Andy Ramage Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Roo Hambly for a deeply honest and energising conversation about what really happens when you reach one full year alcohol-free.We talk about expectations versus reality, identity shifts, confidence, and the subtle but powerful changes that compound over time. Roo shares what surprised him most, what changed internally, and why the one-year mark is less of an ending and more of a beginning.This episode is for anyone who is curious about going alcohol-free, partway through their journey, or wondering whether the long-term rewards are really worth it. Spoiler alert. They are.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat actually changes after 365 days alcohol freeWhy the first year rewires your identityHow confidence grows quietly over timeThe emotional shifts you do not expectWhy alcohol free living gets easier, not harderHow consistency compounds self-trustThe difference between short breaks and lifestyle changeWhy clarity improves decision-makingHow life expands without alcoholWhat surprised Roo the most after one yearTimestamps00:00 – 02:00 Hitting 365 days alcohol free02:00 – 04:00 Expectations versus reality04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-belief06:00 – 08:00 Confidence built through consistency08:00 – 10:00 Emotional changes no one talks about10:00 – 12:00 Social life and connection without alcohol12:00 – 14:00 Why it gets easier over time14:00 – 16:00 The compounding effect of clarity16:00 – 18:00 One year as a new beginning18:00 – End Why alcohol-free is worth itIf 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, inspiration, and accountability 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 alcohol-free living 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 grow 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 break down what I call the alcohol-free snowball effect and why taking a break from alcohol is often the fastest way to transform your entire life.This is not just about drinking less or stopping something. It is about momentum. One small change that creates a powerful chain reaction across your energy, confidence, mental health, relationships, performance, and sense of purpose.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, tired, flat, or frustrated and knows there is more available to them than the life they are currently living.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why alcohol creates a negative snowball effectHow one alcohol-free choice changes everythingWhy energy and clarity come back fastHow confidence is rebuilt through small winsWhy consistency becomes easier alcohol freeHow momentum transforms identityWhy going against the crowd changes outcomesTimestamps:00:00 – The alcohol-free snowball effect02:00 – The negative alcohol spiral06:00 – Sleep, stress, and performance10:00 – The turning point13:00 – The positive alcohol-free snowball16:00 – Momentum, confidence, and identityEnd – Why this one change changes everythingIf this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.If you want daily structure, accountability, and live training, download the DRYY app and explore DRYY Plushttps://www.dryyapp.com/If you want a grown-up, alcohol-free alternative that supports energy, focus, and connection without compromise, check out Authentic Brewhttps://www.authenticbrew.com/It is a functional, alcohol-free drink powered by Mother Nature, designed for people who want to feel great without numbing out. Plus, 25% of all profits go back into rewilding people and places.If you want to go deeper and understand the alcohol-free advantage, take one of my free courses athttps://andyramage.com/If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, come and train with me at Coach Business Schoolhttps://coachbusiness.school/I would love to see you on the journey.Let’s do this.

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.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Andy Garwood, a man who has completely transformed his life since going alcohol-free. Andy has lost more than 77 pounds, become fitter in his sixties than he was in his thirties, and discovered a new sense of purpose and joy. We talk about health, fitness, mindset, and how walking away from alcohol can open the door to a richer, more meaningful life. This is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to rewrite your story.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Andy transformed his health and life after quitting alcoholWhy it is never too late to start overThe power of community and connection in the alcohol-free worldHow walking, hiking, and nature can fill the space that drinking once didWhy your story can inspire others, even when you do not realise itHow living alcohol-free helps you rediscover your purpose, energy, and joyTimestamps:00:00 – 02:00 The comeback of a lifetime02:00 – 04:00 From five days on to two days off04:00 – 06:00 A father’s proudest moment06:00 – 08:30 The silent impact you’ll never see08:30 – 11:00 Boundaries and balance11:00 – 15:00 Finding your tribe15:00 – 18:30 Climbing higher, living fuller18:30 – 22:00 Adding life to your years22:00 – 26:00 The greatest gift of all26:00 – End Becoming your true selfLinks & Resources:Join me at the Coach Business School: If your alcohol-free journey has sparked something in you and you would love to help others do the same, come and 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. 👉 Explore programs and free resources at coachbusiness.schoolAlready Accredited? Take the next step with my Coach MBA: Marketing and Business for Accredited Coaches, designed to help you build a thriving, purpose-driven coaching business. 👉 Learn more at coachbusiness.schoolIf you are ready to live with more energy, confidence, and purpose, this episode will show you what is truly possible. Let’s do this.

In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest questions I get asked: Can alcohol moderation actually work? After 12 years on this alcohol-free adventure, I’ve seen it all, from people who transform their lives during a break to those who try to “drink on their terms” and end up right back where they started. I unpack what moderation really means, why willpower alone doesn’t work, and the truth behind those “just one or two” nights that never stay that way.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What moderation really looks like (and why it rarely lasts)The neuroscience behind why alcohol hijacks your brainWhy willpower isn’t a long-term strategyThe illusion of “social drinking” and how it keeps people stuckThe difference between a moderation mindset and a mostly dry mindsetWhy going alcohol-free unlocks energy, joy, and true freedomTimestamps:00:00 – 01:00 The myth of moderation01:00 – 03:00 The post-break trap03:00 – 05:00 What moderation really means05:00 – 07:00 The science of willpower07:00 – 08:30 The prefrontal shutdown08:30 – 10:00 The illusion of control10:00 – 12:00 Mostly dry vs moderation12:00 – 14:00 The non-drinker in disguise14:00 – 17:00 Alcohol is a drug, full stop17:00 – End Taste, truth, and freedomLinks & Resources:Join me at the Coach Business School: If your alcohol-free journey has inspired you to help others, coaching might be your next step. Whether you want to get accredited as a coach or you’re already qualified and want to grow your business, I’ll guide you through both world-class coach training and business mastery.👉 Explore programs and free resources at coachbusiness.schoolAlready Accredited? Join my Coach MBA - Marketing and Business for Accredited Coaches, and learn how to turn your passion into a thriving, purpose-driven career. 👉 Learn more at coachbusiness.schoolIf you’re questioning moderation or curious about life beyond alcohol, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to make the choice that truly serves you. Let’s do this.

In person with Matt Pink on Alcohol Free and SpiritualityA deeper, slower conversation to open the new in-person era. Andy sits down with friend and creator Matt Pink to explore what really unfolds after going alcohol free. The chat ranges from grief and gratitude to spirituality, men’s work, and the courage to live fully in the present. Matt shares the encounter that jolted him back to life, the love story that followed, lessons from a professionally guided retreat, and why removing alcohol creates the space for meaning, purpose, and real connection.What you will hearOrigin storyHow chance, inspiration, and early alcohol free experiments led Matt to change his life and identity.Spirituality without the labels Why many rediscover a personal spiritual practice once alcohol is removed, and how that supports courage, clarity, and calm.Grief, love, and gratitude Finding light in the darkest moments, becoming a present dad, and choosing growth over victimhood.Real talk about sobriety The highs, the hard bits, and why comfort habits can box us in while stilling the mind open up new possibilities.Creating work with heart Building useful things in the world, facing real-world constraints, and meeting them all with a firm step.Timestamps00:00 – 02:00 The power of presence02:00 – 04:30 The alcohol-free ripple effect04:30 – 07:30 A message from beyond07:30 – 10:30 The stranger who saved my life10:30 – 14:00 Finding faith in something bigger14:00 – 17:00 Alcohol vs spirituality17:00 – 21:00 Defining your own version of God21:00 – 25:00 Gratitude, loss, and love25:00 – 32:00 Beyond the past32:00 – End The next chapter of awakeningMentionedJourney of Souls by Michael NewtonRich Roll podcastDry app and community called DRYYWork with AndyIf you feel called to coach or to add more meaning and purpose to your work, explore Andy’s six-month Diploma in Positive Psychology and Diploma in Professional Coach Business & Marketing. Qualified coaches can join the Coach Business School for marketing and business training. 👉 Explore programs and free resources at coachbusiness.school

Taking a break for this series. We will be back soon with the in-person podcast!! Stay tuned for more updates.

There is a disconnect between investments of true value and the material.I was guilty of spending more on material possessions than on my development. I was more concerned with servicing my car than my mind and body.Then I invested in my first-ever book on self-development, Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins, and my life changed.Just imagine investing in a book that fundamentally changes the way you think, behave and feel. In my opinion, books are the most wonderful value of all development tools.As I finished the book, I realised that investing in my personal growth was the best investment I could ever make for myself and my family.With a mindset that personal growth is of critical importance, I started to find the courses, books and learning that transformed my life.Over the coming years, I took as many courses as I could afford, and each one taught me something that I still use today - this is a great return on investment you will never find in a bank.The self-development genius Jim Rohn sums it up beautifully, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job, you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune."So whether you pick up a book or take a course, put self-development at the top of your list, because it might prove the best investment you ever make.Your coach AndyPS - The best investment I EVER made into my life, career and happiness was to become a coach 12 years ago. Now I am on a personal mission to pass on this gift to a small group. In July I will run my 6-month treble accredited Diploma in Positive Psychology & Coaching, with a massive bonus, I will also train the group as Alcohol-Free Performance Coaches.Click here to potentially make the greatest investment of your life!PPS - Already a coach? You have two options:Take my coaching specialism in Alcohol-Free Performance CoachingJoin my Coach Business School and take my world-class Coach MBA!

Today I launch a brand new course:The Coach MBA (Marketing & Business training for Accredited coaches).Last week I was with my old broking firm in the city of london.And it hit me.How wonderfully things have changed.It was not long ago I told myself I was a drinker and I might as well just get on with it.When I asked my old boss if the company would pay for my MBA.He retorted, “How the F will that make me any more money?”And followed it up with,“Don’t try and be someone you are not!”He was also saying you are a drinking, it’s what you are good at. People like you because you drink. You’re great fun and an entertainer.They don’t care about your education!My boss was both right and terrbilly wrong.He was right when he said don’t try to be someone you are not.But he had mistaken me for the person that alcohol created.The real me, the authentic me, was bursting to be free.The real me want to learn, grow and develop!I quit that job.Everyone said I was mad.But I knew it had to be done.And I trained as a coach.Went back to university part-time.Quit alcohol.Wrote a book…And the rest as they say is now history.Here is the point:Life is one massive self-fulfilling prophecy, and the stories we tell about ourselves always come true.For decades, I told a story that I was a drinker. It was just who I was. It did not matter that my health was suffering, I was overweight, unfit, unhealthy, unmotivated and at times unhappy. This was my story and I was sticking to it. I, along with too many people, had fallen into the trap and believed that who I was is who I will always be.When we look into the past for clues of how to behave in the present, we create a litany of similar behaviours. So you quickly get trapped in a loop.Like Sisyphus, cursed by the Gods to forever push a boulder to the top of a hill, only to see it roll back down again. ‘I haven’t done this before, I failed at something similar, I could never give up the booze, this always happens to me, I am going to give up trying to give up, I can’t do this, I am rubbish at this type of thing….. The list goes on and on.Our past story keeps repeating in the present, which paves the way for our future.Unless you wake up.And realise that your future is unwritten.Today, you can write a new story. The story of the life you always wanted to leadThe person you always wanted to become.Within a few days or weeks, this will become your past!And you will have transformed your future. It is so simple.Don’t look back to decide your future. Write a new story in the present until your past reflects the future you desires!Let me ask you a question - is it time you told a different story?And what is the story you are going to tell today?Your Coach,AndyPS - One of the best ways to tell a new story is to come and learn with me for the next 6 months and become a coach. During this time, you can rewrite the present and create the future you always dreamed! All you need to do is be brave enough to take action. Click here to find out how I can help you become a coach.PPS - Already a coach? You have two options:Take my coaching specialism in Alcohol-Free Performance CoachingJoin my Coach Business School and take my world-class Coach MBA!

After recently re-watching the amazing, yet slightly unnerving, Gene Wilder in the classic film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.I could not get the following verse from the song ‘Pure Imagination’ out of my head:‘If you want to see paradise, just take a look around and view it’’ Sometimes enlightenment comes from the strangest places, and this sentence really struck a chord.And following my long Camino walk I came to the realisation that paradise is very often all around us, we just have to open our eyes and see it. The problem with modern living is that we are in such a rush to be busy in our busy lives that we miss the paradise right under our noses. Lives run at warp speed, and whilst we chase emails, social media and 21st century living there is a danger that we miss so many of life’s great moments. When you throw in a few hangovers, our focus narrows further. Life becomes a ball of stress, worry and mental distraction that drags away from the beauty of the present moment. One of the great benefits of going alcohol free is that you regain some time and space back to slow down a little. By slowing down I don’t mean dropping out or losing your edge, I simply mean staying present in the moment and enjoying whats happening around you. On a personal note, once I stopped drinking I regained the motivation to explore my inner world and discovered mindfulness meditation. The ancient practice is such a wonderful skill to enhance ones ability to stay present and enjoy life in the moment. Without sounding overdramatic, my world started to open up in ways I had never experienced before.A classic example was my walk to work. Like most of us, I had walked this walk hundreds of times with the sole purpose of getting from A to B. My head was full of worries, concerns or to-dos for the day ahead. I was running on autopilot, the lights were on, but nobody was home. I was a perfect city worker clone. Running in the rat race of life. But one day, as my mindfulness practice developed, I did something crazy - I lifted my head, slowed my walk and looked around me. I opened my ears to the noise of the city and discovered that I could hear birds singing. I noticed flowers that I never knew existed in tiny green oasis that had previously slipped under my radar. It was as if I was viewing this same old route for the very first time. It was simple, I was learning to stay in the present moment.And right in this moment, I did not have to worry or threat about the day ahead. I could deal with these concerns when the time came.  Right now on my short walk to the office I could simply breathe deep and enjoy life. This was such a liberating feeling, as well as a powerful indicator of positive change in my life. Mindfulness was starting to make sense to me. It was not about sitting around doing nothing, trying to clear your mind all day. It was actually about building skills to notice the world around you in the moment and learning to enjoy its beauty without mental distraction about the past or future. Learning to cultivate a slower, more mindful pace will start to reveal little moments of paradise that were previously unnoticed. Perhaps you will find them in the beauty of nature, the taste of a home-cooked meal, the eyes of your loving partner, the softness of your child’s hand in yours. These are little moments of paradise on earth, right under your nose, all you have to do is look around and view them. Here’s an idea - today, try to spend just a few minutes totally present in the moment. You can take any situation, the coffee shop, the chat with your child after school, the walk outside - whatever it is, just slow down, stay present, aim to keep your mind from chasing worries into the past or future and simply stay with the moment. Breathe deeply as you do and see if you can find your little bit of paradise.Your coach Andy PS - FREE workshop tonight! Come and join me and learn all about coaching and how it can provide the mearningful learning you seek. 50% of our coaches take our course for self-development and career advancement! The other 50% to become part-time or full time coaches! So we have you covered! Click here to join me tonight on Zoom

It is great to be back, buzzing around my local woods and london!I was re-reading a book on my way to meet a coaching client.And a line struck me“We grow more by getting it wrong than by getting it right.” Richard RhorWhat a great truth.This message appears throughout the ages of ages within the great texts, myths and stories. There is a fall before the rise. The stumble before the stand. The death and renewal story, the Phoenix from the flames and night into day. The signs are there, yet, too many run from failure, too many stay small, hiding in the comfort zone of life.A slip is critical to our growth. And I am fortunate enough to witness the falling, to rise on a daily basis, through my mission to help people transform their relationship with alcohol. This is why the story is continually told. You can’t choose your falling, it’s something that happens to you, and it hurts.The job loss, break up, addiction, problem, illness, or bereavement are a few of many examples. I have witnessed the fall and rise so many times that it all makes sense. When life puts you on your backside, you uncover your mortality. The shortness of life is revealed along with a crack in the ego that allows you to see with new eyes. As the genius, Leonard Cohen, sings,” There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.” Old ways of behaving appear trivial, and you hear a new story, one that gifts you the space to change, grow and learn. A glimpse of your true, authentic self is revealed, which is life's greatest discovery.Problems are a gift that helps us to grow. They don’t feel like this at the time, and if you’re in the midst of what feels like a terrible burden, perhaps this is your opportunity to rise and come back stronger, to experience the true meaning of your life. But during the fall, you only feel the pain; it's not until you rise that the significance of the fall is revealed.You will find new eyes to view your world. To embrace and savour what’s truly important. So while it might hurt right now, just imagine that you are on the verge of something special. Your biggest obstacle is a chance for victory. As Marcus Aurelius points out,"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." AndyPS - I am biased, but one of the greatest ways to turn your defeats into victories is to learn how to coach and provide help to those who are facing the same struggles you have now overcome.This is your fast pass to a life of contribution.All you need to do is be brave enough to take action. Click here to find out how I can help you become a coach.PPS - Already a coach? You have two options:Take my coaching specialism in Alcohol-Free Performance CoachingJoin my Coach Business School and take my world-class Coach MBA!