Interview with the Beta: Billy’s Story | BMR 02

Do you drink alcohol or take medication to numb your feelings? Perhaps you use it to alter who you are? Do you have a form of addiction? In this podcast, Billy and Brandy Eldridge share insight into Billy’s story about addiction to alcohol and medication, and how he used it to escape who he really […]

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Do you drink alcohol or take medication to numb your feelings? Perhaps you use it to alter who you are? Do you have a form of addiction?

In this podcast, Billy and Brandy Eldridge share insight into Billy’s story about addiction to alcohol and medication, and how he used it to escape who he really was.

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Summary

Billy’s story
3 strong characteristics of a strong beta male
3 unhealthy characteristics of a strong beta male

Billy’s Story

The first time Billy took a drink was when he was 12 years old. After the first sip, he knew that there was something in that mixture that he needed to change himself. He knew alcohol changed people and he wanted to see what it would do for him. It was a year or so later when drank a case of beers by himself. He got intoxicated and he knew that he had to have more.

Billy had always been very insecure and uneasy in the world and in his skin. He was highly insecure, waiting for someone to validate him. He had a lot of anxiety at a young age, and he used alcohol to try and get rid of that, and his insecurity. He was confused about life, very sensitive, and felt more than most, to the point that it overwhelmed him where he wanted to numb those feelings.

Drinking over his teenage and college years was a lot of fun and it was exciting. He never felt like he fit in, but when he had a drink, he felt like he did fit in.

After getting his wisdom teeth out, Billy experienced his first pill, at age 15. He thought, “I can’t wait to feel this again.” And for more than a decade, he chased that feeling. He was never able to obtain it.

Drunk Billy has dysfunctional coping mechanisms to the point where he had to go to rehab a week before Christmas for a whole 3 months. It was then that he began the journey into authenticity, and began to take down the layers to become more of himself.

The day he decided to stop, he knew something had changed and he was done. He’s now been done for 6 and a half years. What helped him get out of the bad habits was his willingness to self-actualize and be vulnerable. And through the process, he found this beta person.

3 strong characteristics of a strong beta male

A peace-maker and can easily see both sides.
He has calm, authentic confidence and doesn’t have to try to be someone else.
He is healthy and a good listener.

3 unhealthy characteristics of a strong beta male

H finds it hard to take credit for things.
Easily feels insecure and worries about if people like him.
Feels self-pity and shame often.

Are you ready to find the freedom to be yourself as a beta male? Do you want permission and tools to be your best beta? Are you ready to join the revolution to find strength as a beta? If you want to be comfortable in your skin and be the most authentic beta male, then our free beta revolution course is for you. Sign up for free.

Useful links:

Introduction To The Beta Male Revolution | BMR 01
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Meet Billy Eldridge

Meet Billy, the resident beta male. For Billy, this is a place to hang out with other beta males and the people who love them. We’re redefining what beta males look like in the world. I have learned to embrace my best beta self, and I can help you to do the same. As a therapist, I understand the need to belong. You belong here. Join the REVOLUTION.

 

Meet Brandy Eldridge

Hello, Beta friends. I am an alpha personality who is embracing the beta way of life. I feel alive when connected with people, whether that is listening to their stories or learning about their passions. Forget small talk, let’s go deep together. Come to the table and let’s have some life-changing conversations.

 

Thanks for listening!

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Beta Male Revolution is part of the Practice of the Practice Podcast Network, a network of podcasts seeking to help you thrive, imperfectly. To hear other podcasts like the Bomb Mom Podcast, Imperfect Thriving, or Empowered and Unapologetic, go to practiceofthepractice.com/network.

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