Andy Ramage Podcast

Have you ever experienced a lack of motivation? Have you ever struggled to stay motivated when moving towards a goal? If this sounds like you read on… On today's mid-week momentum podcast, I cover five motivational traps you must avoid to make lasting changes in your life, from quitting alcohol to starting an exercise routine. You will also discover how I made my singing debut at the Royal Albert...

This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Angela Foster shares her EPIC recovery story and ULTIMATE health hacks (that are available to us all - RIGHT NOW)  to optimise our well being and provide a healthy balance in our lives. From high-flying Corporate Lawyer, Angela hit a physical and mental rock bottom after juggling career pressures, motherhood and neglecting her health. Burnout, post...

This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, join me for one of THE most important conversions I have EVER had!  This chat is a gift for all of us!  At just 26 , Damian Willemse is already a Rugby legend. The youngest man EVER to win two Rugby World Cups for his Country, South Africa and he is regularly achieving Multiple successes at club level, with his team The Stormers - Damian is flouris...

On today's mid-week episode of the Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, I share five things I’ve learnt at 50 that I wish I had known at 30. I will start with a confession.  When I share these insights I am really saying out loud what I need to work on. Therefore, my ideas are all work in progress rather than completed goals. The five lessons are as follows: You can’t do everything  You have more time...

This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, we are joined by Hadley Sorensen, who wrote a book on the topic and is here to break down the facts!  Hadley, a self confessed (ex) party girl, shares how she went from sipping Cosmos, to blackout weekend drinking to writing a book on the Truth and Transformation that alcohol had on her social life, before and after drinking! For Hadley, change did...

And you thought this was just a podcast about alcohol-free advantages!!  Here we are wrestling with the biggest questions of all. So, before we move on, thank you for being courageous enough to join me on this adventure to meaning and purpose. It is so rare that we take the time to reflect on these important questions. Before we attempt to answer the BIG question, I will turn to one of my favourit...

If you want to potentially join Paul on my 6-month Diploma in Coaching & Alcohol-Free Performance Coaching, click here for more information. This week, on The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, I am joined by Paul Sculfor, one of the world's top male models—aka the Million-Dollar face!! This is my favourite kind of story, one of inspiration and transformation. Paul achieved extraordinary financia...

Thank you for joining me on my weekly reflection.  My role is to distil the wisdom found in my favourite books, which has taken me years to find, into a few words so you can quickly absorb the major insights. My dream is that these insights will make you feel happier, healthier, and lead to more meaning! I love your feedback.  Please let me know what you think, and if you enjoy these reflections,...

Who better to kick off the new season of the podcast but the ex Govt. chief drugs advisor. Prof David Nutt ~ Author of the highly acclaimed book,  ‘DRINK,’  Founder and Chairman of ‘Drug Science,’  For 40 years, David has been at the forefront of scientific research into the harm that Alcohol causes to our bodies, minds and lives. In this conversation, we discuss topics such as how the ‘highly sop...

Summary Sarah shares her journey of alcohol addiction and recovery, highlighting the societal pressures and beliefs that contribute to the cycle of drinking. She discusses the impact of alcohol on her physical and mental health, as well as her relationships. Sarah's decision to quit drinking led her to retrain as a health and wellness coach and a grey area drinking coach. Her story resonated with...

Summary Anneke shares her journey of giving up alcohol and how it led her to coaching. She discusses the importance of self-development and the positive changes she experienced, such as increased self-belief and confidence. Anneke also talks about her vision for her coaching practice, including incorporating practices like tarot reading and astrology. She envisions creating a retreat in Scotland w...

Summary In this podcast episode, Andy Ramage interviews Zena, a coach and HR system specialist, about her journey and the importance of coaching. Zena shares how she lost herself while working full-time and how a self-development program helped her rediscover her confidence and purpose. She also discusses the obstacles she faced, such as limiting beliefs, and how coaching helped her overcome them....

Summary Nigel Jones shares his alcohol-free journey and the transformation it brought to his life. He emphasizes the importance of setting daily goals and the power of walking and connecting with nature. Nigel discusses the freedom he experienced by breaking free from the chains of alcohol and how it inspired him to write the book 'Walking Back to Happiness.' He also explores the hero's journey an...

Summary In this conversation, Andy Ramage and Rich Casement discuss the connection between alcohol-free living, clean break, and running. They explore the power of connection and the benefits of combining coaching with running. Rich shares his journey of creating Clean Break, an alcohol-free lifestyle brand, and the various pillars of the brand. They also emphasize the importance of self-care and...

Summary In this podcast episode, Andy Ramage interviews Ray Sweeney, a performance coach and motivational speaker specializing in public speaking. Ray shares his journey from being fearful of public speaking to becoming a successful public speaker through his involvement with Toastmasters International. He discusses the importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles in public speaking and highlight...

Summary Susan shares her journey with alcohol and how it led her to create the Ola Sober brand and magazine. She emphasizes the importance of community in sobriety and the power of authentic connections. Susan discusses the Ola Sober community, academy, and magazine, which provide support, empowerment, and inspiration for those living alcohol-free. She envisions a future where the alcohol-free mov...

Introduction: Welcome to a special episode where Andy Ramage celebrates 10 years of being alcohol-free. Exciting Ventures: Recording the Rich Roll podcast for the second time on the 10th anniversary. Previews a documentary project in 2024 aiming to transform people's relationships with alcohol. Top 10 Wins of the Alcohol-Free Adventure: Better Sleep and Early Mornings: Highlights the positive impa...

Summary Sarah Williamson shares her journey to sobriety and how it led her to become a coach and author. She discusses the challenges she faced and the importance of taking an extended break from alcohol to truly understand one's relationship with it. Sarah also highlights the need for alcohol conversations in the corporate space and the potential benefits of addressing alcohol use in the workplac...

Summary This conversation focuses on the middle lane of alcohol use disorders and the importance of prevention and early intervention. The speakers discuss tools and techniques for waking people up to their relationship with alcohol and provide a simple acronym, CAGE, to assess alcohol use. They emphasize the stages of change model and the significance of slip-ups in the change process. The conver...

Summary In this conversation, Andy Ramage interviews Jill Grams, a Behavioural Coach and the founder of The Happy Balance Coach. Jill shares her personal journey of overcoming insecurities and using her experiences to help others. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying emotional needs that drive habits such as emotional eating and drinking. Jill's coaching approach focuses on f...

Summary Andy shares his journey of taking a break from alcohol and the transformation it brought to his life. He discusses the importance of self-development and how it helped him discover new possibilities. Andy also talks about creating the Alcohol-Free Runners community and inspiring others on their alcohol-free journey. He opens up about facing life's obstacles, including a prostate cancer dia...

Summary In this episode, Andy reflects on the importance of failure and the trap of perfectionism. He discusses the inevitability of slip-ups and the need to coach others through them. Andy then introduces the stages of change model and explains how it applies to making lasting change. He emphasizes that failure is a natural part of the change process and encourages listeners to embrace the messin...

Summary In this conversation, Andy Ramage and Bill discuss their shared passion for an alcohol-free lifestyle. Bill shares his experience of being alcohol-free for over 10 years and the advice he would give his younger self. They explore the journey of high performers and the impact of alcohol on various aspects of life. They also discuss the benefits of an alcohol-free life and the unexpected pos...