This Naked Mind Podcast

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 in today’s episode to discuss his book, “The Abstinence Myth.” Dr. Jaffe’s unique perspective regarding addiction and abstinence is captivating and refreshing, giving hope where all seems hopeless! Episode Links: The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach for Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, Or Rules  by Dr. Adi Jaffe  The Abstinence Myth Website   IGNTD Podcast 

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 her advice on this issue and some of the tools she personally used to refocus her energy when she gave up drinking!   Episode Links: Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg   Habit Loop  The Below-The-Radar Addict by David Sack   Hip Sobriety School 

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 on the social fabric of NYC, as well as the disproportionate impact that drugs and alcohol have on the gay community.  Greg shares the reasons HE stopped drinking and gives us a unique perspective on his new-found freedom and the joy he finds in being productive and energetic instead of hungover in a city that never sleeps!

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 instead of a chapter full of self-loathing and guilt? If so…how? Can we avoid letting this “white space” get the best of us? Annie gives her advice on how best to get through this phase and how to feel good in our own skin.  While some may say that misery is just part of the path – maybe we can turn that misery into something beautiful! Episode Links: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins   The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford 

Hang out with Annie Grace as she interviews Sherry Gaba - author, psychotherapist, and a certified recovery coach (most notably on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab)!  Sherry discusses the ins and outs of “love addiction”, the fear of being alone, and the dangers of trading alcohol addiction for other addictions – including love and co-dependency. Sherry gets transparent in this interview, discussing her life journey that includes four failed marriages, the struggles of being a single mom, and her fears of being alone.  Episode Links: The Law of Sobriety by Sherry Gaba  The Marriage and Relationship Junkie by Sherry Gaba  www.sherrygaba.com  Take the Love Relationship Quiz Here Wake Up Recovery

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 this issue of loneliness when we’re the only one not drinking? Annie Grace gives us LEGIT answers and resources to lighten the load of feeling lonely. Episode Links: Hip Sobriety  Soberistas: Love life in control  Hello Sunday Morning  Join Club Soda 

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 it finally took to prompt James to seek help for his addiction.  Check out how his life has improved in so many ways since being alcohol free and how he and his wife are finally able to be in an adult relationship after 22 years of marriage – thanks to his decision to quit drinking. **PLEASE NOTE - This episode may have some small glitches that are difficult to hear. Please forgive us.  This audio was edited as best possible.

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? Find out how Annie Grace tackled the task of telling friends, family, and colleagues that she was done with drinking for good…..and how empowering it feels to answer the ever-present question of “Can I get you a drink?” with “Yes! I’d love an iced tea!”

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 in high school to slowly developing a problem with alcohol in college and young adulthood and finally back to being rid of alcohol for good, thanks to This Naked Mind! Find out what made this ‘effortless’ for Steven and hear him share how weddings; St Patrick’s Day; playing with his kids; and literally everything is BETTER THAN EVER without drinking!  Episode Links: Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr   Alcohol Lied to Me by Craig Beck  

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 thoughts on finding peace with starting the process of quitting drinking. Episode Links: Visit Heidi Mayo's Blog