Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage

SummaryIn this conversation, Andy Ramage interviews Jill Grams, a Behavioural Coach and the founder of The Happy Balance Coach. Jill shares her personal journey of overcoming insecurities and using her experiences to help others. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying emotional needs that drive habits such as emotional eating and drinking. Jill's coaching approach focuses on finding balance in various areas of life, including movement, nutrition, connection, play, and belonging. She is passionate about empowering women to stop hiding and start living their best lives. Jill offers group programs, retreats, and workshops to support her clients on their wellness journeys.TakeawaysAddressing the underlying emotional needs is crucial for overcoming habits such as emotional eating and drinking.Finding balance in various areas of life, including movement, nutrition, connection, play, and belonging, is essential for overall well-being.Sharing vulnerabilities and embracing imperfections can be a powerful tool for personal growth and helping others.Coaching is about exploring the deeper reasons behind habits and beliefs, rather than focusing solely on knowledge and strategies.Social Links:https://www.facebook.com/jill.grams.5https://www.facebook.com/Thehappybalancecoachhttps://www.instagram.com/jillgrams_thehappybalancecoach/https://thehappybalancecoach.com/https://linktr.ee/jillgrams

SummaryAndy shares his journey of taking a break from alcohol and the transformation it brought to his life. He discusses the importance of self-development and how it helped him discover new possibilities. Andy also talks about creating the Alcohol-Free Runners community and inspiring others on their alcohol-free journey. He opens up about facing life's obstacles, including a prostate cancer diagnosis, and how he used running as a way to cope and find strength. Finally, Andy shares his experience participating in a desert ultra marathon and the mental resilience required to overcome challenges and achieve goals. In this conversation, Andy shares his experience of pushing through physical and mental challenges during an ultramarathon. He reflects on the importance of self-belief and the impact of negative self-talk. Andy also discusses his journey towards self-acceptance and the realization that he is enough. He shares his future plans for running races and raising awareness for prostate cancer. To connect with Andy and join the alcohol-free runners community, visit his website or social media profiles.TakeawaysBelieving in oneself and pushing through challenges is crucial for achieving goals.Negative self-talk can hinder progress and self-acceptance.Recognizing and challenging childhood beliefs is an ongoing process of personal development.Finding a balance between self-improvement and self-acceptance is key to living an inspired life.

SummaryIn this episode, Andy reflects on the importance of failure and the trap of perfectionism. He discusses the inevitability of slip-ups and the need to coach others through them. Andy then introduces the stages of change model and explains how it applies to making lasting change. He emphasizes that failure is a natural part of the change process and encourages listeners to embrace the messiness of change. Finally, Andy shares the concept of the corkscrew of change, where even setbacks lead to progress.TakeawaysFailure is a normal part of the change process.The stages of change model can help understand and navigate the process of change.Embracing the messiness of change can lead to quicker bounce-backs.The corkscrew of change illustrates that setbacks can still lead to progress.

SummaryIn this conversation, Andy Ramage and Bill discuss their shared passion for an alcohol-free lifestyle. Bill shares his experience of being alcohol-free for over 10 years and the advice he would give his younger self. They explore the journey of high performers and the impact of alcohol on various aspects of life. They also discuss the benefits of an alcohol-free life and the unexpected positive changes it brings. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of choosing to live without alcohol.TakeawaysChoosing an alcohol-free lifestyle can have numerous positive effects on health, sleep, and overall well-being.High performers often overlook the impact of alcohol on their performance and personal life.Taking a break from alcohol can lead to a euphoric rush of health and improved physical and mental state.Living an alcohol-free life can result in a more fulfilling and authentic sense of self.Bill Shufelt's Social Links:athleticbrewing.comhttps://www.instagram.com/athleticbrewing/https://www.facebook.com/AthleticBrewing/https://www.youtube.com/@AthleticBrewinghttps://twitter.com/AthleticBrewinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@athleticbrewing

SummaryIn this conversation, Andy Ramage and William Porter discuss their personal journeys to sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health and sleep. They highlight the misconception that alcohol is a relaxant when, in fact, it disrupts sleep and causes anxiety. They emphasize the lack of awareness and cultural blind spot surrounding the negative effects of alcohol. The conversation also touches on the classification of alcohol as a human carcinogen. Overall, the discussion aims to raise awareness and promote a shift in societal perspectives on alcohol. The conversation explores the marketing tactics and misinformation surrounding alcohol, highlighting the confusion created by the alcohol industry. It emphasizes that alcohol, with its carcinogenic properties, can never be good for health. The conversation also discusses the positive changes in the alcohol-free space and the shift in mindset towards questioning the benefits of alcohol consumption.TakeawaysAlcohol disrupts sleep and causes anxiety, despite the misconception that it is a relaxant.There is a lack of awareness and cultural blind spot surrounding the negative effects of alcohol.Alcohol is classified as a human carcinogen, alongside substances like asbestos and cigarette smoking.Societal perspectives on alcohol need to shift to promote awareness and informed decision-making. Alcohol is a carcinogen and can never be good for health.The alcohol industry uses marketing tactics and confusion to maintain consumption.Misinformation and lack of awareness contribute to the continued belief in the benefits of alcohol.The alcohol-free movement is growing, with a focus on questioning the role of alcohol in our lives.William Porter's Social Links:https://alcoholexplained.com/https://www.instagram.com/alcoholexplained/

The meaning of life in 7 minutes

SummaryIn this episode, Andy Ramage interviews Paul McCormack, the founder of Intention Performance. Paul shares his journey of giving up alcohol and how it led him to become a coach. He discusses the benefits of taking a break from alcohol and how it can improve performance. Paul also talks about his ebook and the three parts it is divided into. He emphasizes the importance of coaching in personal and professional development and shares his passion for helping others. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring coaches and Paul's contact information.TakeawaysTaking a break from alcohol can be a cheat code for optimal performance.Coaching can help individuals maximize their potential and achieve their goals.Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and adopting a growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional development.Job satisfaction as a coach comes from making a positive impact in clients' lives.Finding meaning and purpose in life can be achieved by merging passion and skill setSocial Links:LinkedInin10tion performance

https://www.instagram.com/marathon2sobriety/Luc Zoratto - Marathon 2 sobriety Luc will make you laugh and make you cry.His IG account is one of my all-time favourites.Rich Roll one of my heroes, consistently shares some of Luc’s hilarious skits on the joys of being alcohol-free And one of the reasons I just had to hear his story.Luc will not disappoint.For years Luc hid his sobriety. He was embarrassed to tell people that he had proactively decided to quit alcohol. Until something happened that gave him the courage to show up, and share.Tune into this week's episode of the ‘Andy Ramage Podcast’ and find out what happened.I hope you enjoy!Your coachAndyPS - If you have not done so already please subscribe or follow so you don’t miss out on all the bonus episodes.And if you enjoy please share with your friends.

Tune into the latest episode of the podcast and the first interview of series 3 with Lews Raymond Taylor.Lewis is the star of the Netflix documentary The Psychopath Life Coach.Lewis has an incredible story to share of how is transformed his relationship with alcohol, and went on a personal development journey to eventually create a $25 million coaching empire!So is Lewis really a psychopath?Or is he someone who had to fall before he was able to rise?Find out for yourself.Your coachAndyPS - Help me make an alcohol-free documentary!I have teamed up with some of the world’s best documentary makers to create a film that will have the power to positively impact the lives of millions of people.And I need your help. I have started a GoFundMe page where you can donate any amount to help get this film started and be part of a movie that might transform the lives of millions of people!I would be so grateful for any contribution.If you are in a position to donate £100 or over, the more the better, you will get a credit at the end of the film!!!Click this link to get involved - https://gofund.me/02540b1bPlus you can also watch a 3 minute trailer!

Help me make an Alcohol-free documentary!Here is the GoFundMe link - https://gofund.me/02540b1bClick on this link and anything you can give will make a massive difference!If you are in a position to donate £100 or over, the more the better, you will get a credit at the end of the film!!!Equally any amount will help so much and you will get a link to watch the movie for free when it is digitally released. How cool will that be - to see your name up in lights!Knowing that you were part of a documentary that will hopefully improve so many people's lives! Here is the GoFundMe link again just in case you missed it - https://gofund.me/02540b1bWhat the film is about:Why is it so hard to take a break?The film explores the power, influence and interference of the multi-trillion dollar alcohol industry in our daily lives. Our documentary follows my journey as I dive into the benefits of taking a break from alcohol, meeting key experts in health, the alcohol-free spaces and communities around the globe. I’ll also uncover how misinformation and clever marketing have slowly duped us into a culture that can’t seem to exist without a drink.  We will look into our government's role in the alcohol mess, whilst uncovering stories and coverups that will SHOCK you! Most importantly, we’ll invite important voices to the table and reveal how we can collectively make a difference to fuel the momentum of the alcohol-free movement to change the world!This documentary will hopefully inspire millions watching to take a break and experience the life transformational benefits.Community & Audience:Our aim is to raise the awareness of the middle-lane drinker so they can see the negative impact those few drinks are having on their health, relationships and happiness.How the film started: Over a year ago, our Director Jon Hyatt watched my TEDx talk ‘The Limitless Pill’ whilst filming his latest documentary about health, and wondered why many of the experts he interviewed never mentioned alcohol? The plan was for me to be the alcohol-free expert in this documentary, but the more we spoke it became clear that there was a need for a documentary specifically for alcohol-free. Once Jon finished filming, he suggested we tell the story through my eyes and flew from Canada to the UK to film some early interviews in London and the alcohol-free documentary adventure began! Why I am making this film:2024 marks my 10th anniversary, alcohol-free, and I feel better than ever.This documentary is for the hundreds of millions of middle-lane drinkers, which is about 70% of the adult population of the Western world. I was one of them. When I first coined the term “middle lane” on the Rich Roll podcast, people understood and after millions of views and downloads later, this episode has inspired so many people. So I realised now is the time.It’s been a rough time for everyone, especially during COVID. Alcohol consumption was a major contributor, and we’re left with the worst hangover ever. People are fatigued, depressed and suffering from poor mental and physical health. With the recent emergence of zero-proof industries, dry trends, I’ve noticed a huge uptick in folks taking long breaks from alcohol, seeking help, guidance and community. Our aim is to raise the awareness of the middle-lane drinker so they can see the negative impact those few drinks are having on their health, relationships and happiness.Equally, we want to sing from the rooftops about the incredible advantages you experience when you take a break.We want to celebrate the alcohol-free communities, influencers and alcohol-free drinks industry that is propelling the alcohol-free movement.And finally, we want to champion you!We want to showcase the incredible rise of alcohol-free heroes who are courageous enough to take a break and enjoy life on the fun side of the island.And It’s a movement I’ve championed for ten years and truly it is my life’s work. What we will do with your donation:Your donation will form the most important part of our documentary road map. While our producers are pitching the project to distributors, in the interim, there are many important and exciting events that we need to capture on film that cannot wait and are crucial to the story. Your donation will contribute to production and filming, securing access to important guests and locations. Your donations will fund the early stages of the documentary, and this kickstart is vitally important!Here is what you get along with our eternal gratitude:You get to say you were part of the documentary that has the power to change the world!You get to share the joys of alcohol-free and potentially make the world a better, healthier place.We will also be sent a link to watch the documentary for free once we do a digital release. This link will be provided via email notification once the documentary is launched.You will also get regular updates via email on the behind the scenes progress.I will take you with me on this journey every step of the way, from the first interview to the red carpet.And I am sure a few of you will get to join me at the premier event!Are you ready? Let’s change the world together.CheersAndy & the team!*************************************************OUR TEAM:Host - Andy Ramage, author, speaker, coach. Andy was given the title of “the Godfather of the Alcohol-Free movement” by the Happy Pear twins Stephen and David. His relentless effort spanning a decade has included starting the OneYearNoBeer movement, and co-creating the Dryy alcohol-free app and lifestyle brand, and cultivating community in the alcohol-free space. Andy’s captivating TEDx talk called ‘The Limitless Pill’ garnered international attention, and he has since been featured on the world's biggest podcasts including Rich Roll Podcast and The Feel Better Live More Podcast with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. For over seven years, Andy has been creating motivational content on social media through his daily posts and live interviews, singing about the benefits of a break from alcohol. Andy also trains alcohol-free performance coaches, and his 1st book, ‘The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge’ is a national best-seller. Director Jon Hyatt - Jon...