231. Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol
Description
In this episode, Patrick takes you behind the scenes of what his coaching sessions actually look like, and why reflection plays such a powerful role when rethinking alcohol.
Most men are changing more than they realise. The problem is, those changes are often subtle, easy to miss, and rarely recognised as progress.
Through real coaching examples and simple explanations, Patrick shows how reflection helps you notice what’s already shifting, how your brain learns through evidence, and why small changes matter far more than dramatic moments.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not making progress despite doing things differently, this episode will help you see what’s really happening and how to build momentum without forcing it.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why the start of a coaching session matters more than most people realise
How reflection pulls you out of autopilot and into awareness
Why change often shows up quietly in language, reactions, and what feels normal
How noticing small differences gives your brain the evidence it needs to change
Why reflection helps change stick without overthinking or pressure
Key takeaway:
Change doesn’t usually arrive as a big moment. It shows up in ordinary places. Reflection is how you learn to spot it, reinforce it, and let your brain catch up with who you’re becoming.
Reflection questions from the episode:
What did I do, say, or think this week that would have surprised the old version of me?
What felt a little easier or more normal this week compared to before?
Where did I respond differently this week than I would have in the past, even in a small way?
Mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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