This Naked Mind Podcast

By: Annie Grace
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  • 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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  • Reclaiming Your True Self: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E770

    Reclaiming Your True Self: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E770
    Jan 25 2025
    How might your past still be shaping the choices you make today? Eliza feels unworthy of living without alcohol and is afraid to discover who she truly is without it. Growing up, she learned to hide her true self to earn her parents’ love. Meanwhile, Lacey grew up feeling unheard, which made it difficult for her to share her feelings. Her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis has brought up deep fears, making it even harder for her to open up. In this episode, Coach Zoe helps them reflect on how their childhoods shaped their choices. With compassion, they begin to let go of the shame and fears holding them back and reconnect with their inner child to build a more loving and authentic relationship with themselves. In Eliza’s session: - Feeling stuck and afraid to explore her true self - Exploring her feelings of unworthiness - Seeking parental love and acceptance as a child - How childhood patterns shaped her struggles today - Grieving an unresolved relationship with her parents - Using tools like anchoring and inner-child work to heal - Building self-worth through self-compassion - Allowing herself to feel and accept emotions fully - Building trust in her ability to make intentional choices - Discovering a new mindset and her true identity In Lacey’s session: - Exploring her complex relationship with alcohol - Coping with her husband’s cancer diagnosis - Drinking to relive memories of happier times - How our need for comfort shapes our choices - Embracing her feelings through journaling - Overcoming fearful, negative self-talk - Using alcohol to express herself and feel heard - Learning to validate her emotions and needs - Finding strength in being vulnerable and authentic Zoe Ewart is a Certified Senior TNM Coach with four children and more animals than you can count. For 15 years, she has taught Pilates, speaks French and Spanish, and has been living alcohol-free since March 2020. Zoe’s coaching helps people take control of their relationship with alcohol in a fun, enjoyable, and safe environment. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ Related Episodes: EP 646: Reader’s Question – Why Is It So Hard to Become Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-646-readers-question-why-is-it-so-hard-to-become-alcohol-free/ EP 696: Reader’s Question – Is the drunk you the real you? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-696-readers-question-is-the-drunk-you-the-real-you/ EP 756: Feel Like Yourself Again: ​​Alcohol Freedom Coaching https://thisnakedmind.com/feel-like-yourself-again-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e756/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • One Brave Choice: Brent’s Naked Life | E769

    One Brave Choice: Brent’s Naked Life | E769
    Jan 24 2025
    Can one brave choice give you the strength to transform your relationships? Brent turned to alcohol in high school to cope with his parents’ divorce. This choice hurt his grades, led to car accidents, affected his health, and nearly ended his marriage. After undergoing major surgery and realizing the impact of his habits on his family, he decided to make a tough but necessary change. He worked hard to rebuild his marriage and has now been happily married for 42 years. In this episode, Brent shares with Annie how making intentional choices allowed him to strengthen his family relationships and inspire others. Today, he feels healthier and enjoys being fully present for moments like cheering on his grandson at baseball games. In this episode, Annie and Brent will discuss: - Drinking to cope with parents’ divorce as a teenager - Rebuilding his marriage after alcohol’s impact - How society’s view on alcohol shapes our choices - Facing health issues and undergoing surgery - Rethinking his habits after discovering This Naked Mind - New research on alcohol's effects - Why education about alcohol leads to better choices - Enjoying holidays and special occasions in new ways - Recognizing positive changes among friends and family - Inspiring change without being forceful - Being fully present for his grandson - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 396: Reader Question – How Can I Tell My Family the Truth About Alcohol? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-396-reader-question-how-can-i-tell-my-family-the-truth-about-alcohol/ EP 682: Reader’s Question – What Are The Health Benefits of Drinking Less? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-682-readers-question-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-drinking-less/ EP 733: You Are Not the Problem, Alcohol Is – Naked Life Story https://thisnakedmind.com/you-are-not-the-problem-alcohol-is-naked-life-story-ep-733/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
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    49 mins
  • What Voices Guide Your Choices? Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E768

    What Voices Guide Your Choices? Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E768
    Jan 18 2025
    What thoughts are you holding on to, and are they still serving you? Souren has been on The PATH but is afraid of falling behind and not making it. This brings feelings of loneliness and not belonging. Meanwhile, Deanna has had a 40-year relationship with alcohol. She used it to deal with stress, anxiety, and trauma but realized it wasn’t helping her feel better anymore. Now, after nine months of not drinking, she sometimes hears inner voices pulling her back to old habits. In this episode, Coach Hayley guides Souren as he reframes his thoughts, recognizes his strengths, and focuses on his journey. At the same time, Coach Ruby works with Deanna to explore her inner thoughts with curiosity, understand their meaning, and use them to grow. In Souren’s session: - Facing his fear of falling behind and feeling left out - Unpacking feelings of not belonging - Overcoming the urge to give up - Reframing "I’m not going to make it" into positive beliefs - Questioning the beliefs that hold him back - Shifting from self-doubt to self-reliance - Letting go of comparison and embracing your own pace - Using the ACT technique to create lasting change In Deanna’s session: - Her thoughts on rehab and This Naked Mind’s approach - Using alcohol to handle anxiety, stress, and trauma - Recognizing how alcohol hid both joy and pain - Becoming more present in daily life - Learning to manage her emotions mindfully - Understanding the inner voices pulling her to drink - Responding with curiosity instead of reacting - Rebuilding a stronger relationship with her daughter - Taking control of habits through yoga and meditation - Viewing setbacks as a chance to grow Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time. Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/ Ruby Williams is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach dedicated to helping people rethink their relationship with alcohol. With 19 years of experience in the wine industry, Ruby understands how alcohol can become a regular part of life, especially in social or stressful situations. After finding freedom in 2019, she was empowered to improve her health, lose weight, and achieve lifelong goals. Ruby uses thoughtful questioning to help clients shift their mindset and build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol. Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/ Related Episodes: EP 646: Reader’s Question – Why Is It So Hard to Become Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-646-readers-question-why-is-it-so-hard-to-become-alcohol-free/ EP 670: Reader’s Question – How Do You Stay Motivated to Be Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-670-readers-question-how-do-you-stay-motivated-to-be-alcohol-free/ EP 741: Overcoming the Fear of Drinking Again: Erin’s Naked Life https://thisnakedmind.com/overcoming-the-fear-of-drinking-again-erins-naked-life-e741/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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