The INSANE Benefits of Going Alcohol-Free | Andy Ramage X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

May 6, 2024

Episode description

Rich sits down with Andy Ramage, who co-founded the OneYearNoBeer movement, co-creator of the Dryy alcohol-free app, and leading alcohol-free performance coach, to discuss the growing alcohol-free lifestyle movement and its positive impacts on individuals, industries, cultural shifts, and more. To read more about Andy and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll830

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FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Start
00:01:22 The Growth Of The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:04:35 The Impact On The Alcohol-Free Drinks Industry
00:09:37 Cultural Shift Towards Alcohol-Free Alternatives
00:12:57 The Growth Of The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:14:46 The Personal Journey Of Transitioning To An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
00:20:56 Challenges And Tactics In Social Settings
00:24:11 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:25:55 Transitioning To A New Life's Work
00:27:32 Sponsor Break
00:28:39 Expanding The Movement
00:32:07 Psychology And Behavioral Change
00:32:54 Understanding Beliefs And Motivation
00:36:33 The Business School For Footballers
00:38:11 Intrinsic Motivation And Behavior Change
00:40:40 The Stages Of Change Model
00:42:43 The Two-Year Window Between Awareness And Action
00:44:20 Challenging Limiting Beliefs About Alcohol
00:47:41 Solitude On A Cruise
00:49:08 Navigating Setbacks And Relapses
00:51:49 The Middle Path And Seeking Professional Help
00:54:07 Reframing Slip-Ups
00:55:54 Raising Consciousness
00:58:22 Broadening Aperture For Behavior Change
00:59:24 The Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, And Physical Aspects Of Transformation
01:00:29 Creating A Compelling Future And Leveraging Time
01:01:56 Motivation, Inspiration, And Identity In Behavior Change
01:03:13 Consistency And Values In Sustaining Change
01:05:57 Beliefs And Actions In Behavioral Change
01:08:24 Reverse Engineering Scenarios And Addressing Perceived Upsides
01:10:37 Real-World Scenarios And Challenges In An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:12:57 The Totality Of Circumstances
01:13:58 Unconscious Behavioral Patterns
01:15:21 Dating Without Drinking
01:20:08 Dealing With Peer Pressure
01:21:21 The Difference Between Being Completely Alcohol Free Versus The 90 To 99% Alcohol Free
01:22:27 The Personal Approach To Living An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:24:49 Views On Moderation And The Importance Of Shutting The Door On Alcohol
01:28:56 Navigating Relationships And Community Support In The Alcohol-Free Journey
01:30:58 Cultural Shift Towards Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:31:58 Empathy For Your Partner
01:33:26 Dry Lifestyle Brand
01:38:02 Documentary On Alcohol-Free Living
01:41:10 Inspiring Change Together
01:42:12 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:42:53 The Secret Society Refund
01:43:36 Acknowledgment And Gratitude
01:45:03 Credits

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Episode description

Rich sits down with Andy Ramage, who co-founded the OneYearNoBeer movement, co-creator of the Dryy alcohol-free app, and leading alcohol-free performance coach, to discuss the growing alcohol-free lifestyle movement and its positive impacts on individuals, industries, cultural shifts, and more. To read more about Andy and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll830

✌🏼🌱 - Rich

​​This Episode Brought To You By...

SQUARESPACE
Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll https://bit.ly/squarespace2024

Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/
✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Start
00:01:22 The Growth Of The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:04:35 The Impact On The Alcohol-Free Drinks Industry
00:09:37 Cultural Shift Towards Alcohol-Free Alternatives
00:12:57 The Growth Of The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:14:46 The Personal Journey Of Transitioning To An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
00:20:56 Challenges And Tactics In Social Settings
00:24:11 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
00:25:55 Transitioning To A New Life's Work
00:27:32 Sponsor Break
00:28:39 Expanding The Movement
00:32:07 Psychology And Behavioral Change
00:32:54 Understanding Beliefs And Motivation
00:36:33 The Business School For Footballers
00:38:11 Intrinsic Motivation And Behavior Change
00:40:40 The Stages Of Change Model
00:42:43 The Two-Year Window Between Awareness And Action
00:44:20 Challenging Limiting Beliefs About Alcohol
00:47:41 Solitude On A Cruise
00:49:08 Navigating Setbacks And Relapses
00:51:49 The Middle Path And Seeking Professional Help
00:54:07 Reframing Slip-Ups
00:55:54 Raising Consciousness
00:58:22 Broadening Aperture For Behavior Change
00:59:24 The Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, And Physical Aspects Of Transformation
01:00:29 Creating A Compelling Future And Leveraging Time
01:01:56 Motivation, Inspiration, And Identity In Behavior Change
01:03:13 Consistency And Values In Sustaining Change
01:05:57 Beliefs And Actions In Behavioral Change
01:08:24 Reverse Engineering Scenarios And Addressing Perceived Upsides
01:10:37 Real-World Scenarios And Challenges In An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:12:57 The Totality Of Circumstances
01:13:58 Unconscious Behavioral Patterns
01:15:21 Dating Without Drinking
01:20:08 Dealing With Peer Pressure
01:21:21 The Difference Between Being Completely Alcohol Free Versus The 90 To 99% Alcohol Free
01:22:27 The Personal Approach To Living An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:24:49 Views On Moderation And The Importance Of Shutting The Door On Alcohol
01:28:56 Navigating Relationships And Community Support In The Alcohol-Free Journey
01:30:58 Cultural Shift Towards Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:31:58 Empathy For Your Partner
01:33:26 Dry Lifestyle Brand
01:38:02 Documentary On Alcohol-Free Living
01:41:10 Inspiring Change Together
01:42:12 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
01:42:53 The Secret Society Refund
01:43:36 Acknowledgment And Gratitude
01:45:03 Credits

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prepare for slip-ups as part of the change process

Coaching people to prepare for slip-ups is crucial, as they are a necessary and natural part of the change process for most individuals.

Recognize negative habits to gain clarity from within the jar

It's difficult to see the negative effects of a habit while you're still engaged in it, just as you can't read the label when you're inside the jar.

Transform beliefs to achieve lasting change

Lasting change comes from altering your core beliefs about a behavior, as trying to change the action itself in the moment requires willpower, which is a finite resource.

Utilize DRYY app for daily coaching and support in sobriety

The DRYY app is a free community tool offering daily live coaching and support for people who are tactically, mostly, or fully dry.

Address middle lane drinking to improve life quality

The 'middle lane' describes the vast, underserved group of people who are not alcohol-dependent but whose drinking still negatively impacts their lives.

Order non-alcoholic drinks to empower others' choices

When you are the first to order a non-alcoholic drink in a group, you often give others permission to make the choice they secretly wanted to make anyway.

Recognize unique beliefs to understand diverse reactions

No one sees objective reality; we all experience the world through our unique 'map' of beliefs, which is why the same event can provoke vastly different reactions in people.

Harness internal motivation for greater satisfaction

Psychology was transformed by experiments showing monkeys would solve puzzles for inherent satisfaction, proving internal motivation is more powerful than external rewards.

Transform awareness into action within two years

Research shows that after someone becomes aware that a behavior needs to change, it takes an average of two years before they actually take action.

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