’s own tragic story. Nicola also talks about what she wants to achieve now she knows better and discusses the many barriers the foundation is trying to break down and the current help out there.
Now Dan has learnt about this cause, he wants to help raise awareness by any means necessary, so watch this space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cocaethylene Is a substance that is created once you’ve taken alcohol and cocaine. It creates a chemical substance that can cause psychotic symptoms.
Cocaethylene impacts the neurological and metabolic systems so much it puts them into overdrive and the side effects of this are often aggression, severe agitation and unexplained physical strength as well as things such as heart attacks and depression.
Some of Dan’s biggest issues, when he was using, were actually related to his comedown and the symptoms he would have.
Nicola’s son was a happy man, with no mental illness or difficulties anyone around him was aware of.
After her son’s death, Nicola realised he was using cocaine and the true extent of the depression he felt after using became apparent.
Nicola found other parents who had children die in similar circumstances and they created an alliance and campaigned to public care in Wales to take notice of what had been happening.
The situation Nicola’s son and other men have found themselves in, is very different to other mindsets individuals may be in before suicide, it needs a unique approach.
One of the saddest facts Nicola and fellow loved ones have to deal with is the fact that if their boys had just gone through that comedown, that one day, they’d still be here with them.
Nicola and the group want to set up a helpline, to be the support for people who are struggling with the come down after taking drugs or/and drinking alcohol.
Menace To Sobriety LIVE: Baring Souls: Men Get Real About Addiction
Sunday, September 3, 2023 • Duration 01:59:23
Get tickets for the next show! https://bigbellycomedy.club/livepodcasts/Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, camaraderie, and open discussions as "Menace II Sobriety Live" takes the stage!
Hosted by the dynamic trio of Daniel O’Reilly, Kirk Norcross, and Elliot Wald, this up-and-coming podcast comes to life in front of a live audience of 100 dedicated listeners. No topic is off-limits on this thought-provoking journey where humour meets real-life stories and the issues that resonate with both the hosts and the audience. Daniel's driving force behind launching the podcast was to create a safe space for people to openly discuss their struggles, and he expanded on this mission with his M.A.T.E (Men Actively Talking & Engaging) Facebook group. Now, he's bringing this same spirit to the stage for all to experience.
The Menace II Sobriety podcast was born out of Daniel's personal battles with sobriety, ADHD, mental health, and life's curveballs. His M.A.T.E group on Facebook quickly became a hub of support and empathy, where men from all corners of the globe came together to uplift one another. Inspired by the incredible responses within the group, Daniel decided to take things to the next level by launching the podcast. "Menace II Sobriety Live" offers a unique opportunity to watch the magic unfold in person or become part of the lively audience interaction. Join us as we dive deep into personal experiences, share stories, and embrace the power of candid conversations.
This is more than just a podcast; it's a live experience that brings people together, fosters connections, and reminds us that we're never alone in our journey. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of something truly special. Subscribe, hit that notification bell, and get ready for an evening of laughter, inspiration, and authentic human connection. "Menace II Sobriety Live" is where real stories meet real people, and it's an experience you won't want to miss!Get ready to laugh, cry, and connect as Daniel O'Reilly brings his hit podcast Menace to Sobriety to the live stage! With raw stories and witty banter, Daniel and special guests Kirk Norcross, Elliot Wald and John the Producer give an intimate look at their journeys with addiction and sobriety. These men boldly bare their battle wounds, showing that vulnerability can forge deep human bonds. Their stories impart hard-earned wisdom on avoiding addiction triggers, finding healthy outlets, and surrounding yourself with positive people.Beyond the laughs lies a vital message – if these courageous men can work to better themselves, so can you. Tune in for inspiration, belly laughs, and strength to lift yourself and others up.
Why I Wanted to End My Life with John Connelly
Episode 35
Friday, September 1, 2023 • Duration 51:49
Content Warning: Suicide
In this episode, Dan wants to talk about a topic that is frequently intertwined with addiction, so much so that he sees it consistently in his mental health group and receives DMs about it daily: suicide in men. He is joined by John Connelly who talks about his own experience of almost taking his own life, what led him to that decision and what they both agree needs to change.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
On the outside everything appeared normal about John’s life. He had a loving family, a good childhood and a stable home life but he felt numb most of the time.
Men need to be given knowledge and education on the reality of life and what depression and other mental struggles can feel like.
If we can teach people, men especially, to speak up when they are struggling with their mental health it would save a lot of lives.
There is immense pressure on men by society to be ‘strong’ and alongside that many men feel they can’t be open about when they are feeling down or lost.
If you struggle with addiction or mental health difficulties, it can only take a couple of life events to push you to the edge. If you can recognise when you are vulnerable you can get support and/or look to protect yourself.
John recognises that if he had reached out before the death of his grandad, he would have had support in place to stop him from going further into the depths of depression.
The difficulties John has been through he is now grateful for, he is now using his journey to help others.
BEST MOMENTS
"I was gonna do it, I was gonna end my life”
“I have always been a very insecure, self-conscious, shy person”
“We need to speak about it more, we need to educate more”
“I’m so thankful that these things have happened to me, I now understand so much more”
"Everything that's led to now that's just made you who you are today"
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"I can see like the effect that my addictions and how I was has had an effect on the mood of the house and Shelly."
"You shouldn't feel that you deserve cocaine or drugs... Cocaine and excess alcohol does nothing but fuck your mental health up, horrifically."
"I realised that the taboo with sobriety is like, if you're a lad's lad and your whole existence was around socializing with your friends."
"This podcast has inspired me to do this, or like, yeah. I mean, that, that's an amazing thing, like you don't, you don't feel it necessarily because it's almost like digital numbers."
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.
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
When you first start using drugs and alcohol you get the full effects of dopamine and serotonin rises, the ‘fun’, but as you use more, chemically things change.
BEST MOMENTS
"When you take alcohol and cocaine it puts the neurological and metabolical system into supercharge and creates this excited delirium
‘It’s completely preventable’
‘When you lose someone by suicide the thing that goes through your mind most is why’
‘There’s a rise in suicide in men in this age group and this was a connection’
‘You don’t have any control over this, this could happen to you’
‘If these boys could have got through that day, they’d still be with us’
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
Leave behind negative friends and environments that trigger addictive behaviors.
Channel addictive tendencies into positive outlets like exercise, hobbies, passion projects.
Be disciplined and consistent with routines, self-care to build mental resilience.
Helping others on their sobriety journey is therapeutic and creates human connection.
BEST MOMENTS
"The cure for addiction is connection."
"Your issues and your problems and what you are going through in your life now is the most powerful stuff for you to learn from in order to help other people in the future."
"I literally thought the only way that I'll stop doing drugs is dying from an overdose or killing myself."
"Just remember an emotion starts with an E and it's an emotion. It's a movement of feelings."
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
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.
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
