Andy Ramage Podcast

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast, Andy Ramage dives into the negativity bias—the built-in survival instinct that makes your brain focus on the bad instead of the good. He explains why this happens and, more importantly, how to rewire your thinking for a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling life.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode
  • Why your brain is hardwired for negativity (and how to override it).
  • The science of gratitude and how it shifts your mindset.
  • A simple habit used by the US military to train mental resilience.

Quotable Moments
  • “Your brain isn’t against you—it’s just running an outdated survival programme.”
  • “What you focus on grows. Train yourself to hunt the good stuff.”
  • “You can’t eliminate negativity, but you can learn to manage it.”

Why This Episode Matters

Negativity bias is real—but it’s not a life sentence. By understanding how it works, you can break free from negative thinking and create a mindset that fuels growth, happiness, and success.


Resources Mentioned

What is Andy Ramage Podcast?

A warm, in-person conversation series exploring what happens when you remove alcohol and make space for real life. Each episode invites a guest into the room for an unhurried, human chat that goes far beyond quick tips and surface talk. Together, we dig into identity, purpose, spirituality, resilience, relationships, and the practical habits that help people feel and perform at their best. Expect honest stories, reflective moments, and valuable insights you can apply the same day. It is the original spirit of podcasting brought back to life by two people sitting down, going deep, and seeing what meaningful conversation can awaken.

For lots of free downloads and to learn more about Andy check out the links below:

To train with Andy check out - https://andyramage.com/
To train with Andy as a coach - https://coachbusiness.school/
To download the Dryy app - https://dryy.disciplemedia.com/signup/BEeW9R