The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox 193. Beyond Willpower: How Rethinking Alcohol Changed Everything with Quint Viardot
"What you enjoy in a drink is not the drink itself, but the ending of the irritation of wanting that drink." ~ Allen Carr
In episode 193 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is joined by a long-time listener and now friend of the show, Quint.
Originally from France and now living in the UK, Quint shares his powerful journey from being a weekend wine drinker to living a fully alcohol-free life.
You'll hear Quint share how deeply ingrained alcohol is in French and broader Western culture, why willpower alone isn’t the answer, and what truly changes when you start rethinking your relationship with alcohol.
Quint talks openly about the moment he realised alcohol was holding him back, how this podcast played a key role in his transformation, and the tools and books that supported his journey.
Whether you're sober curious, cutting down, or committed to living without alcohol, this episode offers honest insights, lived experience, and some valuable mindset shifts to help you along the way.
In this episode:
Growing up in France and the normalisation of wine from a young age
The limitations of willpower and the importance of rethinking alcohol
Life as a weekend drinker—and what changed
A look at global drinking cultures through travel
How triggers work and why they don't last
Using Dry January as a springboard for change
Quint’s favourite books on sobriety
Writing and sharing his story in The Low No Drinker magazine
Supporting family members through being an example of what's possible
This awesome listen will help you with starting your own alcohol rethink journey.
Quint's Recommended Reads:
Stop Drinking Now - Allen Carr
Sober on a Drunk Planet - Sean Alexander
Sober Curious - Ruby Warrington
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober - Catherine Gray
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