This Naked Mind Podcast

EP 194: Reader Question - How do you define alcohol and alcoholism?

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This topic….’what makes someone an alcoholic’….is a hot spot for many. One person may label themselves an ‘alcoholic’ while another might ...

EP 193: Naked Life Story – Tiffany

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think professional people wouldn’t show up to work impaired? Well, think again, because it does happen. Sometimes even the best of the best of them ...

EP 192: Reader Question – How can I talk to my husband about his drinking?

13 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When we’ve quit drinking but our spouse hasn’t, it can be challenging to coexist. So, how do we approach this topic with him/her? Annie answers th...

EP 191: Naked Life Story – Raegan

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fancy bars near Capitol Hill. Cocktails with U.S. Senators and Congressmen. Annie welcomes Raegan, who can relate to the drinking culture that permeat...

Ep 190: Reader Question – How to be alcohol free at a wedding?

06 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is wedding season and a summer wedding without booze is unthinkable! Or is it? Find out how to say no to the open bar and champagne toast as An...

EP 189: Naked Life Story – Molly

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Annie welcomes Molly, who takes us on her journey that started with obsessive dieting and exercise. But with life’s curveballs...

Ep 188: Reader Question – Quitting drinking is hurting my relationship. Any advice?

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when one person in a relationship or marriage decides to quit drinking? And what if the other person doesn’t have any interest in quitt...

EP 187: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Genetics. Labeling. Marriage. There are a lot of unknowns to navigate through when we venture into a life without alcohol. Scott Pinyard, This Naked M...

Ep 186: Reader Question – Does Alcohol Affect Your Immune System?

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’re coming down with a cold or sore throat on a Friday night, you go out and party pretty hard only to wake up with a ful...

EP 185: Naked Life – Rachel’s Story

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Grace takes you Down Under today with Rachel Hind! Rachel is a wellness coach and the founder of Be Your Best Self and a professionally trained ...

Ep 184: Reader Question – Does alcohol advertising really work?

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From billboards to commercials to magazine ads, alcohol marketing is everywhere. But does this really work? Or is it geared for a certain ‘addictive...

EP 183: Naked Life - Terrance

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the journey to freedom from alcohol has a lot of peaks and valleys; curves and turns; and stops along the way. For Annie’s guest, Terrence...

Ep 182: Reader Question – Since I stopped drinking I noticed my friends drinking less. Is this normal?

08 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it pure coincidence that my friends have been drinking less ever since I stopped drinking? Annie addresses this interesting social phenomenon and g...

EP 181: What’s Working Now with Katie Richardson

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why would someone who has never touched alcohol want to interview Annie Grace?  Enter, Katie Richardson, who hosted Annie as a guest on her podcast “...

Ep 180: Reader Question – How do you deal with family members who still drink?

01 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We can choose our friends, but we can’t choose our family and so…..how do we deal with this issue if our close family members still drink? Should ...

EP 179: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Community. It’s such an important part of life and there are a plethora of questions surrounding this topic when it comes to quitting drinking.  Jo...

Ep 178: Reader Question – If I'm not drinking do I just need to stay out of the pub full stop?

25 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is something that many of us struggle with and when it comes to socializing without our crutch of alcohol, the temptation to drink can become ...

EP 177: Naked Life Story - Kim

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Problematic? Not so much.  Social and fun? Definitely yes! Today, Annie introduces Kim! Kim is an energetic 61-year-old who became a proficient, enth...

Ep 176: Reader Question – But I love the taste of Bud Light, what can I replace it with?

18 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I know I need to give up drinking and I plan to do this, but I absolutely love the taste of one specific drink! What’s the best way to go about givi...

EP 175: "Your Life By Design" with Pleasance Silicki

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for something special? On March 20, Annie was the podcast guest of Pleasance Silicki – founder of LOLA Community. Pleasance wears many hats –...

Ep 174: Reader Question – How do I gracefully say no to alcohol?

11 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Isn’t it interesting that we have to feel bad about saying no to a drink? But since that’s just the way it is, what are some tips on how to say no...

EP 173: Naked Life Story: Monica

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it hard for you to imagine going to your lake home for the weekend or the Fourth of July and not drinking? Cruising on the pontoon with only bottle...

Ep 172: Reader Question - Can online forums keep me stuck?

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often times when we give up a bad habit (like drinking), support groups and online forums can be extremely helpful….until they’re not. Can they ev...

EP 171: Naked Life Story: Jordan

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Born into an alcoholic home, Annie’s guest, Jordan, shares with us what life was like growing up in Sin City.  Parties that started at midnight; su...

Ep 170: Reader Question - How do I talk to my kids about drinking alcohol?

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With our alcohol-infatuated culture and society, it seems inevitable that we will need to discuss the topic of drinking with our kids. But is that the...

EP 169: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Pinyard, head coach at This Naked Mind, is BACK! In today’s episode, Scott tackles another batch of commonly asked questions – 4 to be exact...

Ep 168: Reader Question – How did you come out as a non drinker?

20 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of giving up drinking is the part where we “come out” to our friends and family. While this isn’t a big ...

EP 167: Naked Life Story - Michael

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard Annie discuss the drinking culture in New York City, but what about the west coast? Those California beaches, the vineyards, and all tha...

Ep 166: Reader Question - Why do I dream about drinking?

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is dreaming about drinking normal? And does it mean that I still want to be drinking? Is it possible to wake up “hungover” after a dream like this...

EP 165: Naked Life Story: Jacqueline

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, Annie introduces Jacqueline from the Netherlands, where drinking is part of the culture, as it is in many parts of the world. Bu...

EP 164: Reader Question - Are vacations and holidays more fun without drinking?

06 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine this - a powder white beach, crystal blue water, and a balmy 85 degrees….finally a much-deserved vacation and some R&R. The only thing missi...

EP 163: Naked Life Story - Carrie

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Annie welcomes Carrie, who shares a complicated story of how she went from a naïve high school girl to a sorority party girl in...

EP 162: Reader Question - Why does alcohol get a free pass in society when it is so dangerous?

30 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if alcohol is as dangerous as some say it is? And if so, then why does our society support it so much? Annie Grace shares facts...

EP 161: Coaching with Scott Pinyard

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this month’s Q&A episode with This Naked Mind’s head coach, Scott Pinyard,. Today, Scott discusses one of the most powerful thought pro...

EP 160: Reader Question – Is addiction genetic?

23 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if addiction is truly genetic in nature? If it is, are we doomed to become an alcoholic if there is alcoholism in our family hi...

EP 159: Naked Life Story: Taryn

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to meet someone super cool? Annie Grace chats it up with Taryn Strong – one of the founders of She Recovers – an organization aimed at conne...

EP 158: Reader Question – How do you deal with stress without alcohol?

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Annie recently answered a question regarding alcohol and stress. But today, she addresses what exactly she does to relax after a long, stressful day. ...

EP 157: Naked Life Story - Karolina

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Annie welcomes Karolina, who was a gray area drinker for many years.  Karolina went from being a college party girl to a weekend binge drinker...

EP 156: Reader Question – What is the difference in binge drinking vs. daily drinking?

09 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What defines binge drinking? If we drink heavily on the weekends and then take a few days off only to repeat the cycle, does that make me a binge drin...

EP 155: Naked Life Story: Tricia

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This Naked Mind and Annie Grace welcome Tricia, the host of Recovery Happy Hour podcast.  Tricia was a self-proclaimed, overachieving, co-dependent a...

EP 154: Reader Question - Why am I having sugar cravings during a break from alcohol? Annie Grace answers

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it odd to miss something we never really had? When sugar isn’t something that we really had a lot of BEFORE quitting alcohol, then why the insane...

EP 153: Naked Life Story: Kerry

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have some sort of drinking history from college, but not Kerry – today’s guest.  Annie highlights Kerry’s naked life story today.  ...

EP 152: Reader Question - Alcohol & older adults, what we need to know

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard that drinking is becoming a problem for an unsuspecting age group – those over 50.  Is this true?  And if it IS true, what explains ...

EP 151: Coaching Questions with Scott Pinyard

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Pinyard – head coach at This Naked Mind – comes on podcast with us today to answer frequently asked questions. Scott fields a question about...

EP 150: Reader Question - What is a Naked Mind?

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This Naked Mind is such an interesting name. What exactly does it mean?  Find out what inspired Annie to use this unique name for her book and what e...

EP 149: Naked Life Story: Rachel

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Annie introduces Rachel from Rachel Hart Coaching. Annie and Rachel share the same passion, which is helping people find freedom from alcohol. ...

EP 148: Reader Question - Should I start drinking socially?

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I fear that my break from alcohol won’t be a realistic, permanent option. What about my family, who are big drinkers, and my friends who depend on m...

EP 147: Naked Life Story - Angela

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An absent mother, a violent father, life as a single mom, and a brother who was murdered created the perfect storm for today’s podcast guest.  Anni...

EP 146: Reader Question - What is the link between drinking and binge eating?

02 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be a correlation between binging food and binging alcohol.  If there is a link, what is it? Annie Grace answers this question, giving ...

EP 145: Stop Fighting Food with Isabel Foxen Duke

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

WOW! In today’s podcast, Annie introduces Isabel Foxen Duke, the founder of www.stopfightingfood.com and you will be amazed by this information-pack...

EP 144: Reader Question - Does everyone have alcohol withdrawals?

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My conscious mind has agreed with my subconscious mind and I no longer want to drink! So, let’s talk withdrawal.  I haven’t had any withdrawal sy...

EP 143: Coaching Questions: Introducing Head Naked Mind Coach Scott Pinyard

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Annie introduces This Naked Mind’s head coach, Scott Pinyard.  Scott will be hosting a monthly podcast called ‘Coaching Questions’, wher...

EP 142: Reader Question - Reader Question - Why do I feel better the day after drinking?

19 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most people feel miserable and hungover the day after drinking.  Why do some people have the opposite effect? I feel full of energy and great!  Anni...

EP 141: Naked Life Story: Jamie

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being alcohol free is all sunshine and roses, right?  Annie visits with Jamie, who decided to give up drinking in September of 2017. Although Jamie h...

EP 140: Reader Question - After a while not drinking, when I drink again I feel so much worse than before. Why is this?

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t drink nearly the amount I used to, but when I do – I now get the worst hangovers.  Is this normal?  Annie explains that YES, this is nor...

EP 139: Naked Life Story - Mike

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Growth happens outside of our comfort zone – Annie Grace meets up with Mike, who attended the Naked Mind Live Event in October – and for Mike, thi...

EP 138: Reader Question - How do I reach the same level of fun conversation without alcohol?

05 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I fear that I won’t be able to have the same type of connection and fun if I’m not drinking. Can you reassure me that socializing will still be fu...

EP 137: Quit Pain Pills with Dr. Leslie Cole M.D.

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our country is in the midst of a crisis – an opioid crisis.  When we have pain – we immediately want it taken away and when that pain is relieved...

EP 136: Reader Question - Do you have to figure out all the stuff inside you before you can heal?

29 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do I need to go back and relive what caused me to start drinking in the first place in order to fully heal?  Annie Grace answers this question using ...

EP 135: The Pitfalls of 30 Day Alcohol Free Challenges with Annie Grace and Scott Pinyard

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Grace sits down with Scott Pinyard, This Naked Mind’s head coach, to discuss tips and topics that will help you be successful with a 30-day br...

EP 134: Reader Question - I quit drinking. When will I lose my spare tire?

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I thought when I quit drinking, I’d lose a bunch of weight.  It’s been a while now, so why am I not losing like I wanted to and thought I would? ...

EP 133: Naked Life Story: Nate

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Annie welcomes Nate, who at one time was a happy-go-lucky, athletic college student who could enjoy life without even the though...

EP 132: Reader Question - Why don't I get bad hangovers anymore?

15 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I have close to two bottles of wine at night, but don’t really get a hangover the next day. Why is this?  Annie Grace answers this questi...

EP 131: Mingle Mocktails with Laura

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Diet tonic water, seltzer with a twist of lime, diet cola, ginger ale.….to name just a few. If you’re living a sober life, these drinks might soun...

EP 130: Reader Question - How to deal with loneliness?

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do about the loneliness we feel when we’ve given up drinking? Alcohol was what used to fill that void, but now there’s longer alcohol t...

EP 129: Naked Life Story: Erika

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From leaving the car running after a drunk drive home to threatening divorce while under the influence, today’s guest sits down with Annie to share ...

EP 128: Reader Question - How to deal with alcohol triggers?

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the deal with triggers? And how do I deal with them?  Annie delivers an answer for this common question, that will help us connect the dots ...

EP 127: Naked Life Story: Heather

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Annie welcomes Heather, a 34-year-old writer from California, to today’s podcast. Heather shares the story of her 3-phase drinking career and...

EP 126: Reader Question - Alcohol Free: Is it worth it?

24 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is giving up alcohol really worth feeling like my life is consumed with quitting drinking?  Annie gives us reassurance and presents the question….i...

EP 125: Naked Life Story: Mike

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever done something so embarrassing while you were drunk that you wanted to crawl in a hole the next day?  Annie welcomes Mike to the podcas...

EP 124: Reader Question - I stopped drinking and my husband has no intention of stopping. How do I deal?

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should it bother us if we’ve quit drinking but our spouse hasn’t? And should we force our newfound lifestyle on others?  Annie Grace calls on a f...

EP 123: Naked Life Story: Sara

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie welcomes Sara to today’s episode of This Naked Mind.  Sara delivers an honest, emotional interview about her path to freedom and the reasons ...

EP 122: Reader Question: Why do I feel detached when I'm not drinking?

10 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it…..when we are the only ones not drinking, it can leave us feeling detached, separated, and awkward.  How do we deal with this and p...

EP 121: Naked Life Story: Danita

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Annie Grace welcomes Danita, a 61-year-old who has a truly inspiring Naked Life story!  At 61, Danita brings a perspective from one of the fas...

EP 120: Reader Question - I can't be sober for more than 12 days. Can you help?

03 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is the problem here? Why do I consistently break my sobriety at 12 days?  In today’s episode, Annie hands over some great resources to help us...

EP 119: Why Am I Stuck?

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, the transition to a sober life is not such a slam dunk.  Rather, it feels like an unreachable goal that will never be achieved.  Jo...

EP 118: Reader Question - Why Don’t You Drink Alcohol?

27 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people choose to drink in moderation while others choose to quit altogether?  If I never had a “rock bottom” or “aha” moment, the...

EP 117: Rock Bottom with Annie Grace

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Annie talks ‘rock bottom’.  What does hitting rock bottom mean for you and why do some of us just accept that we must get t...

EP 116: Reader Question - Does alcohol really relax us?

20 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we automatically assume that a drink will help us relax? Do we really get the desired effect of "relaxation"? What effect does alcohol actually...

EP 115: The Pretty Side vs The Ugly Side

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Annie gives us a sneak peek at an upcoming podcast she will be doing with an inspirational man she met during a recent speaking ...

Ep 114: Reader Question - How do I handle my social anxiety without alcohol?

13 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I feel more anxiety about socializing when I know I won’t be drinking?  Is it best to just avoid going out altogether?  Annie Grace unpacks...

Ep 113: Naked Life Story: Andrew

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How did your ‘relationship with alcohol’ actually develop? Or how about your ‘relationship with food’?  Did you choose this relationship? Or ...

Episode 112: Reader Question: Why does it seem so easy for others? Why can't I get free?

06 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why is abandoning addiction so hard for some and easy for others? What are we doing wrong? Is it just me? Or is this normal?  Are there other resourc...

Episode 111: The Abstinence Myth with Dr. Adi Jaffe

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can we be successful at beating addiction if we don’t abstain altogether? Annie Grace welcomes back her first-ever, second-time guest, Dr. Adi Jaffe...

EP 110: Reader Question - I stopped drinking alcohol but now I binge on Netflix and ice cream. What's the deal?

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do we avoid trading one addiction for another? Is it always a bad thing to replace our focus on alcohol to something new? Join us as Annie shares ...

EP 109: Naked Life Story: Greg

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Grace heads to New York City for today’s interview with Greg!  Listen in as Annie and Greg discuss their thoughts on the effect alcohol has o...

Ep 108: Reader Question - How can I handle my guilt and regret from my drinking days?

22 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It seems expected to go through a period of guilt and regret while on the recovery journey, but  is it possible to make this a positive experience in...

Ep 107: Relationship Junkie with Sherry Gaba

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hang out with Annie Grace as she interviews Sherry Gaba - author, psychotherapist, and a certified recovery coach (most notably on VH1’s Celebrity R...

EP 106: Reader’s Question - Why does living alcohol-free feel lonely?

15 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From baby showers to funerals – alcohol is everywhere we turn.  Has it become the glue that holds our social life together? And what do we do with ...

EP 105: Naked Life Story: James

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie sits down with James, who’s celebrating six months of sobriety! Way to go!  But James didn’t always have much to cheer about! Find out what...

EP 104: Reader Question - How did you tell your friends you stopped drinking?

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to ‘come out’ about the fact that we no longer drink? And why do we feel like we owe people an explanation for declining a drink...

EP 103: Naked Life Story: Steven

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today as Annie Grace hears Steven’s Naked Life story!  Follow along as Steven shares how he went from an all-American, non-drinking athlete...

EP 102: Reader's Question - Did you stop drinking all at once or a bit at a time?

01 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are there rules about how to begin this process of going alcohol free?  Should we force the issue of going cold turkey?  Annie Grace shares her thou...

EP 101: Naked Life Story: Liz

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Getting drunk after the kids’ basketball games and waking up at 3 a.m. every night was getting old for this week’s guest!  Join Annie Grace and L...

EP 100: 100 Reasons with Annie Grace and Scott Pinyard

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 100th episode!!!  To celebrate this milestone, Annie Grace and Scott Pinyard create an impromptu ‘top 100’ list of advice, learnings, ...

EP 99: The Grind with Joey Tork and Jason Harmon

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Grace was recently interviewed by Joey Tork and Jason Harmon from The Grind podcast. The interview was so amazing, that she wanted to share it w...

EP 98: Reader Question - How long does alcohol take to leave the body?

18 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve heard that it takes one hour for our liver to metabolize one unit of alcohol…if this is true, why do you say it can take up to 10 days for al...

EP 97: Is Addiction a Disease?

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Annie and her lead certified Naked Mind coach, Scott Pinyard, as they discuss one of the most difficult and frequently asked questions, “Is alc...

EP 96: Reader Question - What is PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)? And does it happen for everyone?

11 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In what stage of recovery does PAWS occur and does it happen to everyone?  Annie answers questions about PAWS and shares scientific research and her ...

EP 95: MindBody Mastery with Katelyn Michals

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie was recently interviewed by Katelyn Michals, creator of MindBody Mastery podcast.  Listen as Katelyn interviews Annie Grace about her own journ...