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How To Stop Drinking with This Naked Mind

So you’re thinking about ditching the booze? Here’s how This Naked Mind can help! We all know the feeling. That mental mosquito buzzing in...

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Why Do I Always Drink Too Much? How I Finally Found Control – Stacy’s Naked Life

Stacy grew up in a world where alcohol was everywhere—holidays, birthdays, even funerals. It wasn’t just normal; it was expected. So when she started ...

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From Pain to Power: My Journey of Drinking to Deal with Childhood Trauma – Emily’s Naked Life

How many bottles of wine does it take to forget trauma? Emily spent twenty years trying to answer that question. After a traumatic relationship at age...

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Cutting Back on Drinking Not Working Out? Me Too. – Ryan’s Naked Life

Ever steal liquor from your parents’ friends? Ryan did. Growing up with a wine-loving mom and a beer-drinking dad, alcohol was as normal as brea...

Discover the best movies and music for an alcohol-free 2025, featuring inspiring films, uplifting songs, and must-watch documentaries for your AF journey.

The Best Movies and Music for an Alcohol-Free 2025

You know that feeling when a movie scene hits so close to home you have to pause and catch your breath? Or when a song lyric perfectly captures what y...

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How Getting Educated About Alcohol Changed My Life – Brent’s Naked Life

What if everything you thought about alcohol was wrong? Brent’s story begins with family gatherings full of drunken arguments and a grandmother who wa...

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Alcohol-Free Winter Drinks That Will Warm Up Your Nights

Discover these seductive alcohol-free winter drinks to warm up your body and soul this season! Old man winter has come and he seems to have settled in...

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From The Kids Drive Me To Drink to Freedom – Janet’s Naked Life

How many times have you seen memes joking that the kids drive me to drink? For Janet, this common social media joke became a dangerous reality. After ...

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How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Alcohol

Valentine’s Day often conjures up images of candlelit dinners, clinking wine glasses, and romantic toasts. But what if you want to celebrate love with...

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Why Life is Beautiful Without Alcohol – Debe’s Naked Life

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop you can’t escape? Debe knows that feeling all too well. She was caught in a downward spiral—binge drinkin...

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Discover How to Break the Cycle Between Alcohol and Seasonal Affective Disorder

It happens every year—like clockwork. The days get shorter, the air turns colder, and suddenly, everything feels just a little heavier. You wake up fe...

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Is There A Link Between Alcohol and Eating Disorders? – Amy’s Story

Can you imagine trying to run marathons while drinking a bottle of wine every night? For Amy, this was her reality—a high-functioning mom and teacher ...

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9 Best Podcasts for Your Alcohol-Free Journey

I find myself seeking out podcasts more and more. They’re my go-to for encouragement, inspiration, and even just some good old-fashioned enterta...

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From Frat Parties to Freedom: Breaking Free from Alcohol Dependence in College – Yuri’s Naked Like

Waking up with vomit on your shirt is never fun. For Yuri, it was a regular occurrence. He struggled with alcohol dependence in college, often drinkin...

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How Alcohol Affects Your Brain: The Science of Sobriety

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances globally, but its effects on the brain are often underestimated. Understanding how alcohol affec...

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Ready to Quit My Wine Habit – Susan’s Naked Life

Did you know stress can turn a harmless habit into a nightly crutch? That’s exactly what happened to Susan, who found herself drinking a bottle of win...

5 drinks for Dry January

Drinks for Dry January: Starting the Year Fresh and Alcohol-Free

Discover delicious and creative drinks for Dry January to help you embrace a healthier, happier start to the year! It’s January—the time for fresh sta...

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I Was Using Alcohol To Treat Anxiety – Stephanie’s Naked Life

What would you do if the one thing you relied on to feel normal started making your life fall apart? For Stephanie, using alcohol to treat anxiety fel...

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10 Years Without Drinking: What Happens When You Quit Alcohol for Good

It’s hard to believe, but December 15th, 2024 marked 10 years without drinking for me! A whole decade free from alcohol. Sometimes it feels like...

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How To Tell If You’re An Alcoholic – Gemma’s Naked Life

Have you ever wondered how to tell if you’re an alcoholic? For Gemma, the signs of alcohol dependence were all around her—constant hangovers, reckless...

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How to Celebrate the New Year Without Drinking: Fun, Memorable, and Alcohol-Free Ideas

New Year’s Eve without the bubbly? The idea would have once filled me with dread and disgust but those days are long gone. Not just for me but for mil...

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My Journey To Stop Hiding Alcohol Use – Jane’s Naked Life

“They can smell it on you,” – these words from a friend shattered Jane’s carefully constructed facade. As a respected medical ...

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How to Stay Sober During the Holidays: A Q&A Guide to Thriving Alcohol-Free

Did you know that in December, alcohol sales in the U.S. spike by over 35%? Yep, ’tis the season to be jolly… and boozy, apparently. But w...

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Alcohol No Longer Serves Me – Chuck’s Naked Life

Have you ever set down a glass and thought to yourself alcohol no longer serves me? That’s what happened to Chuck. For years, he drank to cope w...

Non-Alcoholic Christmas Cocktails: Easy Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday

Non-Alcoholic Christmas Cocktails: Easy Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The streets are twinkling with lights, holiday music fills the air, and festive gatherings are in full...

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How To Stop Weekend Binge Drinking – Laura’s Naked Life

Have you ever felt like alcohol was controlling your life? Laura did. For years, she struggled with weekend binge drinking and eventually found hersel...

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