The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox 235. Emotions Aren't the Problem
Do you ever find yourself thinking you shouldn’t feel anxious, sad, or have a bad day?
In episode 235 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick explores why so many of us judge our emotions, apologise for how we feel, or try to think our way out of discomfort, and how that often makes things harder rather than easier.
Drawing on his coaching work and a deeply personal week, Patrick reflects on emotional conditioning, the messages many of us learned growing up, and what happens when emotions aren’t allowed space.
He shares his experience of attending a funeral, noticing how grief showed up in his body, and the contrast of moving from loss to laughter in the same day.
Rather than trying to fix emotions or force positivity, this episode looks at a different approach: curiosity instead of resistance.
Awesome things you'll hear about:
Why many men believe certain emotions aren’t acceptable
How emotional conditioning starts early and gets passed down
Why we apologise for how we feel
The problem with plastering positive thinking over difficult emotions
How grief, sadness, and anxiety show up in the body
Why distraction, food, alcohol, and scrolling often become coping tools
How resistance can make emotions louder
Why getting curious about feelings can reduce unnecessary suffering
If you’re tired of judging how you feel or trying to escape it, this episode will help you look at emotions differently, without turning them into a problem that needs fixing.
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