189. Overcoming Addiction, PTSD, and Eating Disorders with Sam Thomas

In this powerful episode 189 of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, Patrick sits down with writer and mental health advocate Sam Thomas, who shares his extraordinary journey through alcohol addiction, eating disorders, PTSD, and trauma recovery.Sam opens up about the depths of his alcohol dependency, the severe withdrawal symptoms he experienced, including hallucinations and hospitalisation, and how he ultimately found sobriety. He also discusses his battle with bulimia as a teenager, founding a men’s eating disorder charity at just 21, and the challenges of speaking out about men’s mental health at a time when these conversations were virtually nonexistent.Some of the key topics they cover:- The link between eating disorders and alcohol addiction- The impact of childhood trauma and unresolved pain- His struggles with PTSD and multiple psychiatric hospital admissions- Why he resisted the label of "alcoholic" and how he found his own recovery path- The role of writing, fitness, and even keeping exotic animals in his healing processThis conversation is raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring. Sam’s resilience and determination to rebuild his life will leave you thinking differently about trauma, addiction, and what it means to truly heal.Follow Sam on Instagram @samthomas8186 to read his latest articles and stay updated on his upcoming memoir.REGISTER you interest for⁠⁠ The PRIME Man Membership⁠⁠Ready to Stop Drinking? Start Here:The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide: - A simple guide featuring the top 3 podcast episodes, each with exercises to help you rethink alcohol for good.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your guide here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge: Transform your relationship with alcohol in 30 days with this free email series. Build sober wins and feel proud of yourself.👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the challenge here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Patrick:Stop waiting and start creating a life free from alcohol👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Patrick:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patrickjfox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thealcoholrethinkproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Alcohol ReThink Project⁠⁠