This Naked Mind Podcast

Scott Pinyard – head coach at This Naked Mind – comes on podcast with us today to answer frequently asked questions. Scott fields a question about how to handle the temptations during an important business meeting and gives us tips on how to successfully remain alcohol free despite the pressure. He also digs into how to deal with a spouse who doesn’t want to quit drinking and the difficulties surrounding this common issue. Last, Scott hands out advice on another common question – how to get through those first few difficult days of being alcohol free. And speaking of free – this podcast is packed full of free advice and tips on things we have all asked about at some point.

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 exactly it means to have a ‘naked mind’.

Today, Annie introduces Rachel from Rachel Hart Coaching. Annie and Rachel share the same passion, which is helping people find freedom from alcohol. In college, Rachel used alcohol to access the fun, confident version of herself. But it wasn’t a permanent solution - her love/hate relationship with alcohol finally had to change. Find out how she gave it up and how she is now using her experience to help others escape the grip of drinking. Episode Links: Smart Recovery  Rachelhart.com 

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 me to have a drink with them? Maybe I should drink socially so that I can maintain my relationships? Annie gives us great insight and answers that will help propel us forward with confidence to continue living a naked life.

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.  Annie meets up with Angela, who shares her painful (yet amazing) naked life story of recovery.  Angela shares her pain and heartache with us and explains how she found healing through forgiveness; freedom from alcohol; and how her gray world now has color once again. Episode Links: Drink - Ann Dowsett Johnson   Seed of the Soul – Gary Zuvak  

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 us three theories that might help explain this. She discusses the ‘forbidden fruit’ syndrome, self-medicating with food/alcohol, and filling the void in our lives with food and drinking.

WOW! In today’s podcast, Annie introduces Isabel Foxen Duke, the founder of www.stopfightingfood.com and you will be amazed by this information-packed interview.  From a young child, Isabel began a relationship with food that trapped her in an unhealthy, vicious cycle of binging and dieting and the feeling of her body not being good enough. Isabel shares a perspective that could be a game changer in the way you see food. Find out how alcohol addiction and food addiction differ and also what traits they share. Episode Links: www.StopFightingFood.com Health at Every Size  by Linda Bacon Blog - IsabelFoxandDuke.com 

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 symptoms the past three nights, but should I be prepared for some to come? And what can I expect?  Does everyone get withdrawal symptoms?  Annie answers this question for us, educating us on the stages of withdrawal and explains emotional withdrawal.

Today, Annie introduces This Naked Mind’s head coach, Scott Pinyard.  Scott will be hosting a monthly podcast called ‘Coaching Questions’, where he will answer some of the difficult, intense questions surrounding quitting drinking. Get to know Scott and his story – how he got started drinking and how he finally got free. Welcome Scott Pinyard!

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!  Annie explains why this does happen and why alcohol is sometimes referred to as the ‘dirty drug’.