This Naked Mind Podcast

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 the mainstream media. Also, be sure to check out his deeply personal article featured in New York Magazine’s “The Cut”. See link below. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the end of this podcast, to say that if you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermore transforming your relationship with alcohol, really leaving it behind in the rear view mirror for once and forever more, and changing your psychology about it, we have a program called The PATH that is created specifically for you. Now it's not for you if you are still dabbling or still trying to figure out where you want to be or maybe even still want to moderate.              All those things are fine, but if you are beyond that and you're like, "No, I just want to be done with this. I'm ready to invest some time and I'm ready to just make this happen." I want you to check out nakedmindpath.com, and join us in The PATH where you can truly make this lasting change you want in your life. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: I Wish I’d Realized How Bad My Ex’s Drinking Was Living Naked Membership

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 decision to stop trying to stop drinking. Find out how removing the rules helped her escape the noise and clear space for new knowledge and emotions about 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 everything right now and go to livealcoholexperiment.com. And here's the thing, this 30 day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the best version of you. You'll know it's that version that's living the most joyful life. That version that doesn't need alcohol to relax or have a good time. And that version that's having more fun and is more peaceful than ever. Again, it's a 30 day challenge. It's live. It's starting on the 1st so hurry up, go to livealcoholexperiment.com. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today.

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 of herself and real passions every day. Hi, it's Annie Grace. I wanted to interrupt this podcast, I guess the end of this podcast, to say that if you are totally serious about actually truly and forevermore transforming your relationship with alcohol, really leaving it behind in the rear view mirror for once and forever more, and changing your psychology about it, we have a program called The PATH that is created specifically for you. Now it's not for you if you are still dabbling or still trying to figure out where you want to be or maybe even still want to moderate.              All those things are fine, but if you are beyond that and you're like, "No, I just want to be done with this. I'm ready to invest some time and I'm ready to just make this happen." I want you to check out nakedmindpath.com, and join us in The PATH where you can truly make this lasting change you want in your life.  And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: Unexpected Alchemy: Poems of Addiction and Awakening by Skye Nicholson Skye’s Coaching Page

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 test and find relief from your own anxiousness. Have you found freedom from alcohol but find yourself still trying to escape your life? So, now what? Are you craving joy and happiness? Do you know that you are meant for something more? Are you ready to start living a life you love? I know how it feels. The same thing happened to me after I stopped drinking. I knew there was more for me and I found it. You can, too. That’s why we have created the Living Naked membership. Because I don’t want you to have to go through the next part of your journey alone. I want you to live a life where you are in control and at peace. You deserve it. Find out if Living Naked is perfect for you at LivingNakedPath.com. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today.

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 how to manage thoughts and anxiety through mindfulness. Find the links below for Catching Thoughts and Tasting Words by Bonnie Clark. Have you found freedom from alcohol but find yourself still trying to escape your life? So, now what? Are you craving joy and happiness? Do you know that you are meant for something more? Are you ready to start living a life you love? I know how it feels. The same thing happened to me after I stopped drinking. I knew there was more for me and I found it. You can, too. That’s why we have created the Living Naked membership. Because I don’t want you to have to go through the next part of your journey alone. I want you to live a life where you are in control and at peace. You deserve it. Find out if Living Naked is perfect for you at LivingNakedPath.com. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark Taste Your Words by Bonnie Clark Switch on Your Brain by Caroline Leaf

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 lives. Have you tried The Alcohol Experiment? Okay, if not, drop everything and go to AlcoholExperiment.com. This free 30-day challenge is designed to interrupt your patterns and put you back in touch with the best version of you. You remember, it was that version of you that’s living your most joyful life, the version that doesn’t need alcohol to relax or to have a good time, and is having more fun than ever. Again, this is a totally free challenge that will change everything for you. So learn more and join me 100% free at AlcoholExperiment.com.

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. Have you found freedom from alcohol but find yourself still trying to escape your life? So, now what? Are you craving joy and happiness? Do you know that you are meant for something more? Are you ready to start living a life you love? I know how it feels. The same thing happened to me after I stopped drinking. I knew there was more for me and I found it. You can, too. That’s why we have created the Living Naked membership. Because I don’t want you to have to go through the next part of your journey alone. I want you to live a life where you are in control and at peace. You deserve it. Find out if Living Naked is perfect for you at LivingNakedPath.com. Episode Links: Over The Influence Podcast Over The Influence Podcast interview w/ Annie Grace

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 fill idle time with booze and bars that I’m finding it hard to replace. How do I pick up new habits? And what is the best way for me to learn how to utilize my free time now that I’m not drinking? I’m 49 days AF and loving it! I’m starting to feel like there are a lot of things in my life I want to change. Is this normal? Am I in the middle of a late midlife crisis? What do I do with it? How do I continue to have a relationship with my family and friends, when they all continue to drink? Tune in to find out what the coaches suggest for these questions. 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-led program that you can do in the complete comfort of your own home. It will truly transform your relationship with alcohol. If you want to learn more about this, go to ThisNakedMind.com/Intensive.   And, as always - rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: Jim's Coaching Page

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 through his honest and powerful book and documentary titled One Last Drop. 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 professionally recorded and it's available digitally. Transformation in your living room, yup, that is what it's all about. You can grab your digital ticket at ThisNakedMind.com/DigitalTicket. As always, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: One Last Drop: The Ripple Effects of Alcohol, Athletics, and Love by Ryan Stock One Last Drop documentary

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. And how she has stuck with it for 8 years. 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 liberated from alcohol. You can return to a life where alcohol is small and irrelevant for you, a non-issue, take it or leave it. In fact, I have three secrets to control your drinking and I am going to teach them all LIVE in a special 3-day FREE virtual event from March 28-30. Learn the Three Secrets to Control Your Drinking (and make changes instantly) live with us! Save your spot today at ControlAlcoholLive.com. We can’t wait to see you there! And as always, rate, review and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today. Episode Links: The 6 Vital Things You Need to Know About Moderation