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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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38:53

How to Stop Daily Drinking: Finding Happiness and...

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2025/04/05

Can you really learn how to stop daily drinking after decades of alcohol use? Pierre's 35-year "drinking career" began at age 9 when adults first gave him alcohol in the Alps, a region where drinking is deeply woven into the cultural fabric. Despite recognizing his daily three-beer habit as problematic in his twenties, it took decades and multiple attempts before he successfully broke free. After discovering Annie Grace's approach, Pierre developed a long-term strategy to stop daily drinking and

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73:04

Redefining Success After Quitting Drinking: Alcohol...

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2025/04/04

Is true connection possible without alcohol, and how can you redefine success after quitting drinking? Julie grapples with the instant relief alcohol provides versus the long-term regrets, caught between the desire for relaxation and the pressure to be productive. Coach Cole helps her uncover the underlying emotions driving her drinking and find genuine ways to transition from stress. Cherie, on the other hand, questions the false connection alcohol fosters with friends and society. Coach Pam

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60:10

Are Your Choices Really Yours? Kori’s Naked Life | E788

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2025/03/29

What if everything around you has been designed to influence your choices?Kori grew up believing emotions were a weakness. As an adult, she used alcohol, food, and other substances to escape her feelings. When she focused on her health, she tried to change her drinking habits but kept falling back into old patterns, no matter how hard she tried. After joining The PATH, she uncovered the hidden thoughts shaping her choices and learned how to rewire them for lasting change. In this episode, Kori

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73:10

No Pressure, Just Progress: Alcohol Freedom Coaching...

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2025/03/28

What if being present matters more than proving yourself?Joel considered himself highly functional despite his drinking, but deep down, he struggled with shame and being fully present. After years of using alcohol to manage stress and pain, he chose to take back control. His loved ones celebrate his progress, but their encouragement sometimes feels like pressure. Meanwhile, Kari is a lifelong overachiever. Since joining The PATH, she has set big goals but worries she won’t reach them. In this

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56:31

Finding Peace Within: Cindy’s Naked Life | E786

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2025/03/22

What if everything you’ve been searching for has been within you all along?Cindy had a traumatic childhood, with a violent father who was in and out of her life and a mother who coped by drinking. As a child, she cared for her younger brother, took on adult responsibilities, and learned to suppress her emotions. As she got older, alcohol became her escape from stress and emotional pain. She searched for peace in achievements, relationships, and self-improvement, but nothing brought lasting joy

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74:18

The Cost of Fitting In: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E785

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2025/03/21

What if fitting in isn’t the key to real connection? David has always used alcohol to handle stress and social anxiety but hides it from friends who see him as a “non-drinker.” As an introvert, he worries that not drinking at social events will make him seem like a “party pooper.” Stephanie is known for being fun and agreeable but often changes how she acts to meet others’ expectations. Growing up, she lacked a safe space to be herself, and as an adult, she is afraid of truly opening up. In this

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63:33

True Freedom: Lisa’s Naked Life | E784

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2025/03/15

What if the very thing you thought gave you freedom was actually keeping you stuck?As the youngest of three children, Lisa watched her older brothers drink and felt both curious and uneasy about it. In college, drinking felt like freedom. During her international sports career, it was a way to relax, fit in, and manage stress. Over time, what once gave her a sense of independence left her burnt out and disconnected from herself. As anxiety crept in, she began questioning her habits. After reading

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76:24

Shifting Beliefs, Changing Habits: Alcohol Freedom...

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2025/03/14

What if real habit change starts with how you think, not just what you do? Gemma made a commitment to 30 alcohol-free days, but on day 20, she had a drink. As someone who fears failure, she is struggling not to be hard on herself. Souren feels torn between wanting to change his relationship with alcohol and falling back into familiar habits. His fear of facing emotions has sometimes led him to create stress as a reason to drink. In this episode, Coach Ellie helps Gemma and Souren shift their

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55:23

Quiet Change, Lasting Results: Stacey’s Naked Life |...

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2025/03/08

What does real support look like when making a change?Stacey had her first drink at age 14, but by 15 or 16, life felt harder. She often clashed with her strict mom, leading her to rebel. In college, she bonded with friends over binge drinking, and at first, it felt normal. But over time, blackouts, anxiety, and injuries became more frequent. Her husband pointed it out, but his judgment only pushed her to drink more. When she finally decided to change for herself, she explored different approaches

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67:20

From Hiding to Healing: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E781

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2025/03/07

What if the discomfort you’re avoiding is the key to healing? Mary has been working on her relationship with alcohol but has kept it to herself out of fear of what others might think if she fails. When she tried to take a break before, she found herself drinking again and wasn’t sure how to make a lasting change. Meanwhile, Nancy spent years avoiding her emotions, turning to alcohol after overcoming an eating disorder. Her rocky relationship with her father and siblings made it hard for her to

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68:31

Real Relief When Life Gets Hard: Alcohol Freedom...

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2025/03/01

In hard moments, does what you turn to help you grow?Kate had worked very hard to heal from the trauma of her first marriage which left her feeling like she wasn’t good enough. But when betrayal in her current marriage reopened old wounds, she found herself drinking again after three years of being alcohol-free. Meanwhile, Dawn is sensitive to everyday noises like ticking clocks and chewing sounds. She drinks to quiet the noise and ease her irritation. In this episode, Coach Ruby helps both women

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57:15

Annie Grace on the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast | E779

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2025/02/28

What is one small realization that changed your life in a big way?When Annie Grace worked in corporate, her boss advised her to join happy hour to network. At first, she only drank at work events, but soon it became a daily habit at home. She tried to cut back with strict rules, but nothing worked. One morning, after a week of heavy drinking, she woke up needing alcohol, with vodka as her only option. Hungover and full of regret, she wrote in her journal, “I think I’m an alcoholic”. Those words

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2:01

Welcome to This Naked Mind

This Naked Mind Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Bestselling author Annie Grace invites you to explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture without rules, pain, or judgment.

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72:39

Who Are You Without the Label? Alcohol Freedom...

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2025/02/22

What if the labels you’ve always worn no longer fit who you are becoming? Maureen and Jackson are both discovering how life feels when alcohol isn’t such a big part of it. For Maureen, this time feels easier than ever, leaving her wondering if it’s too good to be true. Jackson is nervous about what his friends will think if he chooses not to drink. Alcohol was a big part of his culture growing up, and he worries that stepping away might be seen as a weakness. In this episode, Coach Hayley helps

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58:46

Happy Hours, Lonely Nights: Brian’s Naked Life | E777

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2025/02/21

When was the last time you felt fully present with someone you love?Brian was known as “the happy hour guy” among friends and colleagues. But when his dad passed away at age 57, he began reflecting on his health and how he was living. As his mom’s health declined soon after, he chose to take a break from drinking to be more present with her. That pause led to surprising changes including better sleep, more energy, and improved health. He stayed fully present for his mom when it mattered most. Along

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70:25

A Life Worth Staying In: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E776

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2025/02/15

When life feels heavy, what small choices can help you feel lighter?Shanelle had gone weeks without drinking and felt ready to face her emotions in therapy. But as therapy revealed deeper pain, she found herself returning to old habits. Meanwhile, Mary has been struggling with stress while caring for her aging mother. After hospital visits, she often finds herself reaching for a drink, but over time, she has realized it only makes her numb and unable to deal with her emotions. In this episode,

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62:52

The Missing Piece with Paul & Stacey Martino | E775

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2025/02/14

How do you inspire change in others without pushing them away? Paul Martino never really enjoyed drinking. It was something he did to fit in. When he and Stacey Martino became intentional about their health, they decided to change their relationship with alcohol. During a difficult time in their marriage, Stacey tried pushing Paul to do things her way but when she shifted her focus to her own growth, Paul felt inspired to change on his terms. Now, 25 years later, they haven’t had a drink, by

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64:31

Is Motivation Alone Enough? Alcohol Freedom Coaching...

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2025/02/08

How do you make real, lasting changes when motivation comes and goes?Dwayne has been through major life changes, including the end of two marriages, and has noticed alcohol becoming more present over time. He wants to make a change but struggles to stay consistent. On some days, he can, on other days, he just can’t help it. Roz also wants to shift her habits but finds it hard to follow through. She starts off motivated, but after a long day at an emotionally demanding job, having a drink feels like

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61:59

What Signs Are You Ignoring? Jane’s Naked Life | E773

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2025/02/07

What if the signs you’ve been ignoring are leading you toward change?Alcohol was a big part of Jane’s first marriage, with weekend get-togethers and drinks shared with her husband and friends. After her divorce, her drinking gradually increased. As a medical rep, drinking often felt like the norm, but over time, she noticed more anxiety and a shorter temper, which affected her relationship with her daughter. Then, on two separate occasions, she fell and hit her face after drinking. Those moments

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64:49

Progress, Not Perfection: Alcohol Freedom Coaching |...

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2025/02/01

Would you still appreciate your progress, even when it’s not perfect?Lisa and Rae have spent years trying to find balance in their relationship with alcohol. Lisa has tried many ways to regain control but struggles to trust herself after past setbacks. Rae, after decades of drinking, has gone days without it and felt the difference, but breaking old habits isn’t always easy. Now, both women are ready to move forward with confidence, clarity, and control. In this episode, Coach Ruby helps Lisa and

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