This Naked Mind Podcast

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...

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 exp...

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 introd...

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 depr...

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...

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....

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 be...

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...

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...

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 actu...

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...

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 power...

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 profess...

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...

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...

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 a...

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,...

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 en...

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 wo...

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 lastin...

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...

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 L...

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...

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...

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...