This Naked Mind Podcast

From the perspective of a Dr. of Chiropractic, Denise shares her journey to freedom from alcohol. Denise and Annie touch on the cognitive dissonance around working in wellness, yet still drinking and the void that comes after alcohol and how pain is not only necessary, but a truly beautiful part of life. Denise's story is full of life, intelligence, positivity and hope. Her no-nonsense attitude speaks to all of us in our journey to be our best selves.

What goes up must come down... But wow, do we like the 'up'? How do you deal with missing the alcohol-induced 'high'? And is there really anything to miss? Annie explores this topic based on compelling evidence.

Maureen tells an incredibly honest and uplifting story of her life, both with, and now without alcohol.

What's the verdict? Could a life sans alcohol actually be more fun? Annie answers this question and gives compelling evidence as to how a life without alcohol can truly be a happier, more fun and more joyful existence.

Jenn tells her story without holding anything back. Wow! Thank you, Jenn, for your transparency and honesty.

What's wrong with the term 'alcoholic'? Why is it harmful? How does it encourage problem drinking? Would society and individuals actually be healthier without the 'alcoholic' label? Is the term doing more harm than good and keeping people stuck? Annie explores this sensitive and controversial topic with compelling research-based evidence.

Alex Charfen had his last drink 14 years ago. Not because he had 'a problem', but because he realized alcohol was a barrier to the life he wanted, a barrier to the contribution he was destined to make in this world. Alex gives us hope, showing us how to elevate ourselves, and our lives, to a higher level of importance than drinking. This episode is so empowering because once you see alcohol as a barrier to the life you want, it becomes exciting and freeing to make a change, rather than painful or tragic. Alex and Annie explore how our addictive natures just might be what's right with us, rather than what is wrong with us as well as how to find freedom and take a stand living an alcohol-free life in an alcohol-saturated society.

It seems to be every ex-drinkers dream to be an occasional drinker again. Is that possible? If we can what do we need to do in order to achieve it?

William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, dives deep into how alcohol works in the body. Why is alcohol both a depressant and a stimulant? Why does alcohol help you fall asleep but leave you awake at 3am? Why is it that alcohol can feel so good (euphoria) and then later feel so bad (anxiety, hangovers)?

Why is it so hard to stop drinking again? Especially when we know we can? After all we've stopped before, sometimes for months even years - so what gives? Annie Grace explores this important question.