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 get quite often: Annie, do you think your science-backed, grace led approach to alcohol could work fo...
Sep 03, 2022•10 min
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 others find freedom today. Are you realizing that there’s something more? That you’re so excited abou...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min
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 newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is designed to ...
Aug 27, 2022•9 min
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 alcohol is no longer a part of either of their lives. THIS NAKED MIND: NICOTINE Here’s a question I get ...
Aug 26, 2022•49 min
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 to announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day pr...
Aug 20, 2022•10 min
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 isle at the grocery store just to keep herself from overeating key lime pie…but she did have to avoi...
Aug 19, 2022•48 min
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 when I go home and keep drinking all night. I feel like I start and can’t stop. I’m afraid I’ll make my...
Aug 13, 2022•45 min
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 would increase and he would later find himself repeating similar patterns of intoxication over time. Chec...
Aug 12, 2022•51 min
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 all of what life throws her way. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything...
Aug 06, 2022•11 min
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. And how she co-created a company that is now providing new, accessible and diverse options for recove...
Aug 05, 2022•40 min
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 is designed to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever bef...
Jul 30, 2022•10 min
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 announce our newly recalibrated signature program - The PATH: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is d...
Jul 29, 2022•40 min
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 drinking? The answer is not in restriction or deprivation. And, you don’t need more self control. I am h...
Jul 23, 2022•8 min
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 - without alcohol or pills. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is not in r...
Jul 22, 2022•29 min
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 wine. How can I navigate this change? My kids are 12 and 15 years old and are definitely at the age w...
Jul 16, 2022•34 min
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 drinking habits. Find out how This Naked Mind principles are reaching habits beyond alcohol in this ex...
Jul 15, 2022•55 min
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 Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. More than 70...
Jul 09, 2022•9 min
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 finding their own freedom. Please don’t forget to check out This Naked Mind Companion App in the app s...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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, our global community, and so much more - private, off social media, free. All in one place and con...
Jul 02, 2022•9 min
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 Naked Mind Companion App in the app store, on Google Play, or online at ThisNakedMindApp.com. More than...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
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 to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. Imagine i...
Jun 25, 2022•11 min
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: Freedom Accelerated. This 90-day program is designed to make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessi...
Jun 24, 2022•59 min
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 Experiment. If you do not know about the Alcohol Experiment, you need to literally drop everything right...
Jun 18, 2022•11 min
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 the Alcohol Experiment, you need to literally drop everything right now and go to LiveAlcoholExperime...
Jun 17, 2022•43 min
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 and alcohol. I’m worried that if I quit drinking I’ll be picking up all types of unhealthy snacks to...
Jun 11, 2022•38 min
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 we are just about to start another LIVE Alcohol Experiment. If you do not know about the Alcohol Exp...
Jun 10, 2022•46 min
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 control. I am here to tell you that you can break your patterns and habits and finally feel liberate...
Jun 04, 2022•10 min
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 more confident than ever. Tune in to hear how Dax’s journey with alcohol began and how finding freedom...
Jun 03, 2022•51 min
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 boredom you think you’re feeling when you don’t drink. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drin...
May 28, 2022•9 min
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 mocktail recipes at the link below. Are you ready to make instant changes to your drinking? The answer is n...
May 27, 2022•48 min
