# 243. Why You’re Still Drinking (Even Though You Want to Stop) with Hunter

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Podcast: [The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-alcohol-rethink-podcast-with-patrick-fox-3061895)
Published: 2026-03-27T08:45:51+00:00
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## Resource

Ever known something needed to change… but just carried on anyway? In episode 243 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick sits down with one of his current clients, Hunter, who shares what it actually looks like to stop drinking alcohol , break the cycle, and finally follow through. There was no big crisis or wake-up call. Just years of waking up thinking, why am I still doing this? If you’ve ever tried cutting back on alcohol , doing Dry January, or telling yourself “this time will be different”… this episode will resonate. Hunter talks about that space a lot of men sit in… Life’s working. Career’s solid. Family’s good. But alcohol is quietly taking more than it gives. What makes this conversation different is how honest it is about that middle ground. The place where you know … but haven’t acted yet. And what shifted when he stopped trying to think his way through it… and actually spoke to someone who gets it. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “I’ll just cut back” keeps you stuck in the same loop The power of being able to speak openly without feeling judged How setting a simple, reachable goal (instead of forever) builds momentum Why most people already know what they need to do… they just haven’t acted on it The difference between consuming content and actually applying it How your routines, not alcohol itself, are often the hardest thing to change Why alcohol doesn’t support anything you say you value Awesome takeaways: You don’t need a big moment to make a meaningful change Being heard properly can unlock more than another podcast or book Clarity comes from conversation, not just thinking You don’t have to commit to “forever” to get started Most of the worries you have about stopping… don’t play out Work with Patrick: Discover how coaching can support your goals…

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