This Naked Mind Podcast

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...

EP 94: Reader Question – I Stopped Drinking but My Friends are not Supportive. How to deal?

04 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when our friends are judgment or not supportive of our decision to change our drinking habits? Annie speaks about her own personal exper...

EP 93: Overcoming Family Odds with Jeanne Foot

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanne is a mental health advocate, certified addiction counselor and recovery specialist.  Jeanne shares her story with Annie which includes growing...

EP 92: Reader Question – Should I Count Alcohol Free Days?

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it better to keep track of our alcohol free days or just to not think about it?  Annie answers this question that we all have asked ourselves by d...

EP 91: Naked Life Story: Sheila

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila had a 45 year history with alcohol where she thought many times about trying to stop drinking before she finally did.  She shares her story wi...

EP 90: Reader Question – Does the Euphoria of Becoming Alcohol Free Wear Off?

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we finally find freedom in our relationship with alcohol, many of us experience feelings of pure elation and joy.  But what happens if that feel...

EP 89: Alcohol Can Make You Fat

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does Alcohol really contribute to weight gain?  Annie Grace explains the three main reasons why alcohol makes us fat, according to scientific researc...

EP 88: Reader Question – Social Drinking – How Do I Muster the Willpower Not to Drink?

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We may have absorbed all of the information we need to experience a mindset shift when it comes to our desire to drink, but then we go out with friend...

EP 87: Naked Life Story: Dean

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dean is a husband, father, business man and a special constable (part-time police officer) in the UK. Dean tells Annie about his story and how is rela...

EP 86: Reader Question – How long does it take to start really feeling better after I stop drinking? With Dr Adi Jaffe

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve stopped drinking, but how long does it take to really start to feel the changes as my body recovers from the damage alcohol has done? Annie and...

EP 85: Naked Life Story: Danielle

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Baldino started drinking while in college and over the next few years found herself shifting from drinking with friends for fun to weekend bi...

EP 84: Reader Question – Why can’t I stop drinking alone?

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m drinking at home alone at night to quiet the noise, relax and fall asleep faster, so how can I stop doing that? Annie explains why alcohol seems...

EP 83: What About Food? With Kaelin Tuell Poulin

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kaelin Tuell Poulin is the founder of LadyBoss Weight Loss and her mission is to “help women lose weight while loving themselves again”. Annie get...

EP 82: Reader Question – What are Naltrexone and The Sinclair Method?

23 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Naltrexone and The Sinclair Method come up all the time in reader’s questions to Annie.  Annie spends some time explaining what Naltrexone is and h...

EP 81: Beyond the Bars with Rob Lohman

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Lohman is the founder of The Addiction Recovery Hub and Host of the Beyond the Bars Radio Podcast.  Rob shares with Annie about his story of imme...

EP 80: Reader Question – I drink to f*ck my brain up, just for a little while, can you help?

16 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us have turned to alcohol in times where we just want to lose ourselves and escape the pressure and noise.  What can we do to get out of t...

EP 79: The Truth About Alcohol with Lee Davy

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Davy is the founder of The Truth About Alcohol.  Lee shares his incredible story with Annie of how he found spontaneous sobriety after years of e...

EP 78: Reader Question – How Did I Stop Drinking?

09 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Annie describes her own personal journey that brought her to the research behind This Naked Mind and how her method of unconscious co...

EP 77: Naked Life Story: Jenna Sinclair

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna Sinclair spent much of her childhood in pubs observing her mom drinking too much and being carried home by some of the locals on a regular basis...

EP 76: Reader Question - Does drinking really prevent Alzheimer's?

02 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie responds to an article titled “Moderate to Heavy Drinkers are More Likely to Live to 85 Without Developing Dementia” by breaking down the de...

EP 75: Allowing with Laura McKowen

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Laura McKowen somewhat reluctantly overcame what she describes as a “life-threatening drinking problem”. She then started to share her story with ...

EP 74: Reader Question – Are you happier without alcohol?

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it really possible to be happier without alcohol?  That can be really hard to even imagine.  Annie describes her thoughts around happiness with a...

EP 73: Drinking in Full Control with Ruari Fairbairns

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ruari Fairbairns is the co-founder of One Year No Beer and the author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge.  Ruari shares his story with Annie starti...

EP 72: Reader Question – Did you quit forever?

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie gets asked this question all the time.  Did she go into this with the plan to quit forever or just to drink less? And does she consider herself...

EP 71: Naked Life Story: Sasha Tozzi

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sashi Tozzi started drinking at 15 years old as a way to overcome her shyness and social anxiety.  By the time she turned 20, things had escalated to...

EP 70: Reader Question – How Do I Overcome Guilt & Regret

12 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we finally find freedom in our relationship with alcohol, what are we supposed to do with all of the guilt and regret for the things we did in ou...

EP 69: Allowing Feeling with Scott Stabile

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Stabile has a very traumatic past and yet has made it his mission in life to “spread as much love as possible” and is doing just that with h...

EP 68: Reader Question - How can I not be a zealot about the fact that I no longer drink?

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we finally find that freedom in our relationship with alcohol, it can be so hard not to try to push it on everyone around us.  Annie gives us so...

EP 67: The Billion Dollar Body with Nicholas Bayerle

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Bayerle is the CEO of Billion Dollar Body.  Nicholas has an immense passion to help men find and live into their amazing potential. Annie an...

EP 66: Reader Question - I'm trying to moderate and I'm wondering why does the day after drinking feel so bad?

28 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If we are doing pretty well at moderation, then what are the scientific reasons behind why we feel so terrible the day after we have a drink?  Annie ...

EP 65: Moderation

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast, Annie reveals her most recent research on the topic of Moderation.  She explains that there are two reasons we might want to mo...

EP 64: Reader Question - Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Are they okay?

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should we start drinking non-alcoholic wine or beer after we have eliminated alcohol?  And can it cause some sort of trigger to crave alcohol again? ...

EP 63: Natural Healing from Alcohol with Dr Terry Trinka

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Terry Trinka is a neurological optometrist and certified nutritionist who specializes in helping people with both vision and health problems.  Ann...

EP 62: Reader Question – What is the science behind why I feel like I want to drink so badly?

14 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we have made a conscious decision to no longer drink, what is the scientific reason for why we find ourselves desperately wanting a drink? Annie ...

EP 61: Naked Life Story: Paul Churchill

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Churchill is the founder of Recovery Elevator Podcast, which started out as a personal accountability tool and now has over 2 million downloads! ...

EP 60: Reader Question – I see no benefit to alcohol, why can’t I just quit?

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If I understand and agree with pretty much everything I read in This Naked Mind, why am I having such a hard time actually quitting?  Annie gives us ...

EP 59: Workaholism with Dawn Nickel

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Nickel is the co-creator of She Recovers.  Dawn talks to Annie about her personal struggles with addictions to alcohol, marijuana and most recen...

EP 58: Reader Question – Am I an alcoholic?

31 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do I know if I am an alcoholic? So many of us have asked ourselves this question at some point. Annie tackles this question with information on th...

EP 57: Naked Life Story: Andy Ramage

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Ramage is the co-founder of One Year No Beer and the author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge.  Annie and Andy discuss how One Year No Beer s...

EP 56: Reader Question – Is Drinking Just Truly a Habit?

24 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie discusses how to expose the unconscious belief that drinking is just a habit by explaining Liminal Thinking and how our experiences, observation...

EP 55: My Fair Junkie with Amy Dresner

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amy is a former professional comedienne who struggled with addictions to anything and everything.  After getting sober in 2012, she wrote a beautiful...

EP 54: Reader Question – How Can I Not Forget All the Reasons I Quit Drinking?

17 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we are finally settling in to sobriety, it might be easy to forget how bad things actually were when we had no control in our relationship with a...

EP 53: Science & Social Conditioning with Annie Grace & Michael Patrick

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annie was recently interviewed by Michael Patrick for the StillFeel21.com Podcast.  Annie and Michael discussed spontaneous sobriety, the unconscious...

EP 52: Reader Question – How To Overcome Cravings?

10 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we truly believe that alcohol is not helpful to us in any way, but still find ourselves craving it, how can we stick to our decision and fight ag...

EP 51: The Unconscious Root of Addiction with Steve Ozanich

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Ozanich discovered personal healing through Dr John Sarno’s work and has dedicated his life to helping others in the same way.  He is an auth...

EP 50: Reader Question – How Can I Loosen Up Without Alcohol?

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can we still enjoy social settings that involve alcohol when we have made the decision to stop drinking?  And if so, how can we loosen up to enjoy ou...

EP 49: Naked Life Stories: Kelly Fitzgerald & Carly Benson

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Fitzgerald is the author behind the blog Sober Senorita and Carly Benson is the founder of Miracles are Brewing.  Kelly and Carly both tell Ann...

EP 48: Reader Question – I Quit Drinking But My Spouse Has Not. Any Advice?

24 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we make the big decision to stop drinking, but our spouse is still drinking, how do we handle that?  Annie gives some great advice and discusses...

EP 47: Naked Life Story: Jolene Park

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jolene Park is a functional nutritionist and health coach who works with purpose-driven companies and individuals.  She is also one of the Certified ...

EP 46: Reader Question – How Do I Let Go of Self Sabotage?

17 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can we find enough love for ourselves to stop the self-sabotage and truly find freedom? Annie shares her advice on how to change how we treat ours...

EP 45: Naked Life Story: Holly Glenn Whitaker

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Glenn Whitaker is the founder of Hip Sobriety and co-host of HOME podcast.  Holly shares her story of multiple addictions and her journey to re...

EP 44: Reader Question – How Do I Talk To A Loved One Who Is Drinking Too Much?

10 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so difficult to have a conversation with someone about their drinking. Annie shares great personal insight and her research on how to appro...

EP 43: Naked Life Story: Annick Ina

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annick shares her amazing sober social life - from going out until all hours to dealing with pressure from drinking friends. Get ready for an upbeat, ...

EP 42: Reader Question – How Do You Pull Yourself Out of the Guilt Around Drinking?

03 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we start to experience the hyper awareness about our relationship with alcohol, we often experience a crippling sense of guilt.  Annie discusses...

EP 41: Relationships, Marriage & Alcohol with Stacey Martino

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Martino is a relationship expert with so much energy and passion to help others have the best relationships they can.  Stacey and Annie discus...

EP 40: Reader Question - How Do I Maintain My Determination When The Horrors Of Drinking Fade?

27 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After any period of success with not drinking, it can be easy to forget how bad things were at our worst and only remember the good times.  Annie det...

EP 39: The Sinclair Method with Claudia Christian

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Claudia Christian has had a hugely successful career as an actress, producer, author and much more.  Claudia tells Annie about her own struggles with...

EP 38: Reader Question - How Long Does it Take for Miserable Cravings to Go Away?

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After three to four months of sober living, why do I suddenly have a new wave of stress induced cravings crashing down on me?  Annie Grace answers th...

EP 37: Naked Life Story: Catherine Gray

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and editor who found herself consistently drinking a “life-endangering amount of alcohol”.  Catherine v...

EP 36: Reader Question – Cravings & Triggers: What Exactly Are They And How Do You Deal With Them?

13 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What are cravings and triggers and how can we get over them? Annie explains how cravings and triggers work and then provides great insight into how we...

EP 35: Naked Life Story: Mary

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mary is the artist behind the cover of This Naked Mind. In her early twenties, she found herself living a blackout drunk life in New York City, but ha...

EP 34: Reader Question – Alcohol and Depression?

06 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is the relationship between alcohol and depression?  Annie answers this question by describing her own personal experiences with depression and ...

EP 33: Detoxification with Helena Cavan

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Helena Cavan is the owner and director of The Milestone Detox, a boutique juice and raw food detox retreat company based in the Cotswolds. Annie and ...

EP 32: Reader Question – How Do I Overcome the Trigger of Boredom

30 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why is overcoming boredom so difficult?  Annie shares her research into boredom and why it is actually an amazing part of being human.  She answers ...

EP 31: Naked Life Stories: End of Year Interviews

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are constantly overwhelmed by the stories that we hear from so many readers who have had their lives changed as a result of This Naked Mind. To end...

EP 30: Reader Question - How Can I Prevent Relapse and Does All Sober Time Count?

23 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so easy for us to fall back into the trap of alcohol after we seemingly escaped for a time?  And does that mean our success up to that poin...

EP 29: Naked Life Story: Meredith

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meredith is a very busy and active wife, mother, attorney and triathlete who woke up after almost two decades of heavy drinking and knew she had to ma...

EP 28: Reader Question – How Do I Get Free When I’m Trapped in Alcohol Addiction?

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If it is so easy to get sucked into the trap of Alcohol Addiction, how are we possibly supposed to escape? Annie explains Allen Carr’s Pitcher Plant...

EP 27: Naked Life Story: Jamie

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie is a Registered Nurse who was living a very boozy life in Manhattan. Jamie tells Annie about how the life she wanted since she was a little girl...

EP 26: Reader Question – How Can I Combat the Depression After Giving Up Drinking?

09 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we feel so depressed when we initially stop drinking?  Annie provides some great information on why we might feel so down during the first few...

EP 25: Naked Life Story: Debi

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Debi, a successful flight attendant, has changed her entire life for the better by cutting out alcohol. She has even opened her own business as a resu...

EP 24: Reader Question – Why Do Our Friends React Badly When We Stop Drinking?

02 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First, our friends were worried about our drinking, asking us to take it easy and now that we've stopped they seem almost offended by our decision!? W...

EP 23: Naked Life Story: Scott

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Scott joins Annie Grace with a big beard, a huge smile, and an incredible journey of being true to himself and really waiting for the internal mindset...

EP 22: Reader Question - Does Alcohol Make You Happy?

25 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

People sure seem happy a few drinks in, yet we all know that alcohol is defined as a depressant? How can this be? Does alcohol really make you happy o...

EP 21: Naked Life Story: Dr. Denise

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From the perspective of a Dr. of Chiropractic, Denise shares her journey to freedom from alcohol. Denise and Annie touch on the cognitive dissonance a...

EP 20: Reader Question - What do You do about Missing the "High" from Drinking?

18 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What goes up must come down... But wow, do we like the 'up'? How do you deal with missing the alcohol-induced 'high'? And is there really anything to ...

EP 19: Naked Life Story: Maureen

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen tells an incredibly honest and uplifting story of her life, both with, and now without alcohol.

EP 18: Reader Question - Is Not Drinking Really More Fun?

11 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's the verdict? Could a life sans alcohol actually be more fun? Annie answers this question and gives compelling evidence as to how a life without...

EP 17: Naked Life Story: Jenn

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn tells her story without holding anything back. Wow! Thank you, Jenn, for your transparency and honesty.

EP 16: Reader Question - Should We Stop Using the Word "Alcoholic"?

04 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's wrong with the term 'alcoholic'? Why is it harmful? How does it encourage problem drinking? Would society and individuals actually be healthier...

EP 15: Elevating Your Life with Alex Charfen

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Charfen had his last drink 14 years ago. Not because he had 'a problem', but because he realized alcohol was a barrier to the life he wanted, a b...

EP 14: Reader Question - Can I Become an Occasional Drinker Again?

28 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It seems to be every ex-drinkers dream to be an occasional drinker again. Is that possible? If we can what do we need to do in order to achieve it?

EP 13: Alcohol Explained with William Porter

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, dives deep into how alcohol works in the body. Why is alcohol both a depressant and a stimulant? Why does...

EP 12: Reader Question - I'm Drinking Again - How Do I Stop?

21 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to stop drinking again? Especially when we know we can? After all we've stopped before, sometimes for months even years - so what ...

EP 11: Naked Life Story: Michelle

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle explores her relationship with alcohol giving an intimate look at how alcohol was all tied up in an unhealthy relationship with sex. Annie Gr...

EP 09: A Better Question with Dr. Adi Jaffe

14 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adi Jaffe, Behavioral Neuroscientist and Ph.D. joins Annie Grace in discussing 'The Abstinence Myth'. Dr. Jaffe gives his insight into prescriptio...

EP 08: Reader Question – Is moderation possible?

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Annie explores the topic of moderation. When it works, when it doesn't and what neurologically, physiologically and psychologically someone needs to k...