The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox

What if the only reason sobriety feels boring is because your brain forgot what real fun is actually like? On episode 228 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox takes on one of the most stubborn myths men carry around about stopping drinking, that life without alcohol is flat, dull or somehow less exciting.... Spoiler - it’s not even close. Get ready to hear Patrick break down why that belief...

What if the moment that finally changes your life doesn't have to be dramatic at all, but a quiet realisation that you can’t keep living the way you have been? That’s exactly where this week’s guest David, found himself before everything shifted. On episode 227 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick speaks with long-time listener David, who shares his journey from being a daily drinker stuck...

Ever notice how the harder you try not to think about drinking, the more it suddenly becomes all you can think about? In episode 226 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick breaks down the classic Carl Jung idea, 'what you resist persists' and explains why fighting your thoughts and feelings around alcohol often makes them louder, not weaker. You’ll learn why thoughts about drinking are rarely ran...

Have you ever wondered what really changes when someone stops drinking, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? After nearly seven years without alcohol, I’ve had time to reflect on the habits that truly made it possible and enjoyable! In this episode, I share  the seven key habits  that helped me stop drinking and stay alcohol-free. Some were intentional, others I stumbled into without...

What if the biggest barrier to workplace wellbeing isn’t burnout or stress, but the silence around addiction? In this episode, Patrick sits down with  Emily Pearson , founder of The Wellbeing Lead Academy , to talk about what it really means to create  recovery-friendly workplaces . You'll hear them explore how addiction shows up at every level of business, from the shop floor to the boardroom...

What happens when the way you live doesn’t match what you value most? In episode 223 of The Alcohol ReThink, join host Patrick Fox as he goes deep into the topic of values, what they are, how they drive your decisions, and how alcohol often conflicts with them. He explores why your brain is wired to choose the path of least resistance, and why drinking can feel easier in the moment, even when it g...

When you stop drinking, it’s not just the alcohol you take out of your life, it’s about creating a whole identity that was wrapped around it. And one of the first places that shows up? Socialising. In this episode, Patrick explores what it really means to socialise while sober, a theme that came up with several clients this week. Many men fear that if they’re not drinking, they’ll lose their socia...

What happens when a man finally decides to stop running from himself and face his drinking head-on? In episode 221 of  The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick sits down with Shaun from Australia, a long-time listener who reached out to share his incredible journey of recovery and growth. From the chaos of daily drinking to the calm of mindful living, Sean opens up about the realities of his drinking...

Why do you really want to stop drinking? It sounds like an obvious question, but most guys don’t take the time to dig deep enough. And here’s why it matters: if your WHY isn’t strong and compelling, it won’t stick. In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick breaks down why your WHY is the foundation of lasting change. He’ll share how to go beyond vague ideas like 'better health&#3...

Alcohol doesn’t just cost money. It takes your energy, your time, your motivation, your relationships, and your self-image. In episode 219 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares a powerful client story about how alcohol almost pulled him back in during a challenging week, and what he did instead. Get ready to hear the no-so-hidden price of drinking and why so many men underestimate the imp...

How do you know if you’re content in sobriety… or slipping into complacency? In this episode 218 of  The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox explores the hidden risk of complacency in recovery, and why it often shows up more quietly than you expect. From thoughts like  “maybe just one drink will be different this time”, to forgetting the chaos alcohol once caused, Patrick unpacks how the mind su...

In this episode of  The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox sits down with ADHD expert and author Sarah Templeton to uncover the deep links between ADHD and addiction. Sarah shares her powerful late-in-life diagnosis story, how undiagnosed ADHD often manifests as compulsive or addictive behaviors, and why so many men struggling with alcohol may actually be facing something deeper. Awesome topics...

The effects of alcohol and addiction go far and wide, they don’t just impact the person drinking, but ripple through families, relationships, and entire households. If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to someone you love about their drinking, this episode is for you. In episode 216 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox sits down with addiction expert and YouTuber Amber Hollingsworth,...

In episode 215 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick explores the trap of all or nothing thinking, the mindset that tells us we 'always' do this or 'never' do that. From 'I've had one, I may as well keep going' to 'If I can't moderate, what's the point?', these absolutes feel like facts in the moment, but often they just cloud our judgment and keep us...

Most men don’t hit rock bottom; they just drift. A few drinks after work, weekends on autopilot, telling themselves they’re 'fine'… until fine turns into stuck. In episode 214 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor, entrepreneur, and author of Clear: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alco...

Ben thought he was in control of alcohol, until every day started revolving around his next drink... In episode 213 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox talks with Ben who, by his own account, was a normal bloke who looked like he had it all together on the outside, running a successful business and raising a family, but behind the scenes was starting to struggle, with drinking creeping fu...

Willpower might get you started, but it rarely lasts... In this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick is joined by listener-turned-guest Matthew, who got in touch after hitting his first sober anniversary. This is a powerful, honest, and surprisingly relatable conversation about the messy (and meaningful) journey of quitting alcohol, from blackouts and panic attacks to the small...

What if you didn’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your relationship with alcohol? In this week's episode of The Alcohol eThink podcast, Patrick explores the growing trend of people choosing to drink less, or not at all, not because they’ve 'got a problem,' but because they’re simply asking better questions. You’ll hear how the sober-curious movement is gaining real traction in 2025...

Men, you do not have to suffer in silence. There is help. There is hope. There is a way. This is the message this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast is spreading far and wide. In this powerful and hard-hitting conversation, Patrick Fox is joined by mental health advocate, author, therapist, and motivational speaker, David Beeney, to explore the secret struggles many men keep buried,...

In this episode of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast , Patrick explores a common but overlooked belief many men hold when they stop drinking, the idea that sobriety will fix everything. Drawing from personal experience and client stories, he reflects on why quitting alcohol is a powerful step, but not a magic solution. Patrick talks about the emotional ups and downs that can follow early sobriety, the e...

So you’ve stopped drinking, now what? In episode 208 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares what no one really talks about in early sobriety: the sneaky ways we trade one habit for another. For him, it was swapping booze for bags of Haribo, biscuits, and secret chocolate runs. But it’s not just about sugar , it’s about how our brains crave comfort, familiarity, and quick hits of dopamine w...

Ever find yourself thinking, ' Why do I keep doing this? You made the promises, perhaps even a made plan, yet you find yourself back in that same cycle of drinking. In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick speaks about something he sees come up often in his coaching and own life and that's The Frustration Trap The cycle of being hard on yourself when drinking habits aren’t ch...

In this week’s reflective episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick shares a personal moment from a recent night out in London that sparked some honest observations about alcohol, advertising, and the subtle ways we’re influenced. From watching crowds spill out of pubs to reading headlines about potential restrictions on alcohol ads, Patrick explores how our beliefs around drinking are shape...

The landscape of men’s mental health is beginning to change, but there’s still a long way to go. Men are notorious for trying to deal with things on their own, often afraid to reach out for help in case they’re seen as weak, soft, or not 'man enough.' In this weeks powerful and heartfelt episode 205 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox sits down with Giancarlo Gaglione, founder of...

What do Crocs, coaching, and quitting drinking have in common? More than you'd think... In episode 204 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick Fox, a life and sober coach for men, explores how the seemingly small stuff, like your opinion on someone’s shoes, can reveal the deeper belief systems driving your habits, including your relationship with alcohol. Using everyday examples and coaching insi...