Podcasts by This Naked Mind Podcast

EP 470: When will I start feeling better without alcohol? from 2022-03-12T07:30

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...

EP 469: Naked Life Story - Samantha from 2022-03-11T07:30

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) ...

EP 468: Can I just have a drink once in a while? from 2022-03-05T07:30

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 <...

EP 467: Naked Life Story - Krystle from 2022-03-04T07:30

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 bin...

EP 466: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2022-02-26T07:30

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 alco...

EP 465: Naked Life Story - Donna from 2022-02-25T07:30

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. Listen

EP 464: Reader Question - How can drinking less make me healthier? from 2022-02-19T07:30

Drinking alcohol impacts every part of your body in some way, but did you know that simply cutting back Listen

EP 463: The First Day with Chris Herren from 2022-02-18T07:30

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 hou...

EP 462: Reader Question - What made Annie Grace stop drinking? from 2022-02-12T07:30

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.

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EP 461: Naked Life Story - Payal from 2022-02-11T07:30

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...

EP 460: Reader Question - Why do I keep ruining my sobriety? from 2022-02-05T07:30

Reaching an alcohol-free milestone is a HUGE accomplishment – So why can a simple trigger cause us to pick up a drink and ...

EP 459: Naked Life Story - Sam from 2022-02-04T07:30

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 s...

EP 458: Reader Question - How can I heal when I drink to numb an abusive past? from 2022-01-29T07:30

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.

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EP 457: Naked Life Story - Zac from 2022-01-28T07:30

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.

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EP 456: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2022-01-22T07:30

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 ...

EP 455: Freedom From Food with Jessi Jean from 2022-01-21T07:30

Often when people get to a point of freedom from alcohol they turn to food as a replacement for self-medication and numbing. 

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EP 454: How can I get away from the label ‘alcoholic’? from 2022-01-15T07:30

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 de...

EP 453: Naked Life Story - Kim S. from 2022-01-14T07:30

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.

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EP 452: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - The Pitcher Plant, A Deadly Warning from 2022-01-08T07:30

In the final episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink Listen

EP 451: Naked Life Story - Chelsea from 2022-01-07T07:30

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 th...

EP 450: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - An Unfair Trade from 2022-01-01T07:30

In the third episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink Listen

EP 449: Naked Life Story - Alison from 2021-12-31T07:30

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. Listen

EP 448: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - The Thief of Joy from 2021-12-25T07:30

In the second episode of Annie’s 4-part series, What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink Listen

EP 447: Naked Life Story - Katie from 2021-12-24T07:30

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 ...

EP 446: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-12-18T07:30

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 c...

EP 445: Finding Joy with Catherine Gray from 2021-12-17T07:30

Best selling author Catherine Gray joins Annie to discuss the unexpected joy she finds in being alcohol-free. 

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EP 444: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink - Bison Hunting and Raspberries from 2021-12-11T07:30

Check out Annie’s 4-part video series called, What I Wish I Knew Before My First DrinkListen

EP 443: Naked Life Story - Kathryn from 2021-12-10T07:30

Binge drinking often left Kathryn with nights of forgotten moments and conversations that led to broken relationships.

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EP 442: Reader Question - How do I talk to my kids about alcohol? from 2021-12-04T07:30

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. Listen

EP 441: Naked Life Story - Kristie from 2021-12-03T07:30

When Kristie’s friend asked her to do dry January she knew it was a long shot, and only committed to two weeks. 

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EP 440: Reader Question - How do I lose the desire to drink on special occasions? from 2021-11-27T07:30

Celebrations and special occasions can often provoke a yearning to jump back on the drinking train. So how do you lose that desire and leave alcohol in the rear v...

EP 439: Naked Life Story - Nat X from 2021-11-26T07:30

Nat X felt the pressure to drink to fit in after feeling like an outcast most of his life. Finally a part of the "cool crowd,” he slipped into a world of multiple...

EP 438: Reader Question - How do you survive the holidays without alcohol? from 2021-11-20T07:30

It’s the holiday season. Time to celebrate!—But how do you enjoy yourself without Listen

EP 437: Breaking Up With Social With Laura McKowen from 2021-11-19T07:30

Addiction takes on many forms—Perhaps the most common addiction these days is to our phones and social media.

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EP 436: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-11-13T07:30

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Emma Gilmour. Emma specializes in guiding individuals through pare...

EP 435: Naked Life Story - Andrea from 2021-11-12T07:30

As an extroverted sales woman in the tech industry, Andrea thrived in a culture which included wining and dining clients on a regular basis.

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EP 434: Reader Question - Does a drunk mind really speak a sober heart? from 2021-11-06T06:30

You’ve probably heard the saying, “The real you comes out when you’re drinking.” But is there a scientific explanation that truly supports this?

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EP 433: Naked Life Story - Ellie from 2021-11-05T06:30

Life changed significantly for Ellie when her family started growing—And alcohol seemed like the postpartum glue that was holding it all together. However, when s...

EP 432: Reader Question - How can I be sober and still be stuck? from 2021-10-30T06:30

Deciding to remove alcohol from your life is a HUGE personal accomplishment. So what do you do when difficult life circumstances threaten to derail your sobriety?...

EP 431: Naked Life Story - Sandra from 2021-10-29T06:30

Sandra never imagined that her desire to moderate her drinking would change her life and her career path forever. 

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EP 430: Reader Question - How can I break free from Mommy Wine Culture? from 2021-10-23T06:30

Parenthood is a journey filled with unexpected and overwhelming moments. So, it’s no wonder that society has taken the opportunity to market "Mommy wine culture" ...

EP 429: Naked Life Story - Maggie from 2021-10-22T06:30

Drinking at work functions helped establish Maggie as the party girl with endless charm to go around—And she held on tightly to this alcohol identity.

EP 428: Reader Question - Why do I feel unwell without alcohol? from 2021-10-16T06:30

It takes the body a while to rebalance after you quit drinking, but this week’s reader question addresses someone who is still feeling unwell without alcohol afte...

EP 427: Naked Life Story - Alice from 2021-10-15T06:30

Alice lived a life in and out of rehab for a staggering number of times. Yet the expensive cost of treatment never led her to freedom from drinking or the negativ...

EP 426: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-10-09T06:30

In this month’s coaching questions, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach Martha Wright. Martha specializes in helping people find sobriety ...

EP 425: Naked Life Story - Kristian from 2021-10-08T06:30

Kristian leads an exciting life in extreme sports and endurance competitions—which always seem to end with beer tents at the finish line. Without question, celebr...

EP 424: How can a 20-year-old have sex and socialize without alcohol? from 2021-10-02T06:30

Loosening up for sex or social situations without alcohol may seem impossible - Especially as a college student. But, is alcohol really helping you perform better...

EP 423: Naked Life Story - Jamie from 2021-10-01T06:30

As a Mrs. America contestant, Jamie prides herself in using her national platform to create alcohol use disorder awareness - a topic that is very near and dear to...

EP 422: How can alcohol be a depressant when it makes me happy? from 2021-09-25T06:30

Alcohol is a super complex substance. We have all been told it’s a depressant, but it is also a stimulant which can provide moments of relaxation, relief and happ...

EP 421: Naked Life Story - Stacey from 2021-09-24T06:30

As a child in foster care, Stacey found herself struggling to lead two different lives. As she got older, a debilitating anxiety took hold and alcohol seemed to h...

EP 420: Reader Question - Why do I drink even though I don’t want to? from 2021-09-18T06:30

Annie breaks down a complex reader question with an easy-to-digest story. Find out why bison hunting and gathering raspberries can explain why your brain makes yo...

EP 419: Between Breaths with Elizabeth Vargas from 2021-09-17T06:30

It was normal for Elizabeth Vargas to deal with the pressures of her high-profile career in television with drinks after work. On top of that, she felt a need to ...

EP 418: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-09-11T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes TNM coach, Lorna Wilson. Lorna specializes in people using alcohol over 60 who...

EP 417: Naked Life Story - Amy A. from 2021-09-10T06:30

Alcohol was Amy’s partner in stress relief until she realized managing it was so much easier with a non-alcoholic beverage in hand.

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EP 416: Reader Question - Why do I kinda miss hangovers? from 2021-09-04T06:30

Believe it or not, it is fairly common for people who have found freedom from alcohol to miss Listen

EP 415: Naked Life Story - Brandon Be Happy from 2021-09-03T06:30

For Brandon Be Happy, life was filled with endless partying and alcohol. But with a shining talent and personality it would take a lot to knock him down. <...

EP 414: Reader Question - Why do I feel fat and my skin looks terrible? from 2021-08-28T06:30

Your body can go through many changes after giving up alcohol but in this week’s reader question our reader is much further in her AF journey and is still feeling...

EP 413: Naked Life Story - Mark R. from 2021-08-27T06:30

Mark’s experience with drinking at an early age left him feeling like a superhero. But a life of continuous trauma and alcohol left him facing a new kind of villa...

EP 412: Reader Question - What if I can’t get a job because I don’t drink? from 2021-08-21T06:30

It’s a tough job market, so what do you do if an employer attempts to connect with you as a drinking buddy during an interview? In this week’s reader question, An...

EP 411: Naked Life Story - Eric from 2021-08-20T06:30

For Eric, social drinking was at the center of his life. Whether he was hosting cultural meals or tailgating for football games, the menu included whatever booze ...

EP 410: Reader Question - Do I need to cut ties with my drinking friends? from 2021-08-14T06:30

If boozy nights out are off the table does that mean that your drinking friends have to go with it? This is a question only you can answer, but Annie breaks it do...

EP 409: Naked Life Story - Ryan O’Connell from 2021-08-13T06:30

Ryan O’Connell is an actor and writer of the hit Nexflix series, Special....

EP 408: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-08-07T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Mike Shennan. Mike shares how he watched his drin...

EP 407: Naked Life Story - Marilin from 2021-08-06T06:30

Marilin repeatedly found alcohol when face-to-face with stress. It was her escape from college days of working and writing papers and later from her looming divor...

EP 406: Reader Question - How do you deal with shame and embarrassment around drinking? from 2021-07-31T06:30

If you find yourself going down a shame spiral or feeling completely embarrassed about your drinking escapades of the past, this reader's question is for you. Listen

EP 405: Naked Life Story - Charlotta from 2021-07-30T06:30

For Charlotta alcohol was her place to hide. To hide from her emotions, to hide her drinking from those she loved and to hide from herself.

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EP 404: Reader Question - Why am I nervous to go anywhere alcohol is served? from 2021-07-24T06:30

So you’re facing a night out with friends and the nerves have taken over?

Are you going to miss out? What if you don...

EP 403: Naked Life Story - Angele from 2021-07-23T06:30

Angele's story starts out like many of ours where alcohol was in the house and easily accessible growing up. But her early-in-life encounter led her down a path o...

EP 402: Reader Question - How do I turn down free drinks? from 2021-07-17T06:30

Today’s question comes from a reader who is no longer tempted to drink during the week or drink at home but still worries about how to navigate situations where a...

EP 401: The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin from 2021-07-16T06:30

Annie Grace connects with Gretchen Rubin this week for a deep dive into how our expectations - both internal and external - can influence the way we go about comm...

EP 400: Reader Question - Are there normal drinkers? from 2021-07-10T06:30

Is there such a thing as a normal drinker? Are there rules about the quantity of alcohol you can consume and be considered “normal?” Where does the concept of nor...

EP 399: Living the Life They Deserve with Wyatt&Mary from 2021-07-09T06:30

Over the past month or so, we have seen our community grow in such an incredible way - whether you are new to This Naked Mind or have been here for a while, we ju...

EP 398: Where do I start when I struggle with food and alcohol? from 2021-07-03T06:30

Today, Annie Grace answers a question from a reader who restricts food when drinking to avoid consuming too many calories, prioritizes alcohol over food, and want...

EP 397: Naked Life Story - Jeanne from 2021-07-02T06:30

From the casual party scene in Miami where ladies drink free to drinking every weeknight with dinner and day drinking on the weekends, Jeanne found herself more a...

EP 396: How can I tell my family the truth about alcohol? from 2021-06-26T06:30

What do you say to family members about your choice to stop drinking when you fear they might not understand? What if you think the truth about alcohol will make ...

EP 395: Naked Life Story - Ruthie from 2021-06-25T06:30

A college drinker whose alcohol consumption really ramped up in law school after she was diagnosed with anxiety and put on medication, Ruthie never imagined alcoh...

EP 394: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-06-19T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Rebecca S...

EP 393: Naked Life Story - Allie from 2021-06-18T06:30

At first, Allie hated the taste of alcohol. In college, she would sneak club sodas at the bar, always hoping her friends wouldn’t catch her. And yet, she ultimate...

EP 392: Reader Question - How do I stay alcohol free coming out of lockdown? from 2021-06-12T06:30

Did you stop drinking during the pandemic and now you're worried about being around alcohol in social situations again? As we start to “return to normal,” are you...

EP 391: Naked Life Story - Darren from 2021-06-11T06:30

As a kid, Darren saw alcohol normalized by his father and frowned upon by his mother. By 13 years old, he was going to the pubs. In his later teens, he drank to g...

EP 390: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-06-05T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Rob Wolman as his guest host. After a brief discu...

EP 389: Naked Life Story - Carol from 2021-06-04T06:30

Carol dabbled in drinking in her teens - with older siblings and friends in the woods after school and on weekends. She recalls being very controlled, never getti...

EP 388: Reader Question: How do I stay sober as an isolated stay-at-home mom? from 2021-05-29T06:30

A reader asks, “How can I stay sober as a stay-at-home mom with a spouse who works outside of the home? We don't have the option of childcare for several reasons....

EP 387: Naked Life Story - Lisa from 2021-05-28T06:30

Lisa’s 30-year drinking career began when she was around 17 years old. She was working in an office and going down to the local bar at lunchtime was part of the A...

EP 386: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-05-22T06:30

On this coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Pamela Price as hi...

EP 385: Naked Life Story - Onowa from 2021-05-21T06:30

After moving from the United States to Mexico and back to the U.S. before she was 10 years old, Onowa lost her mother. Ultimately she ended up in different U.S. f...

EP 384: What’s Different About This Naked Mind? Part 2 from 2021-05-15T06:30

Since our first podcast about what makes This Naked Mind different, Annie Grace has received some follow-up questions. Is This Naked Mind addiction treatment? Is ...

EP 383: Naked Life Story - Jim from 2021-05-14T06:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with This Naked Mind Coach Jim. Introduced to beer when he was about 10 years old, Jim remembers getting to have a few sips ...

EP 382: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-05-08T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Pam McRae as his guest host. After a brief discus...

EP 381: Naked Life Story - Lauren from 2021-05-07T06:30

As a child in a family where alcoholism ran rampant, Lauren used to pour bottles of wine down the drain and break packs of cigarettes. There was emotional neglect...

EP 380: Reader Question - What’s Different About This Naked Mind? from 2021-05-01T06:30

So, what makes This Naked Mind different? That’s what a journalist who knew nothing about This Naked Mind asked Annie Grace recently. On today’s episode, Annie an...

EP 379: Naked Life Story - Caitlin from 2021-04-30T06:30

Caitlin was a Type A kid who got good grades, played sports, fit the mold, and checked all the boxes. She had her first drink on her 21st birthday with her parent...

EP 378: Reader Question - Can I just take a break from alcohol? from 2021-04-24T06:30

Is quitting drinking forever the only answer? Or, is it possible to just take a break for a little while? Are there rules for how long the break needs to be befor...

EP 377: Naked Life Story - Brandi from 2021-04-23T06:30

Growing up, Brandi received mixed messages about alcohol. On one hand, she was told how evil it is and to stay away from it. On the other, she saw alcohol present...

EP 376: Reader Question - Will I ever stop wanting to drink? from 2021-04-17T06:30

Have you stopped drinking and maybe now feel a little bit afraid of alcohol? Like one day there will be a craving you just can’t ignore? Are you worried that the ...

EP 375: Naked Life Story - Arlan Hamilton from 2021-04-16T06:30

As a kid around drinking adults, Arlan was always worried about who would be able to help if there was an emergency. In her twenties, she spent a lot of time in t...

EP 374: Reader Question - Is it possible to quit cold turkey? from 2021-04-10T06:30

Can someone really quit drinking cold turkey? Just stop and not start again? Is it possible? Is it safe? First and foremost, if you are at all concerned that you ...

EP 373: Naked Life Story - Matt from 2021-04-09T06:30

Matt is a married father of four whose passion for living alcohol free is truly contagious. He fully owns and transparently and shamelessly shares all aspects of ...

EP 372: Reader Question - Where can I find support? from 2021-04-03T06:30

What does it take to succeed in changing your relationship with alcohol? And, where can someone who wants to quit drinking find support? Annie Grace shares the tw...

EP 371: Naked Life Story - Annie from 2021-04-02T06:30

Two Annies today! Annie Grace talks with Annie who marked her one year This Naked Mind anniversary the week this episode was recorded. Looking back, Annie sees cl...

EP 370: Reader Question - Should I try moderation? from 2021-03-27T06:30

Today, a reader writes in to say they have been alcohol free for six months and are feeling tempted to have a drink - although they cannot deny how amazing they f...

EP 369: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-03-26T06:30

On this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind Head Coach Scott Pinyard welcomes This Naked Mind Senior Coach Teri Patterson as his guest co-host. After a brie...

EP 368: Reader Question - How can I fit in with moms who drink? from 2021-03-20T06:30

Today’s question comes from a mom of a kindergartener who has been alcohol-free for more than five months, has no desire to drink, but is concerned about fitting ...

EP 367: Naked Life Story - Lisa from 2021-03-19T06:30

Growing up in New Zealand, Lisa was one of five children. She remembers being aware her mother had a problem with alcohol but didn’t notice alcohol in their daily...

EP 366: Reader Question - How do you decide to stop drinking? from 2021-03-13T07:30

How much brainpower does it take to make a decision? Have you ever experienced decision-making fatigue? How can deciding not to drink silence, relax, and pause al...

EP 365: Naked Life Story - Barbara T. from 2021-03-12T07:30

Born and raised in Switzerland, Barbara is a married mom of an adult daughter. Her first exposure to alcohol was when she was 17 years old, working in Italy as an...

EP 364: Reader Question - Do I have to choose between being alcohol free or my relationship? from 2021-03-06T07:30

A reader writes: “How can I remain alcohol-free when my spouse tries to sabotage my efforts? He buys me drinks when we eat out and buys my favorite liquor and has...

EP 363: Naked Life Story - Kate&Mandy from 2021-03-05T07:30

Mandy and Kate are British mums whose journeys to change their drinking brought them together in an online sober community. After several starts and stops, they e...

EP 362: Reader Question - Will I ever have fun without drinking alcohol? from 2021-02-27T07:30

Why do we think it’s alcohol that makes things fun? When we look back on our lives, most of us can remember times when we had fun without drinking. So, why do we ...

EP 361: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-02-26T07:30

Today, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard welcomes Certified Naked Mind senior coach Robbie Saner Sullivan as his guest co-host. Robbie is a mom of three, a...

EP 360: Reader Question - I am drinking again and can’t stop … help! from 2021-02-20T07:30

Today’s question is one Annie Grace hears a lot. A reader writes that they are drinking again and can’t seem to stop. Quitting the first time was easy and they th...

EP 359: Naked Life Story - Emma from 2021-02-19T07:30

Growing up in the UK and Africa, Emma remembers alcohol was always present. She and her friends began drinking in their mid-teens - they did not socialize without...

EP 358: Reader Question - Why do I reward being alcohol free with a drink? from 2021-02-13T07:30

A reader asks, “After about five days of being alcohol-free, my spirits are lifted and I feel more alive and more happy … I want to have a fun night celebrating w...

EP 357: Naked Life Story - Evan from 2021-02-12T07:30

When Evan began drinking in high school at age 16, he thought alcohol was the greatest thing on Earth. He found it easy to balance everything in his world - socia...

EP 356: Reader Question - Do you lose weight when you stop drinking? from 2021-02-06T07:30

Do you really lose weight when you stop drinking? What happens from a hydration and nutritional standpoint when you remove alcohol from your diet? How do your dec...

EP 355: Naked Life Story - Early from 2021-02-05T07:30

On today’s episode, Early shares their drinking story with Annie Grace. From their first drink at 10 years old to drinking box wine they found in a dumpster to th...

EP 354: Reader Question - How do you deal with mental cravings? from 2021-01-30T07:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace answers a reader's question about mental cravings. But, how can we deal with them if we’re not sure what they are? First, Annie ta...

EP 353: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2021-01-29T07:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard is joined by Certified Naked Mind senior coach Christy Wynne who has a clinical backgro...

EP 352: Reader Question - Am I going to be the butt of jokes? from 2021-01-23T07:30

How do you go from being the drinker who used to poke fun at non-drinkers to the non-drinker afraid of being the butt of the drinkers’ jokes? What can you do to a...

EP 351: Naked Life Story - Jill from 2021-01-22T07:30

From shots and beers after shift at her summer job working in a bar to what she considered sophisticated wine drinking in her twenties, Jill describes herself as ...

EP 350: Reader Question - Have I done permanent damage to my brain? from 2021-01-16T07:30

What kind of damage does alcohol do to your brain? Is it reversible? Aside from stopping drinking, is there anything you can do to heal your brain? Also, what is ...

EP 349: Naked Life Story - Robbie from 2021-01-15T07:30

Robbie is a married mom of three adult children, an empty nester who considers stopping drinking her greatest accomplishment. On today’s episode, this Certified N...

EP 348: Reader Question - How do I get my drinking partner to try sober sex? from 2021-01-09T07:30

What do you do when you’ve stopped drinking but your partner still does? When their drinking is a turnoff and the taste of alcohol on their breath grosses you out...

EP 347: Naked Life Story - Evelyne from 2021-01-08T07:30

There wasn’t much alcohol around when Evelyne was growing up, just some wine on special occasions. She began drinking in college, eventually becoming someone who ...

EP 346: Reader Question - Why don’t my friends invite me out anymore? from 2021-01-02T07:30

Have your friends stopping inviting you out because you no longer drink? Why does a positive change you’ve made for yourself seem like such a problem for them? Ho...

EP 345: 10% Happier with Dan Harris from 2021-01-01T07:30

On this special New Year’s Day episode, Annie Grace welcomes Dan Harris, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the co-anchor of ABC's weekend editions of Good Morn...

EP 344: Reader Question - How do I have the conversation? from 2020-12-26T07:30

You know you need to quit drinking, but you are worried about what people will say. How will they react? Will they call you an alcoholic and think badly of you? What...

EP 343: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-12-25T07:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard is joined by Certified Naked Mind senior coach Carolyn Bennett who works specifically with...

EP 342: Reader Question - Is life boring without alcohol? from 2020-12-19T07:30

Is life boring without alcohol? Most people assume it will be. And, that belief keeps them stuck drinking long after alcohol has drained all the fun. What makes u...

EP 341: Naked Life Story - Chris from 2020-12-18T07:30

Chris questioned his drinking for years, racking up many nights of blackouts and being the ringleader among his friends. He was the drinker everyone tried to keep...

EP 340: Reader Question - Why is it so hard to stop drinking? from 2020-12-12T07:30

Do you find yourself comparing your journey with alcohol to others who seem to be having an easier time quitting drinking? How can some people find freedom so eas...

EP 339: Naked Life Story - Meade from 2020-12-11T07:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with Meade, a Certified Naked Mind Coach who once used alcohol as a crutch for the tough seasons of life. Growing up believi...

EP 338: Reader Question - Is it safe to stop drinking if I have been drinking every day? from 2020-12-05T07:30

What do you do if you have been drinking every day and want to stop? Is it safe to take away something your body is used to having all the time? Who should consul...

EP 337: Naked Life Story - Leigh from 2020-12-04T07:30

Leigh’s first experience with alcohol was in college where she became a binge drinker. She drank less as she transitioned to a career but after getting married an...

EP 336: Reader Question - What about drinking as the mother of an infant? from 2020-11-28T07:30

Over the years, there have been varying schools of thought when it comes to drinking after childbirth. Some doctors have been known to recommend a drink or two to...

EP 335: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-11-27T07:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard is joined by Certified Naked Mind Coach Wendy McCallum who specializes in burnout and b...

EP 334: Reader Question - Why can’t I call myself sober? from 2020-11-21T07:30

In today’s episode, Annie Grace answers a question from a reader feeling judged by her boyfriend who doesn’t want her to refer to herself as “sober.” What is the ...

EP 333: Naked Life Story - Ella from 2020-11-20T07:30

As a drinker, Ella lived a loud life in which she offended others with her political views, felt shame and regret after one night stands, broke mirrors, and more....

EP 332: Reader Question - How do I stop drinking as a college student? from 2020-11-14T07:30

Today, Annie Grace answers a question from a senior in college for whom alcohol has dominated fun since their first sip at the age of 14. How can college students...

EP 331: Naked Life Story - Ruby from 2020-11-13T07:30

Ruby didn’t care for alcohol after her first experience with it in high school. It wasn’t until she started working in the wine industry 20 years ago that Ruby re...

EP 330: Reader Question - How was your journey going off antidepressants? from 2020-11-07T07:30

Regardless of your relationship with alcohol, going off antidepressants is no simple task and something you definitely need to do under medical supervision. In an...

EP 329: Stars Like Us with Aliza Kelly from 2020-11-06T07:30

Today’s episode is a special one and a very fun listen as Annie Grace shares her interview from another podcast, “Stars Like Us: Astrology with Aliza Kelly.” Fell...

EP 328: Reader Question - Does Annie Grace hate alcohol? from 2020-10-31T06:30

We get duped into thinking we need alcohol to survive, convinced it’s the elixir of life and solves all our problems. Once referred to as “the anti-alcohol evange...

EP 327: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-10-30T06:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard changes things up a bit and welcomes Karla Adkins, one of our incredible certified seni...

EP 326: Reader Question - Why am I so confident now that I don’t drink? from 2020-10-24T06:30

What is it that makes your confidence skyrocket when you stop drinking? Is it something in your brain? Something else? If alcohol chips away at confidence, how do...

EP 325: Naked Life Story - Jenny from 2020-10-23T06:30

Growing up in Louisiana, Jenny experienced a boozy culture every day. She comes from a long line of storytellers and brings her own wonderful narrative skill to t...

EP 324: Reader Question - Does Annie Grace think AA is wrong? from 2020-10-17T06:30

It’s a controversial question, one Annie Grace gets asked a lot. Does she think AA is wrong? In today’s episode, Annie shares her feelings about and experience wi...

EP 323: Naked Life Story - Laura H. from 2020-10-16T06:30

Laura had her first drink at 16. Flunked out of college due to partying. Saw firsthand the effects of drinking in her father’s alcoholic girlfriend. Got stuck in ...

EP 322: Reader Question - How do I deal with the fear of being exposed as an alcoholic? from 2020-10-10T06:30

How do you balance your desire to remain private about your decision not to drink with the openness you know will bring you freedom? Is there any way to honor you...

EP 321: Everything is Spiritual with Rob Bell from 2020-10-09T06:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace welcomes Rob Bell, New York Times bestselli...

EP 320: Reader Question - What is the pink cloud? from 2020-10-03T06:30

The term “pink cloud” is generally used to describe a state in which a someone abstaining from drugs or alcohol manifests euphoria, overconfidence, and a false se...

EP 319: Naked Life Story - Emily from 2020-10-02T06:30

Emily never had a problem giving up alcohol during her pregnancies. However, each time she started drinking again, she noticed she drank more than she used to. Sh...

EP 318: Reader Question - How do you manage angry family members when you have had a setback? from 2020-09-26T06:30

Today’s question is simple but has a lot of depth to it. A reader asks: How do you manage angry family members when you’ve had a setback? In her answer, Annie Gra...

EP 317: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-09-25T06:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers four amazing questions: 1) Why do really...

EP 316: Reader Question - How can I raise kids in our alcohol soaked society? from 2020-09-19T06:30

Today’s question from a mom is near and dear to Annie Grace’s heart. Even if we raise our kids differently than our parents raised us, teaching them lessons about...

EP 315: Naked Life Story - Kelly from 2020-09-18T06:30

As a kid, Kelly watched her mom struggle with alcohol. There was physical and emotional abuse. Although her own relationship with alcohol started out “just like e...

EP 314: Reader Question - How do I stay sober in trying times? from 2020-09-12T06:30

On today’s episode, a reader who has been alcohol free for three weeks is struggling to cope with a stressful situation and wondering how to avoid relaxing with a gl...

EP 313: Naked Life Story - Amy M. from 2020-09-11T06:30

Amy didn’t pick up alcohol until college. After graduation, she put it down again. People often found it curious that she didn’t drink. However, when she became a...

EP 312: Reader Question - How can I convince others not to drink? from 2020-09-05T06:30

Annie Grace answers a phenomenal question today. A reader asks, “Now that I know the truth about alcohol, how do I not force it on others who are doing the same t...

EP 311: Naked Life Story - Victoria from 2020-09-04T06:30

When she began the process of deciding whether to try to moderate her drinking or completely remove alcohol from her life, Victoria took a quiz to figure out her ...

EP 310: Reader Question - Does alcohol really make you more creative? from 2020-08-29T06:30

It is very common for us to believe alcohol makes us more creative. But, does it really? Is there any scientific proof? In this episode, Annie Grace explains the ...

EP 309: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-08-28T06:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers the following questions: 1) I stopped drinking for a month then started again d...

EP 308: Reader Question - What are the health benefits when you stop drinking? from 2020-08-22T06:30

Despite all the studies and articles touting the health benefits of drinking, one thing is true: By not drinking at all, we can dramatically improve our health in so...

EP 307: Naked Life Story - Barbara from 2020-08-21T06:30

We say it all the time, and there’s nothing better than showing you proof! It’s never, ever too late to stop drinking. On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with Bar...

EP 306: Reader Question - How can I live without 'The Alcohol Buzz?' from 2020-08-15T06:30

Does it feel like you cannot live without “The Alcohol Buzz?” How do you challenge that belief? How do you rationalize with yourself that you can replace alcohol with something else? Can anythin...

EP 305: Naked Life Story - Wendy from 2020-08-14T06:30

The first time Wendy got drunk, she was 15 years old. She vomited on a police officer and her parents. In college and law school her drinking looked like everyone else’s - partying once or twice...

EP 304: Reader Question - What is the deal with blackouts? from 2020-08-08T06:30

Are you confused about blackouts? Annie Grace was, too. Today’s episode, she takes a super scientific look at this scary topic and answers the following questions...

EP 303: Naked Life Story - Jackie from 2020-08-07T06:30

Jackie had her first sip of alcohol at the age of 13. Despite binge drinking and blacking out all through college, she earned a 4.0. After graduation, her heavy w...

EP 302: Reader Question - Why do you tell people to keep drinking? from 2020-08-01T06:30

The first step in changing your relationship with alcohol is to stop trying to stop drinking. Wait. What? It’s counterintuitive. It’s controversial. It’s what mak...

EP 301: Amazon Woman with Darcy Gaechter from 2020-07-31T06:30

Friends since they were kids, Annie Grace and Darcy Gaechter reconnect in this episode. Things they have in common: they have both chosen to live alcohol free, an...

EP 300: Reader Question - Why am I triggered to drink when I’m feeling good? from 2020-07-25T06:30

“Dear Annie: Today I was feeling pretty good about myself and what I was accomplishing and suddenly I had a craving. Normally I crave when I'm trying to avoid or ...

EP 299: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-07-24T06:30

In this month’s coaching episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers the following questions: 1) I am on day 20 without alcohol and I am so angry an...

EP 298: Reader Question - Is life more enjoyable without alcohol? from 2020-07-18T06:30

Is not drinking really the best thing since sliced bread? Is it as amazing as people say? How can not drinking possibly be more fun than drinking? Annie Grace sha...

EP 297: Naked Life Story - Rob from 2020-07-17T06:30

From a very young age, Rob assumed drinking would be a normal part of his life forever. He drank socially and on special occasions, and from time to time he drank...

EP 296: Reader Question - Do I need to quit drinking forever? from 2020-07-11T06:30

Just because you get curious about your relationship with alcohol, does it mean you need to stop drinking for the rest of your life? How can you tell if you need ...

EP 295: Naked Life Story - Irene from 2020-07-10T06:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with Irene, a police officer, wife, and mum from England. Now more than a year into her life without alcohol, Irene talks ab...

EP 294: Reader Question - How do you deal with the “romanticism” of the food/wine culture when you're alcohol free? from 2020-07-04T06:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace answers a question from an alcohol free reader who recently found herself sipping sparkling water surrounded by people discussing ...

EP 293: Naked Life Story - Julia from 2020-07-03T06:30

A self-described “messy drinker” from the start, Julia grew up in the middle of nowhere on the England/Scotland border and had her first taste of alcohol around 1...

EP 292: Reader Question - How do I stay alcohol free at a bachelor/bachelorette party weekend? from 2020-06-27T06:30

Today’s question comes from a reader who doesn’t want to drink but is worried about FOMO at an upcoming girls’ weekend. What do you do when you’re planning to att...

EP 291: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-06-26T06:30

It’s time for this month’s coaching questions with This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard! In today’s episode, Scott talks about dealing with the temptation of ...

EP 290: Reader Question - How can I deal with the trigger of warmer weather? from 2020-06-20T06:30

How do you deal with all the drinking that goes on when the weather gets nice and everyone’s enjoying the outdoors and drinking beer? What happens in your brain w...

EP 289: Naked Life Story - Leah from 2020-06-19T06:30

Leah knew her life looked great on paper, but she just couldn’t understand why everything felt so awful. On today’s episode, she shares her story - from loving he...

EP 288: Reader Question - How can I turn down a drink, but avoid saying 'I'm sober' or 'I stopped drinking?' from 2020-06-13T06:30

What can we say when we just want our drinking to be a non-issue? How do we turn down alcohol without making it a big deal for everyone around us? Can we use our ...

EP 287: Brainspotting with Carolyn from 2020-06-12T06:30

A self-described “closet nondrinker,” Carolyn is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with people-pleasing perfectionists who struggle wit...

EP 286: Reader Question - Are you sober? from 2020-06-06T06:30

“Annie, are you sober,” asked a journalist. It was the first time Annie had been asked the question. The assumption is that Annie Grace is sober. Right? But, what...

EP 285: Naked Life Story - Melissa from 2020-06-05T06:30

Growing up in Australia, Melissa had no idea how powerful alcohol was. Drinking first popped onto her radar screen around age 17 and she began partying the same w...

EP 284: Reader Question - How can I support a spouse who's trying to live alcohol free? from 2020-05-30T06:30

What can a wife to do support her husband who set a goal to stop drinking for a year, gave up alcohol for two months, and then she came home to find him drinking?...

EP 283: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-05-29T06:30

On today’s episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard dives into four terrific questions, some specific to not drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic - they...

EP 282: Reader Question - Are you really having more fun in life without drinking alcohol? from 2020-05-23T06:30

We hear it all the time. It must suck not to drink. Life must be so boring. But, did you know there is definitive evidence that removing alcohol does not strip aw...

EP 281: Naked Life Story - Andrew S. from 2020-05-22T06:30

Andrew had his first sip of sherry at the age of three. He loved it. It wasn’t until he was nearing his forties in a job with a strong drinking culture where booz...

EP 280: Reader Question - Why Isn’t Everyone Addicted? from 2020-05-16T06:30

If alcohol is addictive, why doesn’t everyone become addicted to it? Who are these magical beings who can drink without becoming addicted? Or not drink at all? Is...

EP 279: 'What is Enough' with Omar Pinto from 2020-05-15T06:30

On today’s episode, coach, podcast host, and self-described life-long seeker Omar Pinto joins Annie Grace from Costa Rica. From his first drink at 16 years old, O...

EP 278: Reader Question - How can friends and family support someone who is changing their relationship with alcohol? from 2020-05-09T06:30

Can you easily refuse a drink or limit your alcohol consumption? Are you having a hard time understanding the way someone in your life is dealing with (or not dea...

EP 277: Naked Life Story - Meagan from 2020-05-08T06:30

After being introduced to alcohol by a babysitter before she was even a teenager, Meagan drank for more than 20 years. In college, she took pride in her ability to go out and drink all night whi...

EP 276: Reader Question - Why do I crave a drink when I'm calm and relaxed? from 2020-05-02T06:30

Why, when we feel calm and relaxed and comfortable and completely at ease, do we desire alcohol? We know we’re not stressed or anxious or upset, yet somehow we st...

EP 275: Naked Life Story - Amy from 2020-05-01T06:30

Growing up, Amy wasn’t sure where she belonged. She questioned her sexuality but also wanted to be faithful to God, to do and be all the things she “should” do an...

BONUS EP: It's OK To Not Be OK from 2020-04-29T06:30

Where are you on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? And, have you filled your safety bucket? In today’s special bonus episode, Annie Grace shares her recent interview on the After the Crisis podcast w...

EP 274: Reader Question - My biggest obstacle is that I love the taste of wine, I understand I acquired the taste but I still love it!? from 2020-04-25T06:30

Can our brains really unlearn something we spent so long teaching them? Why, when we know something is harming us and we need to remove it from our lives, do we pine over it for so long? On toda...

EP 273: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard from 2020-04-24T06:30

On today’s episode, This Naked Mind head coach Scott Pinyard answers four great questions: I drink because I’m unhappy; how am I going to deal with all that stuff...

EP 272: Reader Question - How do I handle cravings and people pleasing? from 2020-04-18T06:30

As Kim approaches 100 days without alcohol, she’s noticing some strong cravings and is also curious about changing her people pleasing tendencies. Where do cravin...

EP 271: Naked Life Story - Marc from 2020-04-17T06:30

Marc spent decades in a career where he was told drinking was part of the process, that it was necessary for success. But when his alcohol consumption shifted fro...

EP 270: Reader Question - How do I stay creative and finish my studies without drinking? from 2020-04-11T06:30

What is the scientific connection between drinking alcohol and creativity? Why do we believe alcohol fuels creativity? How does it impact the creative part of our...

EP 269: Breaking Up with Sugar with Molly Carmel from 2020-04-10T06:30

On today’s episode, Annie Grace talks with fellow brain science lover Molly Carmel, an eating disorders and addictions therapist and author of Listen