Why Did Tucker Carlson Quit Drinking?

[@ShawnRyanClips]

Thanks for watching everyone. You can watch the full episode with Tucker Carlson here kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bPknuLiLJqnKssi=zXQWd2s1hBY7sloK Additionally if you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show you can join the community. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

[@paintsilj]

Took a ton of drugs but not a drug addict? How delusional can you be?

[@sendit7777]

I love the full episodes when I have time. So glad for these small episodes when I don't.

[@TonyMarselle]

Tucker kissed putins butt, and made an anti america propaganda video in a Russian whole foods. Buy let's not say anything about that. Traitor

[@krusher74]

Shawn just sits there while his guests bullshit to his face, have a backbone for once.

[@reddiver7293]

Shawn, I know you are sober for 2 or 3 years now. Congratulations, brother. I am so happy for you that know how great sobriety is for those of us that have had bad relationships with alcohol.

[@jesterman108]

2 days sober, pray for me

[@Thatdudedrew17]

You guys got it 👍 you dont have to go cold turkey..just baby steps and solid willpower.

[@RatDog84]

🙏🤝

[@edwardduarte7393]

10 + go to a men's group. they are called stag meetings. they will tell you what to do. take b4 b12 tyrosine. drink mineral water. stay away from people that party.

[@justdea5757]

AA IS THE WAY! PRAYING FOR YOU!

[@prana8660]

Hey, only you can do it- be strong coz it’s worth it ❤❤

[@HarleyRiderMC]

14 years clean and sober. Everyday is a gift.

[@ShawnRyanClips]

That’s awesome. Congratulations.

[@thinkingallowed6485]

every day

[@rubenbustillos2454]

06-08-15. 9 years today

[@Gia54415]

17 months no alcohol.

[@trump2609]

I miss it. But if I drink a six pack. I feel sick for 4 days. So I quit

[@JerseyTee]

I’m 7 days sober today I feel fantastic. I feel like I’m getting my life back. Beyond blessed and grateful

[@MarkJones-w9d]

Six weeks sober , lucky if I can sleep five hours a night 🌙 😴 feel a bit better and I've got more money in my pocket so 😊😊😊

[@JerseyTee]

@@MarkJones-w9d congrats man keep up the good work! We are all in this together.

[@BullySportfishing]

Read the book- the easy way to control alcohol!

[@peebonboobalowski9828]

Atta boy keep going! Never go back! Don’t let it get you!

[@Gblonkers]

8 hours here

[@chiphargis3703]

Just celebrated 36 years clean and sober 6-6-88!!!

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

Congrats!

[@chiphargis3703]

@@user-zb7tg5hi3t thank you so much!!

[@PokePey]

We share the same date sir! Different year

[@chiphargis3703]

@@PokePey Nice 👍🏼 congratulations on your recovery!!

[@darkuncle77]

nah that's cap you had a slip up 6-4-92

[@paulkirby2357]

59 days sober! Doing this for myself and my family, I'm proud of you all

[@murphmurph2124]

Keep on going with it and don't drop the ball

[@pollypierce352]

Proud of you!

[@paulkirby2357]

Thank you! Currently on day 67! 💓

[@jaywinterbrook]

@@paulkirby2357 that’s fantastic! Keep going ❤

[@mrvincentpcspes]

Your life will only get better.

[@TheDayFamilyVlogs]

I am starting my sobriety journey today. Thank you, Tucker.

[@katimaines4361]

Bless you. I pray for strength for you, in Jesus’ name.

[@TheDayFamilyVlogs]

@@katimaines4361 thank you.

[@TullyMars-d3m]

You got this!

[@iamnotpaulavery]

@@katimaines4361 Yes, let God be your strength and your deliverer!

[@sixgunish]

The worm will sure turn for you my friend. in the best way ever

[@julieshea8450]

Tucker lucked out. I lost my husband and kids, but after bouncing off rock bottom for a while, my husband reached out, long story short, sober 8 years and they accepted me back 🎉❤

[@jetpilot3714]

Very true. Most of us it takes getting to a bad place before we quit.

[@mtenberg6037]

❤❤❤

[@MichaelAS007]

This internet stranger is extremely happy for you and sincerely proud of you.

[@alph8654]

Praise the Lord !!!!

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

That's my feel good story of the day! Bless you!

[@jamesmasson2815]

957 days sober, today. I'm proud of Tucker, Russel and all the people commenting in here about their sobriety. Proud of all of you.

[@NCrdwlf]

Proud of you too. Keep at it .

[@caidenshafer6951]

You guys should all move out of the country together!!

[@jamesmasson2815]

@caidenshafer6951 because we're proud of each other for being clean and sober? Makes sense.

[@jamesmasson2815]

@@NCrdwlf appreciate it!

[@caidenshafer6951]

@@jamesmasson2815 blind support for tucker

[@wealthywop]

I felt called by Christ to quit alchohol. I quit at 19 years old on January 2nd this year. I am officially 6 months sober. I feel amazing, and I am filled with so much aspiration and determination in my life. Growing up in high school, my friends and I would get slammed on weekends, and this carried into getting drunk (or at least having a few drinks) usually 3 times a week in college, sometimes more. If you’re a young lad like me and you’ve thought about stopping, this is your cue! God is always good, and prayer will help. I was by no definition an alcoholic, but I’ve seen bad alcoholism in my family, and watched it almost ruin it to be very honest with you all. I love you, and no matter where you’re at, I believe you’ll put in the hard work to make your life better.

[@kineticfractal6804]

This is a great post - all the best to you...

[@bryancollins6903]

Great job sir... You are young. Don't wake up at 40 or 50 years old realizing you need to get sober at that older age.. It will be far more difficult when older,, and the damage done is un- noticeable until one day you find out at an older age.. Congrats! Keep going!!!

[@XxBrybry90Xx]

Great testimony young sir! Thanking God for delivering you from alcohol.

[@JoeB-ud6yu]

Man God bless Christ has been calling me more even despite my failures I got a great new job, and it’s finally something worth giving it all up for

[@vincentkeller4725]

You want a cookie?

[@brianbrosnan637]

The debilitating hangovers are what stopped my drinking. 3 days to physically recover and usually 5 days to mentally recover.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Yeah, that started happening in my 30's and I knew it was over.

[@AndrewDriver-e5u]

​@michaelgarcia2050 got me when I was about 25. I went from being able to drink a bottle of whiskey and go to work the next day, to taking like 3 days to feel normal again.

[@finz5852]

@@AndrewDriver-e5uthe anxiety just get worse and worse , that’s the worse part of drinking days after for me

[@AndrewDriver-e5u]

@finz5852 Yeah, that's the main reason I quit. I could cope with the physical symptoms of a hangover, but being on the verge of a massive panic attack most of the week was too much.

[@davidcrampton1265]

i got sick and tired of being sick and tired

[@menace2mpls]

I never liked this guy, hated his snarky Fox News monologues. After seeing him on a bunch of podcasts though, I kind of changed my mind about him. He’s a real person. Dude’s authentic.

[@marianaistarescu5614]

@Daron1133 AWAKENING !!! BRAVO!!

[@carlawilson2652]

I totally relate. My husband, a true Fox man, would drive me out of the living at the sight of tuning him in. I decided to remove emotion from politics and approached a balanced view. Tucker opened my eyes to so much. He’s a good man, an honest and genuine soul.

[@margaretbrand9274]

Same here.

[@mariaelmahdy1962]

Tucker is fabulous did you watch him in my country Australia?

[@WaltWhiteYT]

@@carlawilson2652You’re beautiful. Can I have your number?

[@georgestrebel-m3s]

I'm in recovery 40 years and a Tucker Carlson fan. I did not know about this and want to thank Tucker for sharing this. It means alot to many people Tucker. You've helped people you'll never know about. This is some of your best work here. God bless buddy.

[@bobwoods1302]

I suppose you love Russia as well

[@georgestrebel-m3s]

@@bobwoods1302 What does that even mean?? Anyone??

[@uuuultra]

he's a spoiled rich kid

[@jdl2180]

If this video means anything to you. You must have forgot what it was really like 40 years ago!

[@bobwoods1302]

Tucky is a big Russia fan. He did a special there recently. I imagine you are also a Trump supporter and you have a nice new YT account. All signs point to you supporting our enemy Russia or being Russian yourself. If I am wrong I sincerely apologize.

[@booishoois309]

Yes I quit drinking 3 years ago it's been fantastic. I owe it all to my saviour and LORD Jesus Christ.

[@hikerhobby1204]

Congratulations 💕 God bless you ❤

[@jjiacobucci]

Congrats

[@jimbrown2688]

Good for you. I'm 55 and I have quite a few mates who barely touch it now or have given up altogether

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

I stopped drinking 3 years ago as well. I miss it every day.

[@jmdelan99]

4 days and loving it. no w/d symptoms; easy way and Jesus Christ.

[@kdeelilly8319]

Clearing toxins from your body like alcohol gives you clarity of thought which is most important for choosing the direction of your life. Best choice I ever made. Tucker you are an inspiration to us all.

[@caidenshafer6951]

Tucker is completely worthless. 100%

[@tomcruze7898]

I've had some NDE like dreams after quitting everything. It's wild.

[@sallyspits]

The difference between how my mind just functions on day to day, and my mood stability and general processing power between when I was drinking every day and when I got sober was just...wow.

[@hippidieblooblah]

Met a girl who I’m quickly falling in love with 3 months ago. Kept my alcoholism a secret until 2 weeks ago when I ignored her calls all day until the next day because I was too wasted to talk to her. I knew if she answered the phone she’d know I was drunk. She had suspicions that I was a heavy drinker because I’d drink a lot when we were together but I stayed in control enough to not make it obvious. When I wasn’t with her I would really drink. I told her the truth and she gave me an ultimatum and rightfully so. Been sober for two weeks. There’s no way I’m losing her. I’m doing it for her and myself. There is no circumstance in which alcohol is worth losing someone who loves you.

[@danban1967]

hope things are ok man

[@car88mars]

you should always get sober for yourself first! just remember that people may come and go, and you have to do it because YOU want to get better! i am 486 days sober... good luck!

[@carbonking53]

I just passed ten years alcohol free. For me, it happened in a moment at 33,000 feet in an airplane bathroom. I was half lit and as I looked in the mirror something came over me. I said out loud "I'm done" and I walked backed to my seat. I threw my fresh drink away the flight attendant had just put on my tray table, and that was it. I walked off that plane and have never had the desire to drink again. God healed me of my alcohol problem it that moment. He can heal any of you of whatever ails you. Open your heart and let him in.

[@dillonbacon4818]

god saved me too. amen brother

[@Gia54415]

17 months no alcohol. To God be the glory.

[@TheSnerggly]

Incredible wow! thank you for posting this.

[@OnionFestival-si7tr]

Don’t believe that story.

[@AJWindsor]

Had a similar experience on a plane. It’s been 12 years and I never drank again.

[@tonymontana1996]

That 'voice' Tucker heard --- every real alcoholic hears it. Not many listen to it. Good for him for listening.

[@gitoffmahlawn]

I've heard it. Praying for those who still suffer to heed the call.

[@familys6076]

I’ve heard it!!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I just turned 30, but I’m single never married no kids. So for me it wasn’t that I was going to lose my family, but that my career which is starting to really take off and the aging debilitating hangovers like Tucker said is what did it for me. As the wise Jordan Peterson said, “The best way to quit drinking is to get something in your life going that is so good, that is WORTH not screwing up.” Similar to how you have to replace bad habits with better ones. (My parents both quit smoking cigs 20 years ago and became gum chewing maniacs to take the edge off. I’ve also heard sunflower seeds) but anyway. Whether it’s your family or career or health or money or a combo of all the above, JP is dead nuts on, IMHO

[@kristin4840]

Not just alcoholics hear that voice. Every addict hears it whether it is alcohol, weed, drugs, porn, food.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@jaywinterbrook Same dude, legit. For me it was like an opportunity thing. Like, "well I don't have to work tomorrow (a Tuesday, I'm a professional musician so I work weekends and I'm around that shit all the time) so I better get drunk tonight and then by Wednesday I'll be at least back to near 100%" and it was like, wtf am I doing? I BETTER get drunk today?!?! I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO. But I felt like I should. Which is INSANE. And that was it. I flipped a switch. I've always thought I was a "responsible" addict/alcoholic, I thought I was being good by going and buying a liter of vodka, lowest calories, least nitrates for hangover, and then drinking the whole thing at home, instead of going to the bar and driving home or burdening someone to give me a ride. Do that made it "ok" to me. I'm not saying I'll never have another drop of alcohol again. But what I AM never going to do again is go out and buy a bottle of vodka and bring it home. For me, But yeah. That, combined with all my idols who have gotten sober, they are WAY better than their, shall I say "less than sober" counterparts.

[@patriciamckenna6099]

30 years sober one day at a time, very hard at the beginning. Member off AA they told me lift the phone not the drink. I promise you if you work it it works. I wish everyone well in there recovery. ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️

[@gregHePilots]

9 years sober. Alchohol absolutely destroyed my life and my family. Ruined a potentially fantastic military career. Astromonical debt I'm still dealing with today. But as others have said today is a gift and God has helped me stay sober for just today.

[@sookim4662]

congrats man. we aren't perfect. dont be too hard on yourself

[@AngkarYearZero]

I'm pretty sure you would have ruined your life in other ways.

[@EdG-rn7dk]

Very similar I was a heavy drinker. Especially and local sports pubs. After years of drinking one day I simply got tired of it For about a month I drink non-alcoholic beer, and then just stopped. I know it's so hard for many to kick this addiction.

[@AngkarYearZero]

@@keyfinder257 Anyone who drink alcohol daily, regardless of the amount, is an alcoholic. Even every weekend is too much. Alcohol should be treated like meat and sugar. Consumed only on special occasion.

[@MJA5]

no regerts

[@W0LFRAVEN-]

Mother died in 2011, I drank like a fish for a decade. Then I remembered nights she didn't eat so me and my 2 Sisters could. That woke me right up. I had to honor that. I had to live a good life in honor of her sacrifice. Been clean 3 years. Have no desire to drink at all. I also am very grateful for everything now

[@juliegerasimenko200]

Wow, 🥹 that’s very touching. ❤

[@vamptowngirl6922]

Proud of you ❤

[@JesusSaves77799]

Congratulations!! Way to go!!! 🙏🙏🌸

[@aldosigmann419]

Very cool. I've been thinking that a way a bit too lately concerning my personal battles thinking if my late mother would be proud of me - i want to see her again someday!

[@amyself8008]

😢❤❤❤❤

[@karenfitzgerald6308]

I took my acute alcoholic father to rehab when I was 19. He embraced it, stayed sober for the rest of his life (44 years) with the help of AA. He loved it and helped so many hundreds of people. This is one of the reasons I am following RFK Jr. He's been sober for 40 years and talks openly about it.

[@scotronix]

When you really come to the conclusion that drinking takes more than it gives you, quitting is easy. You really appreciate the clear headed mornings, the extra money, the lack of regrets... You realize not drinking is better and it doesn't feel like you are missing out - it feels more like you have a hidden advantage that other people are missing out on.

[@DizGuys]

Oh yes, no headaches or nasty tastes in the mouth when waking up is a joy. Who wants to start every day feeling like crap!? Can’t understand how I did it hundreds and hundreds of times…

[@victorhardin2186]

Then I turn around and see millionaires sipping cocktails at a party that your never going to be invited to

[@Inspiration_Connect]

just substitute bad habbits for good ones....i love sport fortunately so it was an easy decision

[@gabrielmease1169]

Leaving Fox has been awesome for Tucker. You can really feel the sincerity.

[@landonic81]

I think he was much more effective having a nightly show on Fox.

[@scooter5940]

@@landonic81I think only because there really are a lot of people, especially older, who get comfortable watching a certain format program, on TV, at a certain time, so yeah, great reach. You have to be a little less passive to seek him out in his current form, but I think he is more interesting than he has ever been.

[@caidenshafer6951]

He didn't leave. They fired the crap out of him. He literally crapped and cried

[@Eydr-s5j]

You've obviously never watched him 😂he is much more successful now and he was already wealthy😂​@@caidenshafer6951

[@scratchpenny]

@@caidenshafer6951 They are still paying him, though.

[@Spinonemaster]

Sober 30 years ... best decision I ever made .... blessed by the grace of God

[@stevechalmers9572]

6 months sober for me last week. 35 years of addiction and alcoholism finally caught up and destroyed everything I worked for. My demons are real.... Shout out to all my Canadian brothers out there, and our American little brothers in arms. Happy 24. Much love from Toromto.

[@MrBigBawls407]

Little brothers? You're like a distant nephew that keeps getting gayer and gayer every family reunion we have.

[@ShawnRyanClips]

Congratulations man. Keep going.

[@AllenPaulTrego]

14 years ago I hit bottom. 28 Sept 14years sober. Only by the grace of God. I do this one day at a time. AA works.

[@thedon5810]

@@MrBigBawls407 take it easy man

[@rcorescorner]

as a canuk i know the feel i would drink a lot . black outs just doing stupid shit .. then i woke up in the hospital well i should say came to when the drugs that were making me sleep a lot were wearing off , aug 2007 i got a case of beer in and stood up in the back of a pickup truck that was going 80km/h and hit the roadside of this backroad we were on , 30 min to the nearest hospital then from there they air lifted me to london ont. they saved my ass.. i was in an induced coma for 2 weeks then spent another 2 weeks in recovery .. that makes you smarten the hell up

[@riseandshinefarms1311]

It takes a strong man to self analyze himself and put his family’s wellbeing before his own interests. Good for you Tuck!

[@caidenshafer6951]

Tuck sucks!!

[@TonyMarselle]

It takes a weak man to travel to russia and kiss up to one of the most evil dictators in the world while making propaganda videos against your own country for personal profit. What a guy!

[@chickenofthecave78]

Getting sober has nothing to do with giving something up. It's about taking everything back.

[@loverules1667]

That hit hard! Nice

[@Retailsucks]

I needed to read this. Thanks

[@L46C3]

@@loverules1667 If I my: it's about getting things back that you voluntarily gave away. 1 drunk at a time.

[@sheilalindenstein8263]

Perfect analogy!

[@spencertherren6806]

I was born needing a drink. I was an out of control drug addict and drunk for twenty years. After countless hospitals, treatment centers, jails and various facilities I have gotten sober. Alcohol is the great destroyer of families and lives. Glad to be sober today.✌️🇺🇲

[@teemoammo]

Now youre a republican...

[@danielkaminske5048]

How did you do it?

[@randomuser88844]

Amazing work!! Stay strong and stay on this path!!

[@jpennington43]

Excellent!! Stay strong and accountable to yourself.

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

I saw how alcohol destroyed my family because of my mother’s alcoholism. I married an alcoholic and once again it destroyed my family as an adult. Alcohol sucks.

[@susangarland6869]

Alcohol doesn't suck. Millions of people around the world are perfectly capable of enjoying alcohol without it ruining their lives. Stop blaming the thing, and start blaming the people -- selfish, self-absorbed narcissists who care more about their addiction than they do about others. Alcohol doesn't suck, alcoholics do. Alcohol didn't destroy your family, your family members did, and you bear partial responsibility for that cycle because you intentionally married an alcoholic. Sure hope you didn't bring any children into that mess.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

​@@susangarland6869You sound like a sober horse thief.

[@patrickgarrison7640]

Don't blame alcohol, blame low self esteem and addictive personality. Next you'll be blaming guns too

[@patrickgarrison7640]

​@@susangarland6869Now THAT'S what you call a truth bomb! Ouch. 🥃👍😅

[@jasonochoa5303]

I'm good and I drink . I think some of us just try to escape more,and that has consequences. Every action has a reaction .

[@ShelliLK]

I celebrated 24 years of sobriety on 7/29/24. I commend anyone who fights the fight. Thank you Tucker for your honesty. It makes a difference for people to see others struggle

[@matt6363jhg]

5 years sober ! Alcohol is the devil in disguise

[@jaypearson4808]

That’s why alcohol is called spirits. It changes us on the inside.

[@FiveLeefClovr]

it’s tuff knowing most people don’t know what moderation is.

[@chuckles1221]

Alcohols is the devil it leads you to other things that are worse

[@emilianopimentel4076]

i drink on vacations, moderately

[@matt6363jhg]

@@jaypearson4808 I believe it’s actually an old Arztek or old culture word meaning taker of souls

[@mjb-u9z]

Had 2 years, then spent the last 3 months in a bender. 4 days sober, pray for me friends.

[@chrislapin728]

You still have two years

[@sawyerramos3113]

Get to the rooms, get a sponsor, work the steps. You are not alone.

[@ThomasMitchell-kr8yy]

5 years sober what the hell was I thinking back then thank God for today and thank God for you!!

[@drewwademan1912]

I am not a republican, I never watched his Fox show, or any of his shows…but I can’t figure out why some people hate this curious, transparent soul. What a lovely person

[@D-Fens_1632]

Addiction is a great unifier that way. Oddly, so is using. On either side you find yourself socializing and sympathizing with people you ordinarily wouldn't.

[@Citizens4DefenseLLC]

His spirit irritates their demons.

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

He LARPed as a "traditional christian" all throughout his FOX news career, and as soon as he gets fired he tells us about his period of experimentation with hard drugs lol. He wears a red Kaballah bracelet for some reason, just like Madonna and various others. He's 100% untrustworthy.

[@Arabzene]

Many people on the left just love to hate. Also love to destroy.... you can only "build back better" if you first destroy.

[@juliegerasimenko200]

@@Citizens4DefenseLLC So true

[@paulkellam471]

33 years sober by gods grace thank you for this i am in awe...

[@lucasmyers9795]

As an alcoholic in recovery, I understand these premonitions all too well. 345 days sober today. Thanks, for sharing this!

[@jomaka]

I quit drinking 13 years ago. I drank from age 13 to age 43. So, I drank for 30 years. Anyways, after I quit I did not feel any different. Things were about the same in my life. The cravings continued for 6 months. Then they went away. That was when I noticed the physical change. My liver was getting healthy. I looked better, I felt better. Then within 2 years, everything improved dramatically. My energy level, which was already high, went off the charts. That productivity, lead to more things getting done. My thinking improved as well. Less negative thoughts, more constructive ideas emerged. Then I was able to take on more things at the same time. It was like a 'compounding' effect. Positive things, reinforced other positive things. But, beware...you will end up leaving people. You'll recognize that they are not good for you. You wake uo. You become more aware of your surroundings.

[@UndisputedChamp834]

You mean other drinkers,

[@rinx34]

How much or often did you drink?

[@KarlJames-u7w]

It's a bot

[@tuseemusic6269]

I don't think I've ever seen a celebrity be this honest or authentic. Damn

[@mikeblaz]

If he was still on FOX he wouldn't have said this...

[@GregorsOutdoors]

My old man never said much about my drinking until he saw me drop a 30-day sobriety chip in front of a group of my peers fumbling for some change. Everyone just stared at it wobble (in slow-mo to me) to a complete stop. When I stooped to scoop it up I eyed everyone as I stood back up and waited for the wisecracks to flow. That's when he said, "Well, it takes a bigger man to quit it than it does to start doing it- anyone can do that." That and his hand on my shoulder have taken me a long way away from where I was. Hope you can make it stick, Tucker.

[@jaywinterbrook]

Beautiful

[@RagingBullX89]

Over 2 years sober. Not religious but just got fed up with myself and went cold turkey. Haven't touched it since and very happy. I don't depend on that crap anymore. Waste of money and time.

[@DavidMillerPhD]

Great show.. recovering addict..122 days sober ... Thank you

[@vln222]

Congrats! Keep up the good work.

[@AllknowingUnknown]

2.5 years for me. Started drinking at 14 I'm now 38. Best decision I ever made.

[@karencolangelo5220]

It gets better & better! Hang in & hang on

[@jimbrown2688]

I'm 55, no drink for 6 months, started at 14. Seems to be 14 is a common age to start..

[@darkuncle77]

Have you discussed your feelings about premature drug use at the age of 14 all the way up to 38 with your peers and the negative and positive effects it might have on you now?

[@ColtyT33]

I stopped drinking when I turned 30. Four months sober!

[@barbaraconnolly4592]

Listening to Tucker reminds me of my husband, who was an alcoholic is an alcoholic and stop drinking just like Tucker and his brother on his own for five years now he has been sober and we celebrated every year. It is a blessing in disguise. My husband is a new man. I am blessed to have seen this change in my husband.

[@andrewpawlak1482]

10.5 years sober from alcohol. Thank you, God 💪

[@gpetesr]

4 and 1/2 years sober, by the Grace of God! have struggled with addictions my whole life. Thanks for sharing Tucker.

[@bonsummers2657]

Basic well balanced non-pasteurized beer is great for me. Healthfully sober. Non-sobriety is over consumption. Do moderation. Wine in lesser amounts. Liquor rarely and minimally, like medicine.

[@charmainetate6274]

35+yrs sober, I am like you Tucker, when I quit, I was done! Fellowship of one alcoholic helping another is so important. The best path I have taken, besides to follow. Adonai

[@williamsmith9650]

I really appreciate TC’s transparency, and I appreciate Shawn’s natural interviews. God bless you both.

[@Florida_nikk]

Seriously tho.

[@caidenshafer6951]

Dudes a liar and God is definitely not blessing that

[@Florida_nikk]

@@caidenshafer6951 what? Are you drunk.. a liar? Okay Caiden.

[@caidenshafer6951]

@midwest_nikk2682 tc is not transparent because he was fired from fox for lying. Why do people still listen to him

[@caidenshafer6951]

@midwest_nikk2682 the cultists just delete me. KZbin is a joke

[@scott4587]

9 years sober. Life’s so full now. Was an absolute train wreck of a dude before I stopped. Zero happiness in my life. Best decision I’ve ever made despite the challenging first few years.

[@bonsummers2657]

Basic well balanced non-pasteurized beer is great for me. Healthfully sober. Non-sobriety is over consumption. Do moderation. Wine in lesser amounts. Liquor rarely and minimally, like medicine.

[@joejones9520]

@@bonsummers2657 no amount is healthy, dont believe me look it up, alc is toxic to every organ even in small amounts

[@jonnybr2871]

I’m now 60 days without alcohol, I drank 2 bottles of wine almost every night for 20 years. 2024 has been unkind in some areas of my life, and I was passed between alcohol and anxiety. Little did I know there was a secret storm brewing in the background, and one night I had the most severe episode of psychosis. To the point where I felt my head was in a vice, the pain was unbearable and I’ve never felt anything like it, I was screaming into my duvet, I was possessed. I’m now sober because of being scared of that level of pain and fear returning. Something happened to me that night and flicked a switch in my life.

[@andrewm3561]

I've recently quit drinking and smoking cannabis. I drank and smoked dope pretty much all my teenage/adult life. Except for a day or two of the sweats and my hands shaking, I'm not having withdrawals at all! Eating right, walking 10,000 steps a day now. Feeling better every day! If I can do it, anyone can! God bless all of you, because our Lord is routing for everyone to walk in the light, and free ourselves from our own devices! Much Love and Respect, to Everyone.

[@ToddSauve]

Andrew, that is so good to hear! 💖💖💖

[@paulhailey2537]

I traded a Liter of Scotch every single day for a gram of Marijuana a day 13 years ago and I'm still Smoking Weed almost every day at 66 years old. I would have been Dead within a Couple Months drinking Scotch and Weighing over 450 lbs. Now I'm 225 after EATING A PROPER HUMAN DIET OF FATTY RED MEAT FATTY FISH BUTTER BACON AND EGGS 🥩🐟🧈🥓🥚 ZERO CARBS OR SUGAR PERIOD

[@runningkirkwa2934]

How old are u.

[@ToddSauve]

@@runningkirkwa2934 66.

[@ToddSauve]

@@runningkirkwa2934 66.

[@jimbrown2688]

I'm 55, i started at about 14. Just had 6 months without a drink. Starting to forget about it now..

[@CantUnderEstimate]

Me too. It was hard with the wall of bottles in this video😅but understand even if temptation doesn’t go away, your decision is firm. Written in stone. Keep going!

[@L46C3]

@@CantUnderEstimate A semi sponsor of mine told me years ago not to burden myself with " WHAT! I can't drink for the rest of my life"! No.. I just have to stay sober for today! And today, 18 yrs later, I just have to stay "mentally sober" just for today. You see, for a recovered alcoholic, tomorrow never comes.

[@FaithCoach]

I quit by necessity when I had a sleeve gastrectomy in 2018, and I never picked it up again. So glad and happy now as a sober lady. Praise God!!

[@traviscoombes3578]

I quit drinking 18 years ago. I seen too many people screw their lives up and almost screwed mine up.

[@johnmorganjr769]

💯 🙏

[@andyb.1643]

Too drunk to talk?! I got sober in 1990 because I got too drunk to fight, and tried it anyway with 2 young state troopers. Been clean & sober ever since. The glow of early sobriety has faded long ago, it’s just part of a contented life now, but the gratitude to God for being saved from a lifetime of loss and misery still shines. So few people manage to stop drinking, Tucker, and I’m glad you’re one of them.

[@saysoda1525]

😂 happy for you man

[@bonsummers2657]

Basic well balanced non-pasteurized beer is great for me. Healthfully sober. Non-sobriety is over consumption. Do moderation. Wine in lesser amounts. Liquor rarely and minimally, like medicine.

[@JustinRM20]

@@bonsummers2657 Maybe don't give people the advice to drink moderately if they make it clear they can't control their drinking and their behaviour on it? The moderation mindset is what got lots of people in jail for all different kinds of stupid stuff they did drunk.

[@bonsummers2657]

@@JustinRM20 maybe realize that I realize if something doesn't work for someone, don't do it. And, maybe realize that there is the matter of 'perspective' in how one relates to things, such as beer, wine,.. food,.. life,… With wrong perspective and practices, that makes problems happen, with proper/healthy perspectives and practices, that results in healthy benefits.

[@Quest4us]

Never resonated with your politics, Tucker, but I'm very impressed with your story of salvation over alcohol. I'm 72, and I quit when I was 35, I'll have 37 years in September. Like you said, it was a blessing from up above, there were so many things that changed for the better in my life. While I did miss cold beers and my famous margarita's for the first year or so, it felt tremendous to see how quickly each of those mini yearnings evaporated, poof, the cravings were gone, there were no cold sweats. I wish you success, Tucker, and good health to you and your family.

[@Jim8Jam7]

I appreciate that snippet of your testimony. Thank you. My chains have been freed from opioids for 7yrs and from alcohol for 2yrs. IT IS POSSIBLE!!

[@susanpasquariello3657]

Powerful interview - Sobriety rocks ! ! ! Sober 33+ years, one day @ a time - blessed beyond words. Our Creator lives in the TRUTH ...

[@lorijill905]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing! Tucker, attending AA not only feeds your soul, but it supports and feeds others and your story can help others! We all have struggles, the silver lining of our struggles is being able to give others hope going through something we have been through.❤️

[@jamesflannigan1521]

I'm 10 months sober and I can honestly admit that I wish I would've done this a long time ago. Sobriety is the best! To all the recovering addicts out there, stay strong, folks!

[@teemoammo]

But you're still a republican...

[@chrisb8193]

8 weeks sober tomorrow. Started lifting weights and eating healthy again. Feelin’ like a million bucks🙌.

[@BurntKittyForge-pl8ol]

IMO it's good to quit expecting nothing , just that nothing "better" for a situation will come from alcohol and staying too busy doing what one's supposed to , there's not space for alcohol in that schedule , the real business one...alcohol makes people "feel" one way about reality when reality can be different ...

[@BurntKittyForge-pl8ol]

2) i can say things always work out the best problem wise when alcohol is gone from the picture , the bad times go the best is the thing i can say it's been a blessing and I'm dependant on God connection in a Good way....

[@olbigdik]

Nice! The gym and good food is the way out of most pickles, great work!

[@JohnDoe14783]

I'm so glad I gave up drinking over 3 months ago and started a daily routine of working out, eating healthy, drinking lots of water, praying and meditating. it has changed my life and I'm the most content and at peace I have ever been!

[@TheChris403]

I've never heard this from Tucker before. Thanks for posting!

[@andrewduhamel5654]

I'm 45 years old. Started drinking when I was 12. A few weeks ago I got Jaundice, beginning of liver failure. I thought I was dead for sure. I quit immediately from being scared shitless. I've been told by liver specialist I'll pull thru as long as I stay sober. I've been given a second chance. Like Tucker said life gets better. Don't take it as far as I did. Thank you for your story Tucker.

[@hcfirefighter82]

20 months sober. Never thought I could do it. Just took a look in the mirror one day and told myself I wasn’t doing this anymore. Best I’ve felt in years.

[@nickmalone1126]

@@hcfirefighter82 Beautiful

[@carolgood5602]

I quit cold turkey March 17, 2020 St. Patrick’s Day. Ordered a Baileys on Ice $9.00. I said that’s it for me no more booze. Free again. Stopped drinking for 15 years once involved in church. My first alcohol experience at a Christmas Party with my parents. The spiked punch was for the adults and right next to that punch bowl was the kids punch. I started drinking the spiked punch. A little while later my friend and I walked down the street to her house. Her parents kept their bottles of booze on the counter top. I began drinking straight out of the bottles. Walked back and the Christmas Party and I was absolutely staggering drunk. Sitting outside in the dark saying my mom is going to be sooo mad at me. I was 13 years old! I should probably have been taken to hospital for alcohol poisoning but this was in 1964! Tucker good for you. I credit my Lord and Savior that I’m alive at 73 years.

[@zekelucente9702]

I’m 62 and after years of trauma I realized my body cannot metabolize alcohol any longer. I stopped drinking two weeks ago and I’m feeling much better both physically and emotionally. I realize it will take effort to maintain sobriety, but I feel like I can do it and most importantly I’m regaining my gratitude which is the root of happiness.

[@jimcoon]

I’m 70. Sober for 17 years. You can do this - and I am grateful that you spoke up here. It takes guts. You. Can. Do. This. Jim in Oregon

[@zekelucente9702]

@@jimcoon Thank you so much I’m surprised but I don’t really crave a drink at all. I pray that it continues like this. Thanks again for commenting.

[@derek_3054]

You got this man

[@zekelucente9702]

@@derek_3054 Thank you! I’m still doing well.

[@chrisryder1073]

When I was 24yo I woke up one morning and I could not remember much about the night out drinking and I realized that I obviously dont know when to stop, I was never craving a drink but when I did drink I couldnt stop so upon realizing this I quit alcohol and I have never touched a drop since not even a glass of wine, that was 50 years ago. The pressure from other people was huge but I stood my ground, today I hold this as one of the best things I have ever done

[@boomersD9CAT]

Giving up drinking was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was a six pack Joe for most of my adult life, but when I turned 50 I realized that I was dependent on alcohol. I never had any legal or financial problems, but I was sick n tired of being sick n tired. I walked into the halls of AA, surrendered to God, and pleaded with him for help. I’ve been sober for 7 years, and I’ve never felt better. #friendofbillW 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@testosteronevsthewoke7124]

13 years in the special operations community, a lot of near death gun fights, a lot of guilt and after i retired at 32 and turned off the operator switch social anxiety and a beat up body turned me into a alcoholic. I had 6 seizures because of it and decided enough was enough. I'm 4 years sober and it was the best thing I've ever done.

[@hikerhobby1204]

Thank you for serving! Congratulations and God bless you and yours.

[@aztlanmora]

I'm not a Tucker fan but I'm a fan of sobriety. Congratulations Tucker. I'm very proud of you and for sharing.

[@CombatMedic1O]

Thanks for letting us know you are not a fan of Tucker. You're so brave.

[@aztlanmora]

​@CombatMedic1O the "fan" comment stung? Wow. Lol

[@richhufford6038]

Thanks Shawn! Much respect for both of you!

[@bornagainbuddhist1969]

I absolutely love the fact that people are waking up and admitting to their flaws... Its a very beautiful thing to hear the honesty coming from people its very refreshing...

[@mikehoffman.4237]

600 days sober today. Never looking back. Cheers to eternity 🎉🎉

[@CantUnderEstimate]

Love that right on! Keep going. It only gets better from here

[@danielmarshall4587]

"shitfaced"... one of the best descriptions. Really good vid thank you both.

[@johntinsley7563]

Interesting. I am 20 months sober after a very long period of insanely heavy drinking. Cold Turkey, with no help, no AA. Still don't know why I did it, and definitely don't know how. Just woke up one day, Sept 7 2022, and just stopped. Did it alone. 70 years old but feel much younger, and have lost 20kg weight. that's nearly 45 pounds. Well done, Tucker.

[@TheKlh54]

I’m far older than either of you but I can relate to drinking and drugs. Thank you for your honesty Tucker! I was a teen in the late 60s & early 70s so drugs & drinking were quite the norm for me & my crowd. But I quit all of it at the age of 25 when I returned to the Lord. There have been a handful of times when I thought…”I really need a drink” the illness and death of my husband, for one, but I never followed through with the thought. Good on you for listening to that thought, voice or direction that cautioned you of the consequences!

[@TravelPhotoWriter]

This is SOOOO awesome to watch, thank you for posting this. So raw & real and genuine 💚

[@ninajones1175]

I know I am lucky. I was in the hospital and nearly died from alcohol poisoning. 17 days…I walked out clean and done. I come from a long long history of alcoholics. After watching them and my own experience I can say that getting sober is the easy part once you get past withdrawal. STAYING sober is the beast. I did ok because alcohol was not my drug of choice but a crutch I used to stop pills and it backfired so relapse wasn’t an issue for me praise God but all my family struggled for years with relapses before finally being done. May God bless all of you out there struggling. Keep praying. Keep believing! You can do it!

[@PsunnProductions]

1 month away from 2 years sober from alcohol. Working on my other addiction currently, I’ll hopefully be completely free from these chains soon

[@matthewgrinestaff3078]

Crazy thing is no one ever regrets quiting alcohol and or drugs. I’m 18 years sober and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

I miss it everyday.

[@davidcrampton1265]

most of us just regret not getting sober earlier in life

[@elizabethr818]

Amen. Same as giving our lives to the Lord. No one has ever regretted making JESUS the Lord of their lives.

[@jackl8226]

I recently had this same situation. I had something come into my life and tell me to stop drugs and smoking. Repented and baptized in 7 days and now sober. I’m not even religious but now I am. Gods real.

[@matthewmesser]

I love to hear someone with success tell their story of addiction because I myself have had that struggle with both drugs and alcohol which once left me laying on the kitchen floor with my friend pounding me in the chest and luckily there was someone with help there. If anybody out there thinks it won’t happen to them you’re wrong. I was raised right and my parents didn’t drink or anything so it can happen

[@Jaxdog309]

Awesome I’m sober 31 years in AA can’t say enough good things wonderful people

[@valericaskey2540]

Interesting background for this conversation…looks like a bar…lol. Almost 14 years clean and sober. So grateful! So glad too that Tucker responded to that voice. I have met so many people who didn’t until it was too late and their families are estranged. AA is great. You don’t have to do it alone…just one day at a time. Thanks for posting this important conversation. Peace and blessings.

[@sharongibson1161]

Wow, I didn't know that about Tucker !! Grateful for him sharing such a personal story...glad he got sober and that he's happier for it 😊

[@janeychejake]

Love the comments in here - and am thankful for truth tellers like Tucker and Russell, who are willing to be themselves and inspire others to do likewise. What a great, great interview.

[@im4ever369]

Carl Jung said, "Life really does begin at 40. Everything before that is just research." I identified as an "alcoholic" between the ages of 30 & 40, then I found a Higher Power that really does love me more than I loved myself. I am 78 years old today, and I feel sorry for people in AA that are not drinking out of fear. That is the reason I haven't been back to AA in 38 years. Today I am addicted to connecting to my "Higher Power." Self-depreciation serves no one.

[@sixgunn98]

Love Tucker's comentary on this. One night fifteen & a half years ago I decided to seek help when the booze just quit working for me. Been in AA since the next night when I went to my first meeting. No alcohol buzz compares to being sober and free of the compulsion to drink. There are NO DEAL BREAKERS for me. "To thy ownself be true" is my code now and forevermore. God Bless you, Tucker Carlson.

[@deannag48]

Shawn, love your show .... Tucker is also a truth teller. Thanks for having him on. God bless you & your family ✨

[@dontbesuchamorty]

Almost 7 years sober, thank you for sharing this.

[@jamesdjesse]

9 months sober today. I have been to one AA meeting and disliked it so much that I swore I would never drink again or I would force myself to go back for another meeting. AA meeting are all about feeling sorry for yourself with others. I am not sorry I quit drinking, I am Happy to wake up sober every morning and enjoy life.

[@cdkcdk1990]

Respect Mr Carlson. THX for sharing. From a 57 year old like minded soul that’s walked an eerily similar path (even the Fig Newtons 😊)

[@caidenshafer6951]

No respect for Tuck

[@gennarotreglia5093]

Good strong simple message. Sick and tired of being sick and tired. 16 yrs sober

[@patrickmcinnis6551]

His explanation of AA is so accurate. The truth is incredible and not something you see in society. It’s refreshing

[@barry4848]

24 years sober...I hit rock bottom. Very successful now, by all metrics. Cold turkey, one day at a time. I do not take being sober for granted...would not take one sip. Respect for Tucker

[@prana8660]

Eight years sober after similar experience to Tucker; took up weed five years ago and stopped two months ago - now drug free ❤

[@oliverthegreat201]

5827 days sober today…….I’m glad to hear you never lost your wife and children Tucker unfortunately I did and 16 years later it’s still the same

[@vladdorian..]

32, never been drunk to this day. I have a collection of very expensive bottles but I just have them for show. Never been tempted. 🤷‍♂️ awesome seeing people who recovered. Much better this way!