What is one small realization that changed your life in a big way? When Annie Grace worked in corporate, her boss advised her to join happy hour to network. At first, she only drank at work events, but soon it became a daily habit at home. She tried to cut back with strict rules, but nothing worked. One morning, after a week of heavy drinking, she woke up needing alcohol, with vodka as her only option. Hungover and full of regret, she wrote in her journal, “I think I’m an alcoholic”. Those words felt heavy but sparked curiosity, leading her to dig deep into why she drank and how alcohol affected her brain.  In this special episode, Annie shares her journey with alcohol, why grace is the key to lasting change, and how curiosity, not willpower, led her to true freedom. In this episode, Annie will discuss: - How her career influenced her drinking habits - The pressure to drink in corporate culture - Struggling to cut back using rules and willpower - Taking back control with knowledge and curiosity - Discovering the science behind alcohol -  Writing This Naked Mind and Live Naked AF - Redefining ‘normal’ in the alcohol journey - Understanding why cravings feel automatic - The power of awareness in regaining control - How This Naked Mind differs from traditional methods - Why grace should come before behavior change - Creating positive emotions through curiosity - Annie’s milestones and future goals - Building a healthier relationship with alcohol - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 628: Reader’s Question – The Key to Regaining Control From Alcohol https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-628-readers-question-the-key-to-regaining-control-from-alcohol/ EP 718: Reader’s Question – Does Not Drinking Hurt Job Prospects? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-718-readers-question-does-not-drinking-hurt-job-prospects/  EP 731: Naked Life Story – Is the Illusion of Control Costing You Your Freedom? https://thisnakedmind.com/naked-life-story-is-the-illusion-of-control-costing-you-your-freedom-ep-731/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!