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

19:28 Feb 11, 2026
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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 ★ - (Accountabili
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