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 in her [...]
Call it spontaneous sobriety. Call it an “aha” moment. Either way, alcohol slowly became something that today’s guest, Bowen, was just no longer interested in. Join us as Annie and Bowen discuss the evolving process that led him to ditch [...]
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 [...]
I still haven't figured out why we associate almost every holiday with drinking. More so, the ones that fall on Monday baffle me. Who really wants to show up at work on Tuesday with a hangover from what usually ends [...]
Sometimes when offered a drink, it’s an easy “no thank you”. Other times, it’s almost impossible to say no. Why is it that sometimes we’re okay and other times it’s such a struggle? Annie Grace dives into the [...]
Religion and alcohol can be an interesting topic of discussion, especially for those raised in the Mormon faith – where alcohol is strictly forbidden. Today, Annie chats it up with Brittany, a young mom of three and a [...]
Kelly went from high functioning alcoholic to not drinking at all through spontaneous recovery. Read on to see how This Naked Mind fits into her life. My Story My story, I feel, contains many "garden variety" problems often identified by [...]
Guilt. Shame. Anxiety. Regret. Joy. Happiness. Sorrow. Hopefulness. These are just a few of the emotions you might experience after quitting drinking. August is typically a "harvest" month so we're going to dive into the subject of harvesting your emotions [...]
NM came from a drinking family. Family life centered around alcohol until she changed that by choosing to live a Naked life. A Drinking Family Like father, like daughter? I come from a drinking family. What do I mean by [...]
What happens when we are able to change our relationship with alcohol – for the better – but some emotions emerge that we haven’t appropriately dealt with for a long time? How do I channel anger, specifically? Find [...]
In today’s podcast, Annie doesn’t get to do the interviewing! Nope – she’s the one being interviewed. Listen in as Gayle from Sober Bliss puts Annie in the spotlight and gives her the chance to share her story. [...]
If you follow most anyone on social media, their feed will have you convinced that, for them, life is all sunshine and rainbows. That can easily lead to summer depression - especially when you're newly navigating life alcohol free. It's [...]
Chris was addicted to cigarettes and booze. A Naked Life means no longer being uncomfortable in her own skin and finally living life free and happy. I've had a lovely life. No drama or difficult childhood or troubled parents or [...]
Simon Chapple is encouraging everyone to Be Sober. You can hear his message at This Naked Mind Live 2019! This Naked Mind LIVE 2019 I’m really excited to talk to you about Simon Chapple - another awesome speaker from our [...]
Have you heard of The Sober Senorita? This Naked Mind LIVE 2019 I’ve been telling you a lot about the incredible line up we have for This Naked Mind LIVE 2019… and today I have a special treat! I remember [...]
The alcohol really flows at most annual sales meetings. But what if we don’t want to drink, yet we also aren’t ready to tell people we’ve given up drinking – for fear that they’ll think there was a [...]
In her group of friends, Lorraine was the one who liked to drink the most. But that all changed when she found This Naked Mind. Annie welcomes Lorraine, who seemed to have alcohol coming at her from every [...]
Annie Grace is my hero because her book, This Naked Mind, transformed my mind and my life forever! With her help, I finally stopped being a slave to alcohol. My Story When I was young, I was a straight-A student. [...]
Hot sun and cold beers. Sandy beaches and tiki bars. Pool floats and frozen drinks. It's easy to think that as the days get hot, it's time to let the drinks flow. This isn't the season for drinking though. Summer [...]
Carly Benson has a mission. She wants everyone to know she's sober not boring. She'll be sharing how she lives that message every day at This Naked Mind Live 2019! Sober NOT Boring I first *met* Carly online in 2017. [...]
Jolene Park introduced the concept of Gray Area Drinking. Now she's bringing her incredible message to This Naked Mind Live! Tipping Points Do you know how our societal opinions on smoking changed? The tipping point wasn’t when those in society [...]
I'm so excited Laura Willoughby will be speaking at This Naked Mind Live. Today I share with you my experience learning from her. Podcast Premiere The very first time I was invited on to a podcast I was soooo nervous. [...]
Sometimes it feels like an alcohol free beverage would take away the awkwardness of social situations. Other times, it feels like an AF beer would help erase some of our cravings. Is this okay? Find out what Annie [...]
Ending my relationship with alcohol led me to write This Naked Mind - which led Michael to end his relationship with alcohol. My Story Hi, I'm Michael Stokes from Cambridge, UK. I'm 26 years old and on the 1st April [...]
It's funny how we spend our childhood celebrating every victory - large and small. From rolling over and cutting a tooth to getting your first job and finally graduating, they're all notable milestones. Yet as adults, we forget to make [...]
Come down under with Annie as she interviews Nicole, a participant from the January Live Alcohol Experiment. Like many countries, Australia has a drinking age of 18 and for Nicole, that’s when the partying started. For her, drinking [...]
Jonathan takes us along on his journey to sobriety. My Story In my journey of sobriety, I have made some interesting realizations about myself. To be quite honest - about a lot of people that binge drink. There is no [...]
Pain….whether it’s physical or emotional, many of us have used alcohol to cover up the pain. But what happens when we are able to kick our bad drinking habits, but the pain remains. While we know that it’s [...]
Welcome back to coaching questions with Scott, This Naked Mind’s head coach! If you’ve ever had a question that you just can’t bring yourself to ask, listen up! Scott takes a break each month to bring us answers [...]
