This Naked Mind Podcast

In 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 t...

This 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 conversa...

Cravings 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 d...

Being 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...

In 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 g...

When 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 o...

You 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 new...

In 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 alc...

Let’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...

Alcohol 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...

In 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 whe...

Alcohol 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 woul...

Getting 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...

Workit 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....

The 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...

Christie 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 announc...

Entering “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 dri...

When 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 - with...

In 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 w...

Check 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 drinki...

We 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...

Jenny’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 f...

We 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, ou...

Tune 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 Nak...

After 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 t...