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1. Calling it wrap on the latest series & getting ready for our in person podcast! 22.07.2025 (00:03:02)

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

2. Why You Save A Fortune When You Stop Drinking & How To Invest It08.07.2025 (00:12:32)

   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!

3. LIVE Episode: Drop The Drinking Stories From The Past & Transform Your Future01.07.2025 (00:15:22)

   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!

4. Stop Drinking & Find A Little Paradise! 24.06.2025 (00:13:53)

   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

5. Why We Grow More By Getting It Wrong That By Getting It Right!17.06.2025 (00:12:08)

   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!

6. Why Moderation Doesn't Work!10.06.2025 (00:22:23)

   Here is a great question for you, “What career would allow you to give back, leverage your years of work and life experience, help you make a difference and help you generate income to still do all those “nice” things?”I have the answer, “Learning to coach others!!”And all you have to do is join me in July and I will guide you from beginner to elite level coach in just 6 months! 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!As I crossed the 500-mile Camino finish line, it was straight to my next adventure.My best man’s 50th in Ibiza.You might argue from one spiritual experience to another!HOWEVER!The first stop was to view our re-invention retreat venue!The retreat is designed to help people rediscover who they are and redesign what’s next.(As this is my first EVER retreat, it’s exclusive to my coaches, but I will roll this out to everyone soon.)The retreat venue is off the charts!!! (See photo above)We are all buzzing.Next, the party began.And I had the best time.My best friends, Tara, loads of laughs, great food, and brilliant company.But then something happened that I now regret.After the most wonderful day on a boat, and lunch with our feet in the sand at Juan Y Andrea in Formentera.Things could not have been better.Until the lads mentioned going to see DJ Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa.At this point, I made a classic mistake.I asked a rubbish question, which cascaded into more rubbish questionsWhich resulted in lots of rubbish answers.“Would I enjoy Calvin Harris if I were not drinking?”“Would there be too many people?”“I used to drink to numb out all the noise”...The answer in my head, which was wrecked by the “will I, won’t I scenario”, responded with “No I won’t enjoy it”So I didn’t go.What I needed in that moment was a great coach to snap me out of the limiting thinking state I had gotten myself into!!!When I woke the next morning. Fresh and in a different state the question was so obvious!!“How can I go to Calvin Harris and LOVE IT because I’m alcohol-free!”The answer to this question would have been, “LET’S DO THIS!”Then I felt the pang of regret.I missed out a great opportunity to test my alcohol-free powers!Lesson learned.And hopefully this is refreshing that 11 years in, I am still making mistakes and learning about my personal alcohol-free adventure!This experience also reminded me of why moderation is a disaster for most people!I will dig much deeper into this important topic on this weeks Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast.The learn from today is in quote form from Anthony Robbins“The quality of your questions will dictate the quality of your life!”Ask great questions, lead a great life!Your coach Andy

7. I was not going to talk about the spiritual adventure of going alcohol-free but...03.06.2025 (00:30:30)

   If you want to come on the adventure of a lifetime.I am enrolling for my July life/executive/alcohol-free coach training. I would love for you to join me. This is not just a course, it is a transformative experience of insight, action and contribution. You don’t need any experience; all you need to do is show up, and I will take care of the rest.Click here for more details - www.andyramagetraining.com This morning at 7:30 am I began walking. Twelve hours and 28 miles later, at 7:30 pm, I arrived at my destination!Santiago de Compostela.My Camino walking adventure complete.As I stumbled into the square in front of the Cathedral, I expected trumpets to sound, tears to fill my eyes and the crowds to cheer me on as I moon walked over the finish line.But there was none of this.Just the blissful joy of having completed a real adventure.A goal that I first wrote down 6 years ago! As I sat (collapsed) on the cobblestones in front of the Cathedral, I smiled deeply.And remembered the incredible truth about goals.Lasting joy hides in the struggle to reach our goals, not in the end result.And every step of this adventure was joyful.There are so many big takeaways. In this week's episode of the Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, I am going to talk about something very personal that I don’t ever really talk about. And that I had not planned to talk about - The spiritual side of the Camino.And why a personal life philosophy is vital to a life of purpose. In my opinion. If this sounds interesting, please click the link below to listen in, or follow the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from.Your CoachAndy

8. The Power Of Now & How Alcohol Prevents You From Reaching It27.05.2025 (00:25:33)

   The power of now 14 years ago, I took my first 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief (MBSR) course.For two hours a week, we would meet in Camden, London from 7 - 9 pm.It was a big commitment.And I was still drinking at the time.Plus, the daily mindful practice was for 45 mins!Which, in truth, I rarely completed. And neither did anyone else, as far as I could tell.Each week, you could hear the hushed tones. “Did you do the practice?”“Sort or…”“Erm….”To make matters worse, if I were remotely hungover, I could not do the practice because I felt too anxious to focus on my breath.The irony. Still, I made the effort to show up and do the work as best I could.But I didn’t get it.So I tried again a year later and took another full 8-week MBSR.It still didn’t click.4 years later and 4 MBSRs later, I knew exactly how to meditate but had still missed the point.Mindfulness too often feels like a thing we should do to be mentally healthy.But this is not what it’s all about. Walking the Camino has helped remind me of the true power of the present moment.Forget the labels like mindfulness.The great Eastern traditions, along with a few Western spiritual leaders like Eckhart Tolle, tell us that there is power in the now.Walking without distraction creates the perfect space to be in the moment.It also, in my opinion, helps to have a mind free from alcohol.What I discovered as I walked is that the now is blissful.There are no ghosts from the past or worries about what you must do. Or fears around imagined futures. There is just being.A oneness with all.When the past and future stories stop, there is a glimpse of something bigger. Rather than feeling like I should do my mindfulness. I am now craving the power of now.It is hard to explain in written form, so I recorded a podcast episode specifically about this experience. It might be my most important to date.A takeawayMaybe take a few minutes to let all the stories inside your mind go. Don’t chase them back into the past or the future. Just settle into the moment. Where there are no worries, fears or shoulds.Just oneness. Let me know what comes up for you.Your coach Andy PS - Enrolling now - July cohort.  If you want to learn more about the power of now, come and train with me on my next 6-month triple-accredited life/executive coach training programme. This is not just a course; it is a transformative learning experience, and I would LOVE for you to join me.Click here for more information.

9. The Secret To a Life Of Fulfilment & Joy20.05.2025 (00:21:48)

   Hi,Walking the Camino has taught me a great lesson.Less is more.For a long time, I held the conventional view that a life of fulfilment consists of adding more successes, bucket lists, and stuff.But as I walk and read, I am experiencing a very different conclusion.The secret to a great life is to subtract, not add.If you can imagine life as a backpack.When I first started the Camino, my backpack was overflowing with stuff.You quickly figure out every ounce counts when carrying the bag for 8 hours.You learn what’s essential and what's not.And remove all non-essential items to end up with the vital few.This is the powerful message behind one of my favourite books, Essentialism.As Greg McGowen points out, “The way of the essentialist is the relentless pursuit of less but better.”You might find that your life backpack is stuffed full of non-essentials.That’s because, “If you don’t prioritise your life, someone else will” It is not until we check our life backpack we discover it is full of other people's plans, commitments, and non-essentials.We often pick up these non-essentials without EVER checking to see if they are essential to us.And it is the non-essentials that are weighing you down 24 hours a day.As McGowen suggests:“A non-Essentialist thinks almost everything is important”“An Essentialist thinks almost everything is non-essential” Now imagine removing all unnecessary commitments, habits, and workload?How light you would feel.How would you feel if you could put all your life force into the work, causes, and people in your life that are most important?Imagine the joy, meaning and contribution, you would experince if you could focus on things that matter most.In todays podcast I will deep dive into some of the techniques you can use to remove the trival many and discover your vital few!Before I go.What is one commitment or habit you could remove from your life backpack today that will make you feel a little lighter?Your coach AndyPS - Enrolling for July now:If you want to join me on the adventure of a life time. Come and train with me as a coach. It was learning to coach others that transformed my life and now I am on a mission to personally pass on this gift to you.Visit - www.andyramagetraining.com for more information

10. 5 Game-Changing Alcohol-Free Insights From The 500-Mile Camino Way12.05.2025 (00:21:39)

    I did not think this would happen so quickly.Not even a week into my 500-mile Camino walk across Spain.And already, the game-changing insights are beginning to surface.People walk the Camino for three reasons:ForgivenessHelpAnd thanksI am here to give thanks for everything I have.And I owe so much to one change! I will say this for a fact. Had I not quit alcohol, this adventure would NEVER have begun.There was no time, energy or clarity.I was stuck in survival mode.This week, on the Camino, I was in thrivival mode (That’s not even a word, but you get what I mean)As I walked, I was overwhelmed with gratitude.I am grateful that my relationship with alcohol woke me up.Woke me up to my authentic self.And I am so grateful that it has done the same for so many others.So this message is not too long. I will cover two of the insights, and I save the BIG ones for my Alcohol-Free Advantage podcast. Click the links below to listen to this week's conversation. The hardest move in yoga is getting onto the mat.It is the same for the CaminoIt is the same for all our goals in life.Once started, the adventure springs to life. “Whatever you can do, or dream you can; begin it. Boldness has genius power and magic in it.” Goethe But too many dreams and goals are never started.They get pushed into the background, drowned by the busyness of life.How many unfinished books lie dormant on laptops?How many businesses never make it out of the pub?How many meaningful careers never happen?The secret, therefore, to the Camino and all our goals is the boldness to begin.Stop worrying about the futureWhen you walk for hours without distractions, you hear your mind speaking. And mostly what it says is fear-mongering nonsense.A MAJOR insight for me already is that most of the noise in my head is about the future.As I continuously remind my coaches and clients.If it is in the future, it is made up.It can’t be a fact.All it is, at best, a best guess.But it's never a good guess.It is usually the worst possible imagined thing in the future. It is the crash and burn scenario. Well, that’s what I found in my brain.I now understand what  Mark Twain meant when he said,“I am an old man who has known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened”What a tremendous insight.I know this is not new wisdom, but it was the first time I have EVER had this experience of hearing my brain so clearly that I saw it for what it is.And now I will STOP trying to guess a made-up future. And begin to live more in the present.**I am already in danger of becoming like Uncle Albert from Only Fools and Horses, when he says, “During the war…” and everyone rolls their eyes - here he goes again.“When I was on the Camino….”My takeaway from this first week is to get out into nature and turn off your phone.And take your mind out for a long walk and see what you notice.Until next week, Buen Camino.Your Coach,Andy

11. The Five Books I Could Not Live Without As I Walk The 500 Mile Camino05.05.2025 (00:22:36)
12. The 5 Regrets Of The Dying & How They Can Help You To 'Really' Live! 29.04.2025 (00:20:00)

    5 regrets of the dyingHow to avoid them!Hi,We often throw away the line, “No regrets”But do we mean it?Bronnie Ware worked in palliative care for decades.She sat with the dying as they faced the end.And she found a deep love for life.Bronnie turned the insights she gained into an influential book called. ‘The Top Five Regrets of the Dying’.This book had a massive impact on me.It inspired many changes in my life.Including changing careers from running a brokerage to living the life of a coach. And on today's podcast, I will deep dive into each of the top five regrets.But there is one regret I wanted to focus on, and that I struggle with.“I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”There's something magical about spending time with a good friend. We all know it and feel it.But I have been guilty of prioritising work over friendships. So I wanted to share out loud how the top regrets have inspired me to put more effort into my friendships.Recently, I flew to Ireland to climb a mountain with one of my best mates, and it was a joyful experience.Just this week, I got to hang out with a friend before he ran the marathon.Dressed as a Rhino! On Friday, we have over 100 people joining us for our coach graduation ceremony in London.This will be full of new connections as our coaches fly in from all over the world to meet in person for the first time, having been on a powerful learning adventure together. But it’s too easy to let friendships slide away. Many of us fall into this trap.We all get so busy.With family and general life.And top regret 2: "I wish I hadn't worked so hard", can zap the time required for friendship.But there is always time.Seneca said it best, “It’s not that we don’t have enough time, it’s just that we waste so much of it”Here is an important message for us all from those whose time has come to an end.Stop wasting time on the trivial and unimportant things.Make time for friendships.My no-regrets challenge to you is to reach out to one old friend.Today.Let me know how it goes.Your coach Andy

13. Why I Am Dropping EVERYTHING To Walk The 500-Mile French Camino22.04.2025 (00:19:55)

    Why I am dropping EVERYTHINGI am dropping everything to walk the 500-mile French Camino.El Camino is a 1000-year-old pilgrimage. I am taking the French route. Which begins in Southwest France, then crosses the Pyrenees, and continues all the way west along the top of Spain, finishing in Santiago de Compostela.And it’s been calling me to adventure for over 5 years.When I first wrote it down as one of my goals.Now it is time.Why?In our 24/7 world, it will be the greatest gift to switch it all off for a month.And see what bubbles up.Just me, nature, and my thoughts.And a LONG walk.I have no idea what I will find.Who I will meet.Or what revelations I will experience. Each day, I aim to reflect on these insights and share them with you.*This might change; we will see.I won’t be doing the sharing or have any social media.Everything will be switched off.My wonderful team will help.So today, I thought I would flip the script and ask you for some advice.If you were about to set out on the adventure of a lifetime.What advice would you give me?Your coachAndy

14. Why Going Alcohol-Free Starts Your Heros Journey & How It Will Change Your Life!15.04.2025 (00:15:05)

    YouTube channel - just about to rebrand and set this channel up !! https://www.youtube.com/@AndyRamageAFOn Thursday, slightly out of breath and very hot, I walked over the top of the O2 arena in London!As I looked at the city, a shiver went down my spine as I was reminded of my booze fuelled broking days.Then I smiled.And looked over at my daughter, who was with me at the top, and I felt so grateful.I never thought I would be able to leave that world.I thought I was stuck in a career that was making me sick.Drinking too much, stressed, unhappy and unfulfilled. Then, out of desperation rather than skill, I trained as a coach, and my life was changed. The skills I learned helped me to quit alcohol, and slowly everything changed.I felt my confidence return and eventually found the courage to leave the city to start my own coaching business. Here I was 11 years later with my wonderful daughter in the sunshine, feeling on top of the world. I felt so proud that my girl has never really known a dad who drank.Only a Dad who is up for a laugh, healthy, happy, following his dreams and loves an adventure. Although I'm not sure he loves the adventure as much as I do, as I usually drag her along!What I realised as I looked out at London was that the world has changed.I believe times up on alcohol.And we are at the vanguard of something special.A revolution that has taken hundreds of years to happen.And you are part of this alcohol-free revolution!!You are totally ahead of the game!!Your friends and family will look back on these days and know you were the first to lead the way.Think about this - How many times in life do you get a chance to say, you changed the world a little?Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and I shall move the world”We are the lever!And we have moved the world's relationship with alcohol, and it's never going back!What a win.So today I wanted to say thank you to you personally!!Thank you for being part of the movement, making a difference to millions of people's lives.Keep rocking it Dryy.Your Coach AndyPS - Closing soon - Train with me in April.At some point on your alcohol-free adventure, you will want to give back. I think this is the most important moment! Follow this impulse; you never know where it will take you—I am a great example of this. So, if you want to learn the skills of a coach, to give back, and make a real contribution to this short and precious life, come and train with me in April before the final spaces are filled!Click here for more details

15. Is Alcohol Destroying The Quality Of Your Connection? & Why Connection Is So Important. 08.04.2025 (00:22:49)

    Are you lacking connection?Why connection is vital to our health We instinctively know how vital connection is to our health.But you might not know what I am about to tell you.I was flying to Kerry in Ireland on Friday when a lady walked down the plane towards me.She was looking towards me, but I thought it must be the person behind.But she came right up to me and, with a lovely warm smile, said, “Andy I just wanted to say thank you, I’m 6 months alcohol-free and it has changed my life. I am a better parent and feel much better every way.”I was delighted!!!We both had a wonderful moment of connection. And the connections kept coming. My great mate Col Carrol had invited me to climb Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil. The weather was amazing!! (Always sunny in Ireland)We had a few Guinness 0.0s and a couple of incredible hikes.It was joyous.To be with my mate, no alcohol. The buzz was adventure and being in nature.And I was grateful my alcohol-free fitness allowed me to take on the challenge and feel strong.Just after we reached the peak, something unexpected happened. Another lady stopped me to say that she also loved the alcohol-free life and had just recommended my IG & the podcast to a friend!Unreal.After two days of walking and talking, here was my BIG learn:The best things in life are connection and the outdoors. Biking, hiking, running, walking, talking…Being outside. Lights me up.I think it lights us all up.On the Alcohol-Free Advantage podcast this week, I discuss the science of connection and some research that will transform your thinking about connection! Click links below to tune in.Here is my challenge to you this week:With this lovely weather, go for a long walk in nature with a friend.And have some real connection time.Let me know how you get on,Your coach,AndyPS - Train with me in April on my 6-month Coaching Diploma. You will LOVE it. This is not a training course but a transformational experience.Click here for more info www.andyramagetraining.com

16. The Alcohol-Free Documentary Is Coming Soon - Find Out How You & I Are Going To Inspire Millions01.04.2025 (00:20:17)
17. How To Know If You Are A Good Role Model 25.03.2025 (00:30:55)

    For the main website to train with me - www.andyramagetraining.com Below are some of the main points I covered in this conversation:You have limitless potentialYou get a choice!You have to take full responsibility Tough things make you strongerIt’s not events that shape your life but your beliefs about themControl what you can You get to paint your future, not anyone elseAlways have a goal Every master was once a disaster Work harder on yourself than you do on your jobPrioritise your body and mindAdd value to the world, and the world, we will reward you for itYour network will be your net worthYour partner and family will be the best thing you have in your life!Get your head up. There is a whole world of opportunity waiting for you!

18. How To Build Such A Compelling Future Without Alcohol You Won't Want To Drink18.03.2025 (00:25:55)

    Click this link for more information or visit andyramagetraining.com On Tuesday lunchtime, I was reminded of a story demonstrating the power of goals.And why, if you don’t program your brain with clear goals, you wind up in trouble.I was training over 60 coaches within my self-development group, the Inner Circle.To begin, I recalled a story.It was a freezing morning on the 1st of January 2021. We were in the middle of the COVID epidemic, and the world was uncertain about its future. But I was crystal clear.In my hands was a picture an incredible artist, Jo Morley, had created for me. As I hung the picture on my wall, I stepped back, took a deep breath, and focused intently on the image.The picture was a visual representation of my BHAG goals. It was inspired by the genius of Jim Collins, who wrote, Good to Great, one of the best books you will ever read on business. These were Big Hairy Audacious Goals. The types of goals that feel out of reach. I planned to put this picture where I could see it every day so I could burn these goals into my soul. It worked. Five years later, almost all of these BHAG goals had become a reality or were in progress. It’s not luck. I knew exactly what I was doing.Those with clear goals will outperform those without. Goals are the lifeblood of success.Why do goals work?When we set a goal, we make an emotional connection to this goal. These emotions wake our subconscious brain to the importance of this goal. Then, something incredible happened. Your brain creates a filter for your goal. All of a sudden, you notice people, places, and resources you need.Often, you will experience serendipitous moments that feel almost magical. But the truth is that these people, places and resources were always there, but your brain didn’t know they were important.This is how the trouble begins.If you leave your brain untrained, it will filter what it thinks is most important based on its evolutionary programming. The massive problem is that evolution does not care for your happiness. It only cares about survival and getting your genes into the next generation. These evolutionary traits are often negative. Your evolutionary instincts are anxious, fearful, and paranoid. It cares too much about keeping everyone happy, compares, and agonises over status.But when you take charge of your inner world and set meaningful goals, you create the right filters.You train your brain.Your goals drown out the negative.And that’s why goals make us happy!!!Instead of your brain misfiring its energy on the negative. It will focus its power on reaching your dreams.I ran my goals experiment to test this theory.And it worked.And it will do the same for you. Here is your challenge for today.Set one BHAG goal.Put it somewhere you can see it.Keep it in focus, and let your brain do the work.Let me know what you choose.Your coach Andy PS - Don’t just set BHAG goals train with me to achieve yours!! It was training as a coach that allowed me to reach my BHAG goals. And I want to share this gift of coaching with you. If you have ever felt the urge to give back or take your personal development to a new level - learning to coach could be perfect.If you are unsure if learning to become a coach is for you, below is a link to a foundation short course in coaching that will give you all the information you need. There is also a LIVE training with me tonight as part of this short foundation course. Click this link for more information or visit andyramagetraining.com

19. Why I "Really" Started Drinking, And What I Discovered That Made It Easy To Stop.11.03.2025 (00:20:41)

    Train with me to become a coach - www.andyramagetraining.comOn Saturday I had one of the best days of my life.Seriously, if it all grinds to a halt tomorrow, I will go to my next adventure happy.It all began with a simple question that I have asked myself every day for the last month:What beliefs do I need to create to make today great?Sounds too simple, I know.But stay with me.The world we experience on the outside reflects our beliefs on the inside.This incredible wisdom has flowed through the ages.You can’t control the events that happen to you, but you can control the beliefs you hold about them, which will dictate how you feel.So you have ultimate control.After 30 days of asking this question, momentum is starting to build.I begin each day with a win.I woke up!Seriously, not everyone will wake up.So you get another go.You don’t have tomorrow or yesterday—only today.Why waste it?You can make every day a masterpiece.On Saturday, I woke up to the most spectacular sunrise. I asked myself what beliefs would make today great.As I walked to the gym, the roads were empty, and I could feel the warm morning sun on my face.I listed off some of my beliefs for the day.Do not be afraid, everything will be okControl what you can control and let go of everything elseSmile Radiate joy You have your health A wonderful family Don’t sweat the small stuff.Then I got a text from my wife Tara.“Shall we go to London for lunch to our new favourite restaurant, Cambino on the Old Brompton Road.”“YES!”I added a twist.We would stay fasted and walk from the city to the restaurant to take in the sights of London.It took us about 3 hours, with some breaks.And every bit of it was bliss.From the Thames to Green Park and the Palace.I then discovered another great truth:Hunger is a great sauce!It was after the first bite that I exclaimed. “I am going to put a line under today. If this is the last one, I am happy!”Life is a reflection of the beliefs you hold.So my take away for you is to begin your day with a question:“What beliefs do I need to create to make today great?”Let me know how you get on.Your Coach AndyPS - Train with me and learn how to build better beliefs If you want to transform your mind, body, and potentially your career, come on a six-month learning adventure with me and learn to become a life/executive coach.My coaching style is designed to help our clients create better beliefs. So you will become a master of beliefs! The plan is for me to personally train a small group in the art of coaching so you can unlock the meaning you seek by “giving back” and doing work that matters.If this sounds interesting click here find out more.Click the button below to find out morePPS - The latest episode of the Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast is out today!! Check it out - it's one of my favourites!!

20. 11 Years Alcohol-Free & 11 Things I Will NEVER Give Up!04.03.2025 (00:22:27)

    Train with me to become a coach - www.andyramagetraining.com Eleven years ago, I woke in a hotel room in London.It was 8 a.m. on a Thursday.My head hurt, and my breath was short. I was hungover.Again.I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I was getting fat. I looked like a haggard 60-year-old. I was still in my 30sI didn’t have a problem, nor was there a rock bottom.But I had had enough.So I quit. Again.Having spent the last two years trying, this time it was different.And this time I cracked it.As you probably know, it was my life's most crucial moment!This Thursday, 11 years later.I woke at 5 am and felt blooming marvelous.42lbs lighter and a thousand times happier I went to the gym.Then, I headed to London to coach a 1:1 client I love spending time with.Next, I met the co-founder of the Equilibrium app and community, helping athletes transition their careers after their playing days end.The Dryy revolution After this meeting, I met with my great mate, Matt Pink, to discuss how Dryy will inspire millions to transform their relationship with alcohol.The 2025 strategy is off the charts!!  Then, home to my girls.Healthy, fit, and happy, doing what I love every day!And I owe this life 100% to being alcohol-free!So, today is a celebration of 11 years on the fun side of the island.Here are 11 alcohol-free wins I will NEVER give up!Quality sleep.More fun on the fun side.Optimal mental health and no panic attacks!More joy!Lots of extra time.Better skin.Better relationships.The confidence to leave my career to coach and start new businessesMaximum consistency Ambition to make a differenceMost importantly, I will never give up all the friends I have made and continue to make on this adventure!***Finally, thank you for joining me on this adventure!Here’s to another 11 years!Your coach Andy PS - Train with me to become a coach I will teach you everything I know about coaching, business and life.Join me on my 6-month coaching life/executive accreditation with an extra alcohol-free performance coach qualification bonus.Visit www.andyramagetraining.com for more info. Let’s do this!Below is a video of my Tuesday 7:30 am LIVE in Dryy in case you couldn’t make it. And a reminder that the Dryy team are LIVE every day - which is an incredible resourceWe would LOVE to see you on the next 7:30 am UK time live:

21. Unlock Limitless Energy!27.02.2025 (00:14:36)

    Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage shares the science of energy—what drains it, what boosts it, and how to create sustainable high performance. If you feel tired, sluggish, or stuck in low-energy cycles, this episode will give you the tools to break free.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe real reason you feel exhausted (and it’s not what you think).How removing alcohol transforms your energy, sleep, and motivation.The daily habits that keep you physically and mentally sharp.Quotable Moments“Alcohol is the single biggest energy thief in your life.”“Most people are not tired—they are under-fuelled and over-stressed.”“Energy is not about doing more—it’s about doing less of what drains you.”Why This Episode MattersYour energy is your life force—and it’s possible to get it back. If you’re sick of waking up tired and running on fumes, this episode will show you exactly where to start.Resources MentionedWhy We Sleep – Matthew WalkerAtomic Habits – James ClearAndy Ramage Training Academy: www.andyramagetraining.com

22. The Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock, On His Alcohol-Free Adventure And Optimal Nutrition!25.02.2025 (00:45:43)

    Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage speaks with Dale Pinnock, a nutritionist, bestselling author, and TV presenter known as The Medicinal Chef. They explore the connection between nutrition, alcohol-free living, and optimal health, breaking down simple yet powerful ways to take control of your well-being.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe real impact of alcohol on gut health, metabolism, and energy.How switching to whole foods can transform your body and mind.The easy nutrition swaps that deliver the biggest health benefits.Quotable Moments“Alcohol isn’t separate from your diet—it is part of it.”“What you eat can either fuel you or drain you—it’s your choice.”“Ditching alcohol is just the start. When you fuel your body right, you unlock real energy and vitality.”Why This Episode MattersSo many people give up alcohol and then wonder what’s next. This episode is the answer—focusing on nutrition as the next step to feeling better, performing better, and living better.Resources MentionedDale Pinnock’s website: www.dalepinnock.comThe Medicinal Chef – Dale Pinnock’s bestselling book seriesWhole-food nutrition plans for energy and recovery

23. How To Stop Being So Negative And Skillfully Become More Positive20.02.2025 (00:13:13)

    Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage dives into the negativity bias—the built-in survival instinct that makes your brain focus on the bad instead of the good. He explains why this happens and, more importantly, how to rewire your thinking for a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling life.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy your brain is hardwired for negativity (and how to override it).The science of gratitude and how it shifts your mindset.A simple habit used by the US military to train mental resilience.Quotable Moments“Your brain isn’t against you—it’s just running an outdated survival programme.”“What you focus on grows. Train yourself to hunt the good stuff.”“You can’t eliminate negativity, but you can learn to manage it.”Why This Episode MattersNegativity bias is real—but it’s not a life sentence. By understanding how it works, you can break free from negative thinking and create a mindset that fuels growth, happiness, and success.Resources MentionedFlourish – Martin SeligmanThe Happiness Advantage – Shawn AchorAndy Ramage Training Academy: www.andyramagetraining.com

24. Hollywood Movie Producer & Philosopher, Eric Paquette, Unlocks The Alcohol-Free Advantage17.02.2025 (01:04:00)

    This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Eric Paquette—28-time marathon runner, film producer, and devoted husband and father—shares how one bold decision transformed his life and unlocked his full potential.From weekend wine with friends to crushing marathons and thriving at work, Eric was living what many would call a “high-performing” life. But a 20-minute slowdown at his 27th marathon revealed an undeniable truth: alcohol was holding him back.Eric realized that something in his lifestyle wasn’t aligning with his drive for optimal performance. At that pivotal moment, he made the life-changing decision to remove alcohol—and hasn’t looked back since.Join us for this energizing conversation, where we dive into:Why removing alcohol is the ultimate performance hack.How Eric went from “middle-lane drinker” to thriving at 100% clarity.Living life detached from outcomes while staying rooted in the present.Building community and creating a safe space for men to connect.Why parenting and leadership start with leading by example.The underrated power of gratitude to transform your mindset.What true success looks like (hint: it’s not the “next big thing”).My biggest takeaway from this motivating chat…. “You want to have won the day before you start the day.” Waking up fresh, clear, and ready to tackle life—without the fog of alcohol—is the ultimate game-changer.Let's do this! Your Coach Andy

25. The Secret To Life Success13.02.2025 (00:11:13)

    Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage explores one of the most powerful ideas in self-development: success leaves clues. By studying the habits, mindset, and strategies of those who have already achieved what you want, you can shortcut your own journey.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy success is not about luck—it’s about patterns.The fastest way to level up in any area of life.How to decode the strategies of the world’s top performers.Quotable Moments“Success isn’t a mystery—it’s a formula. Find the clues and follow them.”“You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You need to learn from those who’ve built it.”“The biggest breakthroughs often come from studying someone else’s struggles.”Why This Episode MattersIf you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to move forward, this episode will give you a clear roadmap. The clues to success are already out there—you just need to learn how to find them.Resources MentionedAwaken the Giant Within – Tony RobbinsThe 5AM Club – Robin SharmaAndy Ramage Training Academy: www.andyramagetraining.com