In this deeply moving and reflective episode, Andy and Rich open up about navigating grief, connection, and the often-overlooked emotional depth of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Andy shares the sudden loss of a close friend in Spain - a man who walked with him through his entire alcohol-free journey. 

Through heartfelt conversation, they explore themes of vulnerability, friendship, rejection sensitivity, and resilience.

This is not just a conversation about loss - it's also about love, courage, and finding light even in the darkest places. From celebrating the power of sober connections to embracing raw emotion without numbing out, this episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to feel and how sobriety gives us the tools to do just that.

They also reflect on the success of the Marathon Heroes, the strength of community, and even a little football banter to close things off.

In this powerful guest episode of Clean Break Chats, Rich Casement and Andy Delderfield are joined by coach, speaker, and mindset expert Adam Smith—a key figure in Rich’s alcohol-free journey and personal growth.

Together, they dive into the transformative impact of stoic philosophy, habit change, and living alcohol-free. Adam shares his raw insights on emotional regulation, ADHD, identity, and building self-awareness that actually sticks. Expect honest reflections, practical tools, and a deeper conversation about what it really means to live life on your “A Game.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or all-or-nothing in your thinking, this episode will give you the mental frameworks to shift into clarity and self-ownership.

🎧 Topics include:

• How stoicism can create emotional balance
• The trap of "self-sabotage" and what it really is
• Rewriting internal narratives
• Why removing alcohol might be the catalyst for lasting change
• How to identify helpful vs unhelpful ingredients in your "recipe for life"

Adam doesn’t hold back and this one will hit home.

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

In this emotional and honest episode, Andy and Rich reconnect post-London and Paris Marathons to unpack two very different journeys to the finish line. From Rich’s mental battle, injury struggles, and reflections on performance, to Andy’s unforgettable experience running London in a full-body Save the Rhino costume, this chat goes deep.

They explore the pressure to prove growth through PBs, the healing power of running, what it means to be truly seen on the course, and why marathons are never just about the time on the clock. Expect vulnerability, laughter, and some very real talk about ego, gratitude, and why this sport continues to change lives.

Whether you're training for your first race or chasing your next PB, this one’s for anyone who’s ever toed the line and wondered what’s really fuelling their fire.

Head over to the website - www.take-a-cleanbrak.com

In this inspiring guest episode, Rich and Andy are joined by Carole Ray – one of our incredible Spring Marathon Heroes who has been training with us over the past 20 weeks with one powerful goal in mind: running her first-ever marathon at the age of 68.

Carole’s motivation runs deep. She’s taking on the London Marathon in support of Young Lives vs Cancer, after her nephew was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Thankfully, he is now in remission – and his recovery became the spark that gave Carole her why. It drove her to chase something many thought unthinkable – and she’s done it.

Through training, Carole has shown pure grit, resilience, and an ability to “control the controllables.” She is the definition of what consistent hard work looks like. Now, 7 years alcohol-free, Carole is a lighthouse for us all – proof of the strength we can find when we commit to living life fully.

This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation.

 Carole – just brilliant.

After a short break, Andy and Rich are back behind the mic - this time under the new banner of Clean Break Chats.

In this opening episode, the boys go deep. They get real about where they’re at right now—personally, professionally, and what’s been going on behind the scenes. You'll hear honest reflections, future plans, and the big vision behind Clean Break Coaching. What does a “clean break” actually look like? And where are we heading?

Plus, we share exciting news about our Half Marathon and Full Marathon Coaching kicking off in June, aimed at helping runners prepare for those big autumn and winter events.

Whether you’re a returning listener or new to the community, this is your chance to reconnect, get inspired, and join us on the journey ahead.

🔥 Expect heart, humour, and heaps of honesty - classic Andy & Rich.