This Naked Mind Podcast
691 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratingsBestselling author Annie Grace invites you to explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture without rules, pain, or judgement.
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EP 540: Reader Question - How do you not force self-compassion?
November 12, 2022 07:30 - 4 minutes - 6.29 MBOne of the foundations of This Naked Mind is self-compassion but another one is authenticity and not forcing changes. How do you reconcile the two and learn to not force self-compassion? Is there a way to develop it organically? Annie Grace answers this question and offers a tool that helps! THIS NAKED MIND COMPANION APP Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. More than 700 Q&A videos, The Alcohol...
EP 539: Naked Life Story - Laura Deter
November 11, 2022 07:30 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBThis Naked Mind Certified Coach Laura Deter joins Annie Grace for a real and raw discussion on the ups and downs of finding freedom from alcohol. Laura shares about what led to her unhealthy relationship with alcohol, her multiple attempts to control it, and how she finally found lasting freedom. Laura and Annie also talk about the dangers of numbing emotions with alcohol and how that can be the hardest part of living alcohol-free. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be gr...
EP 538: Reader Question - Why can some people stop at 1 or 2 drinks and others can’t?
November 05, 2022 06:30 - 4 minutes - 6.51 MBWhy don’t we all drink the same? Why is it some people can stop after 1 or 2 drinks while for some of us it feels like our off switch is defective? Annie answers this reader's question and dives into why some people find it easy to moderate drinking and why that tends to change for us over time. Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. More than 700 Q&A videos, The Alcohol Experiment, our global comm...
EP 537: Naked Life Story - Kyle
November 04, 2022 06:30 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBKyle was never a big drinker so he never imagined that alcohol would be an issue. Life has a funny way of changing things. Job changes, moves that didn’t work out, and Covid-19 upending life as he knew it also changed Kyle’s drinking as he knew it. Listen as he shares what led up to him realizing alcohol was an issue, the struggle to get help, and why he says getting drunk for science was the most eye-opening and powerful thing he ever did. Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to...
EP 536: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard & Lily Weis
October 29, 2022 06:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBThis Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard and Ths Naked Mind Certified Coach Lily Weis come together to discuss alcohol-free adventures and how alcohol actually strips the fun and excitement from our lives. They also answer questions about how you get back to a life of fun and adventure, how to deal with a spouse that still drinks, and finally how to deal with stress and alcohol. Finally, Lily gets to answer Scott’s curveball question! Are you realizing that there’s something more? That you...
EP 535: Naked Life Story - Dr. Gina Slejko
October 28, 2022 06:30 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBDr. Gina Slejko, an associate professor at Colorado State University, joins Annie Grace to discuss how her self-awareness around alcohol led her to choose a life free from it. Dr. Slejko thought she had a normal relationship with alcohol from her childhood until well into her 40s. Even once she was drinking 2-3 glasses a night, everyone reassured her this was normal. Annie Grace and Dr. Gina Slejko dive into conversation about the role of motivation in our behaviors, alcohol as a gateway dru...
EP 534: Reader Question - How do you say no to a drink without over explaining?
October 22, 2022 18:30 - 5 minutes - 10 MBLearning to navigate social situations is one of the most challenging pars of becoming alcohol-free. It can be difficult to have friends and family accept this better version of ourselves. This often surfaces when we’re offered a drink. Learn how to say no to a drink without overexplaining yourself or making things awkward. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. And, you don’t need more self control. I am here to tell you th...
EP 533: Naked Life Story - Niamh
October 21, 2022 06:30 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MBNiamh joins Annie Grace to share her story of becoming superhuman without alcohol. Like so many Niamh slowly found herself drinking more to deal with the demands of marriage, parenting, and her career. When she realized that planned her social life around drinking occasions she decided to take a break, that break led to living a booze-free life with clarity, meaning, and purpose. Learn why the gains outweigh the losses, how she navigates drinking culture, and why she’s grateful for failure. ...
EP 532: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard & Rina Bowring
October 15, 2022 06:30 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBThis Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard and This Naked Mind Certified Coach Rina Bowring sit down to get real about Christian Moms and alcohol. Learn where Rina's passion for helping this particular group came from and why it is such an underserved community. Listen as Scott and Rina dive into questions about letting go of your beliefs around alcohol and your identity, how to deal with transitions as triggers, and how to tame your inner overachiever. Finally, Scott closes things out by aski...
EP 531: Naked Life Story - Racquel Reid
October 14, 2022 06:30 - 53 minutes - 100 MBRacquel credits AA with saving her life from alcohol yet despite immersing herself in it she never felt as if it was the best fit for her. She looked for fulfillment and connection in so many ways but it didn’t all come together for her until a friend introduced her to something different from AA, namely, This Naked Mind. Annie and Racquel discuss why willpower can be a sticky subject, the importance of being open to change, and our responsibility to help others. Are you realizing that the...
EP 530: Reader Question - Should I find substitutes for alcohol?
October 08, 2022 06:30 - 3 minutes - 6.16 MBAnnie Grace and Scott Pinyard tackle the controversial topic of finding substitutes for alcohol. Will drinking a non-alcoholic beverage trigger someone? What are the red flags to look ou for when considering alcohol substitutes? How can you make sure that you’re safe to sample these beverages? Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created ...
EP 529: How To Do The Work with Byron Katie
October 07, 2022 06:30 - 48 minutes - 90.4 MBAnnie Grace is thrilled to welcome Byron Katie to the podcast today. Katie’s books were pivotal to Annie’s journey with finding freedom from alcohol and inspired the This Naked Mind methodology that has transformed millions of lives. Listen as Annie and Byron Katie explore how to do the work of changing ourselves rather than attempting to change others, the complications caused by ego and guilt, how taking responsibility creates freedom, and why we don’t have to love everything that is. Ha...
EP 528: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard & Karolina Rzadkowolska
October 01, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBIt seems as though younger generations are shaking things up a bit and choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle at a younger age. Many times this lifestyle change comes even before alcohol becomes a problem in their lives. Join This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard and coach Karolina Rzadkowolska in this conversation about finding fulfillment and going after your dreams outside of societal norms. Are you realizing that there’s something more? That you’re so excited about this change in your l...
EP 527: Naked Life Story - Beth P.
September 30, 2022 06:30 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBBeth is a certified This Naked Mind and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, as well as a Bioenergetics practitioner, single mama, yogi, and lifelong learner. On today’s episode, this Certified Naked Mind Coach gets real about her decades of drinking, how she justified it, and why ultimately the disconnect between drinking and yoga led her to stop. She and Annie talk about how alcohol shifts from being a social tool to a reward, about the ways we deal with stress, and how life opens up once a...
EP 526: Reader Question - Why does the medical industry say alcohol is good for you?
September 24, 2022 06:30 - 4 minutes - 7.62 MBDoes it feel like we’re always seeing reports from the medical industry about the health benefits of alcohol? There are doctors who tell us a glass of wine a day is good for us. In this episode, Annie Grace and Scott Pinyard answer this question and share some real scientific backed knowledge on how alcohol affects our health. Here’s a question I get quite often: Annie, do you think your science-backed, grace-led approach to alcohol could work for other things? Things like nicotine? Pe...
EP 525: Naked Life Story - Janet G.
September 23, 2022 06:30 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MBSo often our society, culture and those around us tell us that drinking regularly is normal and this is no different for this week’s guest. Janet went from drinking daily, to a decade of trying to moderate using willpower, to finding freedom from alcohol. Tune in to listen to Janet share her journey from her first wake-up call to finding freedom decades later and everything in between. If you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermore transforming your relationship with al...
EP 524: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard & Shelley M.
September 17, 2022 06:30 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Shelley Money. A lifestyle and relationship coach helping high achieving soul-led women in business have healthy relationships with everyone and everything in their lives. Join Shelley and Scott answer listener’s questions: Hello, here’s my problem. I’ve been in sales for almost 20 years. One of the things that trips me up when I try to quit drinking is going to a sales conference. There is s...
EP 523: How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol with TNM Parents
September 16, 2022 06:30 - 49 minutes - 92 MBThis Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes three of our very own This Naked Mind parents to the podcast for a special episode about How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol. The conversation about alcohol can be a deep and difficult one to have with your kids. Join Scott, Maureen, Diana, and Laura in a special episode where they share their own experiences navigating these difficult conversations with their own children. Are you realizing that there’s something more? That you’re s...
EP 522: Reader Question - How do I combat the automatic giving in to cravings?
September 10, 2022 06:30 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBCravings can feel very overwhelming and impossible to combat. Alcohol weakens the part of your brain that makes decisions and processes future consequences. So when it feels like giving in to cravings is an automatic reaction, it really can be. The good news, in this episode Annie Grace shares how our incredible brains can be trained to combat this! Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. And, you don’t need more self-contro...
EP 521: Naked Life Story - Kat
September 09, 2022 06:30 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBBeing a first responder can bring on a huge emotional toll. It can feel lonely being a public servant while struggling to control alcohol and feeling emotions of guilt and shame all at once. Find out the role trauma and alcohol played in Kat’s life to cope with the emotional difficulties of her job and how she has been able to find freedom from alcohol and still do the job she loves. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. An...
EP 520: Reader Question - What is a data point?
September 03, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Annie Grace challenges us to examine the word “relapse” and instead consider the idea of data points. Annie clarifies that the path to where you want to be is NOT a straight line. And it's NOT about how often you “relapse” but instead about something much more insightful. Listen to this episode to start shifting your mindset to learn from your mistakes today. Here’s a question I get quite often: Annie, do you think your science-backed, grace led approach to alcohol could...
EP 519: Naked Life Story Karla A.
September 02, 2022 06:30 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MBWhen anxiety felt like it was taking over Karla’s life, she turned to the only thing society had taught her about numbing pain and worry. That was until her body was telling her that the alcohol was causing more pain than she could ever have imagined. Tune in to find out how the science and knowledge inside of This Naked Mind helped Karla find freedom from alcohol and what Karla is doing to help others find freedom today. Are you realizing that there’s something more? That you’re so exci...
EP 518: Reader Question - How can I gain momentum in becoming alcohol free?
August 27, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBYou know what kills momentum? Telling yourself that you have messed up, and that any progress you've made doesn't count. In this reader question, Annie Grace, encourages us to celebrate each success instead of wondering if all sober time counts. Tune in to find out the best ways to build on success along your alcohol-free journey. THE PATH: FREEDOM ACCELERATED I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program i...
EP 517: The Upside of Stress with Dr. McGonigal
August 26, 2022 06:30 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBIn this episode, Annie was pleased to be joined by the author of The Upside of Stress, Dr. McGonigal. She has been embracing stress in a way that our culture shies away from. Tune in to hear all about society’s false belief around stress and what truly happens to our bodies when we feel stressed out. Plus, Annie and Dr. McGonigal discuss what healthy vs unhealthy coping mechanisms are and why alcohol is no longer a part of either of their lives. THIS NAKED MIND: NICOTINE Here’s a ques...
EP 516: Reader Question - How are alcohol cravings similar to sugar?
August 20, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBLet’s talk about cravings in today’s episode. Annie Grace addresses the science behind wanting to drink so badly and how it is so similar to sugar cravings. Annie explains how dopamine (the learning molecule) experiences things like alcohol and sugar as a need for survival. Find out how to untangle this false level of importance for long term success. The PATH: Freedom Accelerated I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This...
EP 515: Naked Life Story - Amy S
August 19, 2022 06:30 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBAlcohol had gone from being a reward at the end of a long day’s work to a constant struggle to moderate. To other’s she looked like she was moderating like anyone else but no one could see how exhausted she felt. Amy felt like her hold on alcohol wasn’t adding up. There were plenty of things she loved consuming like key lime pie and she didn’t feel like she had to work so hard to avoid the bakery isle at the grocery store just to keep herself from overeating key lime pie…but she did have ...
EP 514: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard
August 13, 2022 06:30 - 37 minutes - 70 MBIn this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Meade Shirley. A reformed people pleaser and gray area drinker herself. Meade specializes in helping people escape the shackles of drinking and create the life they want. Join Meade and Scott as they discuss listener’s questions: I love my friends, we really have a good time but the problem comes in when I go home and keep drinking all night. I feel like I start and can’t stop. I’m afraid I’ll ...
EP 513: Naked Life Story - Jordan
August 12, 2022 06:30 - 43 minutes - 81 MBAlcohol had been a normal part of Jordan’s life from a young age, introduced by his parents, and from his point of view – a part of a typical day for the adults in his household. It wasn’t until his teenage years that Jordan began to notice the negative effects of alcohol from watching how his father’s anger and fury would surface when he would drink…but even so, Jordan’s own drinking habits would increase and he would later find himself repeating similar patterns of intoxication over tim...
EP 512: Reader Question - How do you get comfortable with your own mind?
August 06, 2022 06:30 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBGetting comfortable with your own mind is not a quick process. There is work involved that does not have to be done alone. Society encourages us to run away from being uncomfortable and bury those thoughts in order to be happy all of the time but is that really helpful? Find out what mindset work Annie Grace recommends to get comfortable with your own mind and how she manages to navigate through all of what life throws her way. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop e...
EP 511: Workit with Robin McIntosh
August 05, 2022 06:30 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBWorkit Health co-founder Robin McIntosh faced abuse disorders for much of her young life. She attended some of the most prestigious rehabs to appease her family - But it all came to a head after a post-rehab drinking binge that ended in complete cut-off from her family. Tune in to hear what special combination of treatment finally set Robin on a path to freedom from alcohol and eating disorders. And how she co-created a company that is now providing new, accessible and diverse options f...
EP 510: Reader Question - How do I continue momentum after 30 days AF?
July 30, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Alcohol Experiment tends to tear down our original beliefs about alcohol. So how do you maintain the momentum post-experiment? Join Annie as she explains which lingering fears can threaten to hold you back. And how to break free for continued success along your AF journey. I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is designed to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than...
EP 509: Naked Life Story - Christie
July 29, 2022 06:30 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBChristie began soothing herself with alcohol after a significant loss in her life. She simply wanted to “stop feeling the pain.” Though she always drank less than everyone else she knew, an inner voice was telling her that she was meant for more. Check out how The Alcohol Experiment gave her the tools she needed to face her emotions head-on without the crutch of alcohol. I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day pr...
EP 508: Reader Question - How do I go back to normal life after The Alcohol Experiment?
July 23, 2022 06:30 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBEntering “the wild” after the immersive and supportive environment of The Alcohol Experiment can be SUPER intimidating! Find out which two tools Annie recommends you keep in-hand as you step into the world again. These things will help calm your nerves and apprehension and empower you to navigate any tricky scenario you might find yourself facing. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. And, you don’t need more self contro...
EP 507: Naked Life Story - Angela C.
July 22, 2022 06:30 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen Angela felt out of control, she turned to alcohol and Xanax to ease the pain she felt inside. But when a health crisis forced her to quit the booze so her body could heal, she discovered an inner strength that she never tapped into before. Tune in to hear how This Naked Mind app helped her change her mindset for good. And how she is finding peace within by connecting to her higher self - without alcohol or pills. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is ...
EP 506: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard
July 16, 2022 06:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Emily Paulson. Emily specializes in helping women struggling with the effects of mommy wine culture. Join Emily and Scott as they discuss the following listener's questions: I’m thinking about changing my drinking but my biggest concern is the others in my mom’s group. We all tend to get together with wine. How can I navigate this change? My kids are 12 and 15 years old and are definitely at ...
EP 505: This Naked Mind for Nicotine with William and Scott
July 15, 2022 06:30 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBCheck out this special podcast episode in which Annie Grace announces her partnership with William Porter - Author of Nicotine Explained & Alcohol Explained - in their co-authored release of This Naked Mind: Nicotine. William and TNM head coach Scott Pinyard join to recount their personal struggles to change their relationships with nicotine. And how it went hand-in-hand with tackling their drinking habits. Find out how This Naked Mind principles are reaching habits beyond alcohol in th...
EP 504: Reader Question - How do I stay alcohol free when the horror of drinking has faded?
July 09, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBWe often make commitments to stop drinking in order to escape from the pain and horrors we experience (i.e. hangovers or embarrassment of a boozy night.) But as humans, we also experience another powerful motivator that can help us find lasting change. Tune in to find out what this more sustainable motivator is, and how it can jumpstart your AF journey. Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. Mo...
EP 503: Naked Life Story - Jenny J.
July 08, 2022 06:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJenny’s relationship with alcohol and drinking took a dangerous turn after her gastric bypass surgery. Instead of using food to cope with her emotions, she turned to her wine - Which was now much more dangerous to her body than it ever was before. Tune in to find out how This Naked Mind helped her discover that there was another way out. And how her hope-filled life is now assisting others with finding their own freedom. Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App i...
EP 502: Reader Question - How do I ignore alcohol-positive media?
July 02, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 10 MBWe live in an alcohol-saturated world - So is it even possible to ignore alcohol-positive media? Find out which two things we can start doing today to shift our attention in a more positive and empowering direction. Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. More than 700 Q&A videos, The Alcohol Experiment, our global community, and so much more - private, off social media, free. All in one place and...
EP 501: The Manic Episodes with Mary Lambert and Wyatt Hermansen
July 01, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBTune in for Annie’s interview on The Manic Episodes podcast with Mary Lambert and Wyatt Hermansen. They discuss an array of topics from: how the conversation about alcohol has shifted in our society - To what Annie wishes she would have known prior to starting This Naked Mind. You won’t want to miss any part of this funny, yet deeply personal conversation! Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. M...
EP 500: Reader Question - How can I stop judging people who still drink?
June 25, 2022 06:30 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBAfter finding freedom from alcohol, it can be tempting to begin judging people who still choose to drink. In this reader question, Annie shares the most powerful way to make an impact with your new AF lifestyle. Without judging those who are on their own journey. I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is designed to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. ...
EP 499: Naked Life Story - Kim & Evan
June 24, 2022 06:30 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBKim’s drinking left her at the bottom of a dark pit with seemingly no escape - Until her husband helped pull her out of the depths, and joined her on a journey of quitting alcohol together. Tune in to hear how a story that was intertwined in drinking became a lighter, brighter and happier future - free from booze. I am so excited to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is designed to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more...
EP 498: Reader Question - Using alcohol to deal with depression
June 18, 2022 06:30 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBThe first few weeks of your alcohol-free journey may result in dealing with feelings of depression. Join Annie as she helps us better understand what your brain is going through in those first few weeks without alcohol. And how you can combat these feelings with knowledge that will empower you to stay the course. I'm so excited you guys, because we are just about to start another LIVE Alcohol Experiment. If you do not know about the Alcohol Experiment, you need to literally drop everyth...
EP 497: Naked Life Story - Laurel
June 17, 2022 06:30 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBLaurel never thought alcohol was a problem for her, she just wanted to quit blacking out from her nights of drinking. Find out how This Naked Mind podcast helped her realize that she could simply stop drinking because she wanted to, and not because she hit a shameful rock bottom. I'm so excited you guys, because we are just about to start another LIVE Alcohol Experiment. If you do not know about the Alcohol Experiment, you need to literally drop everything right now and go to LiveAlcoho...
EP 496: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard
June 11, 2022 06:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Dr. Ginny Trierweiler. Dr. Ginny’s niche is helping women over the age of 40 who find their overdrinking and overeating are becoming a concern and beginning to threaten their future. Join Dr. Ginny and Scott as they discuss the following listener's questions: I use two things to cope with stress - food and alcohol. I’m worried that if I quit drinking I’ll be picking up all types of unhealthy sn...
EP 495: Naked Life Story - Peggi
June 10, 2022 06:30 - 38 minutes - 53 MBPeggi found herself turning to alcohol to deal with the powerlessness she felt from her career in social work. When the change she was seeking in the world began negatively affecting her family - she knew it was time for a shift in her lifestyle. Tune in to hear how This Naked Mind helped change her life and is now transforming the trajectory of her entire family. I'm so excited you guys, because we are just about to start another LIVE Alcohol Experiment. If you do not know about the A...
EP 494: Reader Question - How to stop drinking at home alone
June 04, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBWhen you’ve decided to cut back on your drinking, being at home alone can be very triggering if you’re surrounded by temptation. Join Annie as she explains two tips for diminishing triggers and cravings so that your home can be a safe haven during your AF journey. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. And, you don’t need more self control. I am here to tell you that you can break your patterns and habits and finally feel ...
EP 493: ‘Dear Alcohol’ with Dax
June 03, 2022 06:30 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBRapper Dax’s latest hit ‘Dear Alcohol’ started as a poem that he wrote while he was still drinking. He wrestled with the question of whether he could quit if he wanted to and became curious about what life could be like without the crutch of alcohol. The success of the song and the positivity he has received from listeners has kept Dax on an AF journey that is helping him feel fully present and more confident than ever. Tune in to hear how Dax’s journey with alcohol began and how finding...
EP 492: Reader Question - Why drinking is more boring than not drinking
May 28, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen we reframe our thinking, we often find that drinking at special events can actually be more boring than if we were not drinking. By numbing the variety of emotions and richness of the experience with alcohol, our brains actually function slower. Causing us to miss out on all that the event has to offer. Tune in to hear three steps for reframing your thinking so that you can overcome the boredom you think you’re feeling when you don’t drink. Are you ready to make instant changes to...
EP 491: Naked Life Story - Natalie
May 27, 2022 06:30 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAfter having her first child, Natalie began drinking more than ever. She was using alcohol to suppress her anxiety but ended up fueling her new mom guilt and killing her artistic creativity. After finding The Alcohol Experiment, Natalie was able to discover her hidden artistic abilities - Which are now serving as a platform to help others find freedom. Check out her story and her delicious mocktail recipes at the link below. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The ans...