In this episode, I’m joined by Roo Hambly for a deeply honest and energising conversation about what really happens when you reach one full year alcohol-free.

We talk about expectations versus reality, identity shifts, confidence, and the subtle but powerful changes that compound over time. Roo shares what surprised him most, what changed internally, and why the one-year mark is less of an ending and more of a beginning.

This episode is for anyone who is curious about going alcohol-free, partway through their journey, or wondering whether the long-term rewards are really worth it. Spoiler alert. They are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What actually changes after 365 days alcohol free
• Why the first year rewires your identity
• How confidence grows quietly over time
• The emotional shifts you do not expect
• Why alcohol free living gets easier, not harder
• How consistency compounds self-trust
• The difference between short breaks and lifestyle change
• Why clarity improves decision-making
• How life expands without alcohol
• What surprised Roo the most after one year

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 Hitting 365 days alcohol free
02:00 – 04:00 Expectations versus reality
04:00 – 06:00 Identity shifts and self-belief
06:00 – 08:00 Confidence built through consistency
08:00 – 10:00 Emotional changes no one talks about
10:00 – 12:00 Social life and connection without alcohol
12:00 – 14:00 Why it gets easier over time
14:00 – 16:00 The compounding effect of clarity
16:00 – 18:00 One year as a new beginning
18:00 – End Why alcohol-free is worth it

If this episode resonated and you want support on your own alcohol free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, inspiration, and accountability around living alcohol free, download DRYY https://www.dryyapp.com/, my alcohol free app and community. It is designed to help you build clarity, consistency, and momentum without doing it alone.

If alcohol-free living is part of your lifestyle, check out Authentic Brew https://www.authenticbrew.com/, a functional alcohol-free drink designed to support focus, energy, and connection without compromise.

If coaching is calling you and you want to learn how to help others change their lives, come and join me at Coach Business School https://coachbusiness.school/, where I train and mentor coaches personally.

And if you are already an accredited coach and want to grow a sustainable coaching business, join me inside Coach MBA https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/, where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches.

I would love to see you in the community very soon.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I break down what I call the alcohol-free snowball effect and why taking a break from alcohol is often the fastest way to transform your entire life.

This is not just about drinking less or stopping something. It is about momentum. One small change that creates a powerful chain reaction across your energy, confidence, mental health, relationships, performance, and sense of purpose.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, tired, flat, or frustrated and knows there is more available to them than the life they are currently living.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol creates a negative snowball effect
• How one alcohol-free choice changes everything
• Why energy and clarity come back fast
• How confidence is rebuilt through small wins
• Why consistency becomes easier alcohol free
• How momentum transforms identity
• Why going against the crowd changes outcomes

Timestamps:

00:00 – The alcohol-free snowball effect
02:00 – The negative alcohol spiral
06:00 – Sleep, stress, and performance
10:00 – The turning point
13:00 – The positive alcohol-free snowball
16:00 – Momentum, confidence, and identity
End – Why this one change changes everything

If this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want daily structure, accountability, and live training, download the DRYY app and explore DRYY Plus
https://www.dryyapp.com/

If you want a grown-up, alcohol-free alternative that supports energy, focus, and connection without compromise, check out Authentic Brew
https://www.authenticbrew.com/

It is a functional, alcohol-free drink powered by Mother Nature, designed for people who want to feel great without numbing out. Plus, 25% of all profits go back into rewilding people and places.

If you want to go deeper and understand the alcohol-free advantage, take one of my free courses at
https://andyramage.com/

If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, come and train with me at Coach Business School
https://coachbusiness.school/

I would love to see you on the journey.

Let’s do this.

In this episode, I break down why alcohol is the greatest trap ever invented for humans and how to finally escape it.

This is not about willpower, moderation, or fixing a drinking problem. It is about understanding how your brain actually works and why so many smart, capable people get stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

We explore how alcohol hijacks your thinking, why it creates the illusion of relaxation, and how outdated evolutionary wiring keeps people trapped in a loop they do not even realise they are in. Once you see it clearly, everything changes.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, stressed, anxious, or quietly underperforming and wants a smarter, more empowering way to change their relationship with alcohol for good.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why alcohol is a thinking trap, not a drinking problem
• How alcohol bypasses rational decision making
• Why alcohol feels relaxing but actually creates more stress
• How habit loops keep you stuck
• The role of your subconscious brain in behaviour
• Why awareness is the key to lasting change
• How to escape the alcohol trap without willpower

Timestamps

00:00 – Why alcohol is a thinking trap
02:00 – How alcohol hijacks the brain
05:00 – The illusion of relaxation
08:00 – Habit loops and subconscious control
12:00 – What alcohol really does to sleep and stress
16:00 – Why the trap keeps repeating
20:00 – Awareness as the way out
End – Escaping the trap for good

If this episode resonated and you want support on your alcohol-free journey, here are a few ways to join me.

If you want to train your brain and understand how to change habits properly, download my free course Train Your Brain at https://andyramage.com/

If you want structure, support, and momentum around living alcohol free, explore the Alcohol Free Advantage course at https://andyramage.com/

If coaching is calling you and you want to help others change their lives, join me at Coach Business School
https://coachbusiness.school/

I would love to see you on the journey.

Let’s do this.