The Alcohol ReThink Podcast is for men ready to transform their relationship with alcohol—whether you’re curious about taking a break to see life without it, or you’ve reached the point where you know it’s time to quit for good. You don’t need to label yourself, attend meetings, or live in fear of slipping up. You can stop drinking simply because you choose to, and I’ll show you how to do it in a way that feels empowering and sustainable. Join me as I share practical strategies to help you b ...
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188. Challenges That Change You with Dan Palmer
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45:27Sat in the hot tub drinking champagne on his birthday, Dan looked up at his birthday cards and noticed a common theme... alcohol. In that moment he asked himself the question 'is that how people really see me' and then more importantly, 'is that how I want to be seen?' This profound moment led to Dan's alcohol rethink journey. In episode 188 of The…
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187. How to Break a 30-Year Drinking Habit with Matt Wing
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44:05In episode 187 ofThe Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with Matt Wing, who, after 30 years of heavy drinking, is celebrating nearly one year of sobriety. Matt shares his raw and honest journey, from using alcohol as his "best friend" and coping mechanism to finally breaking free from its grip. He opens up about the challenges of quitti…
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186. Timeline of Addiction - Understanding Why You Drink
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42:52In episode 186 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick takes you through his own timeline of addiction, mapping out his earliest memories of alcohol, the influences around him, and the patterns that shaped his drinking and other addictive behaviours. This isn't about blame; it’s about awareness. When we start to see where our beliefs, habits, and a…
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185. Shifting Your Identity from a Drinker to Becoming a Non-Drinker
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23:12One of the biggest challenges people face when quitting alcohol isn’t just stopping drinking, it’s shifting their identity. Even after giving up alcohol, many still see themselves as drinkers, leaving them potentially vulnerable in certain situations, emotions, and environments. In this episode, Patrick explores how identity shapes behaviour and wh…
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184. Embracing Discomfort & Finding Confidence with Jonny Bevan
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1:00:09In episode 184 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox chats with Jonny Bevan, a police detective and burnout coach, about his six-year journey without alcohol. Discover how what started as a friendly bet became a transformative experience, helping Jonny discover true confidence, build authentic relationships, and embrace a healthier, more fulf…
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183. The Truth About Alcohol: Why It’s NOT the Reward You Think It Is
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17:01Is alcohol really a reward for a hard days work? In episode 183 of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick challenges the idea that alcohol is a reward. He explores how society and our own minds trick us into believing that alcohol is the answer to life’s challenges, celebrations, and everything in between. Using insights from Dr. Anna Lembke’s Dopami…
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182. From Cravings to Connection with Jennie Juechter
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36:37In this powerful episode of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick is joined by Jennie Juechter, a Sober Curious Coach and Relationship Revivalist who didn’t just rethink alcohol—she did it while working inside the alcohol industry. Jennie shares her raw and inspiring story of navigating her personal sobriety journey in an environment where drinking …
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181. How To Get Intentional About Stopping Drinking in 2025
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25:21Is this going to be another new year, same me, or is it time for real change? In this episode 181 of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick Fox speaks about why mindset matters when you’re rethinking alcohol, especially as we roll into a new year. For many of us, it’s easy to buy into the idea that the calendar change will magically fix things, but P…
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180. This Is What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol (Revised & Updated)
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35:38Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop drinking alcohol? Patrick shares how he would religiously check on the googles what would happen for him when he stopped drinking. He walks you through what to expect in the first week, month and year of stopping drinking and shares his experience along the way. This was the most downloaded episode …
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179. 5 Powerful Tools to Crush the Urge to Drink
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23:13In episode 179 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares 5 straightforward ways to handle the urge to drink when it hits. Whether you’re starting to rethink alcohol or you’ve been on this journey for a while, these tips are designed to help you stay in control when temptation creeps in. Patrick dives into practical tools like the 5-4-3-2-1 gro…
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178. Beating The Festive Binge with Kathryn Hansen
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47:34In episode 178 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick and Kathryn discuss the challenges of over-drinking and overeating during the festive season. They explore the common mindset of indulgence in December, the false promise of January as a fresh start, and the importance of feeling in control. They emphasise the need to redefine celebration, cope…
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177. Moving from Addiction to Disgust
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25:47Have you ever eaten something that tasted so bad that it put you off having it again for life? Were you so disgusted by that experience that you swore never to do it again? This is the power of disgust. In episode 177 of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick explores the concept of how you can rethink alcohol by going from addiction to disgust. You'…
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176. What 'Doing The Work' In Sobriety Really Means
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28:33Do you hear the phrase 'doing the work' and wonder what on earth it actually means? You're not the only one. On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is answering a question recently asked to him about doing the work. Through various analogies, Patrick illustrates the journey of decluttering one's mind and emotions, challengin…
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175. Time, Patience & Thick Skin with Daniel Wynne
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41:28'I looked at my wedding photos and I just didn't remember any of it' On episode 175 of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox speaks with Daniel Wynn, a long time listener of the podcast and a man who knew he had to stop drinking. After many failed attempts at stopping Daniel nearly lost it all, family, career and health. Realising something…
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174. Addiction Isn't a Dirty Word: Conversations in Recovery
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1:43:28What was the function of your addiction? What was it doing for you? Patrick delivers a set of powerful questions during a special guest panel on this week's episode of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast. Get ready to hear some personal stories of addiction and recovery in this week's episode. Each courageous guest opens up about their experiences with dif…
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173. ADD, Adderall & Addiction with RL Kramer
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34:18In episode 174 of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with Russell Kramer, the author of Hocus Focus, for a heartfelt chat about his experiences with ADD and addiction. Russell opens up about his journey with ADD medication, the difficult process of coming off it, and the alternatives he’s found to cope and thrive without it. They di…
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172. Taking Responsibility with Paul Fitzgerald
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49:21"I saw booze as the excuse, not the issue" On episode 172 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick was joined by a fellow men's life & sober coach, Paul Fitzgerald. Paul had used alcohol as a coping mechanism for the majority of his adult life. Toward the end of his drinking had begun to experience suicidal thoughts, and while not acting on them he …
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171. A New Way of Understanding Addiction with Maia Szalavitz
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54:57In this episode of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox has a deep and enlightening conversation about addiction and how we approach it with Maia Szalavitz, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned neuroscience journalist. They explore the complexities of addiction, discussing its definition, the distinction between compulsion and…
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170. Who Am I Without Alcohol In My Life?
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25:14Have you ever found yourself contemplating the question 'who am I without alcohol in my life?' and not having an answer... You're not alone. Considering a life without drinking can feel daunting if not near impossible. Especially if you've spent a lifetime associating alcohol with pretty much everything you do. On the surface it makes sense, you've…
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169. Breaking Vicious Cycles - A Guide For Better Mental Health
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39:55Have you ever noticed how one small decision can either make your day better or completely unravel it? Maybe you reach for a drink after a tough day or push through and go for a walk instead. What if I told you those moments of choice are part of something much bigger—what we call a virtuous or vicious cycle? In today’s episode of Alcohol Rethink, …
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168. Disappointment, Triggers and Building Resilience
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28:06What do you do when you feel disappointed? Do you acknowledge that you didn't achieve what you set out to and that's ok OR do you beat the crap out of yourself instead? Unfortunately for many, it's the latter and it sucks. In episode 168 of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox discusses the importance of understanding and dealing with disa…
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167. Compassion vs Excuses: How to Use Compassion For Accountability
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25:34Are you afraid that being compassionate means excusing your drinking habits? Or that if you're compassionate with yourself you'll keep justifying your reasons to drink? Compassion is not the same as justifying or excusing your behaviour. In fact, it's the opposite. In episode 167 of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick gets stuck into the differenc…
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166. Break The Habit of Drinking: How to Stop Using Alcohol to Escape Emotions
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39:23In this episode of the Alcohol Rethink podcast, host Patrick Fox discusses the importance of understanding your relationship with alcohol and the emotional mechanisms behind it. He introduces the concept of the 'window of tolerance' and how it relates to coping mechanisms, particularly for men. The conversation explores the differences between hype…
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165. How To Quit Alcohol and Feel In Control
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27:01What if the real fear of giving up alcohol isn’t about the drink itself, but about what you think you’ll lose? In this episode, Patrick Fox tackles the deeper fears men face when rethinking their relationship with alcohol, offering bold strategies to make the journey easier. He breaks down the fear of missing out (FOMO), showing how it’s really tie…
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164. Stupid Sh1t People Say When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
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30:15Do you find that people like to chip in with their opinion about your decision to stop drinking? Do you find it annoying or perhaps draining? On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick Fox discusses the reasons why men decide to stop drinking and the pushback they often receive from others. He shares some of the stupid/unhelpful…
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163. Addiction, Recovery and Feeling ReBourne with Bash Bashford
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52:48You've quit your addiction, now what? Life after alcohol, drugs or any other addiction can feel a little different. A huge part of letting these things go from your life is about creating a new life without them and giving your mind and body a chance to recover. In episode 163 of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox interviews Bash from Re…
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162. Beyond the Buzz & Beating Boredom
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28:56When you're not getting a buzz from drinking or you've not got that quick escape route from how you're thinking and feeling, life can feel that little bit more uncomfortable or perhaps even boring... The way the mind compares drinking to not drinking isn't a fair comparison though. It's distorted at best and requires some time and patience to re-ad…
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Are you getting enough sleep? Would you like to get more? We are meant to sleep for a 1/3 of our lives. That's a pretty significant number. Sleep is essential for many different reasons including our overall health and wellbeing. Yet many of us are not prioritising sleep or struggling to get decent sleep. Or worse still, think alcohol is helping wi…
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160. From Clarity to Opportunity: Unltd Beer Co-Founder Johnny Johnson on Living a Limitless Life
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46:05What would you do with more clarity in your life? One of the many awesome benefits of rethinking alcohol is the sense of clarity that you start bringing back into you life. Clarity to think Clarity to feel Clarity to act It's not uncommon that a new found sense of clarity (because the fog of drinking has been lifted) leads to new opportunities. Whe…
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159. How to deal with Stress and Anxiety in Social Situations
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20:57What are you focused on when you go out socialising when not drinking? How good it could be? How how bad it will be? In this weeks episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick discusses the challenges of socialising without alcohol and provides some tools to help shift your focus from negative outcomes to positive opportunities and experiences. …
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158. How Men Can Prioritise Their Health with Craig Spear
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43:24As we get older we get wiser, so the saying goes. This year Patrick is turning 40 and is recognising his brain have lots of thoughts about what that might mean. With that in mind, he invited a previous guest and expert in men's health for guys over 40 to discuss how men can take better care of themselves as they age graciously (or not), it's none o…
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157. The Impact of Stigma and Shame in ReThinking Alcohol
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33:38In episode 157 of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick explores the stigmas and shame associated with rethinking alcohol and how they can impact men's mental health. He discusses common stigmas such as perceived weakness, social rejection, and the reflection of masculinity. Patrick talks about the importance of understanding that alcohol is an addi…
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156. How To Perform An Alcohol Audit
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21:47Do you know how much alcohol is costing you? How is it impacting your waistline, your wallet and your wellbeing? In this weeks episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick introduces the concept of an alcohol audit, which is a tool to create awareness about how alcohol impacts various aspects of life. He explains different ways to perform an alc…
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155. 6 Thoughts That Fool You To Drink & How To Overcome Them
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26:36In this episode, Patrick discusses six thoughts that can fool you into drinking alcohol. He explores why these thoughts are persuasive and offers alternative thoughts to counteract them. Patrick emphasises the importance of becoming aware of these thoughts, challenging them, and making more informed choices. He also encourages progress, not perfect…
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154. The Difference In Parenting When Drinking vs Sobriety
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28:42In this episode, Patrick reflects on the success of the alcohol rethink podcast and the impact it has had on listeners. He shares his journey of overcoming his own drinking problem and how it led him to become a father who is present and available for his children. Patrick discusses the influence of his own upbringing and the patterns of addiction …
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153. How To Make NOT Drinking a Habit
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26:56What if drinking alcohol was simply a habit? How might you approach stopping drinking differently? Join Patrick on this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast where he's discussing the concept of drinking as a habit and how it can be changed. He shares personal stories and insights about habits and the role they play in our lives. He encoura…
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152. How To Quit Vaping and Overcome Addictions with Andrew Cipriano
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34:15Do you find that when you stop one addiction it shows up somewhere else? Swapping addictions can be frustrating, but when you have the tools, awareness and knowledge in how to overcome them, it can change everything. On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick is joined by Andrew Cipriano. Andrew is known as the Quit Vaping guy, …
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151. This Is What Going Sober Looks Like: The Three Stages of Sobriety
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31:45Have you ever wondered what it takes to go sober? In episode 151 of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick discusses the three stages of sobriety and the challenges and transformations associated with each stage. He shares insights, tools, and strategies for navigating the awakening, the messy middle, and the other side of sobriety. In this episode, …
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150. Creating Conditions to Succeed in Sobriety with Luke DeBoy
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51:13Are you setting yourself up to succeed in your journey to sobriety? Do you know what that might look like? If not, we've got you covered. On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick is joined by Luke DeBoy, founder of the Recovery Collective. Luke joins Patrick to share his journey of addiction and recovery. He discusses the earl…
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149. Managing Social Situations After You Stop Drinking - Coaching with Patrick Fox
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59:53On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast you can join Patrick in a coaching session with a gentlemen named Henry. They are coaching on how to adjust to life after alcohol. Note: This is a recorded coaching session where the client explicitly permitted the recording to be shared on the podcast. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide www.patr…
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148. How Alcohol Impacts Your Gut Health with Dr Traci Fraley
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43:33Do you know what alcohol is really doing to your body? Get ready to find out on this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast where Dr Traci Fraley joins Patrick, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who coaches women to overcome soul-crushing tiredness and other chronic health conditions. With over 20 years of experience working wit…
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147. Caught in two minds - Coaching Session with Patrick Fox
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54:13Do you feel confused about whether you want to stop drinking or not? Do you have a sense that alcohol is holding you back in some way but you also find it hard to see a life without it? In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, I'm coaching Andy, who wants one thing and finds himself doing another. Andy came into this session feeling c…
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146. Quitting Porn Made Simple with Jordan Keefe
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51:44Do you struggle with porn addiction? Do you make promises not to watch it only to find yourself scrolling for hours to find that perfect video? If so, you’re not alone and on this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick is joined by porn addiction expert and author of ‘Quitting Porn Made Simple’, Jordan Keefe. Jordan is a Life Coach …
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How many times have you woken up with a raging hangover promising yourself you'll 'never' drink again, only to be back drinking by the following weekend? You're not alone! On a rational level, it just doesn't make sense that you'd go back to something that makes you feel so bad after drinking it. It's more common than you think and in this week's e…
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144. Moving Through The Fear of Change with Adam Hoefler
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41:53Are you ready to take full ownership of your life and rethink alcohol for good? Adam Hoefler was, and he joins Patrick on this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast where he shares how he has radically rethought the role of alcohol in his life. Growing up Adam was surrounded by alcohol and remembers making a choice to never drink, that was …
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143. Discovery not Recovery with Gill McKay
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55:00Have you ever heard the expression 'the end of one thing is the beginning of another?' This is a beautiful way of describing your decision not to drink. Sobriety isn't just about stopping drinking, it's often the start of a journey of self-discovery. An opportunity to find out how you want to show up for yourself and in the world. On this week's ep…
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142. Normalising Grief and Loss with Charlene Lam
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52:42Who are you without alcohol in your life? Can you answer that question? Does it fill you with dread to even consider it? Charlene Lam is the Grief Coach, Speaker and Curator of The Grief Gallery. During this interview, Patrick and Charlene bring up a conversation that not many are willing to have, understanding grief and the role it has in our live…
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141. Stop Waiting for Motivation to Change with Sara Debrach
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47:54Are you waiting to find the 'right' time to stop drinking? The truth is, there is no right time and time spent waiting to decide is time that you could be spent taking action towards rethinking alcohol right now. On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast Patrick is joined by Sara Debrach. Sara began to notice that her brain would offer …
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140. Lessons from a Sober Stag Party
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25:51Does the thought of going on a stag party while not drinking fill you with dread? Join Patrick on this week's epsiode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast where he shares a new sober first... going on a stag party abroad. Patrick talks about his experience of going on a boozy stag do, why he originally said he wasn't going, why he changed his mind and wh…
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139. Working for Sobriety vs Expecting Sobriety
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21:01Are you actively looking to rethink alcohol or are you hoping that it'll just happen? In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick talks about a concept known as passive action vs massive action. He shares how this applies to rethinking alcohol and how passive action can feel good but not really help create the change you want. Li…
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