What do we do about the loneliness we feel when we’ve given up drinking? Alcohol was what used to fill that void, but now there’s longer alcohol to fill that space. Annie shares some great ideas of how to overcome [...]
From leaving the car running after a drunk drive home to threatening divorce while under the influence, today’s guest sits down with Annie to share about her journey to a naked life. Erika worked hard to surround herself with people [...]
After a lifetime of drinking, Simon decided it was time to get naked and be sober. Just Like Everyone Else I always thought everyone drank enthusiastically, it's what we all do right? How wrong I was. At 44 years old [...]
You did it! You made the decision to quit drinking and you're sticking with it. There's more money in your account, you're sleeping better, you feel better and there's all this glorious time at your disposal. You should be euphoric, [...]
What’s the deal with triggers? And how do I deal with them? Annie delivers an answer for this common question, that will help us connect the dots and understand why triggers and cravings are so problematic, including the [...]
Tis the season! The holiday season is full of cheer and often full of booze. In fact, it's common to get and give alcohol as gifts. What do you ask for or give when you've said sayonara to the booze? [...]
Realizing that those he loved were dying from drinking made Nate realize that it was time he embraced a Naked Life. Dying from Drinking Several weeks ago a close friend of mine drank so much he decided that attempting suicide [...]
Today, Annie welcomes Heather, a 34-year-old writer from California, to today’s podcast. Heather shares the story of her 3-phase drinking career and how she broke free! Heather talks about the importance of granting ourselves permission to question our [...]
Helene found that losing the booze took many attempts but finally getting Naked was the only way to go. #losedabooze Letting go of what no longer serves you - changing your habits relative to alcohol and living a life of [...]
I used to think all of the wine mom meme's were hysterical. I truly felt that after a day filled with work, screaming kids and the stresses of life, I not only deserved a glass (or bottle) of wine - [...]
Is giving up alcohol really worth feeling like my life is consumed with quitting drinking? Annie gives us reassurance and presents the question….if your house was burning down, wouldn’t you want to get out? It’s easy to lose [...]
Have you ever done something so embarrassing while you were drunk that you wanted to crawl in a hole the next day? Annie welcomes Mike to the podcast, who shares his ‘David Hasselhoff’ drinking moment and how this [...]
Should it bother us if we’ve quit drinking but our spouse hasn’t? And should we force our newfound lifestyle on others? Annie Grace calls on a friend and early reader to help shed some light on this question. [...]
Annie welcomes Sara to today’s episode of This Naked Mind. Sara delivers an honest, emotional interview about her path to sobriety and the reasons she gave up drinking. Annie and Sara discuss the ‘mommy wine culture’, the emotional [...]
Lisa knew from early on that alcohol is evil but needed to get Naked to believe it. Dark Times My first experience with alcohol was with my Grandpa who lived with us. He drank all day every day and would [...]
Let’s face it…..when we are the only ones not drinking, it can leave us feeling detached, separated, and awkward. How do we deal with this and put a positive spin on these types of scenarios? Annie gives us [...]
Today, Annie Grace welcomes Danita, a 61-year-old who has a truly inspiring Naked Life story! At 61, Danita brings a perspective from one of the fastest-growing demographic groups of drinkers…..women over 50. Danita highlights the importance of the [...]
Getting blackout drunk was a regular occurrence for Mike. It needed to stop before it was too late. The Reckoning Almost one year ago, I woke up feeling like a truck full of alcohol had run over my body. I [...]
It seems like Halloween is the kick-off for the holiday drinking season. While out trick or treating with my kids, I lost count of the number of homes that answered with a wine glass or a beer in hand. One [...]
What is the problem here? Why do I consistently break my sobriety at 12 days? In today’s episode, Annie hands over some great resources to help us overcome those “sticky” spots of sobriety. We will learn about the [...]
For some people, the transition to a sober life is not such a slam dunk. Rather, it feels like an unreachable goal that will never be achieved. Join Annie in today’s podcast as she addresses the issue of [...]
Are you ready for a shocker? Alcohol lies to us. Our friends lie to us. The media? You guessed it - they lie to us too. The shocking part is how deeply we believe those lies while we easily write [...]
Jamie thought she had a love of drinking. For her birthday, she got naked and realized there was no love lost between her and alcohol. Happy Birthday On September 26, 2017, I woke up in a hotel room in a [...]
Why do some people choose to drink in moderation while others choose to quit altogether? If I never had a “rock bottom” or “aha” moment, then should I still give up drinking completely? What are the benefits of [...]
In today’s episode, Annie talks ‘rock bottom’. What does hitting rock bottom mean for you and why do some of us just accept that we must get there before we change? Would we be better off if we [...]
There is a great euphoria that many of us experience when we become alcohol free. We are on this incredible high and we think it will never end. Until it does. And we need to deal with all these emotions [...]
Many of us have thought that there is no way I am saving my life from alcohol. Leah found that there was but it took stripping down all the beliefs she knew and getting naked, exposed and raw. My Story [...]
Why do we automatically assume that a drink will help us relax? Do we really get the desired effect of “relaxation”? What effect does alcohol actually have on our bodies and minds with regards to “relaxation”? Annie answers [...]
When I made the decision to become a non-drinker I never anticipated the impact it would have on my friendships. That impact became evident very quickly and led me to realize that it was making my friends uncomfortable. I do [...]
In today’s episode, Annie gives us a sneak peek at an upcoming podcast she will be doing with an inspirational man she met during a recent speaking engagement. Listen in as Annie shares why she finds this individual [...]
Have you ever thought it's too late to change? Lili is 70 and was a daily drinker until she decided it was time to get naked. The Start My family was a long line of drinkers. My father was abusive [...]
Why do I feel more anxiety about socializing when I know I won’t be drinking? Is it best to just avoid going out altogether? Annie Grace unpacks several tips for helping us deal with this common problem. Find [...]
How did your ‘relationship with alcohol’ actually develop? Or how about your ‘relationship with food’? Did you choose this relationship? Or was it influenced by others? On today’s episode, Annie meets with Andrew Shanahan, the founder of Man [...]
Pizza and beer. Wine and chocolate. We know we can stop drinking but what about cravings? Let's take a look at cravings and triggers and how to deal. What About Cravings? When you start thinking - what about cravings - [...]
Have you ever said to yourself - something has to change? Mike did - and for him, that something was his drinking. Something Has To Change On the morning of February 23rd, 2018, I woke up and realized something had [...]
Why is abandoning addiction so hard for some and easy for others? What are we doing wrong? Is it just me? Or is this normal? Are there other resources I can use? Annie Grace reassures us with her [...]
Can we be successful at beating addiction if we don’t abstain altogether? Annie Grace welcomes back her first-ever, second-time guest, Dr. Adi Jaffe in today’s episode to discuss his book, “The Abstinence Myth.” Dr. Jaffe’s unique perspective regarding [...]
I'm seeing a lot of posts lately about how tempted people are to drink. Fall is ushering in Halloween parties, spiked cider and time spent around a fire pit. For those fresh to being alcohol free, this is a huge [...]
As I read your book last week, I was beyond inspired every day. As each day passed, not only did I not have a drink, but I realized I don't want to drink. Your research and book, particularly the audio [...]
For me it usually hit at 3am. I'd wake up, sit up straight in bed and ask myself - "Am I drinking too much?" Everything around me said NO. It was normal. We all drink to unwind. To relax. We [...]
