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 thousands of women, inspiring them to seek help and make positive changes in their own lives....

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 where people can explore alcohol-free living and engage in various practices for personal...

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. Zena emphasizes the need for people to thrive in all aspects of their lives, not just survive,...

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 and the role of coaching in personal development. Nigel highlights the significance of...

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 personal growth for coaches. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative effects of...

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 highlights the need for public speaking skills to be taught from a young age. Ray also shares his vision...

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 movement becomes more mainstream and destigmatized. Susan encourages people to embrace their...

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 impact of alcohol-free living on sleep quality.Carving out time in the morning for personal growth and...

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 workplace. The conversation explores the importance of integrating well-being into organizations and...

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 conversation also explores underlying issues and pain that may drive alcohol use. The lack of awareness...

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 finding balance in various areas of life, including movement, nutrition, connection, play, and...

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 diagnosis, and how he used running as a way to cope and find strength. Finally, Andy shares his...

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 messiness of change. Finally, Andy shares the concept of the corkscrew of change, where even setbacks...

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 positive changes it brings. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of...

Summary In this conversation, Andy Ramage and William Porter discuss their personal journeys to sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health and sleep. They highlight the misconception that alcohol is a relaxant when, in fact, it disrupts sleep and causes anxiety. They emphasize the lack of awareness and cultural blind spot surrounding the negative effects of alcohol. The conversation also touches on the classification of alcohol as a human carcinogen. Overall, the discussion aims to...

The meaning of life in 7 minutes

Summary In this episode, Andy Ramage interviews Paul McCormack, the founder of Intention Performance. Paul shares his journey of giving up alcohol and how it led him to become a coach. He discusses the benefits of taking a break from alcohol and how it can improve performance. Paul also talks about his ebook and the three parts it is divided into. He emphasizes the importance of coaching in personal and professional development and shares his passion for helping others. The episode concludes...

https://www.instagram.com/marathon2sobriety/ Luc Zoratto - Marathon 2 sobriety  Luc will make you laugh and make you cry. His IG account is one of my all-time favourites. Rich Roll one of my heroes, consistently shares some of Luc’s hilarious skits on the joys of being alcohol-free  And one of the reasons I just had to hear his story. Luc will not disappoint. For years Luc hid his sobriety. He was embarrassed to tell people that he had proactively decided to quit alcohol.  Until...

Tune into the latest episode of the podcast and the first interview of series 3 with Lews Raymond Taylor. Lewis is the star of the Netflix documentary The Psychopath Life Coach. Lewis has an incredible story to share of how is transformed his relationship with alcohol, and went on a personal development journey to eventually create a $25 million coaching empire! So is Lewis really a psychopath? Or is he someone who had to fall before he was able to rise? Find out for yourself. Your...

Help me make an Alcohol-free documentary! Here is the GoFundMe link - https://gofund.me/02540b1b Click on this link and anything you can give will make a massive difference! If you are in a position to donate £100 or over, the more the better, you will get a credit at the end of the film!!! Equally any amount will help so much and you will get a link to watch the movie for free when it is digitally released. How cool will that be - to see your name up in lights! Knowing that you were part of...

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