Patrick Delorenzi is an Italian videographer and endurance athlete. In his twenties, Patrick identified that he had a problematic relationship with alcohol and went sober. Thomas and Patrick discuss what motivated him to quit alcohol, the impact it had on his relationships, what he has learned about himself in the process, and what other people considering sobriety can learn from his experience. On his YouTube channel, Patrick posts videos about triathlon, training metrics, and nutrition.
Timestamps:
1:00- Drinking culture in Italy
10:00 – What prompted Patrick to quit drinking
19:00 – Vaping
24:00 – Does exercise qualify as meditation?
28:00 – The two ways to approach endurance sports
34:00 – Social impact of not drinking
45:00 – Future of Masculinity
Patrick’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickDelorenzi
Patrick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickdelorenzi