Andy Ramage Podcast

In this episode, I break down why alcohol is the greatest trap ever invented for humans and how to finally escape it.This is not about willpower, moderation, or fixing a drinking problem. It is about understanding how your brain actually works and why so many smart, capable people get stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.We explore how alcohol hijacks your thinking, why it creates the illusion of relaxation, and how outdated evolutionary wiring keeps people trapped in a loop they do not even realise they are in. Once you see it clearly, everything changes.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, stressed, anxious, or quietly underperforming and wants a smarter, more empowering way to change their relationship with alcohol for good.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why alcohol is a thinking trap, not a drinking problemHow alcohol bypasses rational decision makingWhy alcohol feels relaxing but actually creates more stressHow habit loops keep you stuckThe role of your subconscious brain in behaviourWhy awareness is the key to lasting changeHow to escape the alcohol trap without willpowerTimestamps00:00 – Why alcohol is a thinking trap02:00 – How alcohol hijacks the brain05:00 – The illusion of relaxation08:00 – Habit loops and subconscious control12:00 – What alcohol really does to sleep and stress16:00 – Why the trap keeps repeating20:00 – Awareness as the way outEnd – Escaping the trap for goodIf this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.If you want to train your brain and understand how to change habits properly, download my free course Train Your Brain at https://andyramage.com/If you want structure, support, and momentum around living alcohol free, explore the Alcohol Free Advantage course at https://andyramage.com/If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, join me at Coach Business Schoolhttps://coachbusiness.school/I would love to see you on the journey.Let’s do this.

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 everythingTimestamps:00:00 – 03:00 How Jenny saved me from total mortification03:00 – 06:00 From Edinburgh book signings to alcohol free beginnings06:00 – 09:00 Taking a break and the mindset shift that matters09:00 – 12:00 Irish culture, pubs, and alcohol free progress12:00 – 15:00 Emotional releases and unexpected breakthroughs15:00 – 18:00 Sleep, clarity, and better life decisions18:00 – 22:00 Moving home, family connection, and courage22:00 – 26:00 Resilience, confidence, and facing life head on26:00 – 30:00 Advice for anyone starting an alcohol free break30:00 – End Why alcohol free is the ultimate superpowerLinks and resources:Coach Business SchoolTrain as a life coach, executive coach, or alcohol free performance coach with mehttps://www.coachbusiness.school Authentic BrewFunctional wellness at its best. Good for you, good for your family, and good for the planet25% of net profits go back to rewilding people and placeshttps://www.authenticbrew.comAndy’s Dryy AppDaily support, tools, and motivation for your alcohol free journeySearch “Dryy” in your app storeIf this episode resonates, please follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation. It makes a bigger difference than you might think.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 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.

In this episode, I share seven powerful ways to not just survive Christmas alcohol free but absolutely love it. This is your chance to step into January already energised, focused, and flying while everyone else is trying to recover from December.You will learn how to create new Christmas rituals, upgrade your festive drinks, protect your energy, set boundaries with kindness, and give your loved ones the greatest present of all. Your presence.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to flip the script on Christmas and love it alcohol freeWhy December is the most powerful month to take a breakSeven practical strategies that make Christmas more joyfulHow to stay energised, connected and fully presentWhy going alcohol free turns you into a connection superpowerHow to show up as the real you for the people you loveTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Why Christmas is the ultimate alcohol free challenge02:00 – 04:00 How December builds bulletproof momentum04:00 – 06:00 Focusing on the wins instead of what you lose06:00 – 08:00 Creating new uplifting Christmas rituals08:00 – 10:00 Upgrading your festive drinks the smart way10:00 – 12:00 Reclaiming your energy and your time12:00 – 14:00 Becoming more connected and more present14:00 – 16:00 Setting boundaries with kindness16:00 – 18:00 The greatest gift you can give your loved ones18:00 – End Bringing it all together and stepping into January strongIf you want to train with me and become an accredited coach, check out Coach Business School.If you are already accredited and want to learn the skills of business and marketing, join me in Coach MBA.And if you are embracing the alcohol free lifestyle, join DRYY, our incredible community and app.Plus, for functional festive drinks that elevate your energy without the hangover, visit Authentic Brew.Let’s do this!

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mudie to talk about one of the most powerful stories I have ever been part of. Mike went from achieving the biggest professional success of his life straight into complete physical collapse. His body shut down. He could not walk. He could not lift a fork. And no one in traditional medicine could explain why.What followed was a six-month healing journey into holistic health, nature-based medicine, and reconnection with the body. That journey led to something extraordinary. Together, we explore how his burnout became the birth of Authentic Brew, a functional wellness drink powered by mushrooms, botanicals, and pure Mother Nature.This conversation is about more than business. It is about listening to your body, understanding burnout, the power of nature, and why sometimes life has to break you before it rebuilds you.What You Will Learn in This Episode:What burnout really looks like when your body completely shuts downWhy traditional medicine sometimes misses the root causeHow nature and holistic healing helped Mike recover his healthWhy disconnection from nature is making so many people unwellThe real story behind the creation of Authentic BrewWhy most so-called energy and health drinks are misleadingHow functional wellness can replace stimulants and alcoholWhy your darkest moment can become your biggest missionHow we are using business to rewild people and placesTimestamps: (podcast)00:00 – 02:40 Introduction and Mike’s background02:40 – 06:30 Career success followed by complete physical collapse06:30 – 10:20 When the body shuts down and doctors cannot explain why10:20 – 14:30 Discovering holistic healing and listening to the body14:30 – 18:10 Lessons from nature and the path to real recovery18:10 – 22:30 How burnout became the birth of Authentic Brew22:30 – 26:00 Functional wellness versus mainstream energy drinks26:00 – 30:40 Mushrooms, botanicals, and how they change daily performance30:40 – 35:20 Rewilding people and places through business35:20 – 40:10 From collapse to contribution and mission40:10 – End Final reflections, purpose, and what Mike wants people to take awayLinks and Resources:Discover Authentic BrewIf you want to experience a daily dose of wellness powered by Mother Nature and support the mission to rewild people and places, explore Authentic Brew and join the Authentic Brew Crew here: 👉 authenticbrew.comJoin me at the Coach Business SchoolIf you feel inspired by this episode and want to turn your own life experience into impact through coaching, you can train with me at the Coach Business School. Whether you want to get accredited as a coach or grow your coaching business, I will guide you every step of the way. 👉 coachbusiness.schoolAlready Accredited?Join my Coach MBA: Marketing and Business for Accredited Coaches to build a confident, sustainable, and purpose-driven coaching business. 👉 coachbusiness.schoolIf this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Someone on the edge of burnout. Someone on the edge of change. Someone searching for something more real.Let’s do this.

In this episode, I sit down with Claire MacAskill, someone I have known for many years and watched grow in courage, confidence, and self-belief. Claire has been alcohol-free for seven years, and in that time she has transformed her health, her mindset, and her entire life. From struggling with weekend drinking to becoming a world-class marathon runner in her fifties, her story is one of resilience, consistency, and pure inspiration.We talk about everything from her early days as a grey-area drinker, to the moment she decided she wanted more from life, to running marathons around the world and qualifying for global championships. Claire’s honesty, vulnerability, and strength shine through every moment of this conversation. If you are looking for proof that life gets bigger, brighter, and more meaningful without alcohol, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Claire went from weekend drinking to seven years alcohol-freeWhy removing alcohol unlocked her best fitness, mindset, and confidenceHow she became fitter and faster in her fifties than in her twentiesThe truth about heart rate, recovery, and how alcohol affects performanceWhy anxiety often disappears when alcohol disappearsThe mindset shift that turned running into her new pub and her new tribeHow self-development and authenticity became central to her alcohol-free lifeWhy is it never too late to step into your full potentialTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 The three-layer formula02:00 – 04:00 Seven years alcohol-free04:00 – 06:00 From NYC hangovers to NYC marathons06:00 – 08:00 Finding her tribe08:00 – 11:00 Sliding doors: two possible lives11:00 – 14:00 The hidden cost of ‘just one’14:00 – 17:00 Alcohol-free: the real superpower17:00 – 20:00 Consistency creates confidence20:00 – 24:00 Reborn at 4524:00 – End Medals, mindset, and meaningLinks and Resources:Join me at the Coach Business School:If this alcohol-free journey has sparked something in you and you want to help others transform their lives, come and train with me at the Coach Business School. Whether you want to get accredited as a coach or you are already qualified and ready to master the business side of coaching, I would love to guide you.👉 Explore programs and resources at coachbusiness.schoolAlready accredited?Take the next step with my Coach MBA: Marketing and Business for Accredited Coaches, the place where I help coaches build thriving and meaningful coaching businesses.👉 Learn more at coachbusiness.schoolIf Claire’s story lit something inside you, share this episode, follow the show, and join me in the growing alcohol-free movement.Let’s do this.