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Ep 607EP 607: Naked Life Story - Marcus
EGrowing up in Sweden, Marcus found alcohol to be ever-present. From his first sip of wine at 11 to partying at 13, it seemed as if alcohol was the answer. And Marcus kept turning to it for fun, relaxation, comfort, and pain relief. However, his relationship with alcohol and with himself didn’t bring him peace. He joins Annie Grace to discuss his long journey to finding freedom from alcohol, his experience in overcoming alcohol-induced anxiety, and how curiosity can be the key to finding solace. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links, and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 606EP 606: Reader's Question - Dealing with Discomfort in the Alcohol-free Journey
EIn this insightful episode, join Annie Grace as she provides real-life coaching to a PATH member 90 days into their alcohol-free journey. Annie explains the unraveling process, the discomfort that arises, and the importance of finding peace and self-discovery in sobriety. Gain wisdom, empathy, and inspiration as Annie shares her expertise, research, and guidance on addressing challenges and embracing personal growth while dealing with discomfort in the alcohol-free journey. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 605EP 605: Naked Life Story - John Lewis
EFrom a young age, John was exposed to alcohol and its impact on family dynamics. As he navigated the challenges of his upbringing, John also had to confront the additional burden of coming to terms with his own sexuality. Living in a society filled with misconceptions about homosexuality and surrounded by the fear surrounding HIV, John grappled with his own identity and struggled with the notion of coming out. Feeling isolated and uncertain, he sought solace in alcohol, finding temporary relief from the internal turmoil he experienced. Over time, however, John's relationship with alcohol escalated. Through a series of transformative experiences and personal growth, he committed himself to overcoming fear and stigma, rebuilding relationships, and finding a path toward acceptance and happiness. In this heartfelt episode, John shares his story, highlighting the importance of understanding, open communication, and embracing one's true self. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 604EP 604: Reader's Question - Embracing Your Authentic Self: Overcoming Self-Judgment and Insecurities
EIn this episode, Annie Grace engages in a heartfelt coaching session with a member of The Path:365. Through empathy and insight, she explores the journey of self-discovery, healing, and overcoming self-judgment and insecurities that we all face when navigating how to live alcohol-free. Listen and learn as Annie delves into the process of embracing change and finding authentic self-love. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 603EP 603: Naked Life Story - Kathleen Donnelly
EKathleen joins Annie Grace to share her personal journey and experiences with alcohol, ultimately leading her to embrace a stoked and sober lifestyle. Growing up in a family with generational alcohol use disorder, Kathleen was exposed to alcohol from a young age. She also faced various challenges, including trauma and feeling unsafe in the world. Discover how Kathleen found solace in substances and the pivotal moment that made her realize the need for change. Join us as we dive into Kathleen's story and explore the transformative power of embracing a stoked and sober mindset. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links, and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 602: Reader's Question - How do I overcome the weekend drinking cycle?
EIn this insightful podcast episode, Annie Grace again shares an inside look at the real-life coaching she offers every month to Path 365 members. Delving into the topic of stopping the weekend drinking cycle, Annie addresses common triggers, such as boredom and loneliness, that lead to cravings and eventual data points. With compassion and practical advice, she empowers individuals to examine their beliefs and behaviors surrounding alcohol, providing tools for lasting change. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 601: Naked Life Story - Michael Leeser
EMichael’s relationship with alcohol started late and spiraled out of control as he grappled with finding alignment between the faith he’d been raised in and the internal beliefs and desires that defied that very doctrine. Listen as he shares with Annie Grace his personal journey, starting with his struggle with faith and sexuality and how it changed the role alcohol played in his life. He discusses how his anxiety and desire for peace led him to excessive alcohol consumption and hiding bottles. However, a turning point came when he discovered Annie Grace's book, "This Naked Mind," which reshaped his perspective and ultimately led him to find freedom through the Live Alcohol Experiment. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links, and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 600EP 600: Reader's Question - Finding Hope for Long-time Drinkers
EOne of the most impactful parts of Annie Grace’s monthly coaching call with members of The PATH: 365 is the hope that she offers for those who feel as if their journey is doomed to failure. This can be an especially difficult struggle for long-time drinkers. Today Annie offers hope for long-time drinkers. She shares on how we often fail to see the progress we’ve made on our journey, what matters more than your behavior changes, what our primary concerns should be, and she shares a powerful exercise that can provide incredible hope for long-time drinkers. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 599EP 599: Naked Life Story - Soraya Odishoo
ESoraya struggled to feel accepted and authentic her entire life. Early on she realized just how judgmental the world could be and how difficult it was to fit the mold created by others. And there were so many things that made her stand out - her mixed race, her artistry, and her sexual orientation. When her parents moved across the country leaving her feeling alone and left behind in New York City, she found solace and escape in alcohol and drugs. Rehab and AA brought her peace and comfort for a time but she eventually found herself outgrowing AA and the beliefs around it. She joins Annie Grace to discuss her journey including the struggle to feel authentic, heard, and valued as a member of the LGTBQIA++ community, what it was like getting sober in AA and why she doesn’t have negative feelings around it, what happens when you outgrow AA, and how learning to trust has been the greatest gift. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 598: Reader's Question - How to deal with rejection by family?
EAnnie Grace joins members of The PATH each month for an incredible coaching call where she answers their questions related to finding freedom from alcohol. Take a sneak peek and listen while Annie broaches the subject of how to deal with rejection by family. Annie begins by tackling where that rejection and need for forgiveness often originates, explains how to use the incredible gift of communication to create healing in the relationship, and how the ability to have those conversations changes based upon your level of healing. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links, and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 597: Naked Life Story - Darcy Nolan
EDarcy realized early on in life that the best way to get what she wanted and keep everyone happy was being secretive. This set a pattern that continued throughout her adult life that led her to not only do things secretly but also manipulatively. The cycle continued for years and tore down her relationships, her self-worth, and her joy for life. Darcy joins Annie Grace and shares how and why she started and kept drinking in secret, the drinking and drugs lifestyle she longed to escape from, how The PATH helped her when rehab couldn’t, and how she’s restored the peace within herself. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 596EP 596: Reader's Question - Why do I self-sabotage?
EAnnie Grace is back again giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be inside The PATH:365 and experience the coaching and transformation that takes place there! Today Annie is tackling a subject that is a common struggle that so many of us experience shame and guilt around. Listen and learn as Annie shares why it is we self-sabotage with alcohol while on the journey of finding freedom from it! Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 595EP 595: Naked Life Story - Lance Scott
EEven in his early childhood Lance felt as if something was wrong with him. That feeling caused anxiety, depression and unease to accompany him. His first drink brought euphoria and disappointment when he couldn’t find a way to regain that feeling. In high school he came to the realization that he was gay and once again alcohol helped him cope with the emotions and struggles that accompanied that realization. Lance joins Annie Grace to discuss the ups and downs of a 20-year drinking career, what it’s like to quit drinking in the gay community, using alcohol and weed to self-medicate, and so many other topics that often come up for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 394EP 594: Reader Question - Why do I end up drinking by myself whenever I am bored or stressed?
Listeners are loving hearing Annie Grace answer coaching calls inside The PATH: 365. She’s back again this week addressing a subject that can be a trigger for so many. A PATH member wants to know “Why do I end up drinking by myself whenever I am bored or stressed?” Annie shares not just the science that influences why we drink alone as a response to boredom and stress, but also her personal experiences with it, techniques that can help you navigate this trigger, and how to avoid letting it derail your alcohol-free journey. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 593EP 593: Naked Life Story - Sally W.
ESally’s drinking story is one that is familiar to so many of us. She believed in drinking together. Drinking was what held her together. It was the foundation of her relationships and it was what ultimately tore her apart. Listen as Sally shares how an abusive marriage led her to self-medicate with alcohol, why things didn’t improve as she left that relationship and entered into another one, how traumas made her continue to seek alcohol, and how she found herself stopping drinking together with not only her husband but also with her best friend using The PATH by This Naked Mind. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 592EP 592: Reader Question - Why am I so hopeful some days and others so sad and angry?
EThe PATH: 365 is This Naked Mind’s revolutionary membership program designed to make alcohol small and insignificant in our members' lives. One of the most valuable resources within the program is a monthly group coaching call with This Naked Mind founder Annie Grace. This podcast offers a sneak peek inside this call while tackling a question about the wide range of emotions accompanying this journey. You might be able to relate to feeling hopeful and motivated one day as a non-drinker, only to wake the next day wondering why do I feel sad when I don't drink alcohol? Annie Grace shares the insight on the beliefs that cause these feelings, the science behind these thoughts and emotions, and actionable steps you can take to continue your journey as a non-drinker. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

Ep 591EP 591: Naked Life Story - Thomas M.
EThomas grew up in the Midwest where he found alcohol to be ever present in his life. It was always around and it was just what people did to relax, let loose, socialize, and have fun. So naturally it also became what he did. This led to a life that revolved around drinking and eventually drugs as well. It wasn’t until everything in his life began to fall apart that he realized something needed to change. Thomas and Annie Grace share a deep and inspirational conversation around embracing vulnerability as strength, finding freedom from alcohol using a combination of methodologies, how positivity becomes a default emotion when we stop drinking, along with discovering how much richer life is when we’re finally free! Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 590: Reader Question - What do I do when the desire to drink gets overwhelming?
EWould you love to get a sneak peek of what it’s like to get coached by Annie Grace inside The PATH:365? Here’s your chance to do just that and witness Annie offering her insight, experience, compassion, and research to guide a member through their journey to be alcohol-free. The question today is - “What do you do when the desire to drink is overwhelming?”. Listen and learn as Annie shares how to stop feeling overwhelmed by alcohol. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 589: Naked Life Story - Meredith
EMeredith never thought she’d be the person fighting with alcohol and the need to drink. Not a single drink passed through her lips in high school but the wheels came off in college. Once she started drinking nothing could make her stop - not a career, cancer, children, or a global pandemic. Drinking became second nature. Amazingly it was a small and somewhat insignificant fight with her husband that made her realize she wanted to stop fighting with alcohol. Annie Grace and Meredith get into conversations around the lie of drinking in order to feel free, how rock bottom can be something others would consider small, how alcohol can manipulate even the shrewdest and most independent people, how to start small with taking control and so much more. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links, and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 588: Reader Question - How do I break the cycle of recurring data points?
EAnnie Grace is back again answering questions. This week’s episode is a real treat as you get to listen in on an actual real-life coaching call with Annie. Tune in as Annie helps tackle the issue of going back to drinking over and over again with science, experience, and compassion. Learn about why we get stuck in the cycle, how doing just one thing can break the cycle of going back to drinking, and how to reprogram our brain to keep from allowing the cycle to repeat. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 587: Naked Life Story - Rachael L.
EFor Rachael, just like for many of us, alcohol was always there. Australian culture had her drinking in her teens and the amount she drank increased over the years as life and the circumstances around it changed. It took the realization that a six-month break from alcohol did nothing to change her desire for it for Rachael to realize that she needed a dynamic and drastic shift in her drinking. Rachael and Annie discuss how to get away from alcohol once and for all, how insidiously alcohol takes over your life, why she enjoys things more now and creates more meaningful connections, and why she was driven to give back and help others. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 586: Reader Question - How do I avoid cravings when not drinking?
EAre you ready for another riveting episode of Ask Annie Grace Anything? All of your questions about anything and everything related to you and your relationship with alcohol gets answered each and every week. This week Annie Grace dives in and answers a question on how to avoid cravings when not drinking. She explores how the brain reacts when we look to make a change, what science says is the best approach to making changes and avoiding cravings, and how to approach the entire process in a way that leaves you feeling empowered and in control. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 585: Naked Life Story - Steve
ESteve was surrounded by alcohol his entire life. From his childhood through to adulthood, drinking was just a natural part of life. Even after his father went through rehab and joined AA, Steve held onto the belief that only certain people have an issue with alcohol. Steve continued drinking with the frequency ever increasing over the next 20 years until one article sparked a curiosity in him that completely changed his drinking and his belief system. Steve and Annie Grace discuss coming to the realization that alcohol is the problem, the one piece of knowledge that changed his drinking forever, dismantling the lies alcohol tells you, and so much more! Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.

EP 584: Reader Question - Is red wine good for your heart?
EAnnie Grace is back again debunking the alcohol myths we’ve all been brought up on. Today she tackles one of the most popular ones still being spouted today - the idea that drinking red wine is good for you. Annie Grace pulls back the curtain and sheds light on what science has to say about questions like - Is red wine heart-healthy? What does drinking do to the heart? And what are the current recommendations when it comes to alcohol and heart health? LIVE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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.

Ep 583EP 583: Naked Life Story - Rina
EAnnie Grace welcomes Rina Bowring to the podcast today. Rina grew up in South Africa and her experiences with alcohol started as a preteen using alcohol to overcome her social fears. After drinking regularly in her teens and early 20’s, a move to Australia led her to reduce her drinking. This lasted until the birth of her son, overwhelmed by motherhood she embraced the 5 o’clock happy hour with a glass of wine and the belief that it was helping her. This continued through after the birth of her daughter but the appeal of drinking had left her. She tried to find control over alcohol in many ways but it was ultimately The Alcohol Experiment that freed her. Annie and Rina discuss how finding freedom from alcohol unleashes gratitude, managing a social life alcohol-free, and how our connections become more valuable alcohol-free. LIVE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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.

EP 582: Reader Question - How Do I Become Socially Confident Without Alcohol?
EAnnie Grace answers a reader's question again this week on the podcast. You’ll probably be able to relate to this one! How many times have you relied upon alcohol for liquid courage? Had a drink or taken a shot so you could be brave, be bold, and do the thing that scared you? Are you a wallflower at parties and social events until the liquor hits your veins? Annie Grace shares how you can be confident without alcohol and why drinking has actually been undermining your confidence all along. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 581: Champagne Problems Podcast
EThis week the tables get turned on Annie! Instead of asking the questions, Annie is the one answering them. Tune into this special episode of the Champagne Problems podcast with Annie Grace as the featured guest. Annie joins Patrick and Robbie to discuss all the angles of gray area drinking. She shares the story of her personal Alcohol Experiment, what one of the most important things her parents taught her is, why being selfish is a good thing, and so much more. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 580: Reader Question - How Do I Navigate Alcohol Free Dating?
EOne of the most challenging aspects of living alcohol-free tends to be the idea of hitting the dating scene without the crutch of alcohol. Many of us haven’t gone on a date without drinking since we were in high school! This is a brand-new world and it can be scary to traverse. Today Annie Grace is joined by Michael Kaye of OKCupid to talk about dating without alcohol. They explore why people are interested in dating without drinking, who is looking at dating without alcohol, and why alcohol-free dating creates the most authentic relationships. The Alcohol Experiment 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. 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.

EP 579: Naked Life Story - Erika
EThe journeys we take through life and with our relationships with alcohol connect us. Erika joins us today to discuss the path life and alcohol have taken her. Erika initially swore off alcohol due to her mother’s drinking but that changed as her life became more demanding and she needed something to help her switch off and relax. Annie Grace and Erika get into some deep conversations dealing with how easy it is to fall into the habit of daily drinking, the journey to slowly stop drinking, the regrets we have to deal with, and how we can use our past experiences to help others now. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 578: Reader Question - Why is it hard to imagine being happy after going alcohol-free?
EAnnie Grace answers real questions from real readers and listeners like you every week. Listen each week not just for advice but for the science, research, and knowledge that empower you to change how you feel about alcohol and ultimately change your relationship with it. This week Annie Grace dives into a topic that keeps many from exploring life with less alcohol in it - the fear that we can’t be happy after going alcohol-free. Find out what science and personal experience have to say about that idea! THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 577: Naked Life Story - Leila
ELeila experienced tragedy early in life and the way her family responded to it left her searching for connection and belonging. It seemed like she found what she was looking for when she started drinking in college. It was a way to feel accepted and a part of things. As she progressed through her own spiritual journey and as a parent she found that alcohol didn't line up with her beliefs and values so she joined AA and didn't drink socially again but it came with a feeling of disappointment in herself. Annie Grace and Leila discuss stopping social drinking, the empowerment we gain through science and knowledge, accepting that we all have a little something wrong with us, along with how the world would change if we all felt worthy and loved. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 576: Reader Question - Does this mean I can never drink alcohol again?
Real answers to the real questions that keep you from creating a permanent change in your relationship with alcohol. Each week Annie Grace answers questions from readers and listeners all over the world and shares the science and real-life experiences that can empower and encourage you to shift your mindset and find your freedom from alcohol. This week Annie Grace sheds light, compassion, and science on if we need to commit to never drinking alcohol again, why our bodies and minds have such a hard time with moderation, and if there is hope for lifelong drinkers that keep relapsing. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 575: Naked Life Story - Shirley
Shirley’s first experience with blackout drinking came during her teen years. It began a cycle that saw her drinking increase and decrease over the years but she never felt in control. When she finally realized she didn’t even enjoy drinking anymore she decided she needed to change her relationship with alcohol. Annie Grace and Shirley dive into some deep conversations about blackout drinking and filling in the missing pieces, how knowledge creates the most amazing mindset shifts and you realize that you can do anything alcohol-free, and the impact of being alcohol-free on the relationships in our lives. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 574: Reader Question - Is it better to drink in moderation or not at all?
There are so many questions that come up when you decide to change your relationship with alcohol. Finding answers that are well-researched, unbiased, and non-judgmental can be a struggle. Every week Annie Grace sets out to provide guidance for those on this journey with compassion and hope. This week join Annie to learn more about whether it is better to drink in moderation or not at all along with the keys to staying positive on your journey when others are trying to use shame, blame, and fear to force change on you. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 573: Expert Edge Podcast - How to Overcome Destructive Behaviors With Colin Boyd
Annie Grace joins Colin Boyd on The Expert Edge podcast for a role reversal where Annie is the one being interviewed and sharing her Naked Life story. Colin and Annie share how Annie’s book influenced Colin (and the reaction others in his circle have had to him living alcohol-free), how to choose self-compassion over shame and blame, how to use the three layers of brief to shift destructive behaviors, and so much more! How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 572: Reader Question - How do you stop cravings for alcohol?
Sometimes it seems as if we’ve already answered every question possible when it comes to finding freedom from alcohol. But our readers are amazing and always manage to come back with new concerns from their own journeys. That’s why community and support are so important. It makes us realize that this journey might be individual and unique but it is easier when we share it with others! Today Annie Grace offers research and insight on how to stop cravings for alcohol, how to obtain the most accurate knowledge to find freedom from alcohol, and what to do to let go of shame and fear and choose self-compassion instead. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 571: Naked Life Story - Bill M.
Bill is joining us as a very special guest bravely sharing his painful and traumatic journey. Bill’s story begins in his infancy dealing with a mother who had postpartum depression. This evolved into a life of trauma that spanned every type of abuse possible, while also dealing with conflicting sexual identity, substance abuse, and more. Bill gets real and raw and does not hold back on why he was a traumatic drinker. He and Annie discuss the difference science and self-compassion can make on this journey of healing, the incredible power of the pause, and the impact The PATH had on Bill’s journey. This podcast does touch on many issues dealing with the emotional, physical, sexual, and mental abuse that can be triggering to some individuals. Please proceed with caution if these issues cause you pain or strife. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 570: Reader Question - Why do I keep going back to drinking?
We see so many questions come in all of the time at This Naked Mind and they all have a common theme to them - why do I keep going back to drinking? Annie Grace dives into three questions that all relate to why we see ourselves drinking again. Annie offers answers on how and why we get stuck in a cycle of Day 1’s and multiple attempts to stop drinking, she explains the way our fears over physical withdrawal symptoms (or our experiences with them) can lead us to drink again, and also touches on the incredible impact our negative self-talk can have on going back to drinking again and again. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 569: Naked Life Story - Rachel P.
Rachel’s early experiences with alcohol led to a lifelong feeling of shame and guilt around her drinking. Yet she kept drinking even though it always felt like she was just one step away from hitting rock bottom. It took the stress of navigating the pandemic and the worry over her ever-increasing blackouts for Rachel to decide she needed to change her drinking habits. Rachel and Annie Grace discuss why they would never have read a book about stopping drinking but learning how to control alcohol felt different, how shame and guilt can keep us stuck, and how getting through all the firsts alcohol-free completely changes you. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 568: Reader's Question - How do I deal with a husband who wants me to drink with him all the time?
Often the hardest part of our journey, when we go alcohol-free, isn’t really our own path, it’s the journey others go on with us. Dealing with change is hard and that is also true for loved ones who we have always indulged before. And often that shows us pressure to drink from a loved one. Annie answers why we feel pressure to drink, and why it really isn’t about us and gives valuable advice on how to gracefully handle the situation while respecting your personal boundaries. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 567: Naked Life Story - Jessica D.
Today, Jessica joins Annie Grace for a special Naked Life episode. Jessica didn’t initially find freedom from alcohol through This Naked Mind. When Jessica found herself battling alcoholic liver disease at 34 years old, she followed the only path she knew and sought out treatment facilities and 12 step programs to find control over alcohol. Fate stepped in when Jessica and Annie Grace crossed paths on Red Table Talk. For the first time Jessica realized there were 12 step alternatives and that she didn’t have to follow a program to stay free from alcohol. Annie and Jessica discuss how our outward success can contribute to and even hide our drinking issues, the serious health risks that are showing up in women from alcohol use, and they take a deep dive into the conflicting beliefs and messages we can get from 12 step programs and 12 step alternatives. How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 566: Reader’s Questions - Are there benefits to counting days?
When it comes to deciding to live alcohol-free, many of us are convinced there are certain rules we need to follow and things we need to do. We get caught up in the shoulds and they can hold us back from freedom. Annie Grace dives into some hot topics including whether we need to count days and why she never found any benefits to counting days herself. She also shares what she thinks about being labeled as an alcoholic. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 565: Naked Life Story - Kyle L.
For Kyle, drinking was always something he did together. Together with friends, together with family, and finally together with his wife. Through the ups and downs of relationships, establishing and maintaining careers, and then adjusting to the demands of parenting alcohol seemed to be the glue that held him together. Until it stopped doing that, Kyle and Annie Grace discuss what led Kyle and his wife to stop drinking together, the tools they used to empower themselves on this journey, all the ways life improves once you’re in control of alcohol, and so much more! How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 564: Coaching Questions - How to start healing from numbing?
The vast majority of us find that we’ve been using alcohol to numb emotional pain. In this very special podcast episode, Annie Grace takes us through an actual live coaching session where she helps a PATH member to understand how to navigate the journey of beginning to heal from using alcohol to numb emotional pain. Annie shares why we should celebrate becoming aware of our feelings, the power behind realizing our problems were always there, and the importance of managing expectations. 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 make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. Imagine if just 90-days from now you discover a new freedom without feeling like you’re hanging onto willpower by your fingernails, without feeling deprived or like you are missing out, and without shame, guilt and blame. The PATH: Freedom Accelerated provides a guided, almost hypnotic, sequence of content that speaks not only to your conscious mind but also to your subconscious - actually changing your desire for a drink. Plus, you will receive daily accountability and support from our coaches and our community. If you feel like you have lost control of your drinking, there is a solution - One that’s easier than you might think, and doesn’t involve rules, missing out, or deprivation. I would love for you to join us. Go to NakedMindPath.com to learn more. 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.

EP 563: Naked Life Story - Suzanne
Alcohol was such a small part of Suzanne’s personal life for so long. Throughout her teens, 20’s and even her 30s Suzanne had so many other priorities and challenges in her life that alcohol just didn’t factor in. In her 40’s something shifted and she found herself trading bulimia for alcohol addiction. Listen in as Suzanne and Annie discuss how avoidance and hiding from emotions can lead us to an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, how alcohol can quickly go from being insignificant to an issue, moving past the shame that keeps us stuck, and how relationships can evolve and grow through this journey. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 562: Coaching Questions - How do you deal with the anxiety of getting on stage?
Dealing with stage anxiety, or anxiety in general, can seem daunting when you go alcohol-free. So many of us relied on liquid courage to get us through any sort of anxiety that came up in our lives. Annie Grace shares insight on why we have trouble dealing with issues on our own, the power of coaching, and two tips that helped her in dealing with stage anxiety. 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 make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. Imagine if just 90-days from now you discover a new freedom without feeling like you’re hanging onto willpower by your fingernails, without feeling deprived or like you are missing out, and without shame, guilt and blame. The PATH: Freedom Accelerated provides a guided, almost hypnotic, sequence of content that speaks not only to your conscious mind but also to your subconscious - actually changing your desire for a drink. Plus, you will receive daily accountability and support from our coaches and our community. If you feel like you have lost control of your drinking, there is a solution - One that’s easier than you might think, and doesn’t involve rules, missing out, or deprivation. I would love for you to join us. Go to NakedMindPath.com to learn more. 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.

EP 561: Naked Life Story - Ben
Ben’s relationship with alcohol was complicated from the beginning. He dropped out of college due to his drinking which led to a career with the United States Air Force. His military career meant he kept a handle on his drinking but after retiring and losing his dad due to alcohol and cancer, the rails came off. Listen as Ben tells Annie not once but numerous times why he says “I almost died from alcohol poisoning”, what his experience with delirium tremors was like, how This Naked Mind helped him following multiple times in rehab, and what allowed him to release the shame and guilt around his drinking. 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 make freedom from alcohol quicker, more accessible, and more affordable than ever before. Imagine if just 90-days from now you discover a new freedom without feeling like you’re hanging onto willpower by your fingernails, without feeling deprived or like you are missing out, and without shame, guilt and blame. The PATH: Freedom Accelerated provides a guided, almost hypnotic, sequence of content that speaks not only to your conscious mind but also to your subconscious - actually changing your desire for a drink. Plus, you will receive daily accountability and support from our coaches and our community. If you feel like you have lost control of your drinking, there is a solution - One that’s easier than you might think, and doesn’t involve rules, missing out, or deprivation. I would love for you to join us. Go to NakedMindPath.com to learn more. 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.

EP 560: Reader Question - Can someone in the service industry stay sober?
Staying sober in the service industry can be a challenge. We get questions about it from readers and listeners all of the time. It’s so hard to work every day in a field where you are not only exposed to your triggers but also handling them and often being offered them. In this podcast, Annie Grace offers hope and valuable tips for those committed to staying sober in the service industry. HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.

EP 559: Naked Life Story - Toni
Toni wasn’t much of a drinker in her teens or twenties. In fact, it took a major lifestyle change - a divorce, shared custody, dating, and a career change - to change how she drank. Toni tried AA, Intensive Outpatient Rehab, moderation and so much more to control her drinking but never felt connected - until she discovered This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment. Annie Grace and Toni discuss how daily drinking becomes normal, the irony of people being more interested in living caffeine free rather than alcohol free, along with the rewards found in helping other people change their relationships with alcohol. THE ALCOHOL EXPERIMENT 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. 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.

EP 558: Reader Question - What is the Impact of Alcohol on Hormones?
One of the things we’ve all become more cognizant of lately are hormone disruptors. From the food we eat, to the cleaning products we use, and even the clothing we wear - we want to know the effect they have on our hormones. It’s only natural to also wonder what is the impact of alcohol on hormones? Annie Grace dives into the science and the effects of alcohol as a hormone disruptor. HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL Wouldn’t it be great if our children never had to go through the pain and challenges we faced in our own relationship with alcohol? This is my greatest wish for my own kids and it’s why I created the most important course I have ever offered — “How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.” If you’ve struggled with alcohol and you’re not sure what to tell your kids about it…If you want to create a relationship with your children that is based upon mutual respect, mutual trust, and open communication…If you know that this conversation is the most important talk you’ll have with your children and it can’t wait any longer…Then this course is for you. It includes lifetime access to six video modules, a bonus recorded Q&A session where I answer questions from parents just like you, an interactive workbook, and our private and exclusive How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol online community where you can connect with others who are also navigating this important conversation. Visit TalkToYourKidsAboutAlcohol.com to learn more and enroll 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.