Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage

Episode SummaryIn this week’s episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its timeless lessons for building mental strength.Key Topics CoveredHow practising misfortune can reduce fear and increase gratitude.The power of focusing on what you can control.Why embracing “Amor Fati” helps you thrive in adversity.Quotable Moments“Life is an inside job. Your beliefs dictate how you feel and act.”“Control the controllables. Let go of the rest.”“The Stoics taught us how to turn challenges into growth. That wisdom is gold.”Why This Episode MattersStoic principles are practical tools for overcoming stress, uncertainty, and fear. This episode offers actionable insights to help you develop resilience and lead a more fulfilling life.Resources MentionedSeneca’s Letters (Penguin Classics Edition)Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

Dr. Emma Davies, a researcher at Oxford University, focuses on behavioral change regarding alcohol and mental health. She reveals the underestimated link between alcohol and cancer, stressing the need for public awareness since alcohol has been classified as a carcinogen since 1988. The conversation also tackles women's responses to the connection between alcohol and breast cancer, the rise of no and low alcohol products, and how these shifts impact health messaging and informed choices. Expect to feel empowered with knowledge to support healthier decisions!

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Will Polston, author of "North Star Thinking" and a transformative business strategist, delves into the quest for purpose. He emphasizes the significance of identifying a 'North Star' to guide your life decisions. The conversation highlights the empowering journey of adopting an alcohol-free lifestyle, enhancing mental clarity and productivity. Polston also discusses the profound effects of gratitude and self-compassion, advocating that sobriety can unlock deeper fulfillment and connection to one’s true values.

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Scott Harrison, founder of the Six Pack Revolution, shares his inspiring journey towards alcohol-free living and optimal health. He discusses the life-changing effects of removing alcohol, emphasizing nutrition as key to 90% of our health outcomes. Listeners will discover how to shift mindsets around aging and celebrate life without alcohol. Harrison also highlights the importance of personal accountability in making lasting lifestyle changes and offers actionable insights for those ready to embrace a healthier, happier life.

To take the Get Dryy Course, click here https://www.dryyapp.com/get-dryy"Better Life, More Time: Matt Pink’s Journey Off the Sesh, living Alcohol-Free and helping others GETDRYY!”This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, I am buzzing to bring you my good mate - our one and only Mr Matt Pink!Co-Founder of the ‘DRYY’ app -  A guy with a ‘Better life’, now he lives Alcohol Free - Matt has jumped on to share some of his TOP TIPS and Insights into living and thriving, Alcohol free! This episode focuses on the time we gain when we remove alcohol. Matt is a prime example of what’s possible with that extra time— As well as being a busy husband and father, he has co-founded the incredible DRYY app; a supportive, fun, sober community for like-minded people, that offers daily motivational chats, physical challenges, meet ups, festivals and a bundle more! I am so grateful to Matt for finding the TIME to chat with me - As a close mate, I am always inspired and excited to connect with a Guy who really does ‘what it says on the tin’ - lives and shares his ‘Better Life’ now he is Alcohol Free. Join us for this brilliant conversation, where we chat about: -Sceptism in the early days - Do we really gain more time?The ‘bookends’ of the day that were taken by Alcohol.Fading effect bias - Watch out for it!Finding out what we like to do! Continuing to build and grow. Caffeine! - side effects and giving it up! GETDRYY: 1 or 3 month challenge to remove alcohol! The benefits of being in a group when challenging ourselves to change behaviours. My main takeaway from this chat is the POWER of teamwork. Matt shares stories of people on the GETDRYY programme who are now friends for life, through their shared experience of supporting and encouraging each other through the early days of removing alcohol. Comment below, Share and tag someone you think would benefit from Matt's honest reflections about the TIME we gain in our lives and what we can do with it! Lets Do this! Your coachAndy

Klaus Neilsen, an executive coach and former Buddhist monk, shares his captivating journey from cyber hacking and DJing to living a life of purpose. He discusses the challenges he faced with alcohol and how it obstructed his spiritual growth. Klaus emphasizes the importance of confronting life's bigger questions and finding joy in sobriety. He highlights the shift from self-centeredness to generosity, illustrating how helping others brings true fulfillment. Klaus's insights encourage embracing change and developing a meaningful life through inner exploration.