This Naked Mind Podcast

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 fastest-growing demographic groups of drinkers…..women over 50.  Danita highlights the importance of the community of support and friendship she has found through This Naked Mind and calls them – ‘the best friends she’s never met’.

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 overcome those “sticky” spots of sobriety.  We will learn about the art of ‘urge surfing’ and the 3 C’s, to name just a couple of the ways to help us through. Episode Links: Urge Surfing Meditation Claudia Christian 

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.  Join Annie in today’s podcast as she addresses the issue of feeling ‘stuck’.  You’ll learn about the 3 S’s and why it’s harder for some to live a naked life than others and what to do when it just isn’t clicking. 

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, then should I still give up drinking completely?  What are the benefits of being completely sober versus just drinking in moderation?  Find out why Annie decided for her, the best option was to just not drink at all and how she continues to reap the benefits of living a naked life.

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 there before we change?  Would we be better off if we had thoughtful foresight for our future and took control now?  Today’s episode is a monologue where Annie dives deep into the ‘rock bottom’ philosophy and shares her own experience on what drove her to avoid a painful end to addiction.

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 have on our bodies and minds with regards to "relaxation"?  Annie answers these important questions using personal experience, research, and the facts.  Find out what goes in on in our bodies when we begin to drink.  Are we adding fuel to a fire of stress and anxiety? Or is it okay to self-medicate using alcohol as our drug of choice?  Don’t miss the powerful information shared in today’s podcast!

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 engagement.  Listen in as Annie shares why she finds this individual to have a story worth sharing.  Annie also refreshes us on some alarming statistics surrounding the culture of alcohol in our country – sobering statistics we all need to hear. Episode Links: Lady Boss  Myron Golden  

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 several tips for helping us deal with this common problem.  Find out what safety behaviors are and how we can unteach our brain to depend on these behaviors to deal with social anxiety.

How did your ‘relationship with alcohol’ actually develop? Or how about your ‘relationship with food’?  Did you choose this relationship? Or was it influenced by others?  On today’s episode, Annie meets with Andrew Shanahan, the founder of Man Vs Fat - a weight loss organization designed specifically to support men trying to lose weight.  Andrew shares how, over time, he developed an unhealthy dependence on both food and alcohol and his journey back to health and freedom from both. Episode Links: Man Versus Fat -  Andrew Shanahan The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering a happy, healthy, wealthy alcohol-free life by Catherine Gray  Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr   The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace   This Naked Mind by Annie Grace  

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 resources I can use?  Annie Grace reassures us with her advice on what to do when we just aren’t achieving our goals of giving up drinking and shares valuable techniques and resources that will help us get back on track! Episode Links: Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking by Allen Carr   Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins  Life Process Program – Overcoming Addiction by Dr. Stanton Peele