By Patrick Fox
The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.
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, especially when it comes to rethinking alcohol and changing habits.
He shares personal experiences and insights on how disappointment can trigger unhealthy coping mechanisms, and highlights the need to recognise and adjust expectations where necessary.
You will hear Patrick offer practical steps for managing disappointment, including acknowledging your feelings, adjusting goals, and practicing self-compassion.
Get ready to hear about the power of patience and developing resilience as you rethink alcohol.
Some of the awesome takeaways you'll hear in this episode:
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
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 and excuses.
He shares how compassion is about acknowledging your humanity and learning from your mistakes.
Get ready to hear some practical strategies for practising self-compassion so you can develop accountability and ultimately personal growth in your life.
SPONSOR Patrick and ALCOHOL CHANGE UK here
Some of the cool takeaways:
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
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-arousal, societal influences on emotional regulation, and practical strategies for expanding your emotional capacity.
Patrick emphasises the significance of self-awareness and the need for healthier coping strategies to manage emotions without relying on alcohol.
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 grief, not the act of drinking.
Patrick dives into the fear of the unknown and the anxiety of losing an identity attached to alcohol. He challenges listeners to focus on the powerful gains of quitting rather than clinging to perceived losses while emphasising the importance of creating evidence for a stronger future and finding the right support to stay on course.
Do you find that people like to chip in with their opinion about your decision to stop drinking?
Do you find it annoying or perhaps draining?
On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick Fox discusses the reasons why men decide to stop drinking and the pushback they often receive from others.
He shares some of the stupid/unhelpful comments people make when someone stops drinking and provides insight into why they might say these things.
Patrick also highlights the importance of not taking these comments personally and owning how you feel.
He explores various reasons why alcohol can become a problem for men, such as drinking alone, hiding drinking habits, increased tolerance, and the impact on mental, physical, and emotional health.
This episode is all about perspective and focusing on what matters most, you and your sobriety.
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
You've quit your addiction, now what?
Life after alcohol, drugs or any other addiction can feel a little different.
A huge part of letting these things go from your life is about creating a new life without them and giving your mind and body a chance to recover.
In episode 163 of the Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox interviews Bash from Rebourne Recovery.
Bash has been around addiction for over 25 years, and has been in recovery for 17 years from his own personal 'addiction career'. Using his experience and special interest in supporting others, he has been running his ReBourne Recovery practice for the last 5 years.
During this episode, they discuss the importance of learning how to feel better instead of just feeling better. They look at the nature of addiction, and the role of a recovery plan can play in post-addiction life.
Bash shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, emphasising the need for self-reflection, meditation, exercise, and journaling.
They also touch on the concept of relapse as an opportunity for growth and the importance of embracing both the highs and lows of life.
This is an awesome conversation about all things addiction and recovery that you won't want to miss.
Cool things you'll hear about in this episode:
- Why creating perspective is so important
- Discover why learning how to feel better is more important than just feeling better
- The allergy analogy (A great tool to shift your mindset)
- Addiction is a complex condition influenced by various factors such as genetics, environment, trauma, and family history
- Recycling critical energy into creative energy
- Creating balance in life is essential for overall well-being and recovery.
- Learning how to embrace the lows as well as the highs
- Cultivating a willingness to feel & a tool to help
- Focus on good habits to assist your recovery
- The difference between reacting and responding
- How finding purpose and replacing the buzz of addiction with the buzz of mediocrity can support you on your journey.
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Bash:
Website: https://www.rebournerecovery.co.uk/
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
When you're not getting a buzz from drinking or you've not got that quick escape route from how you're thinking and feeling, life can feel that little bit more uncomfortable or perhaps even boring...
The way the mind compares drinking to not drinking isn't a fair comparison though.
It's distorted at best and requires some time and patience to re-adjust.
On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is sharing a recent challenge that a client had when it came to feeling a bit 'meh' and that life was becoming 'mundane' without alcohol.
In this episode Patrick takes you through his process of coaching his client on this challenge the mind presented as well as teaching on why he may have felt the way he did.
You can expect to create some awesome awareness and insights for yourself in this episode, as well as some cool tools to help you when boredom strikes.
Cool topics Patrick gets into:
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealcoholrethinkpodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobercuriousmen
Are you getting enough sleep?
Would you like to get more?
We are meant to sleep for a 1/3 of our lives. That's a pretty significant number.
Sleep is essential for many different reasons including our overall health and wellbeing.
Yet many of us are not prioritising sleep or struggling to get decent sleep.
Or worse still, think alcohol is helping with it.
In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick Fox discusses the importance of sleep when rethinking alcohol.
He shares tips on how you can create a better sleep routine without relying on alcohol, such as having a regular sleep schedule, setting up a bedtime routine, watching what you eat and drink, and more.
If you want to improve your sleep and use it as a tool to rethink alcohol, then this podcast is for you.
Cool things you'll learn in this episode:
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Get yourself booked in here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealcoholrethinkpodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobercuriousmen
What would you do with more clarity in your life?
One of the many awesome benefits of rethinking alcohol is the sense of clarity that you start bringing back into you life.
Clarity to think
Clarity to feel
Clarity to act
It's not uncommon that a new found sense of clarity (because the fog of drinking has been lifted) leads to new opportunities. Whether that's in relationships, career, health or more.
On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast I'm joined by Johnny Johnson, co-founder of Unltd Beer.
Johnny came on to share the impact of radically reducing drinking on his life and the incredible opportunity it has led to.
After being inspired by a friend of a friend who made some massive improvements in his life from quitting the booze, Johnny and his wife Antonia, fellow co-founder of Unltd beer were beyond inspired and decided to take a 3 month break from drinking.
Johnny likened taking a break from alcohol to taking the limitless pill from the blockbuster movie, Limitless.
That break led to clarity and an opportunity, resulting in the birth of Unltd beer.
We discuss how stress played a role in Johnnys' drinking habits and how essentially quitting alcohol has improved his overall well-being. We also look at the importance of managing stress and the benefits of having a tool like Zero Beer to help with moderation or sobriety.
Johnny gives a raw and honest interview on his journey of rethinking alcohol and how it inspired him to start his business.
This is an awesome episode full of inspiration, not to be missed.
Other key takeaways:
Connect with Johnny & Antonia
Website: https://www.unltd.beer/
Instagram: @unltd.beer
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Get yourself booked in here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealcoholrethinkpodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobercuriousmen
What are you focused on when you go out socialising when not drinking?
How good it could be? How how bad it will be?
In this weeks episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick discusses the challenges of socialising without alcohol and provides some tools to help shift your focus from negative outcomes to positive opportunities and experiences.
Be prepared to hear about the importance of setting clear intentions, visualising positive outcomes, and reframing negative thoughts.
Discover how you can start embracing socialising without alcohol...
Some of the awesome takeaways:
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Get yourself booked in here.
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealcoholrethinkpodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholrethinkproject
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobercuriousmen
The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.