Find Freedom Program
Find Freedom, Happiness, Control, and Peace with alcohol - without worrying about failure, judgment, fear, or shame.
My signature program, the Find Freedom program, is a self-paced 9-week LIVE online learning program, with an additional 4-week alcohol experiment, totaling 13 weeks. It is for smart, driven, successful people who find it difficult to stay in control with alcohol. The program was created by internationally bestselling author Annie Grace and taught with live coaching by certified Naked Mind Coach Margie Coltharp, M.A. HRMG.
This Naked Mind has been widely acclaimed as the most effective, neuroscience-based method for happily and easily finding freedom from alcohol. It is an emotion-based change process, not a behavior-based change process like some other programs offer.
Let’s cut right to the chase…
Are you smart, driven, and in control in most areas of your life but for some reason alcohol is a strange exception?
You’ll learn the science behind this bizarre little mystery and why it is NOT YOUR FAULT!
Have you tried to stop or cut back in the past but have been unable to do it without feeling deprived and miserable? (So, you say screw this… and just go back to it?)
Welcome to the club. We’ll explore where these feelings come from, why our culture has set us up to fail, and what exactly we can do about it!
Do you find yourself drinking out of habit, or out of boredom…? And then regret it later?
Ah, habits… they rewire our brains and can make life easy or oh-so-difficult. The good news is that when we use science to our advantage, habits become one of our most powerful change tools.
Do you want to drink less, so you set limits but then something stressful happens and suddenly you are back into your old routines, and somehow you even end up drinking more than before you set the limits?
Yep, me too. Stress was one of the main reasons I drank. And every time I tried to moderate the efforts, I drank more than before! Let me show you the psychology behind this crazy phenomenon and how to turn it around.
Are you tired of thinking about drinking, and want to shift your perspective so you have active control over those thoughts? And drinking becomes a decision instead of a reaction.
Instead, you will learn that, between your ears, you have the most powerful tool in regaining control and freedom around alcohol — you just need to be shown how to use it and maybe even more importantly, be allowed to veto all the crazy misinformation in society’s conversation around drinking!
You won’t need willpower.
This is a willpower-free zone. You’ll learn exactly why setting limits on yourself, and not allowing yourself to have a drink has the exact opposite effect that you want — making you want to drink even more!
There is no guesswork (or religion).
This is a rational, intelligent, science-based approach. You’ll learn the psychology behind your desires, firmly rooted in the latest psychology and neuroscience. You’ll understand your unwanted cravings, and desires, and how to eliminate them before they become urges you feel compelled to act on.
There is no failure. None. Ever.
With one teeny-tiny exception. The only failure is not to start.
You won’t be alone.
You and I will meet weekly for individual coaching and accountability. You’ll have access to an entire amazing tribe of like-minded individuals in the This Naked Mind Companion app community. Studies show success comes from community - with me as your coach and the members of the app, we will be your ultimate community.
You’ll join thousands of people who have already found the freedom, joy, and happiness that comes from regaining control over alcohol.
Some Of What You’ll Learn in the Find Freedom Program.
Why your conscious decision not to drink is undermined by your unconscious desire for alcohol, how those desires became unconscious in the first place, and how to reverse them so you have full control over your decisions again.
How to not only reclaim your personal power against alcohol but maintain it. Meaning you’ll be completely free from the endless cycle of decisions about drinking.
The truth about alcohol, why it’s so easy for it to become such a significant part of our lives, and why you are not an alcoholic.
Why excessive drinking is at a record high, and whose fault this really is.
The real reasons alcohol companies spend so much money on marketing and advertising, and some of the sneaky tricks they use to sell more, (and to make sure you stay stuck buying!) — and how to easily counteract their subconscious messaging.
Is this right for me?
The Find Freedom program is perfect for you if…
You’re of “two minds” about drinking — you both want to drink less but also feel like something is missing whenever you abstain.
You’re wondering if alcohol is taking more from you than it’s giving back. You’re curious about drinking less but are pretty sure you are not an alcoholic.
You try to drink less but find that life is stressful, and alcohol has always been one of your major stress relievers.
You have a love/hate relationship with alcohol. You set drinking limits in the morning and then blow right by them once happy hour rolls around.
You’ve tried to quit before, possibly many times, by using willpower. And it didn’t work - which makes you feel frustrated, weak, and defeated around alcohol.
You’re drinking more than you ever wanted to, without ever choosing to do so.
You can go a few days without alcohol, but it feels miserable like you’re being deprived of something important.
You are ready to regain complete control over your drinking habits, life, health, happiness, and freedom.
You’re looking forward to feeling great on a Saturday night and feeling amazing on Sunday morning.
You’re ready to show up in life as your best self and feel confident and in control again.
What exactly is in this program?
The Find Freedom program is a coaching program that includes both live calls and self-paced pre-recorded videos.
I will give you 13 weeks of coaching support.
You’ll work directly with me and get your questions answered on our weekly, private Find Freedom Coaching Call.
Becoming Aware
To start, we go through an eye-opening process to become aware of our current belief structure around alcohol – without judgment! All change happens on the other side of awareness!
Why We Think We Like To Drink
We explore the crazy theories society has given us about why we might be drinking more than we want to, and whose fault it is anyway. Hint: if you’ve believed you are at fault - you don’t want to miss this module! It will free you from a lifetime of guilt around your drinking choices.
Reframing Our Perspective
So, if what we’ve been told is wrong, and even holding us back, how do we get it right? This module is all about a massive reframe.
We cover the very foundations of painless habit change as well as how incredibly our culture is starting to shift around alcohol. Hint: being alcohol-free may truly be the next “in thing”.
You. And Your Body. Whole, Strong, and Complete
Just about every product and every commercial is aimed to tell us that we are missing something. That we are somehow incomplete. And if we just buy ‘that thing’, then we will be whole.
In this module, we get to the bottom of that insanity and instead develop a real, lasting perspective of how incredible each of us truly is.
Confirmation Bias & Cognitive Dissonance
Big words that will change your entire life. Why do we both want to drink more and less at the same time? Why is the internet chock-full of memes that glorify drinking?
We’ll learn how advertising works in the brain and find the real reasons why alcohol companies spend so much on marketing and advertising and some of the sneaky tricks they’re using to make sure you stay stuck! Plus, how you can easily counteract this messaging - and become immune!
Alcohol & Our Emotions
We can’t fix this until we understand the deep needs that alcohol seems to fill. We explore the intense relationships between alcohol and the top emotions we associate with drinking: fun, happiness, stress relief, friendship, intimacy, and relaxation.
We’ll explore what’s true and what may not be true. And I’ll never tell you what to think, I simply provide the evidence and you draw your own conclusions. This may be our most transformational module together.
Neuroscience, Genetics & Personality
This is the module where everything suddenly becomes clear. The crazy behaviors we don’t understand, why we try to change and are unable to, the entire idea of an addictive personality. We’ll learn the truth about alcohol and the brain, why it can easily become such a significant part of our lives, and why you are not an alcoholic.
Alcohol & Social Life, Sex & Our Culture
Alcohol is the only drug on earth you have to justify not taking. I was sooo tired of thinking about drinking. How long until I could drink again? How much would I allow myself to drink? Would I be able to handle it? Or would it get out of control... again?
If any, or all of this sounds familiar then you are in the right place. In fact, the tools you know of that are supposed to be helpful, like willpower, or the idea of complete abstinence - are actually making things harder than they need to be.
It’s not your fault. You’ve simply had the wrong tools. In fact, the tools you know of, that are supposed to be helpful, like willpower, or the idea of complete abstinence - are actually making things harder than they need to be.
Launching Into Your New Free Life
What does it really mean to be able to ‘take it or leave it’ and what exactly does it take to get there? Is moderation possible? Should I try? How can I know if I am someone who can moderate? What happens if I mess up?
What if I am not yet ready? We’ll address these vital topics, plus so much more, as you map out your customized path to take back control.
The Secret to Happily & Easily Drinking Less
I know you wish we could just skip to the secret! I do too, but it doesn’t work that way :) We need the entire nine modules to rewire your brain so that you can happily, effortlessly, move forward into your new life without shame, labels, pain, strict rules, and without ever feeling like you are missing out.
This module is where the magic happens. And if that’s not enough…After these amazing nine modules, you’ll have an additional four weeks to experiment with your newfound attitude towards alcohol.
What sets Find Freedom apart from any other program?
You don’t need to stop drinking when you start… in fact, stopping may not even be your goal - and that’s ok!
You’ll learn how the idea of ‘never having another drink’ can actually keep people stuck! There is no need to change your behavior until you actually want to. You will never be pressured to make a decision that you are not ready to make, and even better that you don’t want to make.
No Judgment. No Shame. No Labels.
You will never be judged — no matter what your personal goals are. You will never be asked to take on a label or to declare yourself powerless.
Why is this? What does it mean for someone hoping to change their relationship with alcohol? Will society ever change?
Why is it that the minority always knows something the majority doesn’t - and what exactly that is and how to use it to your advantage to get the life you want without being controlled by alcohol? We cover all this and so much more in this exciting and empowering module.
What you’ll experience in the four-week Alcohol Experiment.
This is your opportunity to take a break from alcohol, while I guide and support you.
You’ll be supported with daily mindset-shift video lessons that you work on in preparation for our coaching calls. There is also an audio version that you can listen to on the go!
I’ll be with you through the entire program, supporting you, and holding a coaching call each week with you. The power is here! Get your questions answered. Have your breakthroughs. Make sense of your emotions.
Reflections Journal. Your personal reflections, ah-has, and insights will be invaluable in your journey. I’ve created a custom reflections journal where you can track and dig deep into your own journey, motivations, and ultimate success.
Lifetime access to the lesson recordings on the This Naked Mind Companion app.
Make an investment in YOU.
The Find Freedom program is a customized program designed for you with private coaching and customized material. What about the cost? We invest our time in what we invest our money in. I know this is true. And I want you to get the very best results. Since everything I do is customized to my clients, we’ll talk through all of your needs on our Discovery Call and I’ll give you a price that matches the services we discuss.
Important Note: This Naked Mind is not for you if…
You have a strong physical addiction to alcohol and find yourself becoming physically ill or suffering from intense withdrawal symptoms whenever you cut back or abstain — such as delirium tremens or hallucinations.
If this is you and you are truly physically addicted to alcohol, this course may help with your emotional and psychological addiction by adjusting your perspective and your relationship with alcohol, helping to erase your desires to drink, but is not a supplement for making sure you stay healthy through the process.
If you are physically addicted, please consult your doctor to receive medical assistance through the detoxification process. Your health is critical to your success!
Still have questions? I’ve got you covered.
What if I am not ready to stop drinking just yet - do I need to stop before I start this course?
No! You won’t be asked to make any change until you are ready, empowered, and feeling good about it. Deprivation creates stress and stress makes us drink. The point is to absorb. the information in a state of mind that is positive and hopeful – so you will never be asked to make a change before you are ready to embrace it.
Will I have to stop drinking forever?
That will be totally up to you. Many participants find complete freedom from alcohol. Others regain their control over alcohol and learn to have an occasional drink without wanting more.
What if I can’t afford it?
A bit of tough love from me :) If you are drinking every day, you are spending a considerable amount of money on alcohol. Tolerance only goes one way. That’s how alcohol works. If you don’t do something about this now, it will be worse tomorrow, not better. And maybe Find Freedom is not right for you but no matter what, if you are here on this page reading this, please invest in yourself.
Whether it is with me, or somewhere else, getting back in control of your relationship with alcohol is one of the best investments you will ever make.
Will I have to avoid bars or restaurants?
No! Find Freedom helps you overcome your subconscious desires so you can still have a social life. Instead of wanting to drink, you will have the chance to make a conscious decision to NOT drink and won’t feel guilty for doing it!
How can I tell if I am physically addicted?
A recent government study by the CDC showed that only 10% of heavy drinkers are physically addicted. If you cannot get past 1 day or feel physically ill when you take a break from drinking, you might be addicted. If you suspect this, it is vital you consult with your doctor. This program is not intended as medical advice and detoxing from alcohol can be life threatening.
When will the 13 weeks of weekly live coaching calls take place?
Live coaching will be offered on the same day and time of day each week, according to our agreed-to schedule.
Do you talk about starting again? I enjoyed 18 months blissfully alcohol- free but then an event in my life triggered a relapse. I am not sure how to start over.
Yes! This course is designed to give you the best chance at getting started and even more importantly making it stick for the long term.
Do you address the underlying reasons we drink? I suspect some things in my past may be keeping me stuck.
Yes. The lessons and coaching will go deep into living beyond self-medication and in order to do that we need to get straight with our thinking and make peace inside our own minds. The lessons and coaching provide actionable, science-based information to help you do exactly that.
Can I go at my own pace?
You will have lifetime access to all the lessons, so if something comes up that is no problem. I will work with you to make sure you get what you need and stay on track. However long it takes you to process the information and ensure you’re getting the most benefit is entirely up to you. Again, the program is yours forever.
My drinking is such a habit, and I know it takes a lot of work to change a habit. Do you address this?
Great question! Habits are consciously learned and have since become unconscious. Your brain turns those actions into a routine to save mental space. The great thing about Find Freedom is that it helps you change those habits into conscious thoughts again, so you have power over them.
I have a lot of guilt about my drinking. Will this course help?
Find Freedom is designed specifically to help free you from the guilt of drinking. By changing your relationship with alcohol, you will become empowered, instead of dealing with constant guilt.
How does this work on cravings? My cravings are so intense and have kept me stuck.
As long as you are not physically addicted, your cravings are mostly in your subconscious mind, and I will help you address your desires on a subconscious level so you understand them and can properly manage them.
Can I become an occasional drinker?
The choice is entirely yours. Find Freedom helps you reframe your outlook on drinking alcohol, so you can have as little or as much as you want. In fact, many clients report having a single drink and then feeling the urge to stop, instead of going back for more.
I’ve tried to quit before but always go back. Does this course address the long term? I want this to stick!
Chances are high that the reason you’ve returned to alcohol is that you didn’t address the subconscious desire to drink. With Find Freedom, I’ll help you reframe those subconscious desires so you’re aware of them before they become conscious thoughts.
What is the time commitment?
Each of the nine modules contains a series of short videos (3-10 min in length) for a total of 45 min - 1 hour of videos. The recommended pace is 1 module per week for the first nine weeks. The daily videos for the four-week Alcohol Experiment average 10-15 minutes each. You will also have short reflections to write or contemplate and a one-hour weekly coaching call.
I hope you make the decision to say yes to you. To your future. You are the hero of this story, and I’d love to see you break free and become the person you were always meant to be. Trust me to be your guide. I won’t let you down. And I can’t wait to begin. Click the LET’S GET STARTED button below and let’s get started!