The Alcohol Experiment: How to Take Control of Your Drinking and Enjoy Being Sober for Good

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You are ready to regain complete control over your drinking habits, your life, your health, your happiness, and your freedom. Lasting and intimate relationships are fostered in your coach-guided group where peer-to-peer sharing is facilitated. You can stop drinking for a few days but find yourself needing multiple drinks just to get through the day.

The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challeng… The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challeng…

I made it 25 days. I ended my streak because I was spending a night in a lovely apartment in a village in the European countryside with a balcony overlooking nature, with a view of the stars above, and my hosts had graciously offered me a bottle of local wine along with a fresh fruit plate. This is the context in which alcohol is made to be consumed. I enjoyed the wine, the constellations, nature, and a long chat with a loved one, and slept in peace. Janel didn’t consciously increase her drinking. The problem evolved over time and as life’s demands and struggles kept piling up. A divorce, the burden of parenting, and her career all seemed to contribute to a glass that was always full but a life that left so much missing. Listen as Janel and Annie discuss how her guilt around drinking led her to This Naked Mind, how she continues to learn and grow using the coping mechanisms she’s learned, and how she’s using her journey to help and equip her children for the future. Welcome to another transformative episode of the This Naked Mind podcast. I'm Annie Grace, and today, we have the privilege of delving deep into the profound insights of Dr. Ben Hardy. Together, we challenge the notion that willpower alone is the answer to overcoming challenges like addiction. As the author of "10x Is Easier Than 2x," Ben Hardy offers a refreshing perspective on how embracing your future self and redefining your past can lead to powerful and lasting change. This conversation promises to shift your perspective and empower your journey towards a better, more authentic self. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs, social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious. What it’s not is a magic bullet, which I can’t seem to stop pursuing. And sometimes Annie’s cheerleadery tone got on my nerves. It’s not for everyone, but it is for someone, probably many someones.Steve was surrounded by alcohol his entire life. From his childhood through to adulthood, drinking was just a natural part of life. Even after his father went through rehab and joined AA, Steve held onto the belief that only certain people have an issue with alcohol. Steve continued drinking with the frequency ever increasing over the next 20 years until one article sparked a curiosity in him that completely changed his drinking and his belief system. Steve and Annie Grace discuss coming to the realization that alcohol is the problem, the one piece of knowledge that changed his drinking forever, dismantling the lies alcohol tells you, and so much more! Read this while giving up alcohol for 30 days myself, which was a good idea. Helped me understand the connection between suddenly craving sugar (something I don't normally crave) and alcohol. Although I'm not at the end of the 30 days just yet. It has definitely made me look at my drinking habits, why I drink, how often and I honestly don't feel the urge to drink come the 1st of October. In today's episode, Amy shares her incredible journey to an alcohol-free marriage. Amy's story takes us on a roller coaster ride of anxiety, fear, and self-doubt, but also courage, determination, and transformation. Amy and Annie Grace discuss her upbringing, the impact of her family dynamics on her anxiety, and her eventual struggle with alcohol. We'll also hear how she discovered This Naked Mind, which played a pivotal role in reshaping her relationship with alcohol and led to a beautiful journey towards an alcohol-free marriage. You’ve tried to quit before (possibly many times) by using willpower. And it didn’t work - which makes you feel frustrated, weak, and defeated around alcohol.

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Dr. Gina Slejko, an associate professor at Colorado State University, joins Annie Grace to discuss how her self-awareness around alcohol led her to choose a life free from it. Dr. Slejko thought she had a normal relationship with alcohol from her childhood until well into her 40s. Even once she was drinking 2-3 glasses a night, everyone reassured her this was normal. Annie Grace and Dr. Gina Slejko dive into conversation about the role of motivation in our behaviors, alcohol as a gateway drug, and how prolific alcohol The vast majority of us find that we’ve been using alcohol to numb emotional pain. In this very special podcast episode, Annie Grace takes us through an actual live coaching session where she helps a PATH member to understand how to navigate the journey of beginning to heal from using alcohol to numb emotional pain. Annie shares why we should celebrate becoming aware of our feelings, the power behind realizing our problems were always there, and the importance of managing expectations. You won’t be alone. Amazingly we’ve had over 1,100 people just like you already sign up for the beta test. In addition to the daily lessons I will be providing you, you’ll also have access to the private forum where you can talk with the other life scientists, ask questions, compare notes and offer advice. We’ll work together to see what is working and what still needs work. I don’t think anyone should ever go through this process alone! I’m not ready Annie Grace answers real questions from real readers and listeners like you every week. Listen each week not just for advice but for the science, research, and knowledge that empower you to change how you feel about alcohol and ultimately change your relationship with it. This week Annie Grace dives into a topic that keeps many from exploring life with less alcohol in it - the fear that we can’t be happy after going alcohol-free. Find out what science and personal experience have to say about that idea! Staying sober in the service industry can be a challenge. We get questions about it from readers and listeners all of the time. It’s so hard to work every day in a field where you are not only exposed to your triggers but also handling them and often being offered them. In this podcast, Annie Grace offers hope and valuable tips for those committed to staying sober in the service industry.Welcome again to the This Naked Mind podcast! One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of being part of The PATH: 365 is the opportunity to engage in a monthly coaching call with Annie Grace. It's here that you gain access to her guidance, expert science, insight, advice, and real-world experience related to living an alcohol-free life. Today, a member asks a crucial question: "Why is it difficult to put myself first when it comes to alcohol?" In this episode, we'll delve into this question and explore three key insights. Welcome to another insightful episode of This Naked Mind podcast. In today's exclusive peek into The PATH: 365 monthly group coaching calls led by Annie Grace, we delve into a critical question posed by one of our members – "How do I stop running away from life and emotions and turn towards action and curiosity instead?" The journey to living alcohol-free presents its share of challenges and obstacles, and Annie Grace is here to provide expert science, insight, and advice, drawing from her real-world experiences. This episode is your opportunity to explore the profound insights she offers to help you build a life you don't want to escape from. The time it takes to read The Alcohol Experiment book depends on the individual reader’s reading speed and pace, but it typically takes around 3-4 hours to complete. You’re looking forward to feeling great on a Saturday night and feeling even better on Sunday morning. Today, Jessica joins Annie Grace for a special Naked Life episode. Jessica didn’t initially find freedom from alcohol through This Naked Mind. When Jessica found herself battling alcoholic liver disease at 34 years old, she followed the only path she knew and sought out treatment facilities and 12 step programs to find control over alcohol. Fate stepped in when Jessica and Annie Grace crossed paths on Red Table Talk. For the first time Jessica realized there were 12 step alternatives and that she didn’t have to follow a program to stay free from alcohol. Annie and Jessica discuss how our outward success can contribute to and even hide our drinking issues, the serious health risks that are showing up in women from alcohol use, and they take a deep dive into the conflicting beliefs and messages we can get from 12 step programs and 12 step alternatives.

The Alcohol Experiment: How to Take Control of Your Drinking

Maybe this is good for a different type of drinker, one who sits on the couch, doesn’t have hobbies, and who doesn’t like people.

Welcome to part two of this special series from This Naked Mind, hosted by Annie Grace. In this week's special 2-part episode, we're thrilled to again feature how Annie Grace’s husband stopped drinking with This Naked Mind. Join as we delve into Annie and Brian’s unique journey,discussing what it was like for Brian when Annie decided to stop drinking, why he continued drinking during her journey, and how he accidentally stopped drinking with This Naked Mind.