Once in a while we see a headline about how drinking is actually good for you. Is this legit? Annie blows up this misleading information and gets a little fired up in the process! Annie shares research and [...]
Originally from Holland, today’s guest now resides amongst the rolling hills and endless vineyards in the south of France. Annie welcomes Marietta, who shares her journey to a naked life. Marietta was once a victim of narcissistic abuse [...]
The science behind the practice of gratitude is just amazing. Research shows practicing gratitude can improve general well-being, increase resilience, strengthen social relationships, and reduce stress and depression. The more grateful you are, the greater your overall well-being and life satisfaction. [...]
Christine didn't think she'd ever be freed from addiction. This Naked Mind helped her gain control and her freedom. Freed From Addiction The knowledge in your book helped me to finally be freed from addiction to alcohol! Almost at once, [...]
So many of us have hurt the ones we love because of drinking. What’s the best way to go about trying to restore those relationships now that we’ve kicked alcohol to the curb? And how do I mentally [...]
Stuck on repeat and sure that she would lose everything, today’s guest decided she needed to make a change. Annie welcomes Shelley, who has been alcohol free for over 2 years now! But before her life-changing decision that [...]
Our greatest fight that we need to wage in order to make being alcohol free accepted and normal, is making a cultural change. The alcohol-centric culture that society forces us to accept can't continue. The Origins I wish I could [...]
Michelle needed to break the drinking cycle. It took accountability and an arsenal of knowledge, including This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment, to get her there! My Story My drinking was ever increasing for a while now. Probably more [...]
Unfortunately, drinking is often the one thing married couples do together. So, what happens when one or both of us quit? Will we even know each other without the comfort zone of drinking? Can our marriage survive without [...]
Here in the United States, we’re enjoying the fall season – the season of change! Leaves are changing, the weather is changing, and there’s a chilly excitement in the air on a Friday night at the high school [...]
Once an addict, always an addict. You can't unpickle a cucumber. So many sayings leave us feeling stuck and incapable of change. But you CAN change and you don't need to stay stuck in a life you no longer want. [...]
Amanda started drinking to fit in. It didn't take her long to realize that alcohol had stolen who she was and taken her joy with it. Read on to find out how she's slowly embracing an alcohol free life with [...]
What about us foodies? What if we no longer drink, but we have yet to convince our minds that wine doesn’t really enhance a nice meal. Annie goes back to ancient times to show us where this belief [...]
Completely stuck and struggling to keep it together. Sound familiar? For today’s guest, that was her reality. Annie welcomes Calley to the podcast. Once Calley decided it was time to unveil what was behind the curtain of alcohol [...]
You're not ready to give it a name, but you're exploring the idea that it might be time to change your drinking - cut back on drinking, eliminate it completely, or maybe just rethink how you drink. Awesome! You're part [...]
It’s not like we all need someone to tell us that we’re drinking too much – we already know! But when it’s so obvious that we should probably cut back, why doesn’t anyone say anything? Listen in as [...]
Growing up in Wisconsin, where drinking was just a way of life, today’s guest describes her relationship with alcohol as “disgusting”. Meet Laura, who lived the “sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll” lifestyle. For years, she lived in a box [...]
Ria felt stuck drinking. From an early age, it was what she did and what everyone around her did. Once she started questioning it, she knew it was time to get unstuck. Read on and get to know how This [...]
It might be when you're up at 2:00 a.m. full of anxiety. Or the day after, when you're feeling that hangover. Or maybe it's just that you're concerned about your health. No matter the reason - you think it's time [...]
There’s no denying that there’s an awkward tension in the room when we’re the only ones not drinking – especially when we’re newly alcohol free. So, how do we deal with this? Annie tells us not only HOW [...]
Sheltered and naïve, today’s guest, Brandy, went wild once she was out on her own. A whole new world of drinking, smoking, drugs, and partying led her down a path that landed her in some scary situations. But [...]
I love stories of couples quitting together. Ryan and Alison decided that the time for change had come, and they went from drinking together to quitting together. Read on and get to know how This Naked Mind helped them. Quitting [...]
We all know that life is change. Nothing is constant. Life changes when you stop drinking too. In really amazing ways. If you're sober curious allow this list to encourage you with the awesome life changes you will see when [...]
L dreamed of ending her champagne career. With the help of This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment, she has found her freedom and clarity! I Hate This Today, I woke up 80 days alcohol free. I remember, not so [...]
If alcohol is a depressant, why do I feel happy when I’m drinking? And why would anyone drink if it’s a depressant? Annie explains the science behind this great question, including what happens to our blood alcohol levels [...]
Got a question? Ask Scott, the head coach at This Naked Mind. Once a month, Scott tackles the most frequently asked questions and answers them using research, personal experience, and tips to help us in our journey to [...]
If there is a single epidemic that seems to have gripped society, it is busyness. We wear our over-scheduled lives like a badge of honor. It's no wonder that we also struggle with addictions to alcohol, opioids, electronics and so [...]
Why would us girls crave a drink more at “that time of the month” than at other times? Is there any kind of link or is it all in our heads? Annie Grace tells us what she’s learned [...]
We often say that you need a toolbox when it comes to overcoming addiction. Your own arsenal of proven things that help you to stay free of substances. What I didn't realize, was that the toolbox was all about self-care. [...]
For the first time in her life, Jennifer can say - alcohol no longer controls me. Read how This Naked Mind got her there. Different This Time Nine months sober. . . not my longest streak of sobriety, but this [...]
Why do smokers get all the accolades when they decide to quit but when someone quits drinking, it’s a different story. And even worse yet, what if nobody notices that we’ve quit drinking? Annie gives us some possible [...]
Join us for today’s interview, where Annie sits down with Ken – who thought he had achieved spontaneous sobriety…until one relapse, which ultimately led him to find This Naked Mind. Ken was then able to do things his [...]
Meditation. Nutrition. Exercise. Sleep. Building relationships. When I think of self-care, all of these things come to mind. One thing is certain though - drinking alcohol isn't self-care. So how do we learn to really treat ourselves well after drinking [...]
Kathy never imagined that alcohol and cancer would impact her life in the way that they did. Read on to see how This Naked Mind changed that experience for her. My World Rocked Two years ago, my life changed overnight. [...]
Is there such a thing as being addicted to coffee and is coffee something that we should be careful with? Annie shares her view on the great coffee debate. Find out if Annie, herself, drinks coffee or if [...]
From an 8th grade dropout to a registered nurse, today’s guest packs a powerful podcast punch! Annie introduces Simone, who found herself trying to cope with traumatic events from her childhood and youth by using alcohol to numb [...]
What’s the best way to be a good host if we are living alcohol free? Is it necessary to still provide alcoholic beverages to our guests? Or maybe it’s best to just exempt ourselves from hosting altogether? Annie [...]
Our favorite furry-faced friend, Scott Pinyard – the head coach at This Naked Mind – is BACK to answer some frequently asked coaching questions. Today, Scott unpacks 4 questions that SO many of us can relate to! Ever [...]
Self-care - it's such a trendy word right now. We hear about needing to practice it. There are hashtags for #selfcaresunday or #selfcareseptember. Often, we see pictures of a wine glass sharing that hashtag. As only a former drinker can [...]
For Laura, coming out as a non-drinker coincided with coming out in so many other ways. Read on and see why living a Naked Life has meant living an authentic life for Laura. Spontaneous Sobriety When I spontaneously sobered more [...]
