This Naked Mind Podcast

Kim’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: Fre...

The 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 Exp...

Laurel 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...

In 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...

Peggi 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...

When 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...

Rapper 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 mo...

When 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 bored...

After 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 mocktai...

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-l...

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...

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 mea...

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 m...

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...

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 Fre...

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...

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...

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 deci...

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...

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...

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 ho...

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...

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. Hav...

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...

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 thr...