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233. The Mental Game of Sober
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- Jan 9, 2026
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- 1217
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Summary
Stopping drinking is one decision. Learning how to think differently about alcohol is another. In episode 233 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast , Patrick explores the Mental Game of Sober and the mindset skills that make the biggest difference when rethinking alcohol, whether you’re considering a break, in early sobriety, or continuing alcohol free. Drawing on over five years of sober coaching and a decade of life coaching, Patrick breaks down three core mindset skills he’s seen consistently help men change their relationship with alcohol and themselves. This episode focuses on awareness, identity, and choice. It looks at how alcohol influences the way men think, how to handle triggers without white knuckling, and how to shift from seeing sobriety as a loss to seeing it as a gain. Awesome topics you'll here about: Why mindset matters as much as behaviour when rethinking alcohol How developing self-awareness helps you respond to urges rather than react to them The difference between scarcity thinking and abundance thinking in sobriety How “playing it forward” helps deal with triggers and reinforces identity Why sobriety becomes easier when it aligns with what matters most to you This episode is for men who know alcohol isn’t serving them anymore but want to feel clearer, steadier, and more confident in their decisions. Not perfect. Just more aligned. If you’re ready to strengthen your mental game and rethink alcohol in a way that actually lasts, this episode will give you a solid place to start. Disrupt Your Life Register Interest here: https://www.patrickjfox.com/disrupt-your-life Work with Patrick: Discover how coaching can support your goals in rethinking alcohol. 👉 Apply here …