This Naked Mind Podcast

Stacey Martino is a relationship expert with so much energy and passion to help others have the best relationships they can.  Stacey and Annie discuss the strain alcohol can have on relationships and most surprisingly, the difficulty that is often created when someone in the relationship begins to make positive changes.  Stacey provides some amazing insight into how to start the process of mending hurt relationships in order to move forward together. Episode Links: Relationship Breakthrough Secrets Relationship Development

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 details the “experiment” she did for this exact reason and provides some great tips on how we can stay the course by continuing to be mindful and truly honest with ourselves about the good and bad times of our drinking days.

Claudia Christian, a successful actress and founder of the C Three Foundation, shares her remarkable journey through alcohol addiction. She reveals how traditional treatments failed her and how the Sinclair Method, paired with naltrexone, transformed her relationship with alcohol. Claudia passionately discusses the need for improved addiction recovery methods and the vital work of her foundation in providing support. Tune in for insights into self-advocacy, resilience, and a vision for accessible, individualized treatment paths for those struggling with alcohol use.

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 this reader’s question by explaining the impact stress can have on our minds and bodies and how we can fight the cognitive dissonance of wanting something that we don’t really want. Episode Links: Addiction Q&A with Kevin T. McCauley, M.D. 

Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and editor who found herself consistently drinking a “life-endangering amount of alcohol”.  Catherine vulnerably and honestly shares her story with Annie as they discuss her former fears of what a dull sober life might look like and her realization of how sobriety is quite the opposite of dull. Episode References:        The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray         Catherine’s Website (www.unexpectedjoy.co.uk)      Catherine’s Instagram: @unexpectedjoyof Catherine’s Book Recommendations:             This Naked Mind by Annie Grace             Unwasted by Sacha Z. Scoblic             Kick the Drink...Easily! by Jason Vale             Dry by Augusten Burroughs             Blackout by Sarah Hepola  

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 can work through them by mindfully paying attention to them rather than trying to force them to quiet down.

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 has been able to gain control, freedom and happiness as very occasional and moderate drinker.  Annie and Mary discuss moderation and how it is not the answer for everyone, but how some can find success in moderation after putting in the work to shift the mindset.  Mary’s story is one of honesty and freedom and we are excited to share it with you. 

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

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 Helena discuss how the toxins of alcohol affect our bodies and why the detoxification process can be so helpful during our first few days of going alcohol free. Helena also provides some really great tips for a simple detoxification process.Episode Links: The Milestone DetoxHelena's Recommendations:Bicarb Salt Mixture - CapsulesBicarb Salt Mixture - PowderApple Cider VinegarYouTube - Candida Explainer VideoHelena's Grapefruit Liver-Healing Juice Recipe: 2 peeled grapefruits 1 piece of fresh turmeric root (at least one thumbnail big but more if possible) Put through a juicer and drink, taking the following supplement or drizzling a tablespoon of fresh linseed oil into the juice. The fat helps the uptake of the color chemicals in the grapefruit and turmeric. 1x 1000mg omega oil gel cap supplement - we use Omega 3 linseed oil

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 this question by sharing great insight into ways to turn boredom into a truly positive experience.