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This Naked Mind Podcast

691 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings

Bestselling 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 490: Reader Question: How do I know if I relapsed?

May 21, 2022 06:30 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB

At This Naked Mind we don’t use the word "relapse", instead we look at the alcohol journey as a series of data points.  Tune in to hear Annie discuss this terminology. And how this incredibly informative process is the fastest way to escape the shame and blame of drinking. Are you ready for a deep dive into truly lasting change? If so, you might consider my Intensive Program. It’s a 9-week, self-led program that you can do in the complete comfort of your own home. It will truly transform...

EP 489: Naked Life Story - Kim R.

May 20, 2022 06:30 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Kim often found herself drinking to cope with loneliness. To the point where she no longer trusted herself and felt fundamentally flawed. She attempted to control her drinking in order to avoid going to AA. But when she ended up in a meeting her shame voice became louder than ever. Tune in to find out how This Naked Mind was the key she was searching for to unlock a better version of herself - One that she always hoped existed. Did you miss This Naked Mind Live? Do you maybe have a lit...

EP 488: Reader Question: The best strategy for overcoming a craving

May 14, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

There are many different ways you can approach overcoming a craving. In this reader’s question, Annie shares the best way she has found to truly solve the craving.  Tune in to find out how this simple, yet intense practice can help create an awareness that actually prevents the craving from returning. Hey, it’s Annie Grace. I want to tell you about the most important book that I never wrote. I mean that. This is This Naked Life. It is 48 true stories of people finding freedom from alcoho...

EP 487: Naked Life Story - Michael O.

May 13, 2022 06:30 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

Michael started frequenting pubs at an early age, but in his early 30s began to question the connection between alcohol and the mental health issues he was experiencing. He slowed down for a while but it wasn't long before he returned to the booze. When he decided to truly quit, he was surprised to find his irritability was gone. Find out how he is now relishing in feeling fully present to every moment with his new alcohol-free life. Hi. Super exciting news. So The Alcohol Experiment b...

EP 486: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

May 07, 2022 06:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Marilin Colon. Marilin’s niche is helping cancer survivors and people who want to improve their overall health by changing their relationship with alcohol.  Join Marilin and Scott as they discuss the following listener's questions: I’m in a constant state of panic and am triggered by all the things that are happening in the world. I fear not being able to stop drinking but don’t know how to man...

EP 485: Happy Days with Gabby Bernstein

May 06, 2022 18:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Gabby Bernstein never understood why she struggled with alcohol until she was able to uncover trauma that was deeply buried from her past.  Tune in to find out how healing from this trauma was her true path to recovery. Learn why she believes every person struggling with alcohol use disorder should read her new, deeply vulnerable book titled, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the ...

EP 484: Reader Question - What is the most life-changing thing you ever learned?

April 30, 2022 06:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Finding freedom from alcohol is a life-changing event, but Annie’s biggest lesson learned is one that can impact ALL parts of your life. Find out how this simple concept can help you regain control over much more than just alcohol! 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 LiveAlcoholExperiment.com. And here's the thing, this 30 day...

EP 483: Naked Life Story - Steve

April 29, 2022 06:30 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Alcohol robs us of many things - for Steve, that included his longtime boyfriend, Ryan dying from alcohol use. This tragedy left Steve with unbearable guilt and pain. The best way for him to cope was by drinking. It took a trip to the hospital via ambulance to force him to evaluate his own future. Find out how This Naked Mind helped inspire him to bring conversations about alcohol use disorder to the mainstream media. Also, be sure to check out his deeply personal article featured in New...

EP 482: Reader Question - How to break free from rules around drinking

April 23, 2022 06:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Deciding to cut back on alcohol can create an endless list of rules around drinking. “I’m not going to drink until the weekend.” “Only 2 glasses max.” “Only on special occasions.” These rules can get exhausting and cause a lot of emotional pain. Leaving you feeling deprived and resentful. In this week’s reader question, Annie explains why her personal journey with alcohol led her to a radical decision to stop trying to stop drinking. Find out how removing the rules helped her escape th...

EP 481: Naked Life Story - Skye

April 22, 2022 06:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Alcohol was entrenched in Skye’s identity. To the point where she felt like removing it from her life would be like, “pulling her soul out of her body.” But, when she watched a video of herself drunk at a bar, she realized she had become the woman and mother that she never intended to be.  Tune in to hear how Skye discovered her true self alcohol-free. And now looks forward to unveiling new parts of herself and real passions every day. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this p...

EP 480: Reader Question - What is the correlation between alcohol and anxiety?

April 16, 2022 06:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

It is common to battle with anxious feelings after a night of drinking - but is there really a correlation between alcohol and anxiety? Take a journey with Annie as she explains the chemical reaction that happens within our bodies after consuming alcohol. And how the brain is triggered to produce two powerful stimulants which put our emotions into overdrive.  Stay tuned to discover an easy way to test and find relief from your own anxiousness. Have you found freedom from alcohol but fi...

EP 479: Naked Life Story - Bonnie

April 15, 2022 06:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

For years drugs and alcohol numbed Bonnie's pain from battling anxiety and panic attacks. After 9 years of alcohol-free living she thought she had won the battle for good. Find out how the slippery slope of alcohol re-entered her life, and how This Naked Mind finally led her to a quiet surrender, free from moderation. Be sure to check out Bonnie's empowering books for children which demonstrate how to manage thoughts and anxiety through mindfulness. Find the links below for Catching Thou...

EP 478: Reader Question - What can I substitute for alcohol to feel good?

April 09, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

There are an infinite number of things in the world you can substitute for alcohol depending on what you personally enjoy. But a more important question might be, what is the need you’re filling with alcohol in the first place? Join Annie as she explains the two things alcohol indisputably does for us physically, and how we can decide on a better, non-numbing substitute to fill the need in our own lives. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to Alcoh...

EP 477: Naked Life Story - Sharon

April 08, 2022 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Sharon had always been the one to outdrink her friends, but found herself becoming bored of the repetitiveness of drunk nights. Later in life, she started to become curious about the “magic” people spoke about when living alcohol-free. Find out how a break for Sober October set her on a path of no-return and how she is now singing the joys of sobriety in her podcast titled, Over the Influence. Have you found freedom from alcohol but find yourself still trying to escape your life? So, now...

EP 476: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

April 02, 2022 06:30 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Jim Shovlin. Jim specializes in helping retiree’s and grandparents navigate the challenges of having more free-time without alcohol. Join Jim and Scott as they discuss the following listener's challenges: I’m convinced a lot of my drinking over decades has been because of boredom. I’m so conditioned to fill idle time with booze and bars that I’m finding it hard to replace. How do I pick up new ...

EP 475: One Last Drop with Ryan Stock

April 01, 2022 06:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

As an athlete, Ryan Stock found himself drinking to celebrate wins and to cope with losses. And alcohol always helped him escape the pressures to perform. But after his 3 year old son comforted him during an alarming trip to the ER, he knew something had to change. Tune in to find out how Ryan found freedom from alcohol by tackling his crippling lack of self-worth. And is now sharing his story through his honest and powerful book and documentary titled One Last Drop. Did you miss This Na...

EP 474: Does Annie Grace Moderate?

March 26, 2022 06:30 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

When Annie Grace started her journey with changing her relationship with alcohol her goal was to make it, “small and irrelevant” in her life. So, does that mean that she moderates her drinking today? Tune in to hear how Annie created herself an emotion-based goal instead of a behavior-based goal and how this focus on feeling different helped her make a decision on moderation that was right for her. And how she has stuck with it for 8 years. Are you ready to make instant changes to your d...

EP 473: Naked Life Story - Susan

March 25, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

A glass of wine at the end of a stressful day was normal for Susan, and she always considered it harmless gray area drinking - Until her pastor suggested she attend an AA meeting. Reluctantly, she went to the meeting and left with the idea that her self-worth was tied up in this one behavior - She was only “good” if she didn’t drink.  Find out how Susan was able to detangle this shame inducing experience and become “alive” to an AF lifestyle she is extremely proud of today. Are you ready...

EP 472: How long does alcohol stay in my body after I stop drinking?

March 19, 2022 06:30 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

There are many factors that determine how long alcohol stays in the body because, of course, we are all different. Our bodies are different sizes, our tolerance levels are different, the length of time we’ve been drinkers is different, etc. And to throw one more complicated difference in the mix, our brains and how they compensate for the presence of alcohol are different. Join Annie as she introduces an analogy that demonstrates how the brain compensates for the presence of alcohol even b...

EP 471: Naked Life Story - Casey

March 18, 2022 06:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Casey spent many years rationalizing her drinking. And battled a constant debate in her head of, “Do I just abuse alcohol, or am I an alcoholic?” Find out how her rebellion against the 'alcoholic' stigma and connecting with a sober coach helped her ditch the fear of a life completely free from alcohol. 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 you...

EP 470: When will I start feeling better without alcohol?

March 12, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MB

There are two aspects to feeling better without alcohol–physical and emotional. And determining the time it takes for each to rebalance after drinking is measured on entirely different scales. Join Annie as she discusses how the body rids of alcohol much quicker than the mind heals from the emotional draw or connection to it. And if you’re looking to change your relationship with alcohol; Find out how it is possible to change your emotional response even before you stop drinking. Hey, it...

EP 469: Naked Life Story - Samantha

March 11, 2022 07:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Samantha’s drinking seemed under control and socially accepted, so she never questioned it until an embarrassing lack of judgment (that she didn’t even remember) left her guilt-ridden and ashamed. Tune in to find out how fully feeling her emotions helped her to make the decision to ditch alcohol for good. And what it took for her to gain the confidence she was seeking in her social life all along. Hi. Super exciting news. So The Alcohol Experiment book is being released. Actually it got ...

EP 468: Can I just have a drink once in a while?

March 05, 2022 07:30 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

Many people question the harm of a drink once in a while when they begin their new journey with alcohol. And often the thought of having to stop drinking forever can prevent us from moving in any direction at all. Join Annie as she presents a pressure-free scenario that will help you make the decision for yourself based on education and curiosity without fear. Let me ask you a question. What is better than change? Lasting change, of course. If you've had trouble making change stick, eith...

EP 467: Naked Life Story - Krystle

March 04, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Krystle struggled with a conflicting desire to drink most of her life. With a father who leaned heavily on alcohol, it seemed like the glue that would finally bind them together and gain the approval she had always sought. Tune in to find out how her continued attempts at a dry January and discovering the TNM podcast helped her gain the confidence to begin designing a life full of meaning and self-worth. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to alcoh...

EP 466: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

February 26, 2022 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Brandi Babb. Brandi specializes in helping people navigate an alcohol-free life when their professional or home life still includes alcohol. Join Brandi and Scott as they work through the following social dilemmas. I’m in a place where I feel like going AF is not an option. My parents and husband drink every night. How can I deal with this? There are people at my work that went AF for 30 days...

EP 465: Naked Life Story - Donna

February 25, 2022 07:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Drinking with an anxiety disorder made rolling with the waves of life nearly impossible for Donna. As life and loss dragged her down, alcohol took her deeper. Find out how she was able to resurface and begin accepting life as it is after going through the 30-day Alcohol Experiment. And discover what life with anxiety is like alcohol-free. Hi, it's Annie Grace. If you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermore transforming your relationship with alcohol, really leaving it be...

EP 464: Reader Question - How can drinking less make me healthier?

February 19, 2022 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

Drinking alcohol impacts every part of your body in some way, but did you know that simply cutting back on your consumption can shift those physical effects? Join Annie as she takes us through not only the positive medical reasons for lessening our drinking, but also the vanity perks that you may never have thought affected your appearance. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to alcoholexperiment.com. This free 30-day challenge is designed to inter...

EP 463: The First Day with Chris Herren

February 18, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Former professional basketball player, author and speaker Chris Herren joins Annie to discuss the first day of exposure to alcohol as a child in an unbalanced household.  Often we talk about the worst days of addiction, but Chris explains why discussing the impacts of day one can help us truly understand the progression of alcohol addiction overtime.  Tune in to hear how Chris now shares his powerful story to thousands of kids who are living with the same impacts of alcohol in the home, ...

EP 462: Reader Question - What made Annie Grace stop drinking?

February 12, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this week’s reader question Annie takes a journey down memory lane and explains the details of how she personally stopped drinking for good. Tune in to hear what goal she set for herself that finally enabled her to find success in making a change. Did you miss This Naked Mind Live? Do you maybe have a little bit of FOMO? Don't worry. I've got you covered. In fact, I had the entire event professionally recorded and it's available digitally. Transformation in your living room, yup, that...

EP 461: Naked Life Story - Payal

February 11, 2022 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Payal always thought at some point she would “get it together” and quit her lifestyle of binge drinking and blacking out. But as she continued along the same path even as a new wife and then new mother, she began to doubt her ability to change. Tune in to find out how a comment from a complete stranger helped to open up her eyes and take the first steps toward a new life. Hey, it’s Annie Grace. I want to tell you about the most important book that I never wrote. I mean that. This is This...

EP 460: Reader Question - Why do I keep ruining my sobriety?

February 05, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

Reaching an alcohol-free milestone is a HUGE accomplishment – So why can a simple trigger cause us to pick up a drink and make us feel like we ruined everything we’ve accomplished? In this week’s reader question Annie shares two things you can start doing today to diminish the intensity of triggers and set your brain on a better path to freedom. Can you believe it's already February? What happened to January? It's gone already, and with it a lot of people's New Year's resolutions. Maybe ...

EP 459: Naked Life Story - Sam

February 04, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Sam’s cravings for alcohol always seemed to win when it came up against his heavy OCD or anxiety. But through the struggle, he could hear the echoes of his true self calling for a way out. Find out how he escaped the constant yo-yo of quitting and starting drinking again through writing, traveling and spiritual discovery. Can you believe it's already February? What happened to January? It's gone already, and with it a lot of people's New Year's resolutions. Maybe you started off the year...

EP 458: Reader Question - How can I heal when I drink to numb an abusive past?

January 29, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Alcohol is more addictive when the brain is experiencing pain. And the pain of an abusive past can feel like a cycle that may never end. In this week’s reader question Annie discusses how repetitive thoughts that are causing pain can be redirected through coaching. And how practicing incremental positive thoughts can create new pathways in the brain to help end the destructive emotional loop. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the end of this podcast, to sa...

EP 457: Naked Life Story - Zac

January 28, 2022 07:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

As a young kid, Zac learned that drinking was what men did to have fun and be happy and he assumed that identity for most of his life. Find out how his profession of motivational speaking and his influencer status made him re-evaluate his relationship with alcohol to become the husband and family man he inspired others to be. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the end of this podcast, to say that if you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermo...

EP 456: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

January 22, 2022 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Cash Freitas. Cash specializes in helping young professionals and working parents find freedom from alcohol and obtain emotional balance in their busy lives. Cash has a  background in therapy which pairs perfectly with This Naked Mind’s belief that thoughts drive behavior. Join Cash and Scott as they work through the following belief roadblocks. I feel like I’m obsessing about NOT drinking. I’m...

EP 455: Freedom From Food with Jessi Jean

January 21, 2022 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Often when people get to a point of freedom from alcohol they turn to food as a replacement for self-medication and numbing.  Join Annie and certified eating psychology coach Jessi Jean as they dig into the similar struggles that exist with food and alcohol and how feeling confident in your relationship with them starts with compassion and curiosity. Are you ready for a deep dive into truly lasting change? If so, you might consider my Intensive Program. It’s a 9-week, self-led program th...

EP 454: How can I get away from the label ‘alcoholic’?

January 15, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

When you feel like a label has been placed on you, it can be really triggering to an array of emotions. Especially when that label taps into something you have deeply struggled with for some time. In this week’s reader question, Annie presents three things to think about when those emotions start to rise up. Find out how to diffuse judgement with a new kind of energy. Did you miss This Naked Mind Live? Do you maybe have a little bit of FOMO? Don't worry. I've got you covered. In fact, I ...

EP 453: Naked Life Story - Kim S.

January 14, 2022 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Kim S. was a closet binge drinker who would hide bottles of vodka around the house and plan her daily events around her next drink. Find out how This Naked Mind and struggles with infertility helped her to finally ditch her destructive cycle and find compassion for herself. Hey, it’s Annie Grace. I want to tell you about the most important book that I never wrote. I mean that. This is This Naked Life. It is 48 true stories of people finding freedom from alcohol. And, it’s so inspiring. I...

EP 452: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - The Pitcher Plant, A Deadly Warning

January 08, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.61 MB

In the final episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - Annie paints a picture of how the slide into alcohol can be similar to a bug attempting to drink from a pitcher plant. Though we might believe we can simply fly away at any point, this slow hard-to-control journey can happen to any one of us. Tune in to hear the story. Hi. Super exciting news. So The Alcohol Experiment book is released in the expanded edition. What does expanded edition mean? It mea...

EP 451: Naked Life Story - Chelsea

January 07, 2022 07:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Chelsea’s comfort zone was drinking at home to relax from the pressures of life while also connecting with her husband. But when she began noticing the effects their relationship with alcohol was having on her kids, she signed up for The Alcohol Experiment. Find out how the quote, “hard now, easy later” resonated with her from day one of the challenge and changed her life forever. Let me ask you a question. What is better than change? Lasting change, of course. If you've had trouble maki...

EP 450: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - An Unfair Trade

January 01, 2022 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB

In the third episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - Annie talks about the journey your blood alcohol content takes with one drink of alcohol.  Find out how a few minutes of energetic-euphoria can leave you with hours of tired and depressed feelings. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to alcoholexperiment.com. This free 30-day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the b...

EP 449: Naked Life Story - Alison

December 31, 2021 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Alison always had a passion for health and wellness but when her identity shifted as a new mom, she started finding herself turning to alcohol to feel free. Find out how she was able to clear the clutter that alcohol left in her brain to embrace a healthy life that is helping others in the process. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the end of this podcast, to say that if you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermore transforming your relatio...

EP 448: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - The Thief of Joy

December 25, 2021 07:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

In the second episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - Annie talks about the process the brain naturally follows to stay in balance and how alcohol totally disrupts it. The counterbalancing game that takes place in an effort to kick alcohol out of the body also leaves you with moments of stolen joy—The joy you thought you were experiencing from drinking in the first place. Tune in to find out how. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcas...

EP 447: Naked Life Story - Katie

December 24, 2021 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Katie experienced a traumatic attack one night and she turned to a therapist to deal with the aftereffects. When antidepressant meds were prescribed, Katie began feeling the urge to drink alcohol.  Her daily drinking was not helping with the sadness she was feeling and she soon began questioning the other substance that she was putting in her body.  Find out how Katie’s new alcohol-free beginning enabled her to finally be vulnerable enough to deal with some deep generational trauma. I'...

EP 446: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

December 18, 2021 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Debi Talbert. Debi specializes in helping 50+ year olds and life coaches navigate following their dreams without the road-blocking effects of alcohol. Find out how Debi uses her former profession as a flight attendant to help individuals find their closest exits and put on their own safety devices first before helping others -- when it comes to alcohol. Join Debi and Scott as they discuss thes...

EP 445: Finding Joy with Catherine Gray

December 17, 2021 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Best selling author Catherine Gray joins Annie to discuss the unexpected joy she finds in being alcohol-free.  Find out how Catherine’s obsessive desire to become more informed about what she was putting in her body helped her escape the allure of alcohol. And how her new lifestyle continues to open doors for joy to keep coming. Are you ready for a deep dive into truly lasting change? If so, you might consider my Intensive Program. It’s a 9-week, self-led program that you can do in the c...

EP 444: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - Bison Hunting and Raspberries

December 11, 2021 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

Check out Annie’s 4-part video series called, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink.  In this first episode, Annie talks about the idea of bison hunting and raspberries. And how dopamine can trick the brain by making us feel like we want something even though we might not necessarily like it. Did you miss This Naked Mind Live? Do you maybe have a little bit of FOMO? Don't worry. I've got you covered. In fact, I had the entire event professionally recorded and it's available digitally....

EP 443: Naked Life Story - Kathryn

December 10, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Binge drinking often left Kathryn with nights of forgotten moments and conversations that led to broken relationships. Tune in to hear how she was able to navigate to a place of self compassion, freedom and deeper connections—free from the memory-erasing effects of alcohol. Hey, it’s Annie Grace. I want to tell you about the most important book that I never wrote. I mean that. This is This Naked Life. It is 48 true stories of people finding freedom from alcohol. And, it’s so inspiring. I...

EP 442: Reader Question - How do I talk to my kids about alcohol?

December 04, 2021 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Parenting really hits a new level of challenges when it comes to talking to kids about alcohol. Especially if you’re someone who has struggled with it yourself. Tune in to hear Annie discuss four key points that are important when broaching the subject. It’s a tough talk, but if done correctly, it can open the doors to a relationship rooted in trust that will stick with them for life. Hi. Super exciting news. So The Alcohol Experiment book is being released. Actually it got released just...

EP 441: Naked Life Story - Kristie

December 03, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

When Kristie’s friend asked her to do dry January she knew it was a long shot, and only committed to two weeks.  Find out how two weeks turned into permanent freedom with the help of This Naked Mind and a deep desire for a more fulfilled life—free from the grips of alcohol. Let me ask you a question. What is better than change? Lasting change, of course. If you've had trouble making change stick, either with alcohol or in any other area of your life, you are in for a treat. I created the...

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