The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox

Nov 15 2024 181 ep. 34 mins 4
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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 break free from alcohol, reclaim control, and start living the life you truly want.

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174. Addiction Isn't a Dirty Word: Conversations in Recovery

Nov 15 2024 103 mins  
What 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 different substances, the struggles t

173. ADD, Adderall & Addiction with RL Kramer

Nov 08 2024 34 mins  
In 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 dive into the highs and lows of

172. Taking Responsibility with Paul Fitzgerald

Nov 01 2024 49 mins  
"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 remembers driving fast down

171. A New Way of Understanding Addiction with Maia Szalavitz

Oct 25 2024 54 mins  
In 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 physical dependence, and the rol

170. Who Am I Without Alcohol In My Life?

Oct 18 2024 25 mins  
Have 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 taught your brain that alcohol

169. Breaking Vicious Cycles - A Guide For Better Mental Health

Oct 04 2024 39 mins  
Have 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, we’re diving into these c

168. Disappointment, Triggers and Building Resilience

Sep 27 2024 28 mins  
What 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 disappointment, especiall

167. Compassion vs Excuses: How to Use Compassion For Accountability

Sep 20 2024 25 mins  
Are 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 difference between compassion a

166. Break The Habit of Drinking: How to Stop Using Alcohol to Escape Emotions

Sep 13 2024 39 mins  
In 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 hyper-arousal and hypo-arous

165. How To Quit Alcohol and Feel In Control

Sep 06 2024 27 mins  
What 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 tied to feelings of loss and