Andy Ramage Podcast

This episode is a reminder of why I fell in love with podcasting in the first place. No hype. No hard sell. Just a real, honest, deeply human conversation about life without alcohol and what becomes possible when you step off the drinking treadmill.
Jenny McDevitt joins me for a chat that starts with one of the most embarrassing moments of my early speaking career and turns into a powerful exploration of clarity, confidence, culture, and connection. From Irish pubs to emotional resilience, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and laughter.
What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol free living creates freedom, not restriction
• How removing alcohol clears mental noise and builds confidence
• The emotional shifts that can show up when you stop drinking
• Why Irish culture is quietly leading the alcohol free movement
• How clarity leads to braver life decisions
• Why consistency builds resilience and excitement for the future
• How alcohol free living strengthens family relationships
• What a real social connection looks like without alcohol
• Why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer
• How one decision can quietly change everything
Timestamps:

00:00 – 03:00 How Jenny saved me from total mortification
03:00 – 06:00 From Edinburgh book signings to alcohol free beginnings
06:00 – 09:00 Taking a break and the mindset shift that matters
09:00 – 12:00 Irish culture, pubs, and alcohol free progress
12:00 – 15:00 Emotional releases and unexpected breakthroughs
15:00 – 18:00 Sleep, clarity, and better life decisions
18:00 – 22:00 Moving home, family connection, and courage
22:00 – 26:00 Resilience, confidence, and facing life head on
26:00 – 30:00 Advice for anyone starting an alcohol free break
30:00 – End Why alcohol free is the ultimate superpower
Links and resources:

Coach Business School
Train as a life coach, executive coach, or alcohol free performance coach with me
https://www.coachbusiness.school 
Authentic Brew
Functional wellness at its best. Good for you, good for your family, and good for the planet
25% of net profits go back to rewilding people and places
https://www.authenticbrew.com

Andy’s Dryy App
Daily support, tools, and motivation for your alcohol free journey
Search “Dryy” in your app store
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Until next time, keep rocking it on your alcohol free adventures.

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 expansion
The alcohol-free advantage and why it changes everything
How alcohol quietly caps energy, mood, and performance
Why self-development beats willpower every time
The role of identity in lasting behaviour change
How alcohol impacts sleep, mental health, and consistency
Why most people are underperforming without realising it
How clarity creates momentum
Why confidence returns when you remove alcohol
How to design a life where alcohol no longer fits into

Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 What the alcohol-free advantage really means
02:00 – 04:00 Why stopping is not the solution
04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol and underperformance
06:00 – 08:00 Identity, personality, and alcohol
08:00 – 10:00 The middle-aged myth
10:00 – 12:00 Alcohol, joy, and false rewards
12:00 – 14:00 Escaping the alcohol trap
14:00 – 16:00 Why alcohol-free living creates an advantage
16:00 – 18:00 Building a compelling life without alcohol
18:00 – 20:00 Slips, learning, and self-compassion
20:00 – End Choosing alcohol freedom on your own terms
If 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 Episode
Why mindset matters more than willpower
How identity drives long-term change
The difference between quitting and upgrading your life
Why confidence grows through consistency
How to navigate social pressure alcohol free
The role of self-trust in behaviour change
Why clarity beats motivation every time
How alcohol quietly erodes performance
What it means to quit alcohol on your own terms
How to lead yourself like a boss

Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 Jessica’s alcohol free turning point
02:00 – 04:00 Why willpower is not the answer
04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-leadership
06:00 – 08:00 Social pressure and people pleasing
08:00 – 10:00 Alcohol and confidence
10:00 – 12:00 Consistency creates belief
12:00 – 14:00 Building self-trust without alcohol
14:00 – 16:00 Upgrading your life, not giving up
16:00 – 18:00 Owning your alcohol free choice
18:00 – End Quitting alcohol like a boss
If 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 Episode
Why the in-between week is such a powerful moment
How alcohol quietly destroys consistency and momentum
Why consistency over time beats talent every time
The One Thing that makes everything else easier
How to dream five to ten years into the future
Why most people repeat the same goals every year
How Big Hairy Audacious Goals train your brain
The role of ambition and moral ambition
Why contribution creates meaning and fulfilment
How to make 2026 a genuine turning point

Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 Why this reflection window matters
02:00 – 04:00 Setting the foundation for your greatest year
04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol and the destruction of consistency
06:00 – 08:00 Why one year alcohol free changes everything
08:00 – 10:00 Consistency, time, and elite performance
10:00 – 12:00 The One Thing that transforms all others
12:00 – 14:00 Big Hairy Audacious Goals explained
14:00 – 16:00 Ambition, clarity, and long-term thinking
16:00 – 18:00 Contribution, community, and meaning
18:00 – End Why 2026 can truly be your greatest ever

If 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 Episode
Why most goals fail before February
How alcohol destroys consistency and momentum
Why big goals train your brain differently
What Big Hairy Audacious Goals really are
How your brain filters opportunities
Why emotional connection to goals is essential
How to stop repeating the same goals every year
Why clarity creates confidence
How long-term thinking changes everything
The foundation required for real transformation
Timestamps
00:00 – 02:00 Why 2026 can be your best year yet
02:00 – 04:00 The problem with repeating the same goals
04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol, consistency, and broken momentum
06:00 – 08:00 Removing alcohol as the foundation
08:00 – 10:00 Big Hairy Audacious Goals explained
10:00 – 12:00 Training your brain to spot opportunity
12:00 – 14:00 Emotional connection and goal filtering
14:00 – 16:00 Consistency over time changes everything
16:00 – 18:00 Why most people stay stuck
18:00 – End Building a life of abundance and purpose
If 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.