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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Alcohol-Free Short Fuse: Why Anger Surfaces and How to Use It as a Catalyst for Growth With Coach Matt

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Suddenly feeling a "short fuse" now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt reveals why anger is a common gateway emotion in the early alcohol-free days and how to navigate the neurological "glutamate rebound" that causes irritability . Discover why anger is often a self-protective mask for underlying grief or shame and how to distinguish between healthy, acute anger and a toxic angry state . Learn practical grounding techniques and boundary-setting strategies to transform your frustration into a powerful compass for identifying unmet needs and reclaiming your emotional freedom .   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

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