Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Episode 515: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Annie Grace


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As I draw closer to the end of the theme on recovery, author Annie Grace joins me on the show! Annie is the author of “This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life” and “The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take Control.” Her work has made a significant impact on the way many approaches living an alcohol-free life.

In this episode, we cover a range of topics, including why willpower isn't effective when trying to stop drinking, the backstory behind her work, “This Naked Mind,” and how Annie's approach to changing the role of alcohol in her life differs from traditional recovery programs. We also delve into the ways alcohol increases anxiety and the societal trend of “mommy wine drinking.” 

This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in rethinking their relationship with alcohol or supporting loved ones who are navigating their own recovery journey. 

Featured topics:

  • Why willpower does not work if you want to stop drinking (11:51)
  • The origin story of “This Naked Mind” (12:51)
  • How does changing the role of alcohol in Annie’s life differ from other recovery programs (15:32)
  • Some of the ways that alcohol increases anxiety (24:55)
  • The culture of mommy wine-drinking (35:43)
  • Misconceptions and stigma about non-drinkers (42:48)
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