What can a wife to do support her husband who set a goal to stop drinking for a year, gave up alcohol for two months, and then she came home to find him drinking? Should she get angry? Give him [...]
On today’s episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard dives into four terrific questions, some specific to not drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic – they are: The longer we stay home, the more intense my cravings become; what can [...]
Often when we make the decision to stop drinking we tend to over complicate things. We consult every program, book, app, video, and resource we can find. We read, research, and hope that something will force us to change. Yet [...]
For the longest time Francesca was curious about being alcohol free. It took The Alcohol Experiment to spur that curiosity into action. Creating A New Image I didn't try drinking for the first time until I was 18 years old. [...]
We hear it all the time. It must suck not to drink. Life must be so boring. But, did you know there is definitive evidence that removing alcohol does not strip away our ability to have fun? Did [...]
Andrew had his first sip of sherry at the age of three. He loved it. It wasn’t until he was nearing his forties in a job with a strong drinking culture where booze equaled camaraderie and a way [...]
Controlling alcohol. It's something we all struggle with. Some of us from the moment we started drinking, and for others it takes over slowly and almost insidiously. We try all the tricks - only drinking on weekends, limiting ourselves to [...]
Lisa shares how This Naked Mind took her from living a drunk life to embracing a free life. My Story My name is Lisa. I will be 57 years old in August of this year. I have been drinking alcohol [...]
If alcohol is addictive, why doesn’t everyone become addicted to it? Who are these magical beings who can drink without becoming addicted? Or not drink at all? Is it genetic? Does it have something to do with their [...]
On today’s episode, coach, podcast host, and self-described life-long seeker Omar Pinto joins Annie Grace from Costa Rica. From his first drink at 16 years old, Omar felt magic in the way alcohol quieted the noise in his [...]
For the longest time I had convinced myself that I need a few drinks in order to let go and relax. Without those I was sure my jokes weren't as funny, my dancing was awkward, and I just didn't fit [...]
Can you really go alcohol free at 82? Barbara says This Naked Mind gave her a new lease on life after 65 years of drinking! New Lease On Life I cannot thank you enough for your two books which have [...]
Can you easily refuse a drink or limit your alcohol consumption? Are you having a hard time understanding the way someone in your life is dealing with (or not dealing with) their drinking? If you are a partner, [...]
The Best Alcohol Recovery Blogs of 2020 Alcohol use disorder can have long-term, life threatening effects if left untreated. But while initial treatment can be effective, ongoing support is often critical. In addition to the right medical and professional care [...]
After being introduced to alcohol by a babysitter before she was even a teenager, Meagan drank for more than 20 years. In college, she took pride in her ability to go out and drink all night while continuing [...]
All the rules, advice, and guides that exist to help one stop drinking can be mind-boggling. If you consult Google, the suggestions just keep on coming. How do you even know if you're doing it right? I can't tell you [...]
I had so many ideas about what would make not drinking difficult. My job, hanging out with friends - even parenting. I joined The Elephant Journal to share that the hardest part of not drinking took me by complete surprise. [...]
There wasn't a cataclysmic event that made Corey realize he was drinking too much. This Naked Mind is inspiring him to see what an alcohol free life can bring him. Inspired My name is Corey. I'm a 34 year old [...]
Annie Grace joins And Sons Magazine for a special podcast discussing The Alcohol Experiment. How is it that alcohol goes from an occasional treat to a necessary evil? How do we break that connection? Annie Grace Joins And Sons Our [...]
Why, when we feel calm and relaxed and comfortable and completely at ease, do we desire alcohol? We know we’re not stressed or anxious or upset, yet somehow we still want a drink. It doesn’t make sense. How [...]
Growing up, Amy wasn’t sure where she belonged. She questioned her sexuality but also wanted to be faithful to God, to do and be all the things she “should” do and be. Amy felt she was different but [...]
We all have some lessons learned from alcohol. There are even rhymes like "beer before liquor never been sicker" that we memorize and refer to. Yet, the most important lessons I learned came from my alcohol experiment - when I [...]
Out of control drinking - that's what Brooke and her husband were experiencing. A second pass at reading This Naked Mind brought Brooke freedom and a desire to change the future for her son. Who I Am I am seen [...]
Where are you on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? And, have you filled your safety bucket? In today’s special bonus episode, Annie Grace shares her recent interview on the After the Crisis podcast with This Naked Mind coach in [...]
Can our brains really unlearn something we spent so long teaching them? Why, when we know something is harming us and we need to remove it from our lives, do we pine over it for so long? On [...]
On today’s episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers four great questions: I drink because I’m unhappy; how am I going to deal with all that stuff without alcohol? How do I avoid losing my connection [...]
As we continue to observe Alcohol Awareness Month, we wanted to touch on the connection between mind, body, soul, and alcohol. It's almost shocking how prolific alcohol has become in the wellness and mindfulness community despite the risks it brings [...]
Daniel made a career out of saving lives yet he credits This Naked Mind with saving lives from drinking - including his own. Thank You First of all I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for [...]
As Kim approaches 100 days without alcohol, she’s noticing some strong cravings and is also curious about changing her people pleasing tendencies. Where do cravings come from and what happens when we try to resist them? And, what [...]
Marc spent decades in a career where he was told drinking was part of the process, that it was necessary for success. But when his alcohol consumption shifted from something reserved for sales events or weekends or [...]
This is your journey. Success looks different for each and every one of us. What we want from this journey will not be the same from person to person. Stop comparing and start embracing your journey. Fulfillment Comes From Within [...]
The day Sara put the drinks down became a journey where she inspires and encourages others to live an authentic life free from alcohol! My Story My story isn't one where I hit rock bottom but is one of overcoming [...]
As parents many of us fine ourselves counting down the minutes each night and waiting for wine o'clock. I joined The Grace Tales to discuss what caused me to decide to end my own wine o'clock routine. Waiting For Wine [...]
What is the scientific connection between drinking alcohol and creativity? Why do we believe alcohol fuels creativity? How does it impact the creative part of our brain? Why do we feel like we can focus better on things [...]
Quarantine routines. Based on the media it seems like quarantinis and virtual happy hours is how everyone is surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you found that an increased alcohol intake has become part of your quarantine routine? What is Your [...]
On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with fellow brain science lover Molly Carmel, an eating disorders and addictions therapist and author of Breaking Up with Sugar. Molly shares her story – from the beginning of her relationship [...]
We would be remiss not to touch on the topic of alcohol use and mental health during Alcohol Awareness Month. The link between the two is prominent and for many of us hits very close to home. Let's take a [...]
It can be said there is a time for everything. One thing I can assure you of is that this is no time for drinking. I joined The Elephant Journal to discuss why the current situation we are in makes [...]
Jayne always thought to herself - "I'm in control of my drinking." A medical emergency forced her to take a closer look and This Naked Mind brought her clarity and true control in the form of freedom. My Story It [...]
Chelsea asks, “I seem to have a deep seated need to have a private secret outlet or vice or I feel like something is missing from my life; what can I do to satisfy my wild side and [...]
