When I stop fighting
In episode 298 I speak with author and podcaster, Daryl Dittmer. After a humble and often tumultuous beginning to his life, Daryl has worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years. Having hailed from a blue-collar family and upbringing, work-ethic was instilled early and often. Daryl was put to work as a farm hand at an early age, at $1.50 per hour, and learned the immense value of hard work and long days. After being seriously challenged with drugs, alcohol, and crime, Daryl made a life-changing discovery. That was, when he stopped fighting, the fighting stopped. When I asked him, who he was fighting with, he said. 'me'. This is a powerful and essential podcast, not to be missed.
The Wellness Puzzle Podcast · Daryl Dittmer, Andrew Jobling
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Show Notes
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit with Daryl Dittmer — an entrepreneur, podcast host, and newly published author — to explore the transformational journey from addiction and despair to clarity, purpose, and inner peace.
Daryl shares his decades-long path of sobriety and the profound life lessons he learned once he stopped fighting himself, his past, and his pain. With raw honesty and heartfelt wisdom, he paints a picture of what life looks like when you let go of resistance and lean into joy, gratitude, humility, and growth.
Key Topics Covered:
- Daryl’s origin story: from addiction and dead ends to a life beyond imagination
- What it means to “stop fighting” and start healing
- The emotional and spiritual transformation behind long-term sobriety
- The mindset shifts that led to freedom, success, and fulfillment
- His motivations behind writing his book and launching his podcast
- The importance of authenticity, surrender, and serving others
- Hope for those still struggling: “If I can change, so can you.”
Whether you’re battling addiction, feeling stuck, or just searching for something more, this episode offers a compelling reminder that a new life is always possible — if you’re willing to stop fighting and start learning.
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My website is www.andrewjobling.com.au