The Daily Stoic Why Bert Kreischer Thinks He Needs a Stoic Coach
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Jan 31, 2026 
Bert Kreischer, high-energy comedian and podcaster known for wild storytelling, talks sobriety, routines, and life on the road. He wrestles with wanting a Seneca-like advisor, the pull of late-night indulgence, pandemic-forced sobriety, the daily “witching hour,” and the anxiety of checking Netflix numbers. Short, candid conversations about discipline, shame, and protecting the playful spark.
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Find A Sponsor For Emotional Checks
- Get a sponsor-like advisor to call before you do something impulsive or self-destructive.
- Use that relationship to interrupt dumb decisions and provide perspective when emotions run high.
Hammock Clarity During Early Sobriety
- During the pandemic Bert stopped drinking and after seven days he woke up in a hammock with no anxious thoughts.
- He describes that clear, fear-free feeling as the craziest sensation he's experienced from sobriety.
Pleasure Passes, Consequence Endures
- Pleasure from indulgence passes quickly while shame or consequences endure.
- Hard work produces lasting results while short-term pleasures leave persistent regret.