Is it Time for a Tactical Break from Alcohol? With Andy Ramage

How does alcohol fit into your life? Have you ever given it any thought?

My guest on this week’s podcast is Andy Ramage, a performance coach and
author. He’s also one of the founders of One Year No Beer, a habit-changing
programme that invites people to try 28, 90 or 365 days alcohol free – and see
what it does for them. Andy was like many of us, he was not an alcoholic but he
was what he calls ‘a middle lane drinker’. He would drink a little bit to
unwind, at work events, when he saw his friends and probably a little bit more
on the weekends. Andy started off on a 30 day trial without alcohol and now
hasn’t drunk any alcohol for six years and says he can’t envisage doing so
again. But his agenda is not to make you stop drinking for good. It’s to
demonstrate that taking a break from the booze can bring a surprising host of
benefits, even if you don’t think of yourself as a problematic drinker.

Andy and I delve into just what some of those benefits might be. We
discuss how alcohol is so ingrained in our social lives and often our work
culture that often we don’t even consider what life would be like without it.
It’s linked to every part of our lives from relaxation and fun to social
bonding or even just relieving boredom. We talk about societal expectations and
peer pressure and both of us share our own individual stories and our own
journeys with alcohol. Finally, Andy shares some brilliant, practical tips to
help anyone who maybe considering tactical break from alcohol.

This is a really inspiring conversation. Whether you’re already
thinking of cutting down, it’s not something you’ve considered, or even if
you’re already abstaining, I hope you’ll find some life-enhancing lessons in
this podcast. 

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Find out more about Andy:

Instagram OYNB Website OYNB Facebook group

Books:



Let’s Do This!: How to use motivational psychology to change your habits for lifeThe 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge: Sleep Better, Lose Weight, Boost Energy, Beat Anxiety



Andy’s Top 10 book recommendations:



Finding Ultra – Rich RollThe Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness – Professor Steve PetersOn The Shortness Of Life – SenecaAwaken The Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Life – Tony RobbinsWalden – Henry David ThoreauThe Obstacle is the Way: The ancient art of turning adversity into opportunity – Ryan HolidayPhilosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations – Jules EvansThe Miracle Morning: The 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Before 8AM – Hal ElrodThe Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life – David BrooksThe Kindness Method: Changing Habits for Good – Shahroo Izadi



Further Learning:



University of Stirling – Study sheds light on peer pressure and alcohol consumptionJames O.Prochaska – PHD The Stages of ChangeUniversity of Communications – Obesity is Socially Contagious



Related articles:



The Times – The 28 Day Alcohol-Free challenge by Andy Ramage and Ruari Fairbairns: top tips for surviving Dry JanuaryMetro – I gave up alcohol and drinking and it changed my entire life



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast episode 51 – Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression with Johann Hari PART 1Podcast episode 52 – Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression with Johann Hari PART 2Podcast episode 80 – Why Spending Time With Your Friends Is More Important Than You Think with Dhru PurohitPodcast episode 84 – Why Walking Is The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had with Professor Shane O’Mara Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution.Pre-order Dr Chatterjee’s NEW book Feel Better in 5

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