Andy Ramage Podcast

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 chang...

Today I launch a brand new course: The Coach MBA ( M arketing & B usiness training for A ccredited 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...

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...

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 Rhor What 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.  T...

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...

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.andyramagetrain...

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...

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 bac...

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: Forgiveness Help And thanks I 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 NEV...

5 regrets of the dying How 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 inspire...

Why I am dropping EVERYTHING I 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 a...

YouTube channel - just about to rebrand and set this channel up !! https://www.youtube.com/@AndyRamageAF On 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 gr...

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,...

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 potential You get a choice! You have to take full responsibility  Tough things make you stronger It’s not events that shape your life but your beliefs about them Control what you can  You get to paint your future, not anyone else Always have a goa...

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....

Train with me to become a coach - www.andyramagetraining.com On 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...

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 30s I didn’t have a problem, nor was there a rock bottom. But I had had en...

Episode Summary In 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 Episode The real reason you feel exhausted (and it’s not what you thi...

Episode Summary In 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 Episode The real...

Episode Summary In 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 Episode Why your brain is hardwired...

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 marath...

Episode Summary In 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 Episode Why success is not about luck—it’s about patterns. The fastest w...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast , Andy Ramage speaks with Lindsey Beveridge , a nutritionist and recovery coach who helps people transform their health by changing their relationship with alcohol. Lindsey shares her own journey, the science behind alcohol’s impact on the body, and practical strategies to rebuild health after quitting drinking. What You’ll Lear...