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This Naked Mind Podcast

Bestselling author Annie Grace invites you to explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture without rules, pain, or judgement. Ready to make a change? Join The Alcohol Experiment - a FREE 30-day challenge designed to deliver happiness, wellbeing and self-respect. Check out The Alcohol Experiment at alcoholexperiment.com

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46:17

The Wake-Up Call You Can’t Ignore | Tammy’s Naked...

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2025/08/23

What does it take to stop ignoring red flags about drinking—especially when no one else notices them but you? Tammy spent years managing life like a pro: raising kids, surviving the recession, and building a beautiful new chapter with her blended family. From the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, the hangovers got worse, the joy disappeared, and a voice inside kept whispering, “You need to do something.” In this episode, Tammy joins Annie to talk about what finally made her listen to

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54:20

How Do I Stop Sabotaging My Attempts to Quit...

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2025/08/19

How do I stop sabotaging my attempts to quit drinking? Jane's story will hit close to home for anyone who's ever wondered why they can stick to other healthy habits but struggle with alcohol. She exercises regularly, eats well, and maintains discipline in other areas of life, yet finds herself repeatedly breaking her commitment to quit drinking. In this honest coaching session, Jane opens up to Coach Tabbin about the internal dialogue that leads her from nail appointments to wine purchases, and

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45:49

Putting Down The Pint | Gina’s Naked Life | E828

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2025/08/16

You’ve been a bartender for years, and alcohol has been a constant in your social life, your travels, and career—so how do you stop drinking when you work in a bar? For Gina, the turning point came when she realized that alcohol no longer added value to her life, in fact, it almost seemed mundane to drink. After reading This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, Gina unlocked a new way of thinking about alcohol and began to see how much freedom there was without it. In this episode, Gina shares her journey and

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58:16

How To Rewire Your Brain To Stop Drinking | Meet The...

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2025/08/12

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of cancer, illness, loss, and intense emotional pain (including shame and guilt) related to alcohol use. Please listen with care.What if the reason you can't seem to stop drinking is because your brain is wired to keep returning to old patterns? Coach Pam talks with coaches Tabbin and Hayley about how understanding the way our brain processes alcohol can be a game changer. By learning how to rewire your brain to stop drinking, we can break free

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62:45

Alcohol-Free Life Is Better Than I Imagined | Helen's...

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2025/08/09

Can you truly quit drinking and never feel deprived? It's a question many of us ponder, and Helen's story offers a powerful, resounding "yes." Surprisingly, Helen grew up in an alcohol-free household, yet found herself, by her mid-twenties, fully immersed in a daily drinking culture that felt completely normal. This habit quietly escalated until, at 50, she was passing out almost every night. Despite her ambition and past ability to control her drinking, she grappled with a deep sense of

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85:34

From Isolation to Connection: Finding Your Way...

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2025/08/05

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses grief and loss of a child. Listener discretion is advised.What do you do when your entire sense of self feels in flux? For April and Michelle, quitting alcohol has brought unexpected challenges. While their initial decision to stop drinking opened doors to new possibilities, it’s also left them facing an uncomfortable reality—feeling lost. April, who has been alcohol-free for months, is navigating a shrinking world and struggling with the idea of belonging,

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52:14

Breaking Free From Alcohol When Depression Takes Over...

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2025/08/02

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of grief and loss. Is it truly possible to learn how to stop drinking when depression gets worse? Jacki's journey began at a point of deep despair, consuming up to 12 beers a day as her depression spiraled. After trying everything from apps to drops with no lasting success, a profound wake-up call led her to discover a different path to alcohol freedom. In this inspiring episode, Jacki shares her emotionally charged story of escaping the grip of

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61:41

Choosing Compassion To Change | Meet The Coaches | E823

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2025/07/29

What if choosing compassion to change was the first step to breaking free from alcohol’s grip? Many people struggle with shifting their relationship with alcohol, caught in a cycle of guilt and frustration. Coaches Zoe and Onowa share their journeys of transformation, where compassion, understanding, and questioning beliefs were key to creating lasting change. In this episode, they dive into how shifting from judgment to compassion helped them—and others—rewrite their stories and choose a new path

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70:47

How Do You Keep Finding Fulfillment Without Alcohol |...

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2025/07/26

Trigger Warning: This episode includes mention of pregnancy and child loss.What if finding fulfillment without alcohol was simpler than you think? Cheryl first shared her alcohol-free journey in 2018, and today, five years later, she returns to talk about how living without alcohol continues to reshape her life. After years of using alcohol to cope with daily stress, Cheryl has learned how to truly embrace her health and happiness. In this episode, she shares the powerful lessons she’s learned

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61:33

Finding Your True Self and Building Genuine...

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2025/07/22

What’s the secret to building genuine connections without alcohol? Delia and Chris both started their alcohol-free journeys in The Path with the common goal of connecting with others. For Delia, it was about fitting in and feeling accepted in social situations, while for Chris, it was overcoming deep emotional suppression and learning to trust others. In this episode, they share how they are learning to build genuine connections without alcohol, face their fears, and embrace emotional

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44:43

How to Find Internal Validation and Peace After...

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2025/07/19

What if alcohol wasn’t the solution to feeling at peace with yourself? For Isabella, alcohol became a way to mask self-doubt and emotional turbulence, especially when balancing a demanding legal career and complex family dynamics. But through the process of exploring her emotions and connecting with her inner self, Isabella found that the path to finding internal validation and peace doesn’t require alcohol—it requires self-compassion and deep emotional healing. Join Annie as she talks with

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65:24

How To Stop Drinking Without Calling Yourself An...

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2025/07/15

TW: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to alcohol use, addiction, and mental health. Are you searching for how to stop drinking without calling yourself an alcoholic? That’s the question Coaches Bill, Lisa, and Pam answer in this episode, as they courageously share their journeys of finding freedom from alcohol. Coach Bill explains how This Naked Mind helped him quit drinking without adopting the label of "addict," while Coach Lisa reflects on how The Path offered her a safe,

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51:31

From Military Wife Wine Nights to Alcohol-Free Living...

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2025/07/12

What happens when the thing you think is helping you cope is actually making everything worse? Dusty thought she had found the perfect solution to the stress of military life—wine with girlfriends during deployments, vodka to manage the constant moves, and alcohol to numb the loss of control that came with being a military spouse. Her drinking escalated from social occasions to daily solo consumption, and she began to realize she needed to learn how to stop using alcohol to cope with military

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75:22

What If Your Biggest Regrets Are Actually Your...

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2025/07/08

How does finding purpose and direction after quitting alcohol help you work through life's most challenging moments? In this raw episode, Coach Soraya guides Heidi as she grapples with decades of regret, wondering who she might have become without alcohol numbing her anxiety during her 40-year flight attendant career and questioning the relationships she chose from a place of low self-esteem. Meanwhile, Coach Onowa works with Gina, who at 173 days alcohol-free is learning to navigate divorce,

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33:34

Breaking the Evening Wine Habit | Kay's Naked Life |...

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2025/07/05

What if you feel sad about giving up wine, even when you know it’s time? That’s exactly how Kay felt when she realized that alcohol had taken over her life. After years of struggling with guilt, social pressure, and a growing dependence on wine to cope, Kay’s turning point came when she found the courage to confront her relationship with alcohol. In this episode, Kay shares her powerful journey of grief, self-doubt, and eventual healing. Through The Path and Annie's guidance, Kay discovered that

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55:01

You're Enough Without the Drink | Alcohol Freedom...

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2025/07/01

What happens when your biggest insecurities surface every time you enter a social situation? Rachel relies on drinking to overcome anxiety at networking events, transforming into her "bubbly self." Chris battles a cycle of progress and setbacks, especially when family visits trigger old patterns. Coach Bill helps them learn how to set healthy boundaries with alcohol while building authentic confidence that doesn't depend on liquid courage.In Rachel’s session: Addressing imposter syndrome and

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47:01

Learning How To Enjoy Socializing Without Alcohol |...

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2025/06/28

What if you could enjoy socializing without alcohol and actually feel more connected? Regina’s story is a powerful reminder that alcohol doesn’t have to be part of the equation. From her early days of using alcohol to fit in, to the realization that alcohol was no longer serving her, Regina shares how her relationship with alcohol shifted. Through challenges and growth, she learned how to enjoy socializing without alcohol and found deeper, more authentic connections. Join Regina and Coach Cole

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43:43

How To Explore Drinking Without Judgment | Alcohol...

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2025/06/24

Why do some people thrive in AA while others feel like they're speaking a different language entirely? Phil's story illustrates the profound difference between shame-based recovery and compassionate inquiry. After cycling through AA for 15 years without lasting success, he found a new path when he learned how to explore drinking without judgment, treating each drinking episode as valuable data rather than personal failure. Coach Onowa guides Phil through his transformation from weekend binge

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59:13

Beyond the Bottle: Finding a Fulfilling Life Using...

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2025/06/21

Can losing everything actually help you come back to yourself?For Lisa, it did. In the middle of pandemic chaos, she realized that using The Alcohol Experiment to quit drinking wasn’t just about removing alcohol—it was about reclaiming her life. As she began to unearth long-buried truths and emotional wounds, she found clarity, courage, and a new path forward. In this episode, she shares how releasing alcohol helped her find the tools to rebuild from the inside out. In this episode Annie and

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65:03

How To Stop Using Alcohol As A Crutch | Alcohol...

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2025/06/17

Are you struggling with how to stop using alcohol as a crutch when it’s all you’ve ever known for comfort, confidence, or escape? When alcohol becomes the go-to for numbing pain, soothing nerves, or simply making it through the day, letting it go can feel like losing a lifeline. Mark leaned on alcohol to suppress decades of emotional trauma and mask neurodivergent traits that made emotional expression difficult. Glenn turned to beer as a buffer against social anxiety and the constant pressure to fit

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