Alcohol free and still feeling angry, annoyed, emotional at times? Totally normal. While we tend to expect permanent sunshine and rainbows when we stop drinking, in reality life will always be ups and downs and roller coasters with [...]
In today’s episode, Annie talks with Janey Lee Grace, mom, author, presenter, and holistic living expert who once toured the world as a rock and roll singer. Among other things, Janey Lee talks about how she went from having [...]
Here we are halfway through January and many of us have successfully put off working towards our goals for the new year for half the month. At least we are managing to be successful at procrastination, right? The thing about [...]
Nicole had been living a partying and drinking lifestyle for 19 years while maintaining a successful professional and personal life. It only took one weekend and This Naked Mind for her to say enough was enough. My Story June 11, [...]
Do people in other countries where wine is a cultural thing have the problems with alcohol that we do here in the U.S.? Is it just recently that our society seems to revere the wine stops, the [...]
Last summer, Gayle from Sober Bliss interviewed Annie (EP: 201 – Sober Bliss with Gayle). In today’s episode, Annie interviews Gayle. A married mom of two sons who was raised in the northeast of England, Gayle was [...]
The biggest obstacle to creating change is usually staring back at us in the mirror. Yep, we hold ourselves back when it comes time to create change. The what if's, why not's and could not's pile up and we find [...]
Stephanie went from - "I can't stop drinking" to "I never have to drink again" with help from This Naked Mind! My Story It's been 10 days since I thought 'I can't stop drinking' to discover that I could! The [...]
Unconsciously drifting back into drinking. It’s more common than you might think. What happens when we understand all the science and logic but continue slipping back into old drinking habits? Is it really possible for the brain [...]
It’s a reunion! Author, teacher, and speaker Laura McKowen returns to the podcast today to talk with Annie about her new book, We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. In addition to Laura’s [...]
Joann fell prey to the 'Mommy needs wine' culture. A blog post that led to The Alcohol Experiment and This Naked Mind allowed her to break free. I Stop Today I wanted to send out a note of thanks to [...]
It's a new year, a new decade and a new start. If you're thinking new year, new me - you have the right mind set! I, too, am looking ahead to having a new year with a new me - [...]
Guilt … it’s such a common feeling. What if we didn’t try to fix ourselves? What if we continued to let ourselves down and maintained a hold on things that no longer serve us? Annie shares her perspective [...]
In today’s episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers three questions about navigating the holidays while keeping alcohol small and irrelevant. Whether it’s dealing with with family and office gatherings, or all the stuff that happens [...]
Why I drank...we all have so many reasons. Amy shares her story of how being a special needs mom led her to drink more than she wanted. Why I Drank I blame my kids. It's a socially acceptable reason, right? [...]
Are you looking at 2020 and thinking new year, new you? Your first step should be joining up with Dry January and The Alcohol Experiment. Let me explain why - To Your Health Incredible health benefits await you when you [...]
There are so many beliefs that keep us trapped in the pattern of drinking. What if we are stuck on the belief that being a wife and mother is just easier with alcohol? What if we’re afraid to [...]
In today’s episode, Annie welcomes Christine. Despite having a family history of alcoholism, Christine took a “take-it-or-leave-it” attitude when it came to alcohol for most of her life. However, when boredom led to over-eating and drinks starting at [...]
So many people wonder if you can truly enjoy the holidays alcohol free. Yes, you can! But it can be hard to think of ways to spend the season when you're accustomed to having a drink in your hand to [...]
Marc, like Annie, found himself in a drinking job but desperate for freedom from the alcohol. He found it with This Naked Mind. My Story My first experience with alcohol was probably like most people - when I was in [...]
Can a habit really be formed in 21 days? Or is that old, outdated research? In today’s podcast, Annie will shed some light on the topic of habits and how long it takes to rewire the brain. Find [...]
She’s BACK!! After two years, Annie welcomes back Meredith Atwood, a busy wife, mom, athlete….Meredith spent more than two decades using alcohol to numb her feelings and avoid dealing with her “stuff”. After a chilling moment of realizing, [...]
Whether you're looking to get a non-drinker a gift or you're a newly minted non-drinker used to gifting everyone wine at the holidays, it can be hard to think of meaningful gifts to give people instead. With experience and an [...]
Limiting my drinking - that was usually Lisa's goal. Once she discovered This Naked Mind and freedom from alcohol, she realized a life without limits is the best life. My Story My drinking career spanned 28 years. Alcohol has played [...]
Hangovers – a badge of honor for some. But what really causes this unwanted response to a night of drinking? From your endocrine, immune, digestive, circulatory, and filtration systems, you’ll learn the unpleasant response that your body has [...]
Partying, dancing and fun appears to be the way of life in the colorful Caribbean….the place where today’s guest grew up. Meet Johann Cabrera from the Drink Like a Man podcast. As a young boy in the Dominican [...]
Holiday parties. I love them, yet I hate them. If you're at one of these parties and you don't like booze, it often seems like your only choices are water, soda or juice from the kids' table. You can change [...]
Brian credits This Naked Mind with saving his life. The best part is - after 68 years, he doesn't feel like he's missing out on drinking. My Story I started drinking at 16 and fell hopelessly in love with alcohol. [...]
Lying is an easy habit to fall into…but not such an easy one to break. If we’ve been open about the fact that we want to change our drinking habits, but it’s proving easier said than done, we [...]
Here in the United States, we celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday! So, in the spirit of giving thanks, Scott Pinyard, This Naked Mind’s head coach, sits down with 4 amazing women who were members of the PATH (our year-long, one-on-one [...]
I have so much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, but most of all what I'm thankful for is each and every one of you reading this today. Honestly, I just want to thank you! You Pick Me Up Thank [...]
Alex and Lisa did everything together - including drinking. It's no wonder they undertook the sober experiment together as well! Our Story Lisa and I met at secondary school through our parents. My grandparents, mother and father owned pubs during [...]
Does it seem strange to you that there’s a cultural trend toward drinking alcohol after a great workout? Why would anyone do this when they’re feeling so great? Annie educates us on how alcohol affects us differently after [...]
She was “that girl”….that DJ / party girl. Jessica, the founder of A Sober Girls Guide, joins Annie today for a charismatic, funny, RAW interview that you CANNOT miss!! Jessica tells us about the party life she lived [...]
Becoming alcohol free wasn't the only thing that changed me into a better, happier person. A second shift was equally important. There is no denying - gratitude changed me too. This Wasn't Always Me "Oh Annie! You're always so positive! [...]
Cheryl started her Day One after reading This Naked Mind and has discovered the freedom from alcohol that comes with it. One Month Ago Exactly one month ago, I woke up with a hangover. At 35 years old, I was [...]
After a few drinks, I feel like I can’t taste or smell as well. Is this all in my head? Or does drinking alcohol affect our taste and smell? Annie dives into the science behind what happens physiologically [...]
Alcohol and nutrition – two topics with seemingly very little in common. When today’s guest started to improve his health and nutrition, he quickly realized that there wasn’t room for alcohol in his healthy lifestyle. Annie welcomes Harvey, [...]
Creating an attitude of gratitude is one of the most important steps you can take after you stop drinking. Positive self talk can be the difference between succumbing to or overcoming a trigger. Self Talk Prior to attempting to create [...]
Emma was the epitome of success - smart enough to know better, yet pulled down by drinking. This Naked Mind led her to embrace an alcohol free life. My Story My name is Emma and I am 52 years old. [...]
