Andy Ramage Podcast

Andy Ramage
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A warm, in-person conversation series exploring what happens when you remove alcohol and make space for real life. Each episode invites a guest into the room for an unhurried, human chat that goes far beyond quick tips and surface talk. Together, we dig into identity, purpose, spirituality, resilience, relationships, and the practical habits that help people feel and perform at their best. Expect honest stories, reflective moments, and valuable insights you can apply the same day. It is the original spirit of podcasting brought back to life by two people sitting down, going deep, and seeing what meaningful conversation can awaken. For lots of free downloads and to learn more about Andy check out the links below: To train with Andy check out - https://andyramage.com/ To train with Andy as a coach - https://coachbusiness.school/ To download the Dryy app - https://dryy.disciplemedia.com/signup/BEeW9R

  1. Let's Find Out Once And For All: Is Not Drinking Boring?

    1D AGO

    Let's Find Out Once And For All: Is Not Drinking Boring?

    A 17 year old completely destroyed me at a party recently. I told him I hadn’t had a drink for 12 years and he hit me with: “That’s really boring.” Then came the knockout punch: “I bet you’re fun at parties.” Honestly, it made me laugh. But once the dust settled, it got me thinking about just how deeply ingrained our cultural beliefs around alcohol really are. Before he’s even legally allowed to drink, he already believes alcohol equals fun and not drinking equals boring. So in this episode, I decided to properly challenge that idea once and for all. And spoiler alert… I think we’ve got this whole thing completely backwards. What you’ll learn: Why society teaches us that alcohol equals fun from a very young age The “bore-off” exercise that completely reframes drinking How alcohol quietly creates many of the things we find boring in life Why alcohol-free living creates more energy, joy, confidence, and connection How to challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck in the drinking cycle Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:00 Graduations, retreats, documentaries, and a huge week ahead 03:00 – 05:00 The 17 year old who called me boring 05:00 – 08:00 The “bore-off” and redefining what boring really means 08:00 – 11:00 Why alcohol creates the very problems it pretends to solve 11:00 – End Why alcohol-free living is actually the most exciting adventure of all If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

    14 min
  2. The Willpower Free Method To Quit Anything!

    APR 30

    The Willpower Free Method To Quit Anything!

    In this episode, I share a powerful reminder of how to create lasting behavioral change without relying on the exhausting and unreliable tool of willpower. This conversation is for anyone on an alcohol-free adventure who has ever felt "cursed by the willpower gods" or frustrated by their inability to just "decide and change."  This is not about grit or suffering through temptation. It is about understanding the "Willpower Free Method," identifying the love-hate relationship of ambivalence, and learning how to tip the scales so that living your best life becomes the easiest choice you can make. What you’ll learn in this episode: The truth about the Marshmallow Study and what it really means for your success Why willpower is like a "metaphorical muscle" that runs out by the end of the day The fatal flaw in the willpower-only approach to quitting anything How "Ambivalence" (the love-hate relationship) creates the need for willpower in the first place The Story of the 3 Andys: How perspective shifts from age 25 to 45 Why life is a "beliefs game" rather than a test of psychological endurance Practical steps to tip your internal scales to "all love" or "all hate" for effortless change Timestamps 00:00 – 02:00 Why we think we lack willpower (and why we're wrong)  02:00 – 04:30 Connecting with Sarah: The domino effect of positivity  04:30 – 07:30 The Marshmallow Study: Delaying gratification vs. facing temptation  07:30 – 11:30 The data on success and the "Cookie vs. Radish" willpower test  11:30 – 14:30 Why your willpower tanks are empty by evening  14:30 – 18:30 Life is a beliefs game: Lessons from the Stoics and NLP  18:30 – 21:00 Unlocking the code: How ambivalence drives your habits  21:00 – 23:00 The 3 Andys: Moving from conflict to the "Moonwalk" of freedom  23:00 – End Tipping the scales and the Willpower Free methodology If you have ever felt called to something more, or sensed that your current path is not fully using who you are, this episode is for you. If this episode resonated and you want to explore coaching further, here are a few ways to join me: If you want to train as a coach with me: Join us at Coach Business School. If you are already a qualified coach and want to build a sustainable coaching business: Join me inside Coach MBA. I would love to see you on the journey. Let’s do this.

    25 min
  3. A Short Reflection On Alcohol-Free & Life That You Might Enjoy!

    APR 24

    A Short Reflection On Alcohol-Free & Life That You Might Enjoy!

    In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest hidden barriers to success in both coaching and alcohol-free living: overthinking. So many people get stuck trying to figure everything out before they take action. They want the perfect plan, the perfect moment, the perfect version of themselves before they begin. But that’s not how growth works. I share why taking imperfect action is the real key to momentum, how overthinking keeps you stuck, and what you can do to break free from it starting today. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “thinking about it” more than actually doing it, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn: Why overthinking is one of the biggest blockers to progress How perfectionism keeps you stuck and stops momentum The power of taking action before you feel ready Why clarity comes from doing, not thinking Simple ways to build confidence through action Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:00 Why overthinking is keeping you stuck 03:00 – 06:00 The trap of perfection and waiting to feel ready 06:00 – 09:00 Why action creates clarity and confidence 09:00 – 12:00 Breaking the cycle of hesitation and doubt 12:00 – End Taking action and building momentum in your life If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

    18 min
  4. How A Story About A Wolf Can Transform Your Life

    APR 14

    How A Story About A Wolf Can Transform Your Life

    In this episode, I share one of the most powerful stories ever told about personal transformation, the story of the two wolves. This simple idea has the power to completely reshape how you see your thoughts, your habits, and ultimately your life. I also connect this story to alcohol-free living, showing how what you focus on daily determines the quality of your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like life is happening to you rather than for you, this episode will give you a new lens to see everything differently. What you’ll learn: Why the “two wolves” story explains almost all human behaviour How your focus shapes your emotions and your entire life experience The hidden way alcohol feeds negativity, stress, and disconnection Why joy is something you train, not something you wait for Simple daily habits to shift your mindset and transform your life Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:00 April reflections, coaching events, and confidence rituals 03:00 – 06:00 Coaching, purpose, and why human connection matters more than ever 06:00 – 09:00 The story of the two wolves and what it really means 09:00 – 12:00 How alcohol feeds the “wrong wolf” and impacts your mindset 12:00 – End Feeding the wolf of joy and building a life you truly love If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

    16 min
  5. Is Drinking Fun Or Not? Let's Solve This Once And For All!

    APR 7

    Is Drinking Fun Or Not? Let's Solve This Once And For All!

    In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest beliefs that keeps people stuck in the drinking cycle: the idea that alcohol is fun. It’s a story most of us have told ourselves for years, but is it actually true? I break this down from every angle, exploring how our brains create and reinforce this belief, even when our lived experience tells a very different story. This is about getting honest, challenging the narrative, and seeing alcohol for what it really is. Once you start to question the idea that drinking equals fun, everything begins to shift. Because when that belief falls apart, so does the hold alcohol has over you. If you’ve ever felt torn between knowing alcohol isn’t serving you and still believing it’s “fun,” this episode will help you cut through the noise and see the truth clearly. What you’ll learn: Why “alcohol is fun” is one of the most powerful limiting beliefs How confirmation bias keeps you stuck in old stories The truth about what drinking actually feels like (during and after) Why the “great night” story is often a cultural illusion How to redefine real fun in a way that actually serves your life Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:00 The big question: is drinking actually fun?02:00 – 05:00 How the “alcohol is fun” story is created and reinforced 05:00 – 08:00 Challenging the belief and seeing the truth 08:00 – 11:00 The “great night” illusion and cultural conditioning 11:00 – End Redefining real fun and what actually makes life enjoyable If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

    16 min
  6. The Science Of Change & What It Tells Us About Slip Ups!

    MAR 31

    The Science Of Change & What It Tells Us About Slip Ups!

    In this episode, I dive into the real science of change and why slip-ups are not something to fear, but something to expect. So many of us believe that if we decide to change, we should be able to do it perfectly. And when we don’t, we beat ourselves up and assume something is wrong with us. The truth is very different. I explore the powerful “spiral of change” model and share insights from one of the world’s leading experts on behaviour change. You’ll see why lasting transformation is not about willpower or perfection, but about learning, adapting, and evolving over time. I also open up about my own journey, the identity shift that comes with going alcohol-free, and how embracing your authentic self is the real key to freedom and confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you keep “failing” at change, this episode will completely reframe how you see the process. What you’ll learn: Why slip-ups are a crucial part of lasting change, not a sign of failure The truth about willpower and why it’s not the key to transformation How the spiral of change works and why you’re never back at zero The role of identity and stories in keeping you stuck How to turn setbacks into powerful learning that moves you forward Timestamps: 00:00 – Why we resist change and stay stuck 04:00 – My story with alcohol and the identity trap 09:30 – The stages of change and what science tells us 14:30 – Why slip-ups happen and how to use them 20:00 – The real secret to long-term transformation Links & Resources: Join my free coaching webinar TONIGHT at 7 PM. Register here: https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/  Follow me on Instagram (live every morning): https://www.instagram.com/andyramageofficial Explore coaching training: https://coachbusiness.school Let's do this!

    23 min
  7. Why You Have A Thinking Problem, Not A Drinking Problem

    MAR 24

    Why You Have A Thinking Problem, Not A Drinking Problem

    This is one of the most important shifts you can ever make on your alcohol-free journey. For years, I thought I had a drinking problem. That I needed more discipline, more willpower, more control. But I was focusing on the wrong thing. In this episode I break down the real reason we struggle with alcohol, and it has nothing to do with the drink itself. It’s about how we think. What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why alcohol is not the problem and thinking isHow your beliefs shape your emotions and actionsThe three versions of “you” and how they experience alcohol differentlyWhy willpower fails and what actually creates lasting changeHow mastering your mindset transforms every area of your lifeTimestamps 00:00 – 03:00 Why this is a thinking problem, not a drinking problem 03:00 – 07:00 The three versions of you and alcohol explained0 7:00 – 10:00 Why willpower doesn’t work long term 10:00 – 14:00 Changing beliefs to change behaviour 14:00 – End Using this insight to transform your entire life If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register.  If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA, where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

    19 min
  8. The Secret To Personal Transformation And To A Long Term Alcohol-Free Adventure!

    MAR 17

    The Secret To Personal Transformation And To A Long Term Alcohol-Free Adventure!

    If you’re on the alcohol-free path, there’s one thing you absolutely need to understand. It’s the difference between short term willpower and long term transformation. And it’s not just the key to going alcohol-free, it’s the key to building a life you genuinely love. In this episode, I break down the real reason some people struggle and others thrive. It’s not about discipline. It’s not about motivation. It’s about something much deeper. Your beliefs. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why your relationship with alcohol is a thinking problem, not a drinking problemHow beliefs shape your emotions and drive your behaviourThe three types of drinkers and what separates themWhy alcohol-free living becomes easy when your beliefs changeHow mastering your mindset unlocks success in every area of lifeTimestamps 00:00 – 03:00 The real secret to an alcohol-free life 03:00 – 06:00 Why beliefs drive behaviour 06:00 – 09:00 The three types of drinkers explained 09:00 – 12:00 Why alcohol disrupts your ability to manage your mind 12:00 – End Using this skill to transform your entire life If you want to take this work deeper, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you exactly how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful, purposeful, and even profitable. Register here (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/). If you’re already a coach, you can join us inside the Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach you how to build and grow a coaching business. You can also explore my free courses at andyramage.com (https://andyramage.com/), including The Alcohol Free Advantage (https://andyramage.com/unlock-your-alcohol-free-advantage/) and Train Your Brain (https://andyramage.com/how-to-train-your-brain/). Join me this 21st March on a live training at Covent Garden in London and Unleash Your Limitless. Click here to learn more.  See you soon!

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A warm, in-person conversation series exploring what happens when you remove alcohol and make space for real life. Each episode invites a guest into the room for an unhurried, human chat that goes far beyond quick tips and surface talk. Together, we dig into identity, purpose, spirituality, resilience, relationships, and the practical habits that help people feel and perform at their best. Expect honest stories, reflective moments, and valuable insights you can apply the same day. It is the original spirit of podcasting brought back to life by two people sitting down, going deep, and seeing what meaningful conversation can awaken. For lots of free downloads and to learn more about Andy check out the links below: To train with Andy check out - https://andyramage.com/ To train with Andy as a coach - https://coachbusiness.school/ To download the Dryy app - https://dryy.disciplemedia.com/signup/BEeW9R

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  • Creator
    Andy Ramage
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    322
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andy Ramage
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    Andy Ramage Podcast

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