206. Alcohol, Advertising, and the Stories We’re (mis)Sold
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 shaped, often without us even noticing. He shares why he no longer feels like he’s missing out, how his relationship with alcohol has changed over the years, and why it’s so important to question what we’re being sold, literally and figuratively.This isn’t a rant or a lecture, just some grounded thoughts, a few honest questions, and a reminder that change isn’t always loud… sometimes it’s just quietly noticing things differently.Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 Apply hereConnect with Patrick:Website: patrickjfox.comInstagram: @thealcoholrethinkprojectBuy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfoxWant to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 Join the challenge here
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202. Why You Binge with Amber Abila
Welcome to episode 202 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, where Patrick Fox is joined by Amber Abila, a binge and overeating coach who helps people stop binge eating by changing how they think about food. In this episode we discuss how habits form, why we often use food to cope (especially after quitting alcohol), and what it actually takes to feel in control again.You'll also hear how binge eating, like drinking, is often just an attempt to deal with discomfort. Amber shares her story of going from obsessive dieting and bingeing to becoming someone who can eat mindfully, without fear or guilt.Expect practical tools, honest insights, and plenty of parallels between food and alcohol habits, so if you’ve swapped wine for sugar or feel like you’re just bouncing from one coping strategy to another, this one’s for you.Awesome Takeaways:How binge eating and drinking often come from the same root causesThe power of seeing habits as just that, habits, not personal failingsWhy scarcity mindset fuels overeating (and over-drinking)The importance of slowing down and paying attention to what you're doingPractical ways to build mindfulness into eating (or drinking) habitsWhy learning to sit with discomfort is the key to long-term changeConnect with Amber;Free gift! Get instant access to my guided audio to “Stop a Binge Before it Starts” HERE!https://www.theconfidenteater.org/urgeFor more tips to rewire your brain around food & stop binge eating for good: Become a Confident Eater Podcast: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/podcast Work with me in the Confident Eater Program: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amberabila Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.abila.77/ Free Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532434625387487/?mibextid=c7yyfP Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 Apply hereConnect with Patrick:Website: patrickjfox.comInstagram: @thealcoholrethinkprojectBuy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfoxWant to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 Join the challenge here
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201. The Top 3 Fears That Keep Men Drinking (and how to deal with them)
Welcome to episode 201 of The Alcohol ReThink PodcastWork with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 Apply hereConnect with Patrick:Website: patrickjfox.comInstagram: @thealcoholrethinkprojectBuy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfoxWant to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 Join the challenge here
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200. The Drinking Archetypes with Rachel Hart
Welcome to this milestone 200th episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, where Patrick Fox welcomes renowned coach and author Rachel Hart for a powerful conversation on what truly drives our desire to drink.Rachel shares her personal journey with alcohol, her struggle with black-and-white thinking, and the turning point that led her to radically shift how she viewed her relationship with drinking. Rachel shares her groundbreaking framework of the eight Drink Archetypes - powerful identities that reflect the unconscious beliefs and needs driving our habits with alcohol. From the Connector to the Escape Artist, Rachel explains how these archetypes reveal the emotional and psychological stories behind why we drink, and how to begin rewriting them.This episode is packed with deep insights, personal reflections, and a fresh lens through which listeners can examine their own habits, without shame or self-judgment. Rachel and Patrick unpack how beliefs shape behaviour, why shame keeps people stuck, and how curiosity, not control, is the key to change.Whether you're exploring your own drinking or supporting someone else, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and better equipped to rethink your relationship with alcohol.Connect with Rachel:Website: https://rachelhart.comThe Drink Archetypes: https://rachelhart.com/drinkarchetypes/Work with Patrick:Get 1-1 coaching, quit drinking and start showing up like the man you want to be in life. 👉 Apply hereConnect with Patrick:Website: patrickjfox.comInstagram: @thealcoholrethinkprojectBuy Patrick A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfoxWant to stop drinking but not ready for coaching? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself along the way.👉 Join the challenge here
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199. The Power of Feeling Proud
Do you hold back when it comes to giving yourself credit.. especially in sobriety or other areas of growth? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores why so many men struggle to feel proud of themselves, even after making significant changes like stopping drinking.Drawing on insights from his coaching work, Patrick unpacks the real reasons we downplay our progress, whether it’s fear of failure, childhood conditioning, cultural messaging, or perfectionism. He reveals how suppressing pride can quietly sabotage long-term success, and why celebrating your wins isn’t just 'nice to do', it’s necessary for rewiring your brain and building lasting change.Awesome topics you'll hear covered:Where the fear of pride comes from How comparison, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt keep men playing smallThe neuroscience behind authentic pride, and how it supports sobrietyWhy acknowledging progress is a key part of identity changeHow to begin letting pride in, without guilt, shame, or fearThis episode is a call to stop shrinking, start celebrating, and own your evolution. Because when you hold back pride, you hold back power.Enjoy!Buy Me A CoffeeIf you love the podcast and want to show your support in helping it continue, you can buy Patrick a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickfoxReady to Stop Drinking? Start Here:The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself.👉 Join the challenge hereWork with Patrick:Stop waiting and start creating a life free from alcohol👉 Apply hereConnect with Patrick:Website: patrickjfox.comInstagram: @thealcoholrethinkproject
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