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 surrounded by “holiday mode,” watching his daughter drink after turning 18, and the recent coverage of Brad Pitt returning to alcohol after seven years of sobriety.
He explores how stories like Brad Pitt’s can quietly cause someone to question their own sobriety. The mind can easily begin thinking: “If he can drink again, perhaps I can too.”
That’s why protecting your sobriety matters. Not because you need to fear alcohol, but because it’s important to remember what drinking was costing you and what your life has gained since removing it.
Patrick also discusses why the reasons behind your drinking can have such a significant influence on how you drink and the difference between consciously choosing alcohol and using it to escape difficult emotions.
This episode invites you to consider what alcohol would genuinely add to your life, and what you believe you would be going back for.
Cool topics covered:
- Would Patrick ever drink again?
- Brad Pitt’s return to drinking
- Protecting your sobriety from outside influences
- Alcohol and 'holiday mode'
- Turning 18 and the expectations around drinking
- Why comparing yourself with other drinkers can be misleading
- Drinking to escape difficult emotions
- Why your reasons for drinking matter
- The difference between fear and freedom in sobriety
Content advisory: This episode briefly references suicidal thoughts discussed during Brad Pitt’s recent interview. Please take care while listening. If you’re struggling or feel at risk, contact Samaritans free on 116 123 in the UK and Ireland, or seek urgent local support.
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