Why does alcohol feel like the only way to quiet your mind? Drinking to deal with sensory overload and overwhelming 'white noise' was a daily necessity for Scot. After growing up surrounded by generational alcohol use, he turned to alcohol early in life, finding it was the only thing that allowed him to overcome shyness and function socially. It wasn't until later in life, after receiving a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, that Scot finally understood the true battle he was fighting—a fight against his own neurodivergent needs that led him to a devastating cycle of returns to old patterns and regret.

Scot and Coach Cole discuss:

Scot’s early years in a family shaped by heavy drinking and loss

How local drinking culture and “always up for it” expectations influenced his choices

Using alcohol as “Dutch courage” to socialize as a shy, neurodivergent teen

Discovering autism and ADHD as a lens for self-understanding instead of self-blame

Nightly wine, hidden bottles, blackouts, and the impact on his partner and kids

His vivid description of mental “noise” and drinking to deal with sensory overload

The moment with his daughter that sparked a clear decision to quit for good

Embracing neurodivergent strengths and navigating social events alcohol-free

And more…

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