Andy Ramage Podcast

In this episode, I share a powerful and deeply personal conversation about what it really means to unleash the alcohol-free advantage and step into a more vibrant, intentional life.This is not about giving something up. It is about starting an adventure towards your optimal self.I explore why simply “stopping” drinking rarely sticks long term, and why real, lasting change comes from building a compelling life where alcohol naturally loses its appeal. We dive into performance, identity, energy, mental health, confidence, and why so many good people are unknowingly operating far below their true potential.This episode is for anyone who feels tired, flat, stuck, or quietly underperforming and knows, deep down, that alcohol may be playing a bigger role than they have been willing to admit. It is an invitation to question the stories you have been sold, reclaim your authentic self, and consciously design the life you actually want to lead.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why quitting alcohol is not about restriction, but expansionThe alcohol-free advantage and why it changes everythingHow alcohol quietly caps energy, mood, and performanceWhy self-development beats willpower every timeThe role of identity in lasting behaviour changeHow alcohol impacts sleep, mental health, and consistencyWhy most people are underperforming without realising itHow clarity creates momentumWhy confidence returns when you remove alcoholHow to design a life where alcohol no longer fits intoTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 What the alcohol-free advantage really means02:00 – 04:00 Why stopping is not the solution04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol and underperformance06:00 – 08:00 Identity, personality, and alcohol08:00 – 10:00 The middle-aged myth10:00 – 12:00 Alcohol, joy, and false rewards12:00 – 14:00 Escaping the alcohol trap14:00 – 16:00 Why alcohol-free living creates an advantage16:00 – 18:00 Building a compelling life without alcohol18:00 – 20:00 Slips, learning, and self-compassion20:00 – End Choosing alcohol freedom on your own termsIf this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.If you want daily structure, guidance, and connection around living alcohol free, download DRYY (https://www.dryyapp.com/), my alcohol-free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.If living alcohol free is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew (https://www.authenticbrew.com/), a functional alcohol-free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/), where I train and mentor coaches personally.And if you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.I would love to see you in the community very soon.Let’s do this.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Clark for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really takes to change your relationship with alcohol and step into a more confident, intentional life.We talk about identity shifts, self-trust, consistency, and why quitting alcohol is not about restriction or deprivation, but about reclaiming energy, clarity, and personal power. Jessica shares her lived experience, the challenges she faced, and the mindset shifts that made lasting change possible.This episode is for anyone who knows alcohol is holding them back and is ready to lead their own life with more courage and self-belief.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy mindset matters more than willpowerHow identity drives long-term changeThe difference between quitting and upgrading your lifeWhy confidence grows through consistencyHow to navigate social pressure alcohol freeThe role of self-trust in behaviour changeWhy clarity beats motivation every timeHow alcohol quietly erodes performanceWhat it means to quit alcohol on your own termsHow to lead yourself like a bossTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Jessica’s alcohol free turning point02:00 – 04:00 Why willpower is not the answer04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-leadership06:00 – 08:00 Social pressure and people pleasing08:00 – 10:00 Alcohol and confidence10:00 – 12:00 Consistency creates belief12:00 – 14:00 Building self-trust without alcohol14:00 – 16:00 Upgrading your life, not giving up16:00 – 18:00 Owning your alcohol free choice18:00 – End Quitting alcohol like a bossIf this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol free journey, here are a few ways to join me.If you want daily structure, guidance, and connection around living alcohol free, download DRYY (https://www.dryyapp.com/), my alcohol free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.If living alcohol free is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew (https://www.authenticbrew.com/), a functional alcohol free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/), where I train and mentor coaches personally.And if you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.I would love to see you in the community very soon.Let’s do this.

In this episode, I share why I truly believe 2026 can become the most powerful year of your life.This is the in-between space. Christmas is done, the noise has quietened, and there is a rare moment to reflect, reset, and decide how you want to live going forward. I talk about foundations, ambition, consistency, and why removing alcohol is often the single biggest lever you can pull to unlock clarity, energy, and momentum.This is a rally call to dream bigger, think longer term, and stop repeating the same goals year after year. If you are ready to create a life of meaning, contribution, and real progress, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the in-between week is such a powerful momentHow alcohol quietly destroys consistency and momentumWhy consistency over time beats talent every timeThe One Thing that makes everything else easierHow to dream five to ten years into the futureWhy most people repeat the same goals every yearHow Big Hairy Audacious Goals train your brainThe role of ambition and moral ambitionWhy contribution creates meaning and fulfilmentHow to make 2026 a genuine turning pointTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Why this reflection window matters02:00 – 04:00 Setting the foundation for your greatest year04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol and the destruction of consistency06:00 – 08:00 Why one year alcohol free changes everything08:00 – 10:00 Consistency, time, and elite performance10:00 – 12:00 The One Thing that transforms all others12:00 – 14:00 Big Hairy Audacious Goals explained14:00 – 16:00 Ambition, clarity, and long-term thinking16:00 – 18:00 Contribution, community, and meaning18:00 – End Why 2026 can truly be your greatest everIf this episode resonated and you want to take the next step, here are a few ways to join me.If you want daily structure, inspiration, and connection around living alcohol free, download DRYY, my alcohol free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.If living alcohol free is part of your journey, check out Authentic Brew, a functional alcohol free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise. 25% of net profits go into rewilding people and places and doing good in the world.If you want to become an accredited coach and learn the skills to change lives, come and join me at Coach Business School. I will guide you personally through the training.And if you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable, impactful coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA, where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.I would love to see you in the training very soon.Let’s make 2026 an absolute cracker.

In this episode, I walk you through how to set goals that actually work. Not the kind you rewrite every January, but the kind that genuinely transforms your life.For years, I wrote the same goals over and over again and wondered why nothing ever changed. The missing pieces were consistency, clarity, and removing the one thing that was quietly sabotaging my momentum. This conversation is about thinking bigger, training your brain properly, and creating the conditions where your goals stop feeling like wishful thinking and start becoming inevitable.If you want 2026 to be your best year yet, this episode is your starting point.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy most goals fail before FebruaryHow alcohol destroys consistency and momentumWhy big goals train your brain differentlyWhat Big Hairy Audacious Goals really areHow your brain filters opportunitiesWhy emotional connection to goals is essentialHow to stop repeating the same goals every yearWhy clarity creates confidenceHow long-term thinking changes everythingThe foundation required for real transformationTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Why 2026 can be your best year yet02:00 – 04:00 The problem with repeating the same goals04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol, consistency, and broken momentum06:00 – 08:00 Removing alcohol as the foundation08:00 – 10:00 Big Hairy Audacious Goals explained10:00 – 12:00 Training your brain to spot opportunity12:00 – 14:00 Emotional connection and goal filtering14:00 – 16:00 Consistency over time changes everything16:00 – 18:00 Why most people stay stuck18:00 – End Building a life of abundance and purposeIf this episode resonated and you want to go deeper, here are a few ways you can join me.If you want to get accredited as a coach and learn how to do this work with others, come and join me at Coach Business School. I will guide you through the training from start to finish.If you are already an accredited coach and want to grow your business and impact, join me inside Coach MBA, where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.If part of your journey includes living alcohol free, check out Authentic Brew, a functional alcohol free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.And if you want daily support, learning, and community, download the DRYY app, our alcohol free platform and community.I would love to see you in the training very soon.Let’s do this.

In this episode, I share the extraordinary story of Neil Rutherford. A man who went from chronic illness, burnout, and quiet despair to reclaiming his health, identity, and purpose through lifestyle medicine and living alcohol free.Neil’s journey is not about willpower. It is about removing the one variable that was quietly sabotaging everything else. Alcohol. What followed was not just weight loss or better blood results, but a complete shift in how he lives, leads, and shows up for his family and the world.This conversation is living proof that the body wants to heal when you stop breaking it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why alcohol is the most overlooked lifestyle medicine variableHow removing alcohol accelerates every other health interventionThe link between drinking, inflammation, anxiety, and chronic illnessWhy confidence without alcohol becomes internal and sustainableHow identity shifts after health transformationWhy lifestyle change beats medication aloneThe ripple effect of one person choosing an alcohol free lifeHow purpose often emerges after healingWhy men struggle in silence and how coaching changes thatWhat freedom actually feels like on the other sideTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Neil’s introduction and why this story matters02:00 – 04:00 Recruitment culture, identity, and drinking as normal04:00 – 06:00 Obesity, anxiety, depression, and the hidden cost of alcohol06:00 – 08:00 Quitting alcohol and discovering time, clarity, and choice08:00 – 10:00 Lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, and healing begin10:00 – 12:00 Reversing diabetes, liver damage, and chronic inflammation12:00 – 14:00 Gout, Christmas, and the moment everything changed14:00 – 16:00 Anxiety, nervous system recovery, and real calm16:00 – 18:00 Identity shift and becoming an Alcohol Free Warrior18:00 – End Purpose, coaching, leadership, and the ripple effect of changeIf this episode resonated and you want to take your alcohol free journey deeper, I highly recommend checking out Authentic Brew. It is a functional alcohol free drink designed to elevate energy, focus, and connection without the crash, the compromise, or the hangover. It is a powerful tool for anyone upgrading their lifestyle.If you want to get accredited as a coach, come and join me at Coach Business School. I am there to guide you through the training and support you every step of the way.If you are already an accredited coach and want to master the business and marketing side of coaching, join me inside Coach MBA.I would love to see you in training very soon.Let’s do this.