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. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes about addiction, recovery, mental health, and the chaos of being human. 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