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  • Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life
  • Written by: Annie Grace
  • Narrated by: Annie Grace
  • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (621 ratings)

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Written by: Annie Grace
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Publisher's Summary

This Naked Mind has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol.

Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress relief associated with alcohol and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.

This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, this book will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from getting the help they need. With Annie's own extraordinary and candid personal story at its heart, this book is a must-listen for anyone who drinks.

This Naked Mind will give you freedom from alcohol. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). With clarity, humor, and a unique blend of science and storytelling, This Naked Mind will open the door to the life you have been waiting for.

©2015 Annie Grace (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Editorial Review

Are you drinking alcohol to relieve stress? Do you feel like you are losing control of your alcohol consumption? Do you fear for your health? If you are someone who struggles with over drinking, This Naked Mind can help you let go of alcohol. Discover the reasons why you’re over drinking and rid yourself of the desire to drink altogether.

“You’ve given me my life back, seriously.” -Katy F., Albuquerque, New Mexico

Annie Grace, the writer and narrator of the title, was once a former marketing executive who felt pressure to drink alcohol to be part of the team. She shares her personal story with alcohol and how she overcame her dependency to help people do the same. Her method based on psychology and neuroscience removes the unconscious desire to drink, helping to break the cycle of dependency.

With a clear voice and a bit of humour, Annie will give you tips that will help you change your life for the better. This Audible audiobook is your first step towards freedom. Annie has also written and narrated The Alcohol Experiment. This title will take you through a 30-day, alcohol-free challenge to help you take control of your life.

Annie took inspiration from famous recovery books including the Quit Smoking/Quit Drinking book series by Allen Carr and The Addictive Brain by Thad A. Polk. She also talks about the role of alcohol in our culture in This Naked Mind Podcast.

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life changing.

very glad this book landed in my lap. life changing and unconscious mind changing! thank you!!

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great book

awesome book, easy to listen to, uses facts in a way to inspire ypu to action

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Effective Look at How Society Relates to Alcohol

Annie Grace did a full year of deep-dive research into the neuroscience behind the workings of the human brain, how alcohol changes the pathways we are born with, the role of the conscious and unconscious minds in the consumption of alcohol and the far-reaching effects that alcohol can have on society and the individual. This highly-effective book studies the alcohol industry, the ravages that alcohol can have on the human body and mind, and presents steps to readdress our connection to alcohol and to find more healthy and mindful ways to relate to this powerful and too-often destructive drug. #Audible1

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Worth Reading, even if you don't agree

I've used alcohol my whole life, and questioned my use of alcohol for most of it. I wish I'd read this sooner, to put my dependency in perspective in my 20s, to see it for what it was: addiction. Listening to this book has shifted my thinking and shed some light on the issue, but I'm left still undecided... It's very concrete, cut and dry and while the black and white logic is what works in the author's arguments, I have to admit I still have to think about some aspects of her research... and that it made me think and disagree is part of why I liked it actually - it triggered some things! That said, I've taken alcohol out of my diet and this book was a huge help in shedding shame / regret, and instead feeling confidence and optimism.

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completely changed my view on alcohol

Seriously, I cannot recommend this book enough if you are interested in stopping alcohol consumption in any capacity. I have always felt drinking to be problematic but continued on, mostly socially. I never considered myself to have a problem but after one more horrible hangover I just knew I had to stop. I felt that this behavior, that so many participate in, is pretty weird and kinda messed up. I saw this book recommended several times on a subreddit, r/stopdrinking, and dove in. I think listening vs. reading was also very valuable.

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This Naked Mind was a blessing to find.

What a wonderful book. It opened my eyes to a whole new world of being AF. I didn’t think it was possible to change my views and desires when it came to alcohol. There is nothing like going through life without even desiring or wanting anything to do with that poison, alcohol.
Thank you Annie Grace.

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So good!

I have listened to other quit drinking books and they helped but when I finished this one I knew for certain I don't want to drink anymore. The author is so sincere. I can not recommend this book enough!

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Life changing

This book isn’t at all preachy and religions filled garbage. It’s straight up and clear and confident and is exactly what I needed in my journey to the freedom of alcohol.

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A MUST read!

I’m so happy to have found this book! I’ve been saying for so long now that I’m done drinking. I’d have a “fun” night out, overdo it, wake up feeling like crap, and tell myself that THAT was the LAST time! But before long I’d find myself with l another drink in my hand.
So glad to finally feel free of it: without the craving and feeling odd around others who still choose it.
It’s well written and narrated too.

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Must Read!

I quit smoking by listening to a book like this so I thought why not give this book a try. I listened to it everyday to and from work and it is amazing. I just finished the book today and I will be participating in the 30 day challenge. You must read this book if you want to cut down or quit drinking, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

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