The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox

What happens when a man finally decides to stop running from himself and face his drinking head-on?In episode 221 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick sits down with Shaun from Australia, a long-time listener who reached out to share his incredible journey of recovery and growth. From the chaos of daily drinking to the calm of mindful living, Sean opens up about the realities of his drinking, the courage it took to check himself into rehab, and the unexpected freedom that followed.They discuss what life is really like on the other side of alcohol the clarity, connection, and peace that come with sobriety, and how simple joys like reading, walking in nature, and being present with family become profoundly meaningful. Shaun shares the tools that helped him along the way, from meditation and nutrition to podcasts, support networks, and the power of routine.In this episode you'll hear:What led Shaun to finally seek help and how rehab changed everythingWhy sobriety often reveals joy in the small thingsHow to build a toolkit for lasting changeThe importance of support networks and self-careWhat being “radically human” means after alcoholQuestions to reflect on:- What might change if alcohol wasn’t running the show anymore?- How would you love to wake up and start your day?- What if freedom isn’t about giving something up, but about getting something back?If you’re ready to rethink alcohol, feel inspired by Sean’s story, and want to see what’s truly possible when you stop drinking, this is one you won’t want to miss.Book a Call with Patrick:Discover how coaching can support your goals in rethinking alcohol. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Why do you really want to stop drinking?It sounds like an obvious question, but most guys don’t take the time to dig deep enough. And here’s why it matters: if your WHY isn’t strong and compelling, it won’t stick. In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick breaks down why your WHY is the foundation of lasting change. He’ll share how to go beyond vague ideas like 'better health' or 'saving money' and instead connect to a reason that drives you every single day. You’ll also hear how neuroscience shows the power of your WHY, and how feeling it, not just writing it down, can give you the motivation to follow through.- Why vague reasons aren’t enough to create lasting change- How identifying your values helps build a compelling WHY- A personal story about the natural curiosity of asking “why”- A step-by-step project to define your own WHY statement- The neuroscience behind dopamine and motivation, and why feeling your WHY mattersKnow Your WHY Questions:- What impact will stopping drinking have on me and the people around me?- How will my health improve? Why's that important?- How much money will I save, and what will I do with it?- How will my day-to-day life change without alcohol?- How do I want to show up in the world alcohol-free?If you’ve been struggling to get momentum, this episode will help you put your WHY front and centre so it can guide your choices and anchor you on your alcohol-free journey.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Alcohol doesn’t just cost money. It takes your energy, your time, your motivation, your relationships, and your self-image. In episode 219 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares a powerful client story about how alcohol almost pulled him back in during a challenging week, and what he did instead.Get ready to hear the no-so-hidden price of drinking and why so many men underestimate the impact it’s having on their business, their family, and their future.You’ll discover how to spot the moments where alcohol tries to creep back in, how to stand strong when pressure builds, and why the real cost of drinking goes far beyond your bank account.Awesome takeaways:Alcohol steals more than cash; it robs you of clarity, motivation, and connection.The real test isn’t when things are easy, but when life throws multiple challenges at once.By choosing differently in those moments, you build real strength and self-trust.Questions explored in this episode:What is alcohol really costing you, not just in money, but in energy, time, and relationships?How do you handle those ‘everything hits at once’ days without reaching for a drink?Why is it so important to see alcohol for what it really takes away, instead of what it pretends to give?Questions to change your life?What’s the worst that could happen here? If it did happen, what would I do about it?What’s the best thing that could happen here?What is alcohol currently costing you?What has alcohol cost you in the past?What will alcohol continue to cost you if you do not change your relationship with it now?What would happen if you stopped suffering the cost of alcohol and made that change now?Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How do you know if you’re content in sobriety… or slipping into complacency?In this episode 218 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox explores the hidden risk of complacency in recovery, and why it often shows up more quietly than you expect. From thoughts like “maybe just one drink will be different this time”, to forgetting the chaos alcohol once caused, Patrick unpacks how the mind subtly tries to convince you it’s safe to let your guard down.He also tackles the fear of complacency, the panic that can come when you over-analyse every thought about alcohol and shows how to find the balance between staying aware and living in peace. With insights from relapse prevention research, practical tools, and reflection prompts, Patrick gives listeners a clear path to stay ahead of complacency without living in fear.Cool Key Takeaways:Complacency often begins in the emotional and mental stages of relapse, long before a drink is taken.The difference between complacency (drifting without awareness) and contentment (living at peace while intentional).Why thoughts like “maybe it’ll be different this time” are just confirmation bias at work.How building resilience protects you, while overconfidence can put you at risk.Practical steps to revisit your why, maintain routines, and grow beyond sobriety.Article:Addiction Relapse PreventionWork with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with ADHD expert and author Sarah Templeton to uncover the deep links between ADHD and addiction. Sarah shares her powerful late-in-life diagnosis story, how undiagnosed ADHD often manifests as compulsive or addictive behaviors, and why so many men struggling with alcohol may actually be facing something deeper.Awesome topics they cover:A clearer understanding of the different types of ADHD and how they often get overlooked.Insight into why addiction and ADHD are so closely connected.Real stories of how awareness and the right support can be transformational.Practical steps to start screening, seeking support, and reframing what a diagnosis means.If you’ve ever wondered why willpower alone doesn’t work, or why certain patterns keep showing up in your life, this episode offers fresh answers and hope.Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahtempleton.org.uk/ADHD Screening: https://www.adhdliberty.org/adhd-screening-pilots/Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The effects of alcohol and addiction go far and wide, they don’t just impact the person drinking, but ripple through families, relationships, and entire households. If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to someone you love about their drinking, this episode is for you.In episode 216 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with addiction expert and YouTuber Amber Hollingsworth, host of Put Down the Shovel. With over 20 years of experience working with people struggling with addiction and their families, Amber shares practical tools and compassionate strategies to help loved ones create safety, build trust, and influence change without judgment or ultimatums.Listeners will learn how to approach difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness, why patience and self-regulation are essential, and how to set boundaries with empathy. Amber explains her concept of the “invisible intervention,” showing that families are not powerless and can play an active role in helping a loved one move toward recovery.Awesome takeaways:How to talk to a loved one about drinking without starting a fight.Why creating a safe, non-judgmental space is more powerful than criticism.Practical boundary-setting techniques for difficult situations.The importance of family members managing their own emotions first.How influence, not control, can accelerate change.Connect with Amber:YouTube - Put The Shovel DownWebsite: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 215 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores the trap of all or nothing thinking, the mindset that tells us we 'always' do this or 'never' do that.From 'I've had one, I may as well keep going' to 'If I can't moderate, what's the point?', these absolutes feel like facts in the moment, but often they just cloud our judgment and keep us stuck in the cycle.Patrick breaks down what all or nothing thinking actually is, how it shows up around alcohol (and in other parts of life), and why it can sometimes be helpful, but only if you recognise it as a choice. He shares real-world examples from his own journey and his clients, and shows how to step into the middle ground where real progress is made.Key takeaways from this episode:What all or nothing thinking really is and how to recognise it.How 'always' and 'never' statements shape your mindset.Why all or nothing thinking sometimes helps, but often holds you back.The power of finding the middle ground when it comes to change.Real-life examples of shifting from extremes to progress.If you've ever felt like one slip wipes out all your progress, this episode will help you see things differently and give yourself permission to keep moving forward.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Most men don’t hit rock bottom; they just drift. A few drinks after work, weekends on autopilot, telling themselves they’re 'fine'… until fine turns into stuck.In episode 214 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor, entrepreneur, and author of Clear: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alcohol. During this open conversation they talk about how easy it is for men to slide into mediocrity without even noticing.They dig into:Why 'socially acceptable drinking' quietly robs your energy, money, and relationshipsThe hidden cost of living at 6/10 when you could be at 9How alcohol steals trust, not just from yourself, but from your family and businessWhat changes when you stop drifting and start living with clarityThis isn’t about waiting for rock bottom. It’s about recognising the drift and deciding to take the wheel back.Connect with James:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwickWikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_SwanwickAlcohol Free Lifestyle – www.alcoholfreelifestyle.comSwanwick Sleep – www.swanwicksleep.comBook (Clear) – https://www.amazon.com/CLEAR-Neuroscience-Based-Achievers-Drinking-Willpower/dp/B0DYPLB3HNE-version - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIh6G6ZS8eF6YW3OQuWSEkE4ouHXa3oh/viewWork with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ben thought he was in control of alcohol, until every day started revolving around his next drink...In episode 213 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox talks with Ben who, by his own account, was a normal bloke who looked like he had it all together on the outside, running a successful business and raising a family, but behind the scenes was starting to struggle, with drinking creeping further into his life and even shaping how he pictured his retirement.Ben shares how drinking shifted from nights out with friends to solitary sessions at home, how the cycle crept in without him noticing, and what it took to finally break free. His story moves from hiding bottles and making excuses to walking in nature, feeling present with his family, and seeing his future in a completely different light.It’s a raw, relatable conversation about the messy middle of change, the doubt, the slips, the quiet wins, and the surprising freedom that comes when you finally stop negotiating with yourself over alcohol.How drinking can quietly shift from social fun to a daily coping mechanism.The small warning signs that signal it’s time for change.Why being 'a normal bloke' on the outside can hide a deeper struggle.The role of self-kindness in breaking long-standing habits.Practical ways to replace alcohol with habits that actually help you unwind.How life, work, and relationships can change in the first 8 months alcohol-free.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Willpower might get you started, but it rarely lasts...In this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is joined by listener-turned-guest Matthew, who got in touch after hitting his first sober anniversary. This is a powerful, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about the messy (and meaningful) journey of quitting alcohol, from blackouts and panic attacks to the small wins that actually made the difference.Get ready to hear about early cultural conditioning around alcohol to blackouts, hallucinations, chipped teeth, and panic attacks and why it all matters.Matthew opens up about the moments that forced him to re-evaluate his drinking, and why this time, something felt different. Rather than another stretch of white-knuckling it with willpower, he’s found something more meaningful and sustainable.Together, Patrick and Matthew explore what it really looks like to go from questioning your drinking to creating a life that genuinely feels better without it. They talk about routines, brain chemistry, false beliefs, and the small wins that add up, from calmer mornings and clearer skin to more patience, creativity, and joy.Whether you’re still trying to moderate, just starting out, or already alcohol-free, this episode is packed with insights, lived experience, and a reassuring reminder: you’re not alone, and change is possible.Key Takeaways:Why willpower alone often leads to relapse, and what’s more effectiveHow childhood beliefs about alcohol shape our adult habitsThe signs of drinking becoming more harmful (even if it doesn’t 'look bad' from the outside)Physical and emotional changes after stopping drinkingWhy replacing alcohol with presence, play, and purpose can be the real rewardPractical ideas for sober routines and alternatives to alcoholHow to shift from 'I’m missing out' to 'life feels better without it'Matthews Music:@itchylightswitch on InstagramThe Tunesmith Imaginary Themes on YouTube Imaginary Themes Barcode Boy - Hungry Ghosts by Matthew Richards The Normaltones Volume 1 on Soundcloud or YouTube Volume 1 by The Normaltones Zptqvms on YouTube @zptqvms5933Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if you didn’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your relationship with alcohol?In this week's episode of The Alcohol eThink podcast, Patrick explores the growing trend of people choosing to drink less, or not at all, not because they’ve 'got a problem,' but because they’re simply asking better questions.You’ll hear how the sober-curious movement is gaining real traction in 2025, with nearly half of Americans planning to cut back and a wave of Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge. From sober raves to supermarket trends, Patrick shares some surprising stats, personal reflections, and cultural shifts that show sobriety is no longer on the sidelines; it’s going mainstream.You’ll also hear about a long list of high-profile men who’ve chosen to stop drinking, guys like Elton John, Tom Holland, Bradley Cooper, Ricky Gervais, and Colin Farrell, many of whom quit for reasons beyond addiction. They simply wanted to feel better, think clearer, and show up more fully in their lives.Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or still figuring it all out, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a label. You just need the courage to get honest.Some of the cool things discussed in this episode:- The origins of the phrase 'sober-curious'- Why more people are choosing not to drink in 2025 (and what the data says).- The difference between sobriety, being sober-curious, California-sober and moderation.- Why you don’t need a dramatic reason to take a break from alcohol.- How social pressure still plays a role, but the tide is turning.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Men, you do not have to suffer in silence.There is help. There is hope. There is a way.This is the message this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast is spreading far and wide.In this powerful and hard-hitting conversation, Patrick Fox is joined by mental health advocate, author, therapist, and motivational speaker, David Beeney, to explore the secret struggles many men keep buried, and what happens when you finally start talking about them.David spent 36 years in a successful corporate career while silently battling panic attacks and anxiety. Not one person knew, not his family, his friends, or his colleagues. That silence almost cost him everything.Together, Patrick and David dive into the reality of men’s mental health in the workplace, why so many guys put on a brave face, and how shame, humour, and distraction become armour.They also reflect on the impact of losing a colleague and friend to suicide 20 years ago, and how it shaped both of their missions to help men open up, drop the mask, and ask for support.This episode is about becoming comfortable with dropping the mask and getting honest with what’s actually going on for you.Key takeaways:- Why humour is often a mask for internal struggle- The silent cost of hiding anxiety and panic attacks- What’s really holding men back from speaking up- How to spot signs that someone (including you) might be struggling- The importance of self-compassion over self-criticism- What changes when workplaces get mental health right- Why being open is uncomfortable, and worth itIf you know someone who would benefit from hearing this conversation, please share and let them know why it might help them.Connect with David:Website: https://www.breakingthesilence.co.uk/Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick explores a common but overlooked belief many men hold when they stop drinking, the idea that sobriety will fix everything.Drawing from personal experience and client stories, he reflects on why quitting alcohol is a powerful step, but not a magic solution. Patrick talks about the emotional ups and downs that can follow early sobriety, the expectations that often lead to frustration, and why it’s so important to see sobriety not as a quick fix, but as the foundation for something deeper.Listeners will hear about what can happen when alcohol is no longer there to escape into, and how the real work, and opportunity, begins when we learn to face life fully. It’s a grounded, honest look at what it really means to live alcohol-free.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

So you’ve stopped drinking, now what?In episode 208 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares what no one really talks about in early sobriety: the sneaky ways we trade one habit for another. For him, it was swapping booze for bags of Haribo, biscuits, and secret chocolate runs. But it’s not just about sugar , it’s about how our brains crave comfort, familiarity, and quick hits of dopamine when we remove alcohol.For many guys it can be zero beers, vaping, porn or even exercise. Patrick helpss breaks down why this happens, how addiction isn't always what we think it is, and why being 'addicted' to alcohol doesn’t mean you're broken. He dives into what’s really going on in the brain, what makes stopping drinking hard, and what makes it possible.This episode is for any guy who’s wondered:Why do I still feel the urge even after I’ve stopped drinking?Am I just replacing one addiction with another?Is this normal?It’s honest, it’s hopeful, and it’s a reminder that slipping into new habits doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you're human.Awesome takeaways from this episode:Why the brain often swaps one addiction for another.How to sit with discomfort instead of avoiding it.Why sugar, coffee, or distractions often become the new “fix.”What it really takes to break the cycle and build resilience.Whether you're just starting out or deep in your alcohol-free journey, this one’s a must-listen.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever find yourself thinking, 'Why do I keep doing this? You made the promises, perhaps even a made plan, yet you find yourself back in that same cycle of drinking. In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick speaks about something he sees come up often in his coaching and own life and that's The Frustration TrapThe cycle of being hard on yourself when drinking habits aren’t changing fast enough (or at all). He shares how this shows up for the men he works with, and in his own life, whether it’s on the football pitch, building a business, or getting his son ready for school.You’ll hear how frustration can sneak in when we’re trying to create change, why it rarely works as motivation long term, and what to do instead. There’s also a powerful moment from one of Patrick’s coaching clients celebrating six months alcohol-free, and the surprising advice that helped him most.Some awesome takeaways from this week's show:Why frustration often keeps you stuck (even if it feels like you’re taking action)The real story behind your inner criticHow to respond to frustration with awareness instead of reaction3 simple tools to break the frustration cycleA reminder that being kind to yourself is far from weak, it’s essentialIf you’ve ever felt fed up with yourself and your drinking and you want to break out of that rut, check out this episode and shifting how you see yourself and your drinking today.Think different - feel different - do different. Enjoy. Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week’s reflective episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares a personal moment from a recent night out in London that sparked some honest observations about alcohol, advertising, and the subtle ways we’re influenced.From watching crowds spill out of pubs to reading headlines about potential restrictions on alcohol ads, Patrick explores how our beliefs around drinking are shaped, often without us even noticing. He shares why he no longer feels like he’s missing out, how his relationship with alcohol has changed over the years, and why it’s so important to question what we’re being sold, literally and figuratively.This isn’t a rant or a lecture, just some grounded thoughts, a few honest questions, and a reminder that change isn’t always loud… sometimes it’s just quietly noticing things differently.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The landscape of men’s mental health is beginning to change, but there’s still a long way to go.Men are notorious for trying to deal with things on their own, often afraid to reach out for help in case they’re seen as weak, soft, or not 'man enough.'In this weeks powerful and heartfelt episode 205 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with Giancarlo Gaglione, founder of the Mental Health World Cup. What begins as a conversation about a charity football tournament quickly opens into a raw, honest exploration of grief, vulnerability, and the importance of normalising conversations around mental health and suicide.Giancarlo shares the moving story of how losing his younger brother in 2012 became the catalyst for building one of the UK’s most impactful mental health events. He speaks openly about the pain of loss, the silence that often surrounds male mental health, and how sport, particularly football, has become a tool to bring men together and break down stigma.This episode touches on topics some may find difficult, including suicidal thoughts, grief, and the challenges men face when asking for help. But it’s handled with care, compassion, and the belief that talking about these issues is not only important, it’s vital.Key Takeaways:Why being vulnerable is an act of bravery, not weaknessThe evolution of societal attitudes toward suicide and mental healthThe role football can play in opening up life-saving conversationsHow Giancarlo turned personal tragedy into national impactSigns someone might be silently struggling and how to respondIt’s a real, honest conversation that shows how powerful it can be just to open up. You don’t have to fix everything or have the perfect words, by starting to talk can make all the difference.Find out more about Giancarlo and The Mental Health World-Cup here: https://www.mentalhealthworldcup.org.uk/Instagram: @mentalhealthworldcupWork with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What do Crocs, coaching, and quitting drinking have in common? More than you'd think...In episode 204 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox, a life and sober coach for men, explores how the seemingly small stuff, like your opinion on someone’s shoes, can reveal the deeper belief systems driving your habits, including your relationship with alcohol.Using everyday examples and coaching insights, Patrick unpacks how our brains use beliefs as shortcuts to interpret the world and how those beliefs often go unquestioned. From identity-level thoughts like “I’m just a guy who likes a drink” to fear-based assumptions like “If I stop drinking, I’ll be miserable,” this episode invites listeners to pause, get curious, and realise: all beliefs are optional.Cool takeaways you can expect to hear:Why your beliefs, not alcohol, may be the real thing getting in your wayThe difference between equivalence, cause-and-effect, and identity beliefsHow your brain filters reality through deletion, distortion, and generalisationThe power of suspending beliefs rather than fighting themWhy questioning what you believe about alcohol is the first step toward real changeIf you're ready to take back control and feel more confident and self-assured in sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever felt sad by the prospect of not drinking alcohol again?If you have, you're not alone. It's something that many men experience when rethinking alcohol, but isn't spoken about widely enough.In episode 203 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox explores the often overlooked emotional side of quitting drinking, experiencing grief and saying goodbye to alcohol. Not just the 'I’m done' kind of goodbye, but a deeper, more intentional letting go of alcohol and everything it once represented.This episode includes a powerful message from a listener celebrating his one-year soberversary.Patrick also explores why saying goodbye to alcohol isn’t just about changing habits, it’s about honouring loss, identity, and transition.He shares how grief can show up unexpectedly, even months into sobriety and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing. In fact, it often means you’re doing the real work. Patrick reflects on the role of ritual in humans, the stories our brains create, and how choosing to walk away from alcohol on your own terms is one of the most powerful things you can do.This is a real, honest, and surprisingly uplifting episode about letting go… and moving toward what’s next.Some awesome takeaways:Saying goodbye to alcohol involves more than just not drinking.Grief is a normal and often hidden part of the sobriety journey.Old environments, holidays, and social settings can stir up feelings, not just cravings, but loss.Rituals can help you process the end of a chapter and support your identity shift.You're not weak for feeling like you're struggling, you're human, and that grief is a sign of growth.Letting go with intention helps reclaim your power and clarity in sobriety.Some cool ideas on how you can create your own ritual and say goodbye to alcohol in your life.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to episode 202 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, where Patrick Fox is joined by Amber Abila, a binge and overeating coach who helps people stop binge eating by changing how they think about food. In this episode we discuss how habits form, why we often use food to cope (especially after quitting alcohol), and what it actually takes to feel in control again.You'll also hear how binge eating, like drinking, is often just an attempt to deal with discomfort. Amber shares her story of going from obsessive dieting and bingeing to becoming someone who can eat mindfully, without fear or guilt.Expect practical tools, honest insights, and plenty of parallels between food and alcohol habits, so if you’ve swapped wine for sugar or feel like you’re just bouncing from one coping strategy to another, this one’s for you.Awesome Takeaways:How binge eating and drinking often come from the same root causesThe power of seeing habits as just that, habits, not personal failingsWhy scarcity mindset fuels overeating (and over-drinking)The importance of slowing down and paying attention to what you're doingPractical ways to build mindfulness into eating (or drinking) habitsWhy learning to sit with discomfort is the key to long-term changeConnect with Amber;Free gift! Get instant access to my guided audio to “Stop a Binge Before it Starts” ⁠HERE⁠!https://www.theconfidenteater.org/urgeFor more tips to rewire your brain around food & stop binge eating for good: Become a Confident Eater Podcast: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/podcast Work with me in the Confident Eater Program: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amberabila Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.abila.77/ Free Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532434625387487/?mibextid=c7yyfP Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfox⁠⁠Want to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠