Managing The Noise Without Alcohol | Scot’s Naked Life | E854

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Why does alcohol feel like the only way to quiet your mind? Drinking to deal with sensory overload and overwhelming 'white noise' was a daily necessity for Scot. After growing up surrounded by generational alcohol use, he turned to alcohol early in life, finding it was the only thing that allowed him to overcome shyness and function socially. It wasn't until later in life, after receiving a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, that Scot finally understood the true battle he was fighting—a fight against his own neurodivergent needs that led him to a devastating cycle of returns to old patterns and regret. Scot and Coach Cole discuss: Scot’s early years in a family shaped by heavy drinking and loss How local drinking culture and “always up for it” expectations influenced his choices Using alcohol as “Dutch courage” to socialize as a shy, neurodivergent teen Discovering autism and ADHD as a lens for self-understanding instead of self-blame Nightly wine, hidden bottles, blackouts, and the impact on his partner and kids His vivid description of mental “noise” and drinking to deal with sensory overload The moment with his daughter that sparked a clear decision to quit for good Embracing neurodivergent strengths and navigating social events alcohol-free And more… Related Episodes: I drink to f*ck my brain up, just for a little while. Can you help? | Reader Question | E80 | https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-80-reader-question-drink-fck-brain-just-little-can-help/ I Drink To Fit In | Nat’s Naked Life | E439 | https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-439-naked-life-story-nat-x/ Highly Sensitive People and Alcohol Use | Halima - Where Are They Now? | E703 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-703-naked-life-story-hayley-where-are-they-now-halima/ 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!

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0:00.0	Have you ever wondered where you should begin on your alcohol-free journey?
0:05.0	Maybe you're curious, maybe you're frustrated with the cycle, or maybe you're ready to build real freedom once and for all.
0:12.0	Wherever you are, this naked mind has made it incredibly simple to find your perfect starting point.
0:18.0	Introducing the Start Here Quiz, a quick nine question quiz
0:22.2	designed to match you with the right next step for your unique path. Here's how it works. You click
0:27.6	the link, answer a handful of thoughtful, multiple choice questions, pop in your name and email,
0:34.0	and instantly get a personalized results page plus an email with tailored resources
0:39.5	to help you move forward with confidence. Your result will guide you into one of three powerful
0:44.5	paths. Curious questioner. If you're exploring and want clarity. Cycle breaker, if you're tired of the
0:50.8	loop and ready for change. Freedom builder, if you're ready to step into lasting alcohol freedom.
0:56.7	It's completely free, takes just a couple minutes,
0:59.0	and gives you real insight into what will help you most right now.
1:02.3	So if you're ready for a clearer, more aligned next step,
1:05.7	head to tnmquiz.com and take the start here quiz today.
1:09.6	That first click could be the beginning of your easiest change yet.
1:17.1	You're listening to This Naked Mind with Annie Griss.
1:30.3	Hey everybody and welcome to the This Naked Mind podcast.
1:34.1	I am Cole Harvey, filling in for the amazing Annie Grace.
1:37.6	And today we have Scott here to tell us his story, his journey with alcohol.
1:42.2	Hey, Scott, how are you doing?
1:43.9	Hi, there, cool. How are you? I'm doing
1:46.3	great. It's great to have you on. I'm glad you're here. Thank you. How about you just take us back to the
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