193. Beyond Willpower: How Rethinking Alcohol Changed Everything with Quint Viardot

"What you enjoy in a drink is not the drink itself, but the ending of the irritation of wanting that drink." ~ Allen CarrIn episode 193 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is joined by a long-time listener and now friend of the show, Quint. Originally from France and now living in the UK, Quint shares his powerful journey from being a weekend wine drinker to living a fully alcohol-free life.You'll hear Quint share how deeply ingrained alcohol is in French and broader Western culture, why willpower alone isn’t the answer, and what truly changes when you start rethinking your relationship with alcohol. Quint talks openly about the moment he realised alcohol was holding him back, how this podcast played a key role in his transformation, and the tools and books that supported his journey.Whether you're sober curious, cutting down, or committed to living without alcohol, this episode offers honest insights, lived experience, and some valuable mindset shifts to help you along the way.In this episode:Growing up in France and the normalisation of wine from a young ageThe limitations of willpower and the importance of rethinking alcoholLife as a weekend drinker—and what changedA look at global drinking cultures through travelHow triggers work and why they don't lastUsing Dry January as a springboard for changeQuint’s favourite books on sobrietyWriting and sharing his story in The Low No Drinker magazineSupporting family members through being an example of what's possibleThis awesome listen will help you with starting your own alcohol rethink journey. Read Quint's Article hereQuint's Recommended Reads:Stop Drinking Now - Allen CarrSober on a Drunk Planet - Sean AlexanderSober Curious - Ruby WarringtonThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober - Catherine GrayREGISTER 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