After many years of trying to moderate and eventually stop drinking alcohol, I came across This Naked Mind and Annie Grace's brilliant methodology. This Naked Mind emphasizes self compassion and curiosity in helping people determine to what extent they would like to change their relationship with alcohol. Having spent a little bit of time in AA, as that was the only available resource I was aware of, I learned quickly society's tendency to "label" a person seeking help with an alcohol dependence and also the lack of compassion in its' methods.
This Naked Mind was such a "Breath of Fresh Air" as it emphasized the addictive nature of alcohol and the best part of Annie's message for me was IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!!
I feel very strongly about telling people how addictive alcohol is and its' effects on the brain because so many people have been struggling with shame, blame and guilt regarding their alcohol use. My passion for the This Naked Mind methodology was heightened when I miraculously lost all desire to drink alcohol after reading the book and doing the 30-Day Challenge which is when I decided to become a coach in order to help people find the same freedom.