217. ADHD, Addiction & The Missing Link with Sarah Templeton
In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with ADHD expert and author Sarah Templeton to uncover the deep links between ADHD and addiction. Sarah shares her powerful late-in-life diagnosis story, how undiagnosed ADHD often manifests as compulsive or addictive behaviors, and why so many men struggling with alcohol may actually be facing something deeper.Awesome topics they cover:A clearer understanding of the different types of ADHD and how they often get overlooked.Insight into why addiction and ADHD are so closely connected.Real stories of how awareness and the right support can be transformational.Practical steps to start screening, seeking support, and reframing what a diagnosis means.If you’ve ever wondered why willpower alone doesn’t work, or why certain patterns keep showing up in your life, this episode offers fresh answers and hope.Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahtempleton.org.uk/ADHD Screening: https://www.adhdliberty.org/adhd-screening-pilots/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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216. Supporting Loved Ones Through Addiction with Amber Hollingsworth
The effects of alcohol and addiction go far and wide, they don’t just impact the person drinking, but ripple through families, relationships, and entire households. If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to someone you love about their drinking, this episode is for you.In episode 216 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with addiction expert and YouTuber Amber Hollingsworth, host of Put Down the Shovel. With over 20 years of experience working with people struggling with addiction and their families, Amber shares practical tools and compassionate strategies to help loved ones create safety, build trust, and influence change without judgment or ultimatums.Listeners will learn how to approach difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness, why patience and self-regulation are essential, and how to set boundaries with empathy. Amber explains her concept of the “invisible intervention,” showing that families are not powerless and can play an active role in helping a loved one move toward recovery.Awesome takeaways:How to talk to a loved one about drinking without starting a fight.Why creating a safe, non-judgmental space is more powerful than criticism.Practical boundary-setting techniques for difficult situations.The importance of family members managing their own emotions first.How influence, not control, can accelerate change.Connect with Amber:YouTube - Put The Shovel DownWebsite: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/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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215. The Challenge with All or Nothing Thinking and Looking at What Lies in The Middle
In episode 215 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores the trap of all or nothing thinking, the mindset that tells us we 'always' do this or 'never' do that.From 'I've had one, I may as well keep going' to 'If I can't moderate, what's the point?', these absolutes feel like facts in the moment, but often they just cloud our judgment and keep us stuck in the cycle.Patrick breaks down what all or nothing thinking actually is, how it shows up around alcohol (and in other parts of life), and why it can sometimes be helpful, but only if you recognise it as a choice. He shares real-world examples from his own journey and his clients, and shows how to step into the middle ground where real progress is made.Key takeaways from this episode:What all or nothing thinking really is and how to recognise it.How 'always' and 'never' statements shape your mindset.Why all or nothing thinking sometimes helps, but often holds you back.The power of finding the middle ground when it comes to change.Real-life examples of shifting from extremes to progress.If you've ever felt like one slip wipes out all your progress, this episode will help you see things differently and give yourself permission to keep moving forward.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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214. Stop Drifting & Start Showing Up with James Swanick
Most men don’t hit rock bottom; they just drift. A few drinks after work, weekends on autopilot, telling themselves they’re 'fine'… until fine turns into stuck.In episode 214 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor, entrepreneur, and author of Clear: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alcohol. During this open conversation they talk about how easy it is for men to slide into mediocrity without even noticing.They dig into:Why 'socially acceptable drinking' quietly robs your energy, money, and relationshipsThe hidden cost of living at 6/10 when you could be at 9How alcohol steals trust, not just from yourself, but from your family and businessWhat changes when you stop drifting and start living with clarityThis isn’t about waiting for rock bottom. It’s about recognising the drift and deciding to take the wheel back.Connect with James:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwickWikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_SwanwickAlcohol Free Lifestyle – www.alcoholfreelifestyle.comSwanwick Sleep – www.swanwicksleep.comBook (Clear) – https://www.amazon.com/CLEAR-Neuroscience-Based-Achievers-Drinking-Willpower/dp/B0DYPLB3HNE-version - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIh6G6ZS8eF6YW3OQuWSEkE4ouHXa3oh/viewWork 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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213. Breaking Free From the Work Hard, Play Hard Trap with Ben Taylor
Ben thought he was in control of alcohol, until every day started revolving around his next drink...In episode 213 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox talks with Ben who, by his own account, was a normal bloke who looked like he had it all together on the outside, running a successful business and raising a family, but behind the scenes was starting to struggle, with drinking creeping further into his life and even shaping how he pictured his retirement.Ben shares how drinking shifted from nights out with friends to solitary sessions at home, how the cycle crept in without him noticing, and what it took to finally break free. His story moves from hiding bottles and making excuses to walking in nature, feeling present with his family, and seeing his future in a completely different light.It’s a raw, relatable conversation about the messy middle of change, the doubt, the slips, the quiet wins, and the surprising freedom that comes when you finally stop negotiating with yourself over alcohol.How drinking can quietly shift from social fun to a daily coping mechanism.The small warning signs that signal it’s time for change.Why being 'a normal bloke' on the outside can hide a deeper struggle.The role of self-kindness in breaking long-standing habits.Practical ways to replace alcohol with habits that actually help you unwind.How life, work, and relationships can change in the first 8 months alcohol-free.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
About The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox
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.
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