Clean Break Chats

This week on Clean Break Chats, we sit down with Adam Mayhew — co-founder of A-Game Consultancy and a man who embodies calm, courage, and clarity.

Adam shares how he moved from the high-stress world of tech leadership and heavy weekend drinking into a life grounded in stoicism, stillness, and deep self-awareness. What began as curiosity became transformation — one breath, one decision, one moment of honesty at a time.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore:

How meditation kick-started a complete life overhaul
"It was the focusing on the breath, and then becoming more aware of what I was doing, that then I realised the alcohol wasn't serving me."
Why stoicism is not about suppressing emotion
"There’s a misconception about stoicism — that we suppress emotion. No, the Stoics would process the emotion for what it is and not catastrophize."
The 4 virtues that guide Adam’s decision-making
"When I make my decisions, I try to ask — are they passing through these four virtues: wisdom, courage, temperance and justice?"
How ‘doing hard things on purpose’ builds resilience
"I remember being up at 4 a.m. with my son and thinking, this is nothing — do you remember when you ran 80k and had no water or food left?"
The true meaning of contribution — and how it shapes happiness
"One of my clients had everything — money, success — but he felt empty. As soon as we talked about contribution, something lit up in him."
Why it’s not about perfection, but practice
"I still get stressed and anxious. But it doesn’t hang around for long — because I’ve trained myself to come back to the breath, to the present moment."
Whether you’re at mile 12 of your long run, or sitting with the thought that something needs to shift, this episode might just be the perspective re-frame you didn’t know you needed.

Head over to the website - www.take-a-cleanbrak.com and find information on our current group coaching opportunities.

Sign up for our Next 1/2 Marathon and Marathon Cohort HERE - https://portal.take-a-cleanbreak.com/halfmarathon-6168

What is Clean Break Chats?

🎙️ Clean Break Chats – Mindful Miles and AF Lifestyles.

Hosted by Andy and Rich – two ordinary guys who’ve discovered something extraordinary through living alcohol-free. Andy lives by the sea in sunny Spain, and Rich’s home base is in Leeds, UK. What they share is a passion for running, a commitment to alcohol-free living, and a desire to help others unlock the same freedom and joy.

Formerly known as The Running Dryy podcast, this re-branded podcast is part of their new venture Clean Break – a growing community dedicated to helping runners break free from booze and tap into their full potential. Between them, Andy and Rich have run multiple marathons and ultra events, and they credit going alcohol-free as their superpower.

Each episode features raw, honest conversations between the two – full of laughs, insights, and the kind of chat you'd have on a long run with your best mate. They also invite brilliant guests to share their own stories of transformation, triumph, and what it means to live, run, and thrive without alcohol.

Whether you’re sober-curious, in recovery, or just want to hear real stories about finding meaning through movement and mindset, Clean Break Chats is your new go-to listen.

👟 Come for the running.
💬 Stay for the community.
✨ Leave feeling inspired.