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Annie Grace
Bestselling author Annie Grace invites you to explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture without rules, pain, or judgement. Ready to make a change? Join The Alcohol Experiment - a FREE 30-day challenge designed to deliver happiness, wellbeing and self-respect. Check out The Alcohol Experiment at alcoholexperiment.com
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Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
What If Your Biggest Regrets Are Actually Your Greatest Teachers? | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E817
How does finding purpose and direction after quitting alcohol help you work through life's most challenging moments?
In this raw episode, Coach Soraya guides Heidi as she grapples with decades of regret, wondering who she might have become without alcohol numbing her anxiety during her 40-year flight attendant career and questioning the relationships she chose from a place of low self-esteem. Meanwhile, Coach Onowa works with Gina, who at 173 days alcohol-free is learning to navigate divorce, job hunting, and rebuilding her social circle without her old coping mechanism. Both coaching sessions reveal the ongoing work of discovering who you are when alcohol is no longer part of the equation.
In Heidi’s session:
Addressing deep regrets about early drinking and lost memories
Exploring the link between low self-esteem, abusive relationships, and alcohol consumption
Understanding alcohol as a coping mechanism for anxiety and powerlessness
The importance of forgiving past choices and understanding "why"
Recognizing anger as a healthy tool for setting boundaries
The connection between eating disorders and control in early life
Challenging the habit of comparing oneself to others
And more topics…
In Gina’s session:
Maintaining an alcohol-free life during a divorce, career change, and house hunt
Celebrating significant milestones without alcohol amidst stress
Addressing the fear of relapse and reinforcing new beliefs
The enhanced clarity and problem-solving abilities without alcohol
Finding purpose and direction after quitting alcohol
Using journaling as a tool for self-awareness and processing fear
The transformative power of vulnerability in building authentic relationships
Viewing life's challenges as opportunities for resilience and growth
Experiencing an expanding world in an alcohol-free state, contrary to expectations
And more…
Soraya Arjan Odishoo is a compassionate Certified This Naked Mind Coach and certified Kula Yoga instructor, combining somatic healing and therapeutic models to support her clients' journeys to recovery. With a deep commitment to working with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves, Soraya specializes in helping people break free from addictions to substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. Her heart-centered, trauma-informed approach is rooted in collaboration and trust, with a focus on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA++ communities. Soraya’s passion lies in guiding others back to their personal power, allowing them to find peace, purpose, and lasting healing.
Learn more about Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/
Onowa Bjella is a certified TNM Senior Coach with over 20 years of experience in teaching and coaching. She believes that self-compassion is key to creating a balanced relationship with alcohol. As a mom, Onowa is dedicated to healthy eating and living, and she helps other health-conscious moms take control of their relationship with alcohol and become their best selves.
Learn more about Coach Onowa: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/onowa-bjella/
Related Episodes:
EP 321: Everything is Spiritual with Rob Bell | https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-321-everything-is-spiritual-with-rob-bell/
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Jul 5, 2025 • 30min
Breaking the Evening Wine Habit | Kay's Naked Life | E816
What if you feel sad about giving up wine, even when you know it’s time?
That’s exactly how Kay felt when she realized that alcohol had taken over her life. After years of struggling with guilt, social pressure, and a growing dependence on wine to cope, Kay’s turning point came when she found the courage to confront her relationship with alcohol. In this episode, Kay shares her powerful journey of grief, self-doubt, and eventual healing. Through The Path and Annie's guidance, Kay discovered that while the road to quitting drinking was tough, the freedom on the other side was worth it.
In this episode, Annie and Kay discuss:
Kay's early memories of sherry with her parents and feeling included
Alcohol becoming a coping mechanism during marriage struggles and divorce
Moving to a remote village and the challenge of hiding her drinking
Her partner's concerns and Kay's feeling of being stuck
Discovering This Naked Mind's 5-day course and the initial reluctance to quit
Feeling sad about giving up wine and the internal "temper tantrum"
Understanding cognitive dissonance as a key to her breakthrough
The relief of waking up without the mental "noise" and guilt
Navigating social situations and big events alcohol-free with ease
And other topics…
Related Episodes:
EP 119: Why Am I Stuck? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-119-stuck/
EP 42: Reader Question – How Do You Pull Yourself Out of the Guilt Around Drinking? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-42-reader-question-how-do-you-pull-yourself-out-of-the-guilt-around-drinking/
EP 365: Naked Life Story – Barbara T. - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-365-naked-life-story-barbara-t/
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Jul 1, 2025 • 51min
You're Enough Without the Drink | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E815
What happens when your biggest insecurities surface every time you enter a social situation? Rachel relies on drinking to overcome anxiety at networking events, transforming into her "bubbly self." Chris battles a cycle of progress and setbacks, especially when family visits trigger old patterns. Coach Bill helps them learn how to set healthy boundaries with alcohol while building authentic confidence that doesn't depend on liquid courage.
In Rachel’s session:
Addressing imposter syndrome and social anxiety at networking events
Reframing feelings of inferiority into curiosity about potential mentors
Recognizing "not belonging" thoughts as internal stories, not reality
Planning alcohol-free alternatives like dinners with comfortable colleagues
Maintaining social connections while learning how to set healthy boundaries with alcohol
Practicing presence without staying too long at after-work events
And more topics…
In Chris’ session:
Breaking cycles of progress and setbacks in alcohol-free journeys
Navigating family disappointment and social pressure around drinking
Identifying relationships overly dependent on alcohol consumption
Preparing non-alcoholic drink alternatives for social situations
Challenging beliefs about needing alcohol to be interesting
Developing exit strategies for overwhelming social gatherings
And more…
Coach Bill is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who turned his personal struggle into his life's mission. Starting his relationship with alcohol at 16 to cope with trauma and lack of community support, Bill spent 40 years trapped in cycles of negativity and dependency before finding freedom through This Naked Mind on December 27, 2021. He believes there's a better way than traditional recovery methods and specializes in helping LGBTQAI+ individuals explore their unique path to alcohol freedom through honest self-exploration in a completely safe, judgment-free environment.
Learn more about Coach Bill: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/bill-masters/
Related Episodes:
EP 622: Reader’s Question – Effective Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Family |https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-620-readers-question-effective-strategies-for-setting-boundaries-with-family/
EP 439: Naked Life Story – Nat X | https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-439-naked-life-story-nat-x/
EP 670: Reader’s Question – How do you stay motivated to be alcohol-free? | https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-670-readers-question-how-do-you-stay-motivated-to-be-alcohol-free/
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Jun 28, 2025 • 43min
Learning How To Enjoy Socializing Without Alcohol | Regina’s Naked Life | E814
What if you could enjoy socializing without alcohol and actually feel more connected?
Regina’s story is a powerful reminder that alcohol doesn’t have to be part of the equation. From her early days of using alcohol to fit in, to the realization that alcohol was no longer serving her, Regina shares how her relationship with alcohol shifted. Through challenges and growth, she learned how to enjoy socializing without alcohol and found deeper, more authentic connections. Join Regina and Coach Cole as they dive into her journey and explore how breaking free from alcohol can unlock real social joy.
In this episode, Cole and Regina discuss:
Growing up with family mental health and addiction challenges
First drinking experience at 12 and using alcohol for emotional release
How to enjoy socializing without alcohol when it's been your connection tool
Understanding the difference between social drinking and problem drinking
Family patterns of addiction and mental health struggles
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism for anxiety and trauma
Postpartum psychosis and the wake-up call to change
The power of "This Naked Mind" and cognitive dissonance concepts
Finding empowerment through alcohol-free experiences
Learning how to enjoy socializing without alcohol at concerts and events
Practical strategies for maintaining alcohol freedom
and other topics…
Related Episodes:
EP 433: Naked Life Story – Ellie - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-433-naked-life-story-ellie/
EP 368: Reader Question – How can I fit in with moms who drink? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-368-reader-question-how-can-i-fit-in-with-moms-who-drink/
EP 263: Naked Life Story – Cheryl - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-263-naked-life-story-cheryl/
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Jun 24, 2025 • 40min
How To Explore Drinking Without Judgment | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E813
Why do some people thrive in AA while others feel like they're speaking a different language entirely?
Phil's story illustrates the profound difference between shame-based recovery and compassionate inquiry. After cycling through AA for 15 years without lasting success, he found a new path when he learned how to explore drinking without judgment, treating each drinking episode as valuable data rather than personal failure. Coach Onowa guides Phil through his transformation from weekend binge drinking to understanding the deeper connections between childhood trauma, work anxiety, and his relationship with alcohol, showing how self-compassion became his gateway to freedom.
In this episode, Phil and Onowa discuss:
Shifting your mindset from judgment to compassion in alcohol recoveryThe emotional impact of alcohol use on mental healthHow to explore drinking without judgment to foster self-compassion
The importance of compassionate inquiry in understanding addiction
Learning to let go of guilt and shame around past drinking behavior
The relationship between alcohol, anxiety, and depression
Overcoming the stigma of relapse and embracing data points
Practical strategies for building resilience in alcohol-free living
How to navigate difficult social situations without alcohol
and more…
Onowa Bjella is a certified TNM Senior Coach with over 20 years of experience in teaching and coaching. She believes that self-compassion is key to creating a balanced relationship with alcohol. As a mom, Onowa is dedicated to healthy eating and living, and she helps other health-conscious moms take control of their relationship with alcohol and become their best selves.
Learn more about Coach Onowa: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/onowa-bjella/
Related Episodes:
EP 520: Reader Question – What is a data point? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-520-reader-question-what-is-a-data-point/
EP 684: Reader’s Question – Why Does Drinking Alcohol Make Me Anxious? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-684-readers-question-why-does-drinking-alcohol-make-me-anxious/
EP 457: Naked Life Story – Zac - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-457-naked-life-story-zac/
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Jun 21, 2025 • 55min
Beyond the Bottle: Finding a Fulfilling Life Using The Alcohol Experiment | Lisa’s Naked Life | E812
Can losing everything actually help you come back to yourself?
For Lisa, it did. In the middle of pandemic chaos, she realized that using The Alcohol Experiment to quit drinking wasn’t just about removing alcohol—it was about reclaiming her life. As she began to unearth long-buried truths and emotional wounds, she found clarity, courage, and a new path forward. In this episode, she shares how releasing alcohol helped her find the tools to rebuild from the inside out.
In this episode Annie and Lisa discuss:
Why social drinking felt harmless until it wasn’t
The moment pandemic lockdowns forced her to confront reality
How cognitive dissonance revealed the truth about alcohol
What changed when she stopped trying to please everyone
Letting go of a marriage, career, and identity that no longer fit
How using The Alcohol Experiment to quit drinking sparked a personal awakening
Tools she leaned on, including somatic healing and journaling
Exploring plant medicine and how microdosing helped her rewire patterns
Losing over 50 pounds by applying the same awareness to food
How creativity, nature, and solo adventures became her new way to connect
Finding freedom in choosing emotional wellness over temporary relief
and other topics
Episode Links:
Lisa’s Book - A New Way Back - https://amzn.to/436eFze
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
How To Stop Using Alcohol As A Crutch | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E811
Are you struggling with how to stop using alcohol as a crutch when it’s all you’ve ever known for comfort, confidence, or escape?
When alcohol becomes the go-to for numbing pain, soothing nerves, or simply making it through the day, letting it go can feel like losing a lifeline. Mark leaned on alcohol to suppress decades of emotional trauma and mask neurodivergent traits that made emotional expression difficult. Glenn turned to beer as a buffer against social anxiety and the constant pressure to fit in, using it to quiet a mind that never stopped spinning. In this episode, Coaches Hayley and Ruby help both men uncover the deeper beliefs that shaped their drinking behaviors—and explore how discovering healthier emotional tools can lead not just to freedom from alcohol, but to a more grounded, present, and emotionally connected life.
In Mark’s session:
Exploring childhood trauma and emotional suppression
The connection between neurodiversity and alcohol reliance
Why alcohol became a long-term emotional safety blanket
How to stop using alcohol as a crutch and find new emotional tools
Body scan practices to access suppressed feelings
Visualization and the emotion wheel as tools for emotional insight
The difference between masking emotions vs. processing them
Recognizing progress even when it doesn’t look like expected healing
Finding alternative ways to self-soothe and cope
and more…
In Glenn’s session:
Growing up in a home where alcohol was a symbol of adulthood
Using beer to manage social anxiety and introversion
The rise in drinking during isolation and how it became a daily habit
How to stop using alcohol as a crutch for connection and calm
The emotional highs and lows of early alcohol-free living
Discovering joy in ordinary moments and accepting melancholy
Letting go of perfection in mindfulness and meditation
Rewriting social rules and embracing introversion
Building confidence through small steps and self-acceptance
and other topics…
Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time.
Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/
Ruby Williams is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach dedicated to helping people rethink their relationship with alcohol. With 19 years of experience in the wine industry, Ruby understands how alcohol can become a regular part of life, especially in social or stressful situations. After finding freedom in 2019, she was empowered to improve her health, lose weight, and achieve lifelong goals. Ruby uses thoughtful questioning to help clients shift their mindset and build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol.
Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/
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Jun 14, 2025 • 41min
How Family Trauma and Pandemic Stress Led to Drinking Wine Every Night | Ronna's Naked Life | E810
Why do I need wine every night now when I used to be able to control my drinking?
Ronna faced this exact question during the pandemic when her occasional wine with dinner transformed into a nightly necessity for coping with grief and stress. As a musician and pastor's wife, she grew up in a family where alcohol was normalized, but a series of devastating losses—including her sister-in-law's suicide and her mother's death just ten days apart—pushed her daily drinking from social habit to survival tool. After discovering This Naked Mind and learning the science behind alcohol addiction, Ronna realized she wasn't weak or destined to repeat family patterns—she was simply human, responding to an addictive substance during unimaginable pain. In this episode, Ronna joins Coach Cole to share her 448-day journey from shame and hiding to freedom and self-compassion.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and family loss.
Coach Cole and Ronna discuss:
Growing up in a family where alcohol was normalized and expected
Starting drinking as a teenager and touring musician lifestyle
The slow progression from wine with dinner to daily necessity
How pandemic stress amplified existing drinking patterns
Dealing with devastating family losses including suicide and death
Using alcohol as a tool to cope with grief and stop overthinking
The shame of hiding drinking while in a visible church position
Discovering This Naked Mind and learning addiction science
Realizing "why do I need wine every night now" had scientific answers
Finding freedom in "I drink as much as I want, I just don't want to"
Choosing self-compassion over shame about past drinking
And other topics…
Related Episodes:
EP 160: Reader Question – Is Addiction Genetic? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-160-is-addiction-genetic/
EP 203: Naked Life Story – Brittany - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-203-naked-story-brittany/
EP 671: Naked Life Story – Michelle S. - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-671-naked-life-story-michelle-s/
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Letting Go of Guilt and Living Alcohol-Free | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E809
What if the hardest part of healing wasn't quitting drinking, but the guilt that lingers afterward?
Sandra works with Coach Cole to explore how her inner critic distorts simple moments like skipping a swim into emotional spirals. Sue, coached by Zoe, shares how she was taught to bottle up her feelings as a child and how that habit still drives her urges to drink. Both women confront the deeper question of how to forgive yourself after quitting alcohol—not just to maintain your new path, but to create a life of emotional balance and peace. Their stories show that self-forgiveness is not weakness—it's the foundation of lasting freedom.
In Sandra’s session:
Understanding the root of internal conflict
Why guilt and self-blame persist after your drinking days end
Making peace with imperfect decisions
The importance of journaling for emotional clarity
How forgiving yourself can protect your freedom from alcohol
Tools for practicing how to forgive yourself after quitting alcohol
and more…
In Sue’s session:
Emotional cravings vs. physical urges
How people-pleasing fuels emotional disconnection
Exploring childhood emotional neglect through CEN
Reframing living alcohol-free as emotional recovery
Tools for anchoring during moments of overwhelm
Reclaiming your story without shame or pressure
and other topics…
Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.
Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/
Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had.
Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/
Related Episodes:
EP 748: Alcohol Freedom Coaching – The Path to Inner Clarity - https://thisnakedmind.com/the-path-to-inner-clarity-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e748/
EP 671: Naked Life Story: Michelle – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-671-naked-life-story-michelle-s/
EP 636: Reader's Question – The Art of Balancing Your Needs in a Relationship - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-636-readers-question-the-art-of-balancing-your-needs-in-a-relationship/
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Jun 7, 2025 • 51min
How Drinking Again After a Break Helped Angela Find Clarity | Where Are They Now - Angela | E808
Is drinking again after a break something you've experienced and felt ashamed about?
Angela's story proves that the stop-start cycle isn't a failure—it's part of the journey. After losing her brother and struggling with childhood trauma from abusive parents, Angela spent decades using alcohol to numb her pain. She tried to quit many times, even achieving six months of sobriety before returning to drinking. But her final attempt four years ago led to a complete life transformation. In this episode, Angela returns to share how she built new habits one tiny step at a time, rediscovered joy and creativity, and created a marriage deeper than ever before, proving that lasting change isn't about perfection—it's about persistence.
In this episode, Hayley and Angela discuss:
What Angela learned from drinking again after a break
The truth about stop-and-start sobriety and why it’s normal
Why drinking felt like a “chameleon friend” and how it changed over time
How grief and career stress deepened her reliance on alcohol
Why she didn’t do any emotional healing during her first year sober
The difference between choosing numbness and choosing freedom
Quitting alcohol alongside her husband—and how it changed their relationship
Inner child work, Gabor Maté, and parenting the past self
Feeling guilty about missed moments with her kids—and how she’s healing
And other topics...
Episode Links:EP 147: Naked Life Story – Angela - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-147-naked-life-story-angela/
Related Episodes:
E12:Reader Question – I’m Drinking Again – How Do I Stop? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-12-reader-question-im-drinking-again-how-do-i-stop/E741 - Overcoming the Fear of Drinking Again: Erin’s Naked Life - https://thisnakedmind.com/overcoming-the-fear-of-drinking-again-erins-naked-life-e741/
EP 570: Reader’s Questions – Why do I keep going back to drinking? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-570-readers-questions-why-do-i-keep-going-back-to-drinking/
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