This month, we’re talking about the best of the best from the This Naked Mind Podcast in 2025.
If you haven’t yet, now is the perfect time to dive into this free resource. Whether you’re sober curious, fresh on your alcohol-freedom journey, or a seasoned veteran, the podcast is a can’t-miss. With over 800 episodes published to date, we’ve covered it all—from how to get started on your alcohol-free journey and navigating firsts, to broader topics like health, sleep, relationships, and more. We feature interviews with experts, Certified TNM Coaches, and fellow TNMers just like you.

This roundup is just the tip of the iceberg, but these are the episodes that have connected with our audience the most this year! ICYMI, check out the episodes below:
Our Most Inspiring Naked Life Stories of 2025
These stories from our community offer heartfelt proof that lasting change is possible, no matter your history.
Can you really learn how to stop daily drinking after decades of alcohol use? Pierre’s journey began at age 9, but after discovering my approach, he developed a long-term strategy and now celebrates a year alcohol-free. He shares how alcohol-induced depression lifted, why social pressure made quitting difficult, and how he finally created a life so beautiful he refuses to let alcohol steal even a day of it.
What if the anxiety you’ve lived with for years could disappear by changing just one habit? Lauren shares her journey of ups and downs, the importance of self-compassion after slip-ups, and how she’s found more genuine joy and connection without alcohol at the center of her life, including the complete disappearance of her long-time anxiety.
How Drinking Again After a Break Helped Angela Find Clarity | Where Are They Now – Angela | E808
Is drinking again after a break something you’ve experienced and felt ashamed about? Angela’s story proves that the stop-start cycle isn’t a failure—it’s part of the journey. She returns to share how she built new habits one tiny step at a time, rediscovered joy and creativity, and created a marriage deeper than ever before. Lasting change isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence.

Top Alcohol Freedom Coaching Episodes of 2025
Listen in as our Certified TNM Coaches help community members work through the real-life mental blocks and fears that pop up on the journey.
Living Judgement-Free: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E764
Is your fear of being judged holding you back? Molly, a physician, worries that people will think something is wrong with her for choosing to live alcohol-free. Coach Rina helps Molly see that her fear of judgment is really about how she judges herself. By learning to be kinder to herself, Molly can start living a more authentic, balanced life.
What Voices Guide Your Choices? Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E768
What thoughts are you holding on to, and are they still serving you? This episode features two coaching sessions: Souren learns to shift his mindset from self-doubt to self-confidence with Coach Hayley, and Deanna, nine months sober after a 40-year relationship with alcohol, explores her inner voices with Coach Ruby to use them for personal growth.
The Most Popular Episodes of All Time
If you’re ready for a deep dive into the most-listened-to episodes in TNM history, here are three essential episodes to start with.
EP 721: Reader’s Question – Why Do I Crave Alcohol So Much?
I address this question head-on, sharing personal anecdotes and showing you how to shift your mindset from fighting cravings to embracing curiosity.
EP 98: Reader Question – How long does alcohol take to leave the body?
I’ve heard that it takes one hour for our liver to metabolize one unit of alcohol…if this is true, why do you say it can take up to 10 days for alcohol to leave the body? I clear up this head-scratching question and explain the science behind why our body doesn’t clear itself from alcohol in just a matter of hours.
EP 308: Reader Question – What are the health benefits when you stop drinking?
Listen as I take you on a trip through the body, detailing how removing alcohol from our systems helps everything from our brains and hearts to our skin and bones to our gut and sleep patterns.
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