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This Naked Mind Podcast

This Naked Mind Podcast

By: Annie Grace
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Summary

 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 For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+TNM@yapmedia.com134043 Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Letting Go of Shame and Finding Freedom | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 903

    Letting Go of Shame and Finding Freedom | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 903
    May 5 2026
    Does it ever feel like you know everything there is to know about why you drink, and none of it is enough to make you stop? You're not alone in that. In this episode, Coaches Hayley and Cole each sit with a Path member who's been carrying that exact weight. Audrey has 20 years of binge drinking, a ton of quit lit under her belt, and a shame so deep she's not sure she deserves to feel better. Savannah is eight days in and quietly discovering that figuring out how to stop drinking when you're lonely gets a little more possible when you stop white-knuckling it alone and actually lean into the community around you. Audrey discusses: Why shame and isolation kept her stuck in the drinking cycle The belief that alcohol was the only way to numb emotional pain Reframing fear and staying open to new tools Why community matters when learning how to stop drinking when you’re lonely Moving from self-judgment toward self-compassion Building a life that feels more aligned and less escapable And more topics… Savannah discusses: Friday night cravings, loneliness, and the urge to check out What she learned from experimenting with alcohol-free evenings Why drinking brought only short relief and longer emotional lows New insights around sleep, anxiety, and nighttime urges Football games, routines, and breaking old drinking patterns How community, curiosity, and small wins helped her practice how to stop drinking when you’re lonely And more… 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/ Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: How To Deal With Loneliness | Reader Question | EP 130 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-130-reader-question-deal-loneliness/ Healing From Using Alcohol to Numb Emotional Pain | Coaching Questions | EP 564 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-564-coaching-questions-how-to-start-healing-from-numbing/ How to Break Routine Drinking Patterns | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 889 - https://thisnakedmind.com/breaking-routine-drinking-patterns-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-889/ 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 8 mins
  • Beyond Moderation and White-Knuckling | Where Are They Now? - Calley | EP 902

    Beyond Moderation and White-Knuckling | Where Are They Now? - Calley | EP 902
    May 2 2026
    What is gray area drinking for women – and what happens when “drink less” slowly turns into “I don’t even want this anymore”? In this Where Are They Now conversation, Calley returns after first appearing on the podcast in October 2019 to share what seven years alcohol-free really looks like. Talking with Coach Hayley, she reflects on motherhood, moving, social discomfort, and the quiet but powerful shift from worrying about what was in her glass to simply living free. It’s an honest, encouraging look at what changes when curiosity replaces shame and alcohol stops taking up so much space in your mind. Calley and Hayley discuss: Motherhood, moving, and realizing wine was taking up more space than she wanted What is gray area drinking for women—and why curiosity matters before things feel “serious enough.” From social discomfort to feeling fully at home in her alcohol-free skin Honest conversations with kids about alcohol, pressure, and awareness Why community, compassion, and knowledge matter more than shame How freedom from alcohol opened the door to deeper healing around sugar, caffeine, and self-trust And more on confidence, connection, and building a life that feels good without alcohol Episode links: thisnakedmindapp.com Related Episodes: Naked Life Story – Calley | EP 219 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-219-naked-life-story-calley-2-2/ How are alcohol cravings similar to sugar? | Reader Question | EP 516 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-516-reader-question-how-are-alcohol-cravings-similar-to-sugar/ Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park | Naked Life Story | EP 47 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-47-naked-life-story-jolene-park/ 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 1 min
  • How to Separate Fun From Alcohol | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 901

    How to Separate Fun From Alcohol | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 901
    Apr 28 2026
    What if the fun was never actually in the drink? What is the best way to stop associating fun with alcohol? Zion called alcohol the "jewelry" of life, the thing that made every moment glitter, and spent years believing that celebrations, friendships, and good food just needed a cocktail to feel complete. Audra built her whole identity around being the bold one who drank scotch and bourbon and never said no to a good time. Now both are exploring living alcohol-free and finding the fun in that. Coaches Cole and Zoe are right there with them. Zion discusses: Why alcohol became the “jewelry” on dinners, concerts, holidays, & friendships The wake-up call of planning a great night & not remembering any of it How people-pleasing & fear of “rocking the boat” kept drinking tied to fun What trivia night & Thanksgiving taught him about being alcohol-free in real life Why awkward moments do not have to mean something is wrong What is the best way to stop associating fun with alcohol? For Zion, it starts with curiosity, patience, & new evidence And more topics... Audra discusses: How going out, pub culture, quiz nights, & routine made alcohol feel like part of the experience When drinking alone started to feel easier than connection The mental exhaustion of hiding, planning, & calculating every drink Why she was shocked to feel freer on her break than she expected Passing on favorite champagne, staying present, & waking up proud What is the best way to stop associating fun with alcohol? Audra explores that through curiosity, ACT work, & learning to feel instead of escape And more... Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Why do we desire alcohol for celebration? | Reader Question | EP 266 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-266-reader-question-why-do-we-desire-alcohol-for-celebration/ How To Have Fun Without Drinking | Reader Question | EP 362 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-362-reader-question-will-i-ever-have-fun-without-drinking-alcohol/ Why You Know Better But Still Drink | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP869 - https://thisnakedmind.com/tips-to-stop-using-alcohol-to-avoid-feelings-afc-e869/ 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 25 mins
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