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Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons

Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons

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 Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons | I've Got A ProblemComedian Greg Fitzsimmons joins Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about quitting drinking at 24 before alcohol destroyed his life. Greg shares stories about growing up around family alcoholism, early stand-up in Boston, fighting, crashing cars, and realizing he was heading down the same path as his father. It's raw, funny, and honest — packed with stories about comedy clubs, family history, denial, dating, and the strange clarity that can come from recognizing a drinking problem early. 🎧 If you've ever wondered whether you're catching a problem early or already sliding into something bigger, this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Greg Fitzsimmons 02:05 – Greg's Drinking Problem 04:10 – The Only Time He Drank in 36 Years 06:20 – Comedy, Injuries & Damaged Comics 08:50 – Growing Up Around Alcoholism 11:30 – Quitting Drinking at 24 14:05 – Fighting, Crashing Cars & Warning Signs 17:10 – Early Stand-Up in Boston 20:15 – Dating, Drinking & Social Anxiety 23:30 – Weight Loss & Life on the Road 26:45 – Masturbation, Health & Comedy Tangents 30:40 – Why Young People Drink Less Now 34:30 – Parenting, Pot & Addiction Risk 39:15 – Advice That Changed Greg's Comedy 44:20 – One Word for Addiction 49:30 – Helping People Struggling with Addiction 54:00 – Final Thoughts Find Greg Fitzsimmons Website: https://gregfitzsimmons.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregfitzsimmonscomedy Book: Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons
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