Patrick Fox

The Alcohol ReThink Podcast

Patrick Fox

  • 30. Porn, Booze & Feelings with Matt Smith

30. Porn, Booze & Feelings with Matt Smith

Friday 21st May 2021

Join Patrick Fox and Matt Smith as they discuss the emotional roots of addiction and offer strategies for processing feelings instead of turning to alcohol or porn.
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44 minutes
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The Alcohol ReThink Podcast
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Patrick Fox
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Unmasking Addictions: Matt Smith on Alcohol, Porn, and Emotions

When you start looking at this stuff, you'll see it everywhere.
What happens when you stop numbing your feelings with alcohol or porn? In this episode of 'The Alcohol ReThink Podcast', Patrick Fox sits down with life coach Matt Smith to explore this very question. Matt, who has personally battled and overcome both alcohol and porn addiction, shares his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.
The conversation dives deep into the emotional underpinnings of addiction, offering listeners practical advice on how to process their feelings rather than avoid them. Matt and Patrick discuss why we often turn to substances like alcohol or behaviors like watching porn to escape our emotions, and how confronting these feelings can lead to real change.
If you're curious about the link between different types of addiction or looking for strategies to deal with your own emotions, this episode is packed with insights. Matt's candidness about his own experiences makes for a compelling listen, especially for those feeling isolated in their struggles. By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of how societal conditioning influences addiction and why building a supportive community is crucial for recovery.
Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is both enlightening and empowering.