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Over the past five years, it\u2019s been incredible to see how the alcohol-free landscape has changed. Pubs, restaurants and supermarkets boast a range of appealing 0% options. We\u2019re seeing a rise in AF communities, influencers, bars and events. There has been a marked cultural shift towards acceptance of not drinking \u2013 and that\u2019s in no small part down to today\u2019s guest.\n\nAndy Ramage is one of the world\u2019s leading alcohol-free performance coaches. Since his first appearance on this podcast, in 2019, countless listeners have got in touch to share how they\u2019ve transformed their lives by giving up alcohol.\n\nAndy co-founded the One Year No Beer movement and recently co-created the Dryy app and AF community. Collectively, these innovations have helped hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of what he calls \u2018middle lane\u2019 moderate drinkers transform their health and happiness.\n\nHe is also the author of two best-selling books - The 28 Day Alcohol Free Challenge and Let\u2019s Do This, and is one of only a few coaches to hold a Masters degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology.\xa0\n\nMany of us discover alcohol as a teenager. We start to believe we can\u2019t socialise, dance or talk to strangers without it \u2013 and we carry these myths with us long into adulthood. We think others will find us boring if we don\u2019t drink. Hangovers become a celebrated end to a \u2018great night out\u2019. And we play down negative effects such as risky behaviour, poor sleep, low mood or junk food cravings.\n\nAndy is passionate about reversing all these beliefs and behaviours. He explains his \u2018ambivalence seesaw\u2019 \u2013\xa0a framework you can use to work out your current relationship with alcohol and start to shift it. We discuss why moderation isn\u2019t a good tactic, why Dry January often fails, and why slip-ups are part of the learning process. And he shares some valuable advice on coping with social pressure to drink, and cultivating a kinder self-talk.\n\nI\u2019ve not drunk alcohol myself for four or five years now and I can honestly say there\u2019s not a moment when I miss it. But like Andy, I\u2019m not here to judge anyone else, simply to encourage you to try out the benefits we\u2019ve both felt.\n\nAndy is motivated, passionate and full of positivity, and someone who describes a life without alcohol, as a gift to yourself. He has managed to transform his own health, happiness and relationships and wants to inspire you to do the same.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://boncharge.com/livemore\nhttps://drinkag1.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/438\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.