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262. I Thought Drinking Made Me Happy. Nick's Story
262. I Thought Drinking Made Me Happy. Nick's Story
From drinking every night to nearly two years alcohol-free, Nick shares how rethinking alcohol changed far more than his drinking habits.
What happens when something...
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261. A Tool for Dealing with Urges to Drink
Have you ever decided you weren't going to drink, only to find yourself negotiating with that familiar voice in your head a few hours later?
"You've had a long week."
"Just a couple won't hurt."
"You can always start...
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260. Loved Skiing. Tired of Drinking. Interview with Ben Coombes of Soberski
260. Loved Skiing. Tired of Drinking. Interview with Ben Coombes of Soberski
Ben Coombes loved skiing and life in the mountains. What he didn’t love was how easily a ski season became months of heavy drinking, anxiety...
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259. When Your Mind Makes a Bad Day Feel Worse
Episode 259: When Your Mind Makes a Bad Day Worse
Have you ever noticed that once you feel annoyed, stressed or anxious, your mind starts finding even more reasons to feel that way?
A difficult moment becomes a bad...
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258. How Doing 'The Work' Evolves
Episode 258: How Doing 'The Work' Evolves
What happens when you have stopped drinking, made real progress and alcohol is no longer the main thing you think about?
That is exactly where many people want to get to. The...
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257. Sober Motivation: What Will Keep You Going?
What motivates someone to stop drinking might not be what keeps them going?
In episode 257 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores how sober motivation needs to change and evolve alongside the person making...
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256. WOULD I EVER DRINK AGAIN? AFTER NEARLY 8 YEARS SOBER
After nearly eight years sober, would Patrick ever drink alcohol again?
It’s a question a friend asked him while they were away on holiday, and his answer was immediate.
In this episode, Patrick reflects on being...
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254. When Did You Learn to Want Alcohol?
When did you actually learn to want alcohol?
Most of us assume our relationship with alcohol began the first time we had a drink. But what if it started years before that?
In episode 254 of The Alcohol ReThink...
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Episode 253: Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol & Me with Alcohol Change UK's Adam Stokes
What role does alcohol really play in your life?
To mark Alcohol Awareness Week (6th- 12th July), Patrick is joined by Adam from Alcohol Change UK for an honest conversation about the theme Alcohol & Me and why...
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252. Why You Think Alcohol Makes Everything Better
The sun comes out, the temperature rises, and suddenly your brain starts telling you that a cold beer would be nice.
Sound familiar?
For many men rethinking alcohol, sunny weather can feel like a trigger. But is it...
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251. When Life & Sobriety Feels Hard
When life feels hard, it's easy to believe something has gone wrong.
Maybe you're frustrated with your drinking.
Maybe you've been trying to make changes, but keep finding yourself back in the same patterns.
Maybe...
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250. Desperately Seeking Dopamine: Why Your Brain Keeps Wanting More
Do you ever wonder why do you keep wanting more alcohol, more stimulation, more relief... even when you know it's not helping?
In episode 250 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores the powerful role dopamine...
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