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The 5 Hidden Survival Patterns That Shape Your Alcohol-Free Life - Matt Gardiner

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Discover the five hidden survival patterns shaping your alcohol-free journey with Coach Matt Gardiner's expert advice on managing and overcoming them.
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Uncovering Hidden Patterns: Your Guide to an Alcohol-Free Life

Episode Overview

  • Identify and understand five hidden survival patterns.
  • Learn how early childhood experiences shape adult behaviour.
  • Gain practical tools for managing stress responses.
  • Discover steps to steer your life in a healthier direction.
  • Empower yourself through self-awareness and emotional regulation.
People-pleasing becomes ingrained, it shifts from a fear-based survival response to a subconscious manipulation technique.
Coach Matt Gardiner takes you on a deep dive into the five hidden survival patterns that can shape your alcohol-free journey. This episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about understanding the deeper emotional and behavioural patterns that influence your actions, especially during stressful times. Matt shares his expertise on how these patterns, developed in early childhood, continue to affect us as adults and offers practical advice on how to manage and overcome them.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Matt breaks down each pattern - leaving, merging, enduring, aggression, and rigidity - explaining how they manifest and what steps you can take to steer your life in a healthier direction. Whether you're looking to quit alcohol entirely or simply change your relationship with it, this episode provides valuable tools to help you build a more balanced and empowered life.
So, are you ready to uncover the patterns that might be holding you back and take control of your alcohol-free journey?