The early stages of going alcohol-free can have its challenges.

How you achieve it almost doesn't matter.

How you speak to yourself about how you do it does.

In episode 194 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares what it means to 'Protect Your Sobriety' , especially during those early days and months when everything still feels new, uncertain, and a little bit raw.

You’ll hear about the mental traps and thought patterns that can trip you up, like thinking you’re weak for avoiding certain events or feeling like you “should” be able to handle more by now.

Patrick shares powerful coaching insights and real client stories that show how choosing to honour your own capacity isn't weakness, it's wisdom.

He unpacks why saying no, changing routines, or skipping the bar at halftime aren’t signs you’re doing it wrong… they’re signs you’re doing it right.

You’ll learn how to reframe your thinking, shift perspective, and build the kind of self-confidence that lasts.

There’s also a personal update from Patrick about a recent health scare and how it’s made him reflect even more on the importance of self-care, not just with drinking, but with all the choices we make.

If you’re early in your journey or struggling with the voice in your head telling you you're not doing enough, this episode is a must-listen.

Protecting your sobriety isn’t about fear, it’s about choosing the man you want to be.

Awesome takeaways from this episode:

• Why avoiding certain situations isn’t a failure...it’s a strategy.

• How to embrace the inner coach vs the inner critic

• Shifting your perspective from shame to a show of strength

• Hear about one of Patrick's clients' breakthroughs and we he chooses presence over pressure.

• What protecting sobriety looks like in the real world.

  
  

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