Sascha knew her drinking was out of control. Having seen others hit it, stopping before rock bottom was her goal. The question was - how to achieve it? I'm Free Again I am 9 months alcohol free. 9 months! What [...]
Despite our desire to believe the contrary, most of us are rule followers. If we grab a board game, we reach for the rule book. Want to cook something new? Consult a recipe. Assemble a cabinet? Peruse the instructions. Ready [...]
I know I need to give up drinking and I plan to do this, but I absolutely love the taste of one specific drink! What’s the best way to go about giving this up? Or can I find [...]
Ready for something special? On March 20, Annie was the podcast guest of Pleasance Silicki – founder of LOLA Community. Pleasance wears many hats – she’s a mother, an author, yoga instructor, and a health coach – to [...]
When we anticipate a big move, we often view it with equal parts of excitement and trepidation. A new city, a promotion at work, new school - they all give us butterflies. It's no wonder that the idea of moving [...]
Do you, like Michael, find yourself saying - "I'm just tired of hiding my drinking"? Read to see how a Naked Life has allowed him to start living a life full of opportunities and renewed energy. Innocent Beginning Growing up, [...]
Isn’t it interesting that we have to feel bad about saying no to a drink? But since that’s just the way it is, what are some tips on how to say no gracefully when offered alcohol? Find out [...]
Is it hard for you to imagine going to your lake home for the weekend or the Fourth of July and not drinking? Cruising on the pontoon with only bottled water and lemonade in the cooler? For Monica, [...]
CMM knew that even though she was not a daily drinker, she had a problem with drinking. She found This Naked Mind and decided a new life - alcohol free - was in order! Why I Stopped I stopped drinking [...]
Shifting. We do it all the time. To capitalize words. To change gears on a bicycle or vehicle. At work. In relationships. Life is constantly shifting. Yet, somehow when we need to make the move from drinker to former drinker, [...]
Often times when we give up a bad habit (like drinking), support groups and online forums can be extremely helpful….until they’re not. Can they eventually keep us stuck and drag us down? Annie answers this question from a [...]
Born into an alcoholic home, Annie’s guest, Jordan, shares with us what life was like growing up in Sin City. Parties that started at midnight; surviving one hangover just to suffer another; and endless bottles of liquor finally [...]
One of the hardest things in life are transitions. We can't avoid them but most of us have difficulty in dealing with them. Stopping the drinking roller coaster can feel like a never ending transition as we navigate the ups [...]
CJ realized that drinking as a reward was punishing her instead. She found This Naked Mind and discovered an alcohol free life is the true reward! My Story My background: English/Australian. 27 year old female. Alcoholic father. Grew up away [...]
With our alcohol-infatuated culture and society, it seems inevitable that we will need to discuss the topic of drinking with our kids. But is that the right thing to do? If so, what’s the best way to do [...]
Scott Pinyard, head coach at This Naked Mind, is BACK! In today’s episode, Scott tackles another batch of commonly asked questions – 4 to be exact! Scott answers these with so much great insight, information, and personal experience, [...]
"This is not who I set out to be. I did not mean for this to happen." I said those words at The Addiction Summit and I stand by them today. This isn't me, but the addiction monster got a [...]
Terrance's life went from falling for alcohol to falling from grace. A misfit his whole life, he didn't feel like he fit in with the recovery community either - until he discovered a Naked Life. My Story I started drinking [...]
With spring popping up all around us, it's always startling for me to glimpse the mountaintops and still see snow on them. Such a contrast. Of course, life is full of contrasts. It's why we can be so thankful to [...]
Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of giving up drinking is the part where we “come out” to our friends and family. While this isn’t a big deal for everyone, it’s a real fear for some. Find [...]
Simone was sober curious for awhile and finally decided the Naked Life was worth pursuing. Sober Curious I tumbled into your book recently while watching Elizabeth Vargas’s 20/20 interview from several years ago regarding her story with alcohol. I read [...]
We’ve heard Annie discuss the drinking culture in New York City, but what about the west coast? Those California beaches, the vineyards, and all that sunshine! Meet Michael from Orange County, CA, who shares his Naked Life story [...]
I get so, so many questions from readers about how they will deal with so many situations without drinking. Social outings, physical intimacy, vacations, and family gatherings. In all these situations and many more, alcohol has been given this elevated [...]
Is dreaming about drinking normal? And does it mean that I still want to be drinking? Is it possible to wake up “hungover” after a dream like this? While not an expert on the science of dreams, Annie does share [...]
In today’s podcast, Annie introduces Jacqueline from the Netherlands, where drinking is part of the culture, as it is in many parts of the world. But something was different for Jacqueline. When her husband had a heart attack [...]
Jordan found that leaving Las Vegas wasn't enough to put the party behind her. It took This Naked Mind to end the party lifestyle. What Happens in Vegas My name is Jordan, I am 28 years old, and I live [...]
They say that spring comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. I would argue that addiction can go in and out the same way. Of course, sometimes it's the opposite. Addiction can also creep in quietly [...]
We've all been conditioned to bring a gift when we attend a party. For most of us, that has meant a bottle of wine or other alcohol. What do you bring when you're no longer drinking or the host is [...]
Imagine this – a powder white beach, crystal blue water, and a balmy 85 degrees….finally a much-deserved vacation and some R&R. The only thing missing from this picture is the classic umbrella drink. So what happens when I [...]
In today’s episode, Annie welcomes Carrie, who shares a complicated story of how she went from a naïve high school girl to a sorority party girl in college. Carrie gets real about her difficulties with friendships, an abusive [...]
Brandy kept finding herself in situations where she was being abused by alcohol use. This Naked Mind helped her find her freedom from alcohol and no longer accept the abuse. Party Girl When I was in my late teens and [...]
Spring - it's a time where we are wired to throw open the windows, toss back the curtains, and refresh our homes. Nature seems to do the same with all those April showers it brings. Personally, I like to tackle [...]
Raegan longed to go back to a life where she was no longer under the influence of alcohol. It took This Naked Mind to lead her there. My Story Unlike many who suffer from addiction in their adult years, I [...]
Have you ever wondered if alcohol is as dangerous as some say it is? And if so, then why does our society support it so much? Annie Grace shares facts and statistics that may or may not surprise [...]
Welcome to this month’s Q&A episode with This Naked Mind’s head coach, Scott Pinyard. Today, Scott discusses one of the most powerful thought processes that impacts our overall health. In this episode, Scott gives you the answer to [...]
Michael wondered if you can still have a life if you're 20-something and sober. With This Naked Mind, he discovered he could live his best life while alcohol free. My Story I'm a 28-year-old guy living in Southern California. I [...]
Most of us have a huge amount of anticipation and expectations when we make the decision to stop drinking. What happens when being alcohol free is disappointing? Why is it we feel let down? You Get What You Expect Have [...]
Have you ever wondered if addiction is truly genetic in nature? If it is, are we doomed to become an alcoholic if there is alcoholism in our family history? Annie discusses genetic influence, susceptibility, and long term exposure. [...]
Ready to meet someone super cool? Annie Grace chats it up with Taryn Strong – one of the founders of She Recovers – an organization aimed at connecting, supporting, and empowering women. Taryn takes us back to her [...]
It's easy to say that our resolve not to drink is steadfast - it's another to have it tested. Visualization and intention can be your most valuable tool when dealing with challenging situations. Awareness The first step when facing a challenging [...]
