Patrick Fox
Patrick Fox
196. Stop Sedating & Start Living with William Porter
196. Stop Sedating & Start Living with William Porter
196. Stop Sedating & Start Living with William Porter
Friday 18th April 2025
Join Patrick Fox and William Porter as they discuss the real impacts of alcohol on your life and how to reclaim your evenings.
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40 minutes
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Author:
Patrick Fox
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol negatively impacts sleep quality and mental health.
- Quitting drinking can initially lead to a loss of joy (anhedonia).
- Finding new ways to relax and enjoy life is crucial in recovery.
- Nicotine has similar effects on the body as alcohol.
- It's important to understand the true impacts of alcohol on your life.
When you stop that chemical relationship, you have to find other ways to make yourself feel good.
In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox welcomes back the insightful William Porter, author of the bestselling Alcohol Explained series and Nicotine Explained. Together, they tackle the profound impacts of alcohol on our bodies and minds, revealing why that seemingly harmless drink can actually be quite costly to our health and well-being. Porter breaks down how alcohol affects sleep, mood, and motivation, debunking the myth that it helps us relax and unwind.
Instead, he explains, it can leave us feeling more lethargic and emotionally unstable over time. They also discuss the concept of 'anhedonia' – the loss of joy – which often accompanies the recovery process, and how to navigate through it. Patrick and William share personal anecdotes and practical tips on how to reclaim those evening hours previously lost to drinking, encouraging listeners to find new, healthier ways to relax and enjoy life.
This episode is packed with eye-opening information and heartfelt advice for anyone looking to stop sedating themselves with alcohol and start truly living. Don't miss out on this chance to rethink your relationship with alcohol and discover a more vibrant, energetic life.