I recently heard a quote that stopped me in my tracks:

“If you’re so smart, why aren’t you happy?”

In this episode, I wrestle with that question.

I unpack the famous parable of the fisherman and the CEO, explore the Western obsession with more, and dive into why so many intelligent, capable, successful people are still quietly unhappy.

And I share why I believe alcohol plays a much bigger role in that unhappiness than most of us are willing to admit.

If you care about inner peace, outer success, and building a life that actually feels good to live, this one is for you.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• The deeper meaning behind “If you’re so smart, why aren’t you happy?”
• The powerful lesson in the fisherman and CEO parable
• Why chasing more does not automatically create fulfillment
• The difference between outer success and inner joy
• How alcohol subtly erodes happiness
• Why we outsource joy to the wrong things
• The hidden anxiety and mental noise alcohol creates
• How removing alcohol restores clarity and ambition
• Why self-development becomes easier alcohol free
• The foundation for building a life of real peace and progress

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 The quote that sparked this episode
02:00 – 05:00 The fisherman and the CEO story
05:00 – 07:00 Outer success versus inner joy
07:00 – 09:00 The Western trap of more, more, more
09:00 – 11:00 Alcohol as fake happiness
11:00 – 12:30 The mental noise alcohol creates
12:30 – 14:00 Building true success alcohol free

If you’re ready to build a life of outer success and inner joy, going alcohol free is the foundation.

If you want support on that journey, come and join me inside the DRYY app (https://www.dryyapp.com/), our alcohol free community designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and confidence.

You can also explore Authentic Brew (https://www.authenticbrew.com/), our functional alcohol-free drink created to support energy, focus, and connection without compromise. 25% of net profits go toward building a foundation to do good in the world.

And if this conversation has sparked something bigger in you and you feel called to help others, come and train with me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/).

Keep rocking it dry.

In this episode, I share a powerful reminder of why choosing an alcohol-free life is the ultimate foundation for unleashing your limitless potential.

This conversation is for anyone on the "alcohol-free adventure", whether you are on day one, curious about the path, or have been alcohol-free for years. We explore the 12 key lessons I’ve learned over 12 years of sobriety, from the compound interest of health and vitality to the return of the big, lofty ambitions we often lose along the way.

This is not about just "giving something up." It is about gaining everything: years of time, mental clarity, and the courage to design a life of joy, meaning, and abundance that you no longer feel the need to escape from.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why the alcohol-free adventure gets better and better over time
• How to overcome the 28-day and 90-day "humps"
• The truth about FOMO and why you actually gain more fun
• Why "training your mind" is the secret to happiness in a turbulent world
• How removing alcohol unlocks the "10-year goal engine"
• Why your biggest fears (like dancing or business success) are usually unfounded
• How to leverage the "Alcohol-Free Advantage" to become a specialist in your life

Timestamps

00:00 – 04:00 Special update: Unleash Your Limitless live in London & Online

04:00 – 06:00 12 years AF: The "Never Again" moment that changed everything

06:00 – 09:00 Compound wins and why you miss nothing and gain everything

09:00 – 11:30 Handling the humps: Confidence, resilience, and momentum

11:30 – 13:30 Escaping the trap and the power of training your mind

13:30 – 15:30 The return of ambition and the 10-year goal engine

15:30 – 17:30 Saving years of time and inspiring others through service

17:30 – 19:30 Overcoming fears: Dancing at weddings and professional success

19:30 – 21:30 The Alcohol-Free Advantage: Transforming your life in unexpected ways

21:30 – End Final call to unleash your limitless potential

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 this journey further, here are a few ways to join me:

• If you want to join my one-day deep dive "Unleash Your Limitless" (London or Online): Join us at Andy Ramage Courses (https://andyramage.com/unleash-your-limitless/).
• If you want to train as a coach and work directly with me: Join us at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/).
• If you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable business: Join me inside Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/).

I would love to see you on the journey.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I’m joined by Roo Hambly for a deeply honest and energising conversation about what really happens when you reach one full year alcohol-free.

We talk about expectations versus reality, identity shifts, confidence, and the subtle but powerful changes that compound over time. Roo shares what surprised him most, what changed internally, and why the one-year mark is less of an ending and more of a beginning.

This episode is for anyone who is curious about going alcohol-free, partway through their journey, or wondering whether the long-term rewards are really worth it. Spoiler alert. They are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What actually changes after 365 days alcohol free
• Why the first year rewires your identity
• How confidence grows quietly over time
• The emotional shifts you do not expect
• Why alcohol free living gets easier, not harder
• How consistency compounds self-trust
• The difference between short breaks and lifestyle change
• Why clarity improves decision-making
• How life expands without alcohol
• What surprised Roo the most after one year

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 Hitting 365 days alcohol free
02:00 – 04:00 Expectations versus reality
04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-belief
06:00 – 08:00 Confidence built through consistency
08:00 – 10:00 Emotional changes no one talks about
10:00 – 12:00 Social life and connection without alcohol
12:00 – 14:00 Why it gets easier over time
14:00 – 16:00 The compounding effect of clarity
16:00 – 18:00 One year as a new beginning
18:00 – End Why alcohol-free is worth it

If this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, inspiration, and accountability around living alcohol free, download DRYY https://www.dryyapp.com/, my alcohol free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.

If alcohol-free living is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew https://www.authenticbrew.com/, a functional alcohol-free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.

If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School https://coachbusiness.school/, where I train and mentor coaches personally.

And if you are already an accredited coach and want to grow a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/, where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.

I would love to see you in the community very soon.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I break down what I call the alcohol-free snowball effect and why taking a break from alcohol is often the fastest way to transform your entire life.

This is not just about drinking less or stopping something. It is about momentum. One small change that creates a powerful chain reaction across your energy, confidence, mental health, relationships, performance, and sense of purpose.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, tired, flat, or frustrated and knows there is more available to them than the life they are currently living.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol creates a negative snowball effect
• How one alcohol-free choice changes everything
• Why energy and clarity come back fast
• How confidence is rebuilt through small wins
• Why consistency becomes easier alcohol free
• How momentum transforms identity
• Why going against the crowd changes outcomes

Timestamps:

00:00 – The alcohol-free snowball effect
02:00 – The negative alcohol spiral
06:00 – Sleep, stress, and performance
10:00 – The turning point
13:00 – The positive alcohol-free snowball
16:00 – Momentum, confidence, and identity
End – Why this one change changes everything

If this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, accountability, and live training, download the DRYY app and explore DRYY Plus
https://www.dryyapp.com/

If you want a grown-up, alcohol-free alternative that supports energy, focus, and connection without compromise, check out Authentic Brew
https://www.authenticbrew.com/

It is a functional, alcohol-free drink powered by Mother Nature, designed for people who want to feel great without numbing out. Plus, 25% of all profits go back into rewilding people and places.

If you want to go deeper and understand the alcohol-free advantage, take one of my free courses at
https://andyramage.com/

If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, come and train with me at Coach Business School
https://coachbusiness.school/

I would love to see you on the journey.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I break down why alcohol is the greatest trap ever invented for humans and how to finally escape it.

This is not about willpower, moderation, or fixing a drinking problem. It is about understanding how your brain actually works and why so many smart, capable people get stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

We explore how alcohol hijacks your thinking, why it creates the illusion of relaxation, and how outdated evolutionary wiring keeps people trapped in a loop they do not even realise they are in. Once you see it clearly, everything changes.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, stressed, anxious, or quietly underperforming and wants a smarter, more empowering way to change their relationship with alcohol for good.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol is a thinking trap, not a drinking problem
• How alcohol bypasses rational decision making
• Why alcohol feels relaxing but actually creates more stress
• How habit loops keep you stuck
• The role of your subconscious brain in behaviour
• Why awareness is the key to lasting change
• How to escape the alcohol trap without willpower

Timestamps

00:00 – Why alcohol is a thinking trap
02:00 – How alcohol hijacks the brain
05:00 – The illusion of relaxation
08:00 – Habit loops and subconscious control
12:00 – What alcohol really does to sleep and stress
16:00 – Why the trap keeps repeating
20:00 – Awareness as the way out
End – Escaping the trap for good

If this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want to train your brain and understand how to change habits properly, download my free course Train Your Brain at https://andyramage.com/

If you want structure, support, and momentum around living alcohol free, explore the Alcohol Free Advantage course at https://andyramage.com/

If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, join me at Coach Business School
https://coachbusiness.school/

I would love to see you on the journey.

Let’s do this.

This episode is a reminder of why I fell in love with podcasting in the first place. No hype. No hard sell. Just a real, honest, deeply human conversation about life without alcohol and what becomes possible when you step off the drinking treadmill.

Jenny McDevitt joins me for a chat that starts with one of the most embarrassing moments of my early speaking career and turns into a powerful exploration of clarity, confidence, culture, and connection. From Irish pubs to emotional resilience, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and laughter.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol free living creates freedom, not restriction
• How removing alcohol clears mental noise and builds confidence
• The emotional shifts that can show up when you stop drinking
• Why Irish culture is quietly leading the alcohol free movement
• How clarity leads to braver life decisions
• Why consistency builds resilience and excitement for the future
• How alcohol free living strengthens family relationships
• What a real social connection looks like without alcohol
• Why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer
• How one decision can quietly change everything

Timestamps:

00:00 – 03:00 How Jenny saved me from total mortification
03:00 – 06:00 From Edinburgh book signings to alcohol free beginnings
06:00 – 09:00 Taking a break and the mindset shift that matters
09:00 – 12:00 Irish culture, pubs, and alcohol free progress
12:00 – 15:00 Emotional releases and unexpected breakthroughs
15:00 – 18:00 Sleep, clarity, and better life decisions
18:00 – 22:00 Moving home, family connection, and courage
22:00 – 26:00 Resilience, confidence, and facing life head on
26:00 – 30:00 Advice for anyone starting an alcohol free break
30:00 – End Why alcohol free is the ultimate superpower

Links and resources:

Coach Business School
Train as a life coach, executive coach, or alcohol free performance coach with me
https://www.coachbusiness.school

Authentic Brew
Functional wellness at its best. Good for you, good for your family, and good for the planet
25% of net profits go back to rewilding people and places
https://www.authenticbrew.com

Andy’s Dryy App
Daily support, tools, and motivation for your alcohol free journey
Search “Dryy” in your app store

If this episode resonates, please follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation. It makes a bigger difference than you might think.

Until next time, keep rocking it on your alcohol free adventures.

In this episode, I share a powerful and deeply personal conversation about what it really means to unleash the alcohol-free advantage and step into a more vibrant, intentional life.

This is not about giving something up. It is about starting an adventure towards your optimal self.

I explore why simply “stopping” drinking rarely sticks long term, and why real, lasting change comes from building a compelling life where alcohol naturally loses its appeal. We dive into performance, identity, energy, mental health, confidence, and why so many good people are unknowingly operating far below their true potential.

This episode is for anyone who feels tired, flat, stuck, or quietly underperforming and knows, deep down, that alcohol may be playing a bigger role than they have been willing to admit. It is an invitation to question the stories you have been sold, reclaim your authentic self, and consciously design the life you actually want to lead.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why quitting alcohol is not about restriction, but expansion
• The alcohol-free advantage and why it changes everything
• How alcohol quietly caps energy, mood, and performance
• Why self-development beats willpower every time
• The role of identity in lasting behaviour change
• How alcohol impacts sleep, mental health, and consistency
• Why most people are underperforming without realising it
• How clarity creates momentum
• Why confidence returns when you remove alcohol
• How to design a life where alcohol no longer fits into

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 What the alcohol-free advantage really means
02:00 – 04:00 Why stopping is not the solution
04:00 – 06:00 Alcohol and underperformance
06:00 – 08:00 Identity, personality, and alcohol
08:00 – 10:00 The middle-aged myth
10:00 – 12:00 Alcohol, joy, and false rewards
12:00 – 14:00 Escaping the alcohol trap
14:00 – 16:00 Why alcohol-free living creates an advantage
16:00 – 18:00 Building a compelling life without alcohol
18:00 – 20:00 Slips, learning, and self-compassion
20:00 – End Choosing alcohol freedom on your own terms

If this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, guidance, and connection around living alcohol free, download DRYY (https://www.dryyapp.com/), my alcohol-free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.

If living alcohol free is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew (https://www.authenticbrew.com/), a functional alcohol-free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.

If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/), where I train and mentor coaches personally.

And if you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.

I would love to see you in the community very soon.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Clark for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really takes to change your relationship with alcohol and step into a more confident, intentional life.

We talk about identity shifts, self-trust, consistency, and why quitting alcohol is not about restriction or deprivation, but about reclaiming energy, clarity, and personal power. Jessica shares her lived experience, the challenges she faced, and the mindset shifts that made lasting change possible.

This episode is for anyone who knows alcohol is holding them back and is ready to lead their own life with more courage and self-belief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why mindset matters more than willpower
• How identity drives long-term change
• The difference between quitting and upgrading your life
• Why confidence grows through consistency
• How to navigate social pressure alcohol free
• The role of self-trust in behaviour change
• Why clarity beats motivation every time
• How alcohol quietly erodes performance
• What it means to quit alcohol on your own terms
• How to lead yourself like a boss

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 Jessica’s alcohol free turning point
02:00 – 04:00 Why willpower is not the answer
04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-leadership
06:00 – 08:00 Social pressure and people pleasing
08:00 – 10:00 Alcohol and confidence
10:00 – 12:00 Consistency creates belief
12:00 – 14:00 Building self-trust without alcohol
14:00 – 16:00 Upgrading your life, not giving up
16:00 – 18:00 Owning your alcohol free choice
18:00 – End Quitting alcohol like a boss

If this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, guidance, and connection around living alcohol free, download DRYY (https://www.dryyapp.com/), my alcohol free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.

If living alcohol free is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew (https://www.authenticbrew.com/), a functional alcohol free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.

If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School (https://coachbusiness.school/), where I train and mentor coaches personally.

And if you are already an accredited coach and want to build a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.

I would love to see you in the community very soon.

Let’s do this.