Best Alcohol Free Sober Quit Lit Addiction Coach Podcasts (2025)

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Farewell from Not Drinking Today! 32:16

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After loving every second of creating Not Drinking Today, Meg and Bella are ready to branch out and continue their alcohol-free journey in new ways. We’ve cherished the incredible conversations with our guests and are so grateful for every listener who tuned in and supported us along the way. While Meg and Bella won’t be recording new episodes, you…

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Navigating the Menopause Maze with Dr. Rebecca Lewis 49:16

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Ladies, have you ever wondered why menopause isn't a subject of everyday conversation, despite its life-altering implications? This episode aims to shift the paradigm, bringing menopause out of the shadows with our special guest, Dr. Rebecca Lewis, a GP and menopause specialist. Together, we untangle the intricate web of hormonal changes that under…

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Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity with Faye Lawrence 45:46

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Ever wondered how ADHD manifests differently in children and adults, or between males and females? In our latest episode, we promise to provide those answers and more with the help of our returning guest, Faye Lawrence. Now a specialized coaching therapist, Faye shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 and offers a unique perspective…

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Dr Jodi Richardson on ANXIETY! 45:31

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In this episode we interview one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety. An educational leader, Dr Jodi Richardson supports parents and teachers to change their relationship with anxiety, dial it right down and light the way for their children and students to do the same. Jodi is professional speaker supporting whole school communities a…

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Menopause, Alcohol, and Nutrition: Emma Bardwell's Insights on Navigating This Complex Phase 37:55

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What if you could navigate the complexities of menopause with a little help from nutrition and lifestyle changes? Join us for a meaningful conversation with registered nutritionist and author Emma Bardwell, as we delve into the lesser-known facets of menopause and its impacts. Emma provides startling insights into Peri-Menopause, a phase that can s…

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Breaking Free from Alcohol: Trauma, Inner Beliefs, and Healing 56:58

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Join us for Meg's interview for the Sober Summit with Maggie Klaassen's. Why can some people take or leave alcohol while others feel trapped in a drinking cycle? At 17, a panic attack in front of her class sparked years of social anxiety. At 18, alcohol felt like magic—it stopped the shaking and gave her confidence. Weekend drinks slowly turned int…

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A Sober Glow Up with Faye Hughes 34:51

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What happens when we wake up one day and decide that self-destruction isn't serving us anymore? For Faye Hughes, that awakening came on a plane ride home from Dubai after a family wedding gone terribly wrong. The shame, guilt, and regret she felt became the catalyst for a Valentine's Day decision that would transform her life: choosing sobriety as …

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Calling it wrap on the latest series & getting ready for our in person podcast! 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Taking a break for this series. We will be back soon with the in-person podcast!! Stay tuned for more updates.By Andy Ramage

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Bittersweet Memories 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Meg takes a look back at her relationship with alcohol, where she discovered a profound paradox that changed everything. She was terrified of losing precious moments—yet was drinking them away. Meg's whole life revolved around preserving memories. She treasured photographs, constantly reminisced about childhood homes, and felt deep aches when think…

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Laughs Without Lager: Finding Authentic Connection in Sobriety 28:06

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What happens when four decades of heavy drinking suddenly stops? Ali Burke returns to share her remarkable transformation from a self-described "party pisshead parent" to a woman fully embracing authentic connection and present parenting. Ali's drinking story began in her early teens, looking for courage, attention, and a way to fit in. As the youn…

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Why You Save A Fortune When You Stop Drinking & How To Invest It 12:32

3M ago12:32

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There is a disconnect between investments of true value and the material. I was guilty of spending more on material possessions than on my development. I was more concerned with servicing my car than my mind and body. Then I invested in my first-ever book on self-development, Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins, and my life changed. Just ima…

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Faye Lawrence: Claim Your Sober Identity (what if your best self exists on the other side of sobriety?) 46:54

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Faye Lawrence, Psychologist, offers practical guidance for navigating social situations without drinking. She explores how our social identity and connections play a crucial role in sustaining behavior change around alcohol consumption. • Discover how family experiences and cultural norms shape our relationship with alcohol • Challenge commonly hel…

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LIVE Episode: Drop The Drinking Stories From The Past & Transform Your Future 15:22

3M ago15:22

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Today I launch a brand new course: The Coach MBA (Marketing & Business training for Accredited coaches). Last week I was with my old broking firm in the city of london. And it hit me. How wonderfully things have changed. It was not long ago I told myself I was a drinker and I might as well just get on with it. When I asked my old boss if the compan…

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Rory Kinsella: Why Meditation Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Sobriety Puzzle 48:34

3M ago48:34

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Rory Kinsella, musician, Vedic meditation teacher and sober coach, reveals how finding inner stillness helped him transform his relationship with alcohol and eventually quit completely. He now teaches others to do the same. We discuss: • Growing up in alcohol-centric UK culture where drinking was normalised from teenage years and how that lifestyle…

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Stop Drinking & Find A Little Paradise! 13:53

3M ago13:53

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After recently re-watching the amazing, yet slightly unnerving, Gene Wilder in the classic film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I could not get the following verse from the song ‘Pure Imagination’ out of my head: ‘If you want to see paradise, just take a look around and view it’’ Sometimes enlightenment comes from the strangest places, and this…

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The Unstoppable World of Rocky Rafaela: Rochelle's Recovery Journey 42:12

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Australian fashion designer Rochelle Gregory shares her transformative journey from alcohol addiction to creative success with her clothing line Rocky Rafaela. In this ep, we cover how: • alcohol initially provided social connection, but led to dangerous situations and repeated rehab stays • purpose through fashion design offered moments of peace a…

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Why We Grow More By Getting It Wrong That By Getting It Right! 12:08

3M ago12:08

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It is great to be back, buzzing around my local woods and london! I was re-reading a book on my way to meet a coaching client. And a line struck me “We grow more by getting it wrong than by getting it right.” Richard Rhor What a great truth. This message appears throughout the ages of ages within the great texts, myths and stories. There is a fall …

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Alice Hansen, From Rehab to Wild Wellness 51:48

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Alice's drinking got out of control growing up in Tasmania, drinking to numb complicated feelings associated with being gay in an environment in which it was still illegal to be gay at the time and so she kept her identity hidden from everyone around her. After bravely going to rehab more than 20 times desperate to find a way out of the destructive…

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Why Moderation Doesn't Work! 22:23

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Here is a great question for you, “What career would allow you to give back, leverage your years of work and life experience, help you make a difference and help you generate income to still do all those “nice” things?” I have the answer, “Learning to coach others!!” And all you have to do is join me in July and I will guide you from beginner to el…

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Revolutionary Book Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol With Author Ann Dowsett Johnston 43:44

3M ago43:44

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Drink: The Intimate Relationship between Women and Alcohol celebrates 10 years today! Tune in as we talk to the author, Ann Dowsett Johnston, award-winning journalist, TEDx Speaker and Founder of the Writing Your Recovery Workshops about women’s relationship with alcohol 10 years on. Is alcohol still the modern women’s steroid that helps us do the …

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I was not going to talk about the spiritual adventure of going alcohol-free but... 30:30

4M ago30:30

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If you want to come on the adventure of a lifetime. I am enrolling for my July life/executive/alcohol-free coach training. I would love for you to join me. This is not just a course, it is a transformative experience of insight, action and contribution. You don’t need any experience; all you need to do is show up, and I will take care of the rest. …

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William Porter: "Alcohol Explained” 39:46

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Today, we have the honor of speaking with William Porter, the insightful author of "Alcohol Explained." William spent years in the throes of his own drinking career, unknowingly gathering the research and experiences that would later form the foundation of his life-changing book. In this episode William is generous in his knowledge and wisdom. Will…

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The Power Of Now & How Alcohol Prevents You From Reaching It 25:33

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The power of now 14 years ago, I took my first 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief (MBSR) course. For two hours a week, we would meet in Camden, London from 7 - 9 pm. It was a big commitment. And I was still drinking at the time. Plus, the daily mindful practice was for 45 mins! Which, in truth, I rarely completed. And neither did anyone else, a…

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Mastering Habit Change: Dr. Gina Cleo on Dopamine, Neuroplasticity, and Reducing Alcohol Dependency 37:16

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Dr. Gina Cleo, one of Australia's leading habit change experts, shares her expertise on creating healthier, alcohol-free habit loops. In this recording of Dr Cleo's talk to my (Bella) November Alcohol Freedom Challenge, Dr Cleo discusses the science behind dopamine, a neurotransmitter that drives our reward and pleasure systems. On this note, alcoh…

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The Secret To a Life Of Fulfilment & Joy 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Hi, Walking the Camino has taught me a great lesson. Less is more. For a long time, I held the conventional view that a life of fulfilment consists of adding more successes, bucket lists, and stuff. But as I walk and read, I am experiencing a very different conclusion. The secret to a great life is to subtract, not add. If you can imagine life as a…

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Blackout Drinking! 18:09

4M ago18:09

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I never imagined that so many special memories in my life would be a blur. The harsh reality of alcohol-induced blackouts left a mark on what should have been some of the clearest and happiest days of my life. Tune in as I, Meg, unravel the harrowing connection between these blackouts and anxiety, and the role they've played in my own journey. It's…

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5 Game-Changing Alcohol-Free Insights From The 500-Mile Camino Way 21:39

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I did not think this would happen so quickly. Not even a week into my 500-mile Camino walk across Spain. And already, the game-changing insights are beginning to surface. People walk the Camino for three reasons: Forgiveness Help And thanks I am here to give thanks for everything I have. And I owe so much to one change! I will say this for a fact. …

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Navigating Sobriety at 57: Donna's Five-Year Journey 48:03

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Donna Bennett shares her five-year sobriety journey that began with an "Easter epiphany" during COVID lockdown, revealing how removing alcohol from her life led to profound personal transformation and newfound freedom. We cover so much in this episode, including: • Recognising how alcohol had "sneakily" increased its influence over the years, parti…

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The Five Books I Could Not Live Without As I Walk The 500 Mile Camino 22:36

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By Andy Ramage

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Why can't I be a normal drinker? 15:39

5M ago15:39

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Ever wondered why the notion of being a "normal drinker" weighs heavily on so many of us? Join me, Meg, as I share my personal journey through the maze of societal expectations and personal realisations around alcohol consumption. From questioning my own drinking habits to the pivotal moment of embracing a sober lifestyle, this episode unpacks the …

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The 5 Regrets Of The Dying & How They Can Help You To 'Really' Live! 20:00

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5 regrets of the dying How to avoid them! Hi, We often throw away the line, “No regrets” But do we mean it? Bronnie Ware worked in palliative care for decades. She sat with the dying as they faced the end. And she found a deep love for life. Bronnie turned the insights she gained into an influential book called. ‘The Top Five Regrets of the Dying’.…

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Sober Legend, Jen Hirst, Shares How She Rebuilt Her Life from the Ground Up 44:17

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Today we talk to Jen Hirst! Jen is an open book when it comes to her experience with alcohol addiction. She says it like it is and discusses how she recovered with transparency. This is what drew me to Jen. Her honesty about how dark it got has been such an inspiration for many who can relate and say 'yep me too!". Jen now dedicates her time to hel…

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Why I Am Dropping EVERYTHING To Walk The 500-Mile French Camino 19:55

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Why I am dropping EVERYTHING I am dropping everything to walk the 500-mile French Camino. El Camino is a 1000-year-old pilgrimage. I am taking the French route. Which begins in Southwest France, then crosses the Pyrenees, and continues all the way west along the top of Spain, finishing in Santiago de Compostela. And it’s been calling me to adventur…

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Talking alcohol and relationships with Lauren O'Hanlon 38:32

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Lauren O'Hanlon shares her powerful journey from teen blackouts to a turning point that reshaped her life. Navigating the pressures of motherhood, “mommy wine culture,” and a near-divorce, she realised something had to change. Now two and a half years alcohol free, Lauren opens up about transforming her relationship, healing her identity, and findi…

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Why Going Alcohol-Free Starts Your Heros Journey & How It Will Change Your Life! 15:05

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YouTube channel - just about to rebrand and set this channel up !! https://www.youtube.com/@AndyRamageAF On Thursday, slightly out of breath and very hot, I walked over the top of the O2 arena in London! As I looked at the city, a shiver went down my spine as I was reminded of my booze fuelled broking days. Then I smiled. And looked over at my daug…

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Your Body Isn't Broken: Weight Loss, Hormones, and Cortisol with Dr Shami 40:29

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Dr. Shamistra Barathan breaks down the science of midlife weight gain and reveals the three missing pieces of the puzzle for women struggling despite diet and exercise changes. Some key points: Weight loss struggles are often tied to hidden hormonal imbalances Calories-in/calories-out model outdated – it's about hormones telling your body to store …

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Is Alcohol Destroying The Quality Of Your Connection? & Why Connection Is So Important. 22:49

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Are you lacking connection? Why connection is vital to our health We instinctively know how vital connection is to our health. But you might not know what I am about to tell you. I was flying to Kerry in Ireland on Friday when a lady walked down the plane towards me. She was looking towards me, but I thought it must be the person behind. But she ca…

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Julie Lively taking the edge off without alcohol 30:57

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What happens when the wine you use to take the edge off becomes the very thing keeping you on edge? Julie Lively, alcohol freedom coach and This Naked Mind coach, shares her powerful journey from being caught in mummy wine culture to discovering true freedom beyond the bottle. With four children in six years and a frequently-traveling husband, Juli…

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The Alcohol-Free Documentary Is Coming Soon - Find Out How You & I Are Going To Inspire Millions 20:17

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By Andy Ramage

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Maz Compton - How Your Last Drink Could Be Your First Step Toward a Better You 32:31

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Maz Compton just makes the alcohol-free decision feel like a no brainer! Today Maz talks to Bella's Alcohol Freedom Group about her powerful journey from being a successful radio host secretly struggling with alcohol dependence to living ten years alcohol-free and discovering her authentic self along the way. Maz covered many wonderful topics in th…

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How To Know If You Are A Good Role Model 30:55

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For the main website to train with me - www.andyramagetraining.com Below are some of the main points I covered in this conversation: You have limitless potential You get a choice! You have to take full responsibility Tough things make you stronger It’s not events that shape your life but your beliefs about them Control what you can You get to paint…

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Why Moderating Alcohol is so Incredibly Hard to Achieve! 30:18

6M ago30:18

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In this episode, Meg & Bella address the pros and pitfalls of moderating alcohol. Everybody who drinks or has drunk has practiced it but not many succeed at it! We talk about alcohol moderation in the context of Dry July, this being the second day of it, when thousands of Australians dip their toe into the alcohol-free water and try their hand at g…

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How To Build Such A Compelling Future Without Alcohol You Won't Want To Drink 25:55

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Click this link for more information or visit andyramagetraining.com On Tuesday lunchtime, I was reminded of a story demonstrating the power of goals. And why, if you don’t program your brain with clear goals, you wind up in trouble. I was training over 60 coaches within my self-development group, the Inner Circle. To begin, I recalled a story.It w…

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Am I an Alcoholic? 24:16

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In this episode, we talk about the term “alcoholic”. The phrase “am I an alcoholic?” is frequently googled and many use this as the starting point for exploring whether alcohol has become a problem for them. We explore the derivation of this term, why some people with alcohol use disorders do not relate to or identify with this term and what are so…

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Why I "Really" Started Drinking, And What I Discovered That Made It Easy To Stop. 20:41

7M ago20:41

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Train with me to become a coach - www.andyramagetraining.com On Saturday I had one of the best days of my life. Seriously, if it all grinds to a halt tomorrow, I will go to my next adventure happy. It all began with a simple question that I have asked myself every day for the last month: What beliefs do I need to create to make today great? Sounds …

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Getting down and deep with Darcy! 47:12

7M ago47:12

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Darcy shares her powerful journey from teenage drinking to finding freedom from alcohol without traditional recovery programs or labels. Her story weaves through decades of substance use, career changes, grief after losing her brother to suicide, and ultimately discovering a path to sobriety that works for her unique needs. In this episode, Darcy a…

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11 Years Alcohol-Free & 11 Things I Will NEVER Give Up! 22:27

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Train with me to become a coach - www.andyramagetraining.com Eleven years ago, I woke in a hotel room in London. It was 8 a.m. on a Thursday. My head hurt, and my breath was short. I was hungover. Again. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I was getting fat. I looked like a haggard 60-year-old. I was still in my 30s I didn’t have a problem,…

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A Masterclass in Hormones, Gut Health and Alcohol With Trish Tucker May 36:24

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Do you know how much alcohol impacts our gut health, hormones, peri and menopause symptoms, contributes to increased inflammation levels, stress management and drastically reduces our energy levels? Do you want to know what steps you can take to heal your body after drinking? Trish Tucker May joins Bella's Alcohol Revolution 6 Week Program as a gue…

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Unlock Limitless Energy! 14:36

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Episode Summary In this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage shares the science of energy—what drains it, what boosts it, and how to create sustainable high performance. If you feel tired, sluggish, or stuck in low-energy cycles, this episode will give you the tools to break free. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The real rea…

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The Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock, On His Alcohol-Free Adventure And Optimal Nutrition! 45:43

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Episode Summary In this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage speaks with Dale Pinnock, a nutritionist, bestselling author, and TV presenter known as The Medicinal Chef. They explore the connection between nutrition, alcohol-free living, and optimal health, breaking down simple yet powerful ways to take control of your well-bei…