This episode is a reminder of why I fell in love with podcasting in the first place. No hype. No hard sell. Just a real, honest, deeply human conversation about life without alcohol and what becomes possible when you step off the drinking treadmill.
Jenny McDevitt joins me for a chat that starts with one of the most embarrassing moments of my early speaking career and turns into a powerful exploration of clarity, confidence, culture, and connection. From Irish pubs to emotional resilience, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and laughter.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why alcohol free living creates freedom, not restriction
• How removing alcohol clears mental noise and builds confidence
• The emotional shifts that can show up when you stop drinking
• Why Irish culture is quietly leading the alcohol free movement
• How clarity leads to braver life decisions
• Why consistency builds resilience and excitement for the future
• How alcohol free living strengthens family relationships
• What a real social connection looks like without alcohol
• Why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer
• How one decision can quietly change everything
Timestamps:
00:00 –
03:00 How Jenny saved me from total mortification
03:00 –
06:00 From Edinburgh book signings to alcohol free beginnings
06:00 –
09:00 Taking a break and the mindset shift that matters
09:00 –
12:00 Irish culture, pubs, and alcohol free progress
12:00 –
15:00 Emotional releases and unexpected breakthroughs
15:00 –
18:00 Sleep, clarity, and better life decisions
18:00 –
22:00 Moving home, family connection, and courage
22:00 –
26:00 Resilience, confidence, and facing life head on
26:00 –
30:00 Advice for anyone starting an alcohol free break
30:00 – End Why alcohol free is the ultimate superpower
Links and resources:
Authentic Brew
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https://www.authenticbrew.com
Andy’s Dryy App
Daily support, tools, and motivation for your alcohol free journey
Search “Dryy” in your app store
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Until next time, keep rocking it on your alcohol free adventures.
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