

The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox
Patrick Fox - Mens Life and Sober Coach
The Alcohol ReThink Podcast is for men who want to change their relationship with alcohol, whether you're in the sober-curious stage or ready to quit for good.
We're ripping up the script on outdated stereotypes and stigmas when it comes to alcohol and addiction, and showing you how you can rethink your relationship with alcohol in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
Join Patrick as he shares practical strategies, interviews, experiences, coaching tools and concepts to help you break free from alcohol, reclaim control, and start living the life you truly want.
www.patrickjfox.com
We're ripping up the script on outdated stereotypes and stigmas when it comes to alcohol and addiction, and showing you how you can rethink your relationship with alcohol in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
Join Patrick as he shares practical strategies, interviews, experiences, coaching tools and concepts to help you break free from alcohol, reclaim control, and start living the life you truly want.
www.patrickjfox.com
Episodes
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Aug 11, 2023 • 28min
111. False Promises
What were you taught to believe about alcohol?
What were the promises you were sold about what it does for you?
And do you still think they are valid?
This week on The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick shares with you 7 false promises you were fed about how alcohol helps you.
He talks about how alcohol can't actually promise you anything and that the answer to that question lies elsewhere in your belief systems.
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jul 28, 2023 • 50min
110. A Journey of Self-Discovery with James Bell
Have you ever wondered how working with a coach could help you to stop drinking?
This week on The Alcohol ReThink podcast, I was joined by an awesome dude called James Bell.
James started working with Patrick at the end of a self-proclaimed ‘heavy’ drinking summer in 2022.
After numerous attempts to stop, James had had enough and reached out to Patrick to see how he could change this unhealthy habit for good.
Some of the cool things they discussed in this episode:
- The stop-start cycle of rethinking alcohol
- The value of taking a break while exploring why you drink
- Beliefs that kept him drinking
- What’s alcohol giving you vs what’s alcohol taking away from you?
- The paradox of alcohol
- Fears around stopping drinking
- A willingness to feel self-conscious in the beginning of your sobriety
- Some of the coaching tools and exercises that helped him the most
- Having compassion for your past self
- The power of a conversation
- ‘Get out of your head’
- What’s changed for James since stopping drinking
- Giving your sobriety purpose
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jul 21, 2023 • 18min
109. Grieving Alcohol
Are you ready to say goodbye to alcohol for good?
In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, join Patrick as he shares how and why giving yourself space to grieve alcohol can be so transformative.
Some of the things he covers are:
- What grieving alcohol means
- The 5 stages of grief
- Exercises to help you let go of alcohol
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jul 14, 2023 • 46min
108. Finding Authenticity in Sobriety with Nathan Gallagher
Do you ever feel like you have to be someone else in order to fit in? Do feel like you have to hide what you really love in life?
Then have a listen to this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast where I was joined by the awesome Nathan Gallagher.
He founded the Love Jam community, which specialises in sober parties and festivals. After spending much of his late teens and early 20s in what he describes as a 'stereotypical binge drinking brit', his love of music and a journey of self-discovery led him to create LoveJam.
Cool things we discuss in this episode:
- The masks we wear
- The power of breathwork, mediation and self-love
- Acceptance, authenticity and self expression
- Getting comfortable with ALL of your emotions
- The importance of where you place importance and value
- The way you start and finish your day is essential to your daily experience
- Cultivating a willingness to experiment
- Opportunities in your sobriety
- There’s growth in our pain
Connect with Nathan:
Instagram: lovejamcommunity
Website: https://www.lovejam.community/
LoveJam Campout Festival
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jul 7, 2023 • 24min
107. Letting Go
This week discover 5 ways that you can ‘let go’ of using in your life:
1. Romancing Sobriety
2. Taking Responsibility
3. Switch Up Your Environment
4. New Identity
5. Overcoming fear of social judgements or stigmas
6. Unrealistic expectations of change (BONUS way)
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jun 30, 2023 • 24min
106. Holding On (5 ways you hold on to alcohol in your life)
This week discover 5 ways that you may be unintentionally holding yourself back from rethinking alcohol in your life and creating that lasting change you want.
In this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick shares 5 ways that you may be holding yourself back from stopping drinking.
By giving yourself some time to reflect and investigate how you may be holding yourself back, you’ll open yourself up to a whole new plethora of opportunities to change.
Listen now to hear more about the 5 ways that you ‘hold on’ to alcohol in your life:
1. Romanticising alcohol
2. Blame mindset
3. Environment
4. Identity
5. Fear of social judgements or stigmas
6. Unrealistic expectations of change (BONUS way)
Questions to ask yourself to help rethink the role of alcohol in your life:
Who am I without alcohol in my life?
Where or what are you holding on to as you rethink alcohol?
Do you love those reasons?
What’s stopping you from letting go?
Is holding on, helping or hurting you?
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jun 23, 2023 • 25min
105. Radical Rethink Interview with Craig Spear
Do you know why you think you need a drink? Are you aware of what societal or cultural expectations you've unknowingly agreed to and taken on?
In this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast, Patrick shares a special episode where he guested on the Man In The Arena Podcast with Craig Spear.
They spoke about Patrick's journey to sobriety, why he is so passionate about his work, and ways you can begin to start unlearning the habit of drinking alcohol.
It's a corker of an interview with two of the best in helping men transform their relationships with food, alcohol and most importantly, themselves.
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jun 16, 2023 • 31min
104. Dopaneeds
Humans do not need alcohol. It has no nutritional benefit to us whatsoever.
Yet we live in a world where many of us have become physically, mentally and emotionally dependent on it.
In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink podcast Patrick shares his concept of ‘dopaneeds’. It’s a tool that you can use to help you reevaluate your relationship with alcohol.
He discusses our essential needs, dopamine's role in our lives, and how you can start to question your own brain when it suggests you ‘need’ alcohol.
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jun 9, 2023 • 31min
103. Sober Firsts
Going sober is a radical and defying thing to do in a world that puts alcohol on a pedestal.
Along the way, you’re going to encounter many ‘sober firsts’.
Sober firsts are events or experiences that you might be doing without alcohol for the first time in your adult life, at least consciously.
In this episode Patrick explores some examples of sober firsts, why they’re so important, what to expect and the profound impact they will have on your journey to sobriety and beyond.
Some of the awesome things you'll hear about in this episode are:
- What sober firsts are
- Swapping your drinkers dungeon for a sober suite
- The motivational triad and creating change
- Developing a compassionate relationship with yourself
- Creating evidence of change- Normalising sobriety
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/

Jun 2, 2023 • 28min
102. Creating a Sober Toolkit
Creating a sober toolkit while you rethink alcohol in your life is essential. Discover how Patrick created his sober toolkit and how you can begin working on yours.
Like any toolkit, you'll need different tools for different jobs. There's no sense in trying to use a screwdriver to hammer a nail.
In this episode, Patrick outlines what tools he put in his kit. He shares what support structure he put around himself in order to give himself the best chance of succeeding in his sobriety.
Some of the awesome things you'll hear about in this episode are:
- What is a sober toolkit
- How you can begin creating yours
- Ways that you can create a structure of support, resources and strategies in rethinking alcohol
- Some of the books, podcasts and education that Patrick found most helpful
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 to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life.
Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consultation alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here.
You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking
Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/