Every September, the United States observes National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery and to promote new treatment and recovery practices. Since its inception in 1989, Recovery Month has served as a powerful reminder that with the right help and support, recovery is possible. The theme for National…
How Office Lighting Influences Employee Sleep and Mental Health Office lighting influences far more than visibility; it directly shapes sleep cycles, mental health, and day-to-day energy. Exposure to specific wavelengths and intensities can either sharpen focus or quietly disrupt circadian rhythms, leaving workers fatigued. From healthcare units to open-plan tech offices, the type and timing…
Ketamine recovery is more than just stopping us. You know that substance addiction can take a drastic toll on your physical and mental health. It also has adverse effects on relationships, work, personal goals, and more. Much like any other addictive substance, ketamine addiction can be tough to overcome without the assistance of professional intervention. However,…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t know if I should quit drinking or just cut back”, and then doing nothing because you’re afraid of choosing “wrong”? You’re not alone. Many people inside the This Naked Mind community start in this exact place—unsure, curious, and a little scared. Annie Grace reminds us that this…
[Guest blog post by SMART Facilitator Kelly Scullin]
Finding Your Voice After Toxic Parents Is Possible And Necessary Finding your voice after toxic parents can feel nearly impossible when you’ve grown up in a household where speaking up wasn’t safe, respected, or even allowed. Toxic or dysfunctional parents—whether they were controlling, emotionally unavailable, or caught in cycles of addiction—can leave lasting imprints on…
Red Flags Of Parent Enmeshment: Have You Launched Yet What are the red flags of parent enmeshment when you’re all grown up? Serious question, do you know the red flags that you haven’t emotionally launched from your parents? Growing up is supposed to mean independence, but for many of us, myself included, adulthood came with…
Family Patterns: Normal Tension Or Truly Toxic Family patterns in arguing can be the expression of normal tensions and frustrations, or toxic slugfests. Every family has moments of frustration, slammed doors, and words we wish we could take back. That’s normal. But when tension in your family goes beyond occasional disagreements and turns into repeated…
Art Therapy’s Role In Addiction Recovery Art therapy is transformative: it promotes self-discovery. Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation. It’s not just about quitting a substance—it’s about reconnecting with who you are beneath the pain, habits, and coping mechanisms. For many people, the road to healing includes more than therapy or group meetings….
TL;DR: Drinking as a trauma response is more common than most people realize. In this powerful story, Janie shares how alcohol became her way of coping with buried pain, why traditional recovery paths didn’t work for her, and how discovering This Naked Mind finally gave her lasting freedom. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma,…
