Eyes Shutting Was the Best Part of My Day – Dan’s Brutal Path to Liver Transplant & Sobriety
Eyes Shutting Was the Best Part of My Day – Dan’s Brutal Path to Liver Transplant & Sobriety  
Podcast: TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon
Rating: Explicit Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: Dan Sheridan (@mrsheridanshusband on TikTok, @danman147 on IG) shares the unfiltered story of drinking 18+ tins of Stella + 10 pints daily until liver failure nearly killed him.From blackout mornings, vomiting, re-drinking, a suicide-level paracetamol/Stella plan, massive GI bleed ("blood everywhere like stigmata"), to being told "plan your funeral," Dan fought through 3 years sober while on/off the transplant list.The miracle? Meeting his sober soulmate Claire on TikTok during end-stage liver disease-she researched live donation before even meeting him in person. They went from DMs to married in months, and he got his transplant just 1.5 months later.This is raw, no-BS recovery: ego check in recovery, why non-alcoholic beer can still be dangerous, masking pain from your spouse, and why "a life without alcohol is better" isn't just words-it's survival.If you're scared your drinking is heading toward liver failure, this is the episode for you.If you find value in these episodes, Id love a coffee to show support. Thanks! 🙏https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcastTimestamps:0:00 - Intro & Dan's origin2:10 - The "hug that kills" - how alcohol tricks you5:45 - Meeting Claire on TikTok during end-stage liver disease8:58 - Warning signs ignored: shaking, jaundice too late12:22 - Suicide attempt & "eyes shutting was best part of my day"18:37 - GI bleed, 20% survival chance, "not today" defiance23:45 - Diagnosis, willpower delusion, most critical patient28:19 - 3 years sober pre-transplant - ego wake-up36:29 - Transplant day: "I'm all better" moment41:29 - Post-transplant reality: CMV, Crohn's, steroids, new normal46:16 - Daily self-love check & non-denominational recovery49:16 - Final advice: Stop waiting for the inevitableConnect with Dan:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsheridanshusbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danman147/If you're struggling, reach out:National Helpline (US): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)UK: Drinkline 0300 123 1110 or Alcohol Change UKSubscribe for more real recovery stories. Hit like/share if this hit home. You're not alone. 💪#SoberLife #RecoveryJourney #LiverTransplant #AlcoholRecovery