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 relationships
The hidden cost of living at 6/10 when you could be at 9
How alcohol steals trust, not just from yourself, but from your family and business
What changes when you stop drifting and start living with clarity
This 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/jamesswanwick
Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Swanwick
Alcohol Free Lifestyle – www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com
Swanwick Sleep – www.swanwicksleep.com
Book (Clear) – https://www.amazon.com/CLEAR-Neuroscience-Based-Achievers-Drinking-Willpower/dp/B0DYPLB3HN
E-version - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIh6G6ZS8eF6YW3OQuWSEkE4ouHXa3oh/view
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