Andy Ramage Podcast

Nilesh Satguru - How lifestyle medicine might save youThis is the last episode of the series.  My aim for the first series was to warm up the podcast, and discover how our guests found their meaning and purpose in what they now do. Having already launched almost 30 episodes, with tens of thousands of listens it is time to get back to my roots!For the second series we are going to talk about all things alcohol-free. I plan to share some of the most inspirational stories from my alcohol-free heroes, and introduce you to the world's leading alcohol-free experts and authors to enlighten us with their wisdom. And I can’t wait!So I wanted to close this series with one of my favorite conversations. Nliesh Satguru is a friend, and someone I admire greatly for his work as a lifestyle medicine practitioner and coach. I have helped train some of his medical students on the wonders of alcohol-free and equally Nilesh keeps me updated on the best science that prompts health and wellbeing.A Lifestyle medicine practitioner is a GP that has added the speclism to deliver medicine through lifestyle changes. So rather than prescribing pills, Nilesh might prescribe exercise, or a plant-based diet.  I love the lifestyle medicine concept and I am sure you will love this final conversation of the series.Alright let’s do this.

Jo Roberts - Finding your true-self in the wilderness Jo Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Wilderness Foundation Charity.Jo focuses on the effects of wilderness on developing sound youth leadership built on environmental awareness and ethics, and developing positive wellbeing and mental health in young people who are vulnerable or at risk.The wilderness foundation also helps those who have suffered domestic abuse, or addiction reconnect with themselves through wilderness experiences.And the Wilderness Foundation headquarters are just up the road in Essex, this is what I love about doing the podcast. I had no idea. And next week I will be joining Jo Hall, who has featured on the podcast and Jo Roberts for a walk and talk as we check out their 400 acre wilderness site near Chelmsford. I love the idea that wilderness experiences can heal and reconnect us to what's important. This is a subject I am becoming more interested in, and my aim is to inspire you to get outside and leverage the power of nature.Also do check out their website which is https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/ as they are always looking for volunteers and any donations will be greatly appreciated.Alright kick back, let's do this.

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Monday 20th Emma Prideaux -  (Alcohol-Free) Non-runner at 40, to potentially UK's fastest EVER!Aged 40 Emma Prideaux was a Mum of three, who had not run since she was 16. Her daughter Rosa, another fantastic athlete, was training with Christian Dailly who you met on the podcast before and if you have not listened to this conversation make sure to go back and revisit. It's a cracker. After watching Rosa make great progress, Emma became interested in Christians Zone1 health and longevity method of low-intensity training. So aged 40 she started to train with Christian using the exact same methods as her daughter Rosa.Fast Forward 8 years and Emma is on track to become the fastest EVER age-rated marathon runner in the UK. She has never been to a physio and keeps getting faster and faster!It's quite unbelievable.Emma has a cracker of a story and is full of wisdom that might totally change the way you feel around age, exercise and health! Alright, let's do this!

This recording is taken from an instagram LIVE with an alcohol-free hero of mine. You will notice the audio is not of the same quality as the full podcast, but equally these are great stories to share. If you love the alcohol-free space, then you will love these midweek chats.Alright let's do this,Andy  

Catherine Gray is the author of one of my all-time favourite books, “The Unexpected Joy Is Being Sober.”. Not only is this a great quit-lit book, but it’s also a cracking read.Since the runaway success of her first book, Catherine went on to write the Unexpected Joy Of Being Single and Unexpected Joy Of Being Ordinary.So much has happened since we last spoke and I can’t wait to share Catherine’s story, and also talk about her latest book, ‘Sunshine Warm Sober.’You are going to LOVE this one, so settle in and enjoy the ride.Alright, let’s do this.

Cassie has a superpower - kindness. I first met Cassie after delivering my first ever TEDX talk, ‘The Limitless Pill.”. We instantly became friends, and Cassie is a key part of everything I do. Especially now I am turning my focus back towards the alcohol-free space. Cassie is also the founder of alcohol-free essex, a fantastic mum and a wonderful lady.I am sure you will find so much you can identify within our conversation about all things alcohol-free.Alright let’s do this.

Freddie Bennett or Freddie Wellies as I like to call him is an Alcohol-Free Superhero, although he is clearly missing part of his superhero outfit as in most photo’s he is half naked.Freddie is also a record-breaker. The fastest ever marathon runner. Dramatic pause. Dressed as a fisherman, wellies and all. During our conversation, Freddie shares his powerful backstory and how he turned his life and why he is now on a mission to inspire 1 billion people to transform their relationship with alcohol. And I will join them every step of the way.I love what Freddie and Sharon are doing with the Over The Influence Podcast and the community they are building.  I am a massive supporter of what they are doing and we will do lots together over the coming years.This is one of those conversations that's full of laughter, emotions, inspiration and a rallying call to all your alcohol adventurers to unite to collectively make a difference in the world.Alright let’s do this.

Matt Pink, how to socialise without alcohol and LOVE IT!Matt Pink aka Better_Life_Guy is making waves in the alcohol-free space. His social media is inspiring tons of alcohol-free adventures and the sober curious to have fun, be social and love their AF adventure. What I love about Matt’s story is that he trained with me in the early stages of his AF journey and is now out there inspiring many others to do the same. On a personal note - this is my major focus - trying to inspire more people to get out there and inspire others!To take his development to the next level, Matt will also train with me again to become an accredited coach to add a world-class qualification and even more credibility to what he is doing in the alcohol-free space.I am super proud of what he has achieved and will always be a massive supporter.On September the 18th, Matt is hosting, in his words, ‘The first-ever no-booze cruise up the Thames in London.” Since the time of recording this event has sold out many times over.I will be joining Matt on the 18th throwing some shapes, well maybe not, and having a great time without any booze in sight!You will love this chat about sober socialising with Matt and why we believe when you stop drinking your social life gets even better!Alright let’s do this!

Dave Cornthwaite, Say Yes More to adventure! Dave Cornthwaite started saying yes to adventures in his mid-twenties and created a lifetime mission called the Expedition1000 with the aim of completing twenty-five different journeys, each over 1000 miles, spending less than £1000 and using a different form of non-motorised transport. So far he has completed fifteen, just ten to go! And these amazing adventures take a lot less time than you think. So what’s stopping you and what’s stopping me from great adventures?The biggest barrier is our mindset. We are too quick to say no to adventures and close down the possibility. When Dave asked a group of people if they wanted to go wild camping too many said no, but some said yes! Those who attended the impromptu camping session were encouraged to say yes more, which inspired Dave to start a movement called, ‘SayYesMore’The SayYesMore movement has over 10,000 members from all over the world. They even have their own festival called the ‘Yestival’.Dave’s message is so powerful - what would happen if you started to say yes to adventure more often?Alright, let’s do this.https://youtu.be/uFZwEMQq-v8