This Naked Mind Podcast

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 this beautiful year, Annie shares just a few of these messages as another reminder that we are not alone and that there is hope for finding freedom in our relationship with alcohol. To share your story, just call +1(605)937-8849.

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 point doesn’t count?  Annie answers these questions with her message of “no judgment, pain or rules”.  She reminds us that everyone’s journey is different and provides some great tips for how to avoid future relapses.  She also explains why all success, even seemingly small success, should be celebrated.

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 make a change in order to survive. She openly and honestly shares her story with Annie and inspires hope and positivity for not just surviving, but truly living a beautiful life.

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 analogy and then provides valuable information, resources and hope for finding our way out of the trap.

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 was found on the other side of the bottle. Jamie’s story is truly hopeful, straightforward and honest.

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 weeks after giving up drinking as well as why it will all be worth it in the long run. Episode Links: Interview with Dr. Jaffe

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 result! Listen to Debi's inspiring story.

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!? What is behind the bizarre phenomenon of how our closest friends are not exactly happy when we make the decision to put away the booze?

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--going from 'I never get to drink again' to 'I never have to drink again'. Not only does Scott share his own path, but he shares how he now gives back and is helping others find the freedom he has found. Finally Scott and Annie Grace dive deep into the question: Is alcohol addiction a disease?

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 or is that just an illusion? What does the science say and more importantly why do we feel happy when we drink? Annie Grace answers.