Patrick Fox
Patrick Fox
56. Pleasure Over Pain
56. Pleasure Over Pain
56. Pleasure Over Pain
Friday 1st July 2022
Discover how associating pleasure with sobriety can transform your relationship with alcohol on 'The Alcohol ReThink Podcast' with Patrick Fox.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Rewiring Your Brain: Embracing Pleasure Over Pain in Sobriety
Pleasure begets pleasure. We can actually begin to create dopamine in thinking about how we no longer want alcohol in our lives. And every time that you do that, the more that you do it, you're going to start your brain's going to want you to keep doing more of it.
Imagine a life where choosing not to drink feels more rewarding than reaching for that next glass. In this episode of 'The Alcohol ReThink Podcast', Patrick Fox dives into why associating more pleasure with your decision to stay sober can transform your relationship with alcohol. He explores the fascinating concept that what you seek from alcohol already exists within you.
By focusing on the benefits of quitting drinking and practicing positive self-talk, you can create new neural pathways that make sobriety not just manageable, but enjoyable. Patrick sheds light on how drinking to feel better only reinforces the belief that alcohol is the source of happiness. Instead, he encourages listeners to consciously focus on the joys and benefits of an alcohol-free life.
From writing down a list of 100 things you want to achieve to tracking 100 urges you resist, Patrick provides practical tips to help you start associating pleasure with not drinking. If you're ready to flip the script on your drinking habits and discover a more fulfilling way to live, this episode is a must-listen. Patrick's insights are not just theoretical; they offer actionable steps to help you reclaim your life and find joy in sobriety.