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.
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