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The Ambitious Addicts podcast is a weekly show about addiction recovery, ambition in recovery, and real-life stories of recovery. Each week show host recovery and life coach Terra Carbert talks about overcoming addiction, living in recovery, and how to l

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    • Apr 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Ambitious Addicts Podcast

    Booze Free with Becca

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 35:19


    In this episode of Ambitious Addicts, host Terra Carbert speaks with Becca about her journey of overcoming addiction, including gambling and alcohol. Becca shares insights into the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the importance of self-discovery during recovery. Tune in to hear her empowering message of hope and transformation. Be sure to look us up on your favorite social channels, where you can find as Ambitious Addicts and check out Becca's podcast,  We Transform Together (with Prof Becca) It's always incredible to hear these stories help you on your own journey. Send a message or tag us in a post sharing a key takeaway from this episode. As always, if you need support for your own recovery or would like to join me here to share your experience, strength, and hope, reach out at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

    Real Life Recovery with Jordiana Chevalier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 36:37


    In this episode of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, host Terra Carbert sits down with Jordii Chevalier for an inspiring conversation on real-life recovery. Jordii is a passionate spiritual life coach with a focus on life transitions. She is double certified as a Spiritual life coach by Starseed Academy as well as Life Purpose Institute. She is also trained to consult on human design by Starseed Academy, this along with her intuitive gifts allow Jordii to guide her clients through the process of rediscovering themselves. Her mission is to help people find who they really are, and embrace their calling by empowering them to speak their truth and overcome whatever blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs that are getting in the way of that. She is very passionate about her mission, as she gathered all of these lessons in her own journey of self-discovery. Throughout her life journey, she experienced, growing up in the Dominican Republic, moving to the USA at the age of 13, lots of unhealthy relationships, divorce, toxic coping mechanisms, depression and so much more, which all led to her discovering her life purpose.  From finding purpose and personal growth to understanding the importance of being a friend to oneself, Jordi shares her journey of overcoming past hardships and embracing a new, fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the power of telling the hard truth, the significance of healthy relationships, and the transformative effects of self-acceptance. Plus, discover the fascinating tool of Human Design that can help individuals understand themselves better and unlock their true potential. Tune in to this episode of Ambitious Addicts and be inspired to step into your own dreams and hopes. Don't forget to check us out on your favorite social channels as Ambitious Addicts Podcast, and share your key takeaways from this episode. If you need support in your own recovery or want to share your own experience, reach out to Terra at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.  If you'd like to learn more about human design or how Jordii's coaching can support your growth be sure to check out her website at https://www.journeythruthedarkness.com/

    Becoming Flawesome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 26:02


    In this episode, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani joins me to talk about your new book, Becoming Flawesome. Despite achieving everything she thought would make her happy, she found herself lacking fulfillment. We chat a little about her own growth journey here and the importance of embracing our flaws...our dragons, so that we can become flawesome!   Grab your free chapter of Becoming Flawesome Take the How Flawesome Are You? quiz  Grab a copy of the book for yourself by 7/15 to take advantage of the pay shipping only offer Be sure to look us up on your favorite social channels. You can find us as Ambitious Addicts Podcast on most social platforms. It's always incredible to hear these stories helping you on your own journey. Send us a message or tag us in a post sharing a key takeaway from this episode. If you need support for your own recovery or would like to join the me in sharing your experience, strength, and hope, reach out at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

    Welcome Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 19:43


    Welcome back! In this episode of Ambitious Addicts, we delve into the importance of prioritizing self-care and exploring the connection between addiction and personal history. I encourage you to create a space for healing and growth, going beyond indulgent self-care activities to truly address underlying wounds.    Here's a list of the things I mentioned would be in the show notes   Here's that list of the top 60 Women's Sobriety Podcasts Check out the book The Body Keeps the Score  If you want to see some highlights from my vacation you can see my facebook posts here If that inspires you to head to British Columbia and you're looking for a great place to stay be sure to include Julie's destination, The Blue Owl, on the list of places to stay during your visit!   I'm forever grateful for your continued support and invite you to reach out any time for future episodes and to reach out with recommendations for guests or topics. You can reach me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com 

    Recovery from People Pleasing with Aarti Achar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 34:37


    In this episode I'm joined by Aarti Achar to talk about recovery from people-pleasing which is a common characteristic for those of us in recovery from codependency.  She shares her experience strength and hope with us along with what has helped her to recover.  Aarti is a happiness coach and helps people simplify their lives.  If you are interested in learning how she could help you be sure to check out her website www.teawithaarti.com and book a consult with her.   I personally have been a part of several of her programs and must say she is a delight to work with no matter what your goal is.   Thanks for listening!    

    Gambling Addiction Recovery with Jane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 37:44


    In this episode, Jane joins me to share some experience strength and hope with us for recovery from compulsive gambling.  She shares a really cool way that she is addressing her character traits that she wants to work on and how she involves her family in this process.   Jane found a HUGE list of characteristics a.k.a. character defects that we could all consider reviewing and adding to our own list of things we'd like to work on as we improve our lives one day at a time.  Here's the list https://realisticrecovery.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/194-character-defects/  If you or a loved one is looking for some help in finding recovery, you'd like to join for an episode or just want to say hello you can reach me via email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com Terra

    Real Life Recovery with Nicole Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 49:47


    In this episode, Nicole Robinson joins me to talk about her recovery journey as someone who was impacted by addiction, chronic pain, and journey.  Nicole is a Somatic Healer & Coach, a CranioSacral Therapist, and a Women's Circle Facilitator in Frederick, MD. She loves diving into all things Body. She was brought to her work as a healer through her own journey healing from chronic illness and trauma. She did this by tapping into her inner wisdom through her body, which guided her toward health, purpose, and love. As a Coach, she specializes in working with women entrepreneurs, using somatic healing to regulate the nervous system, generate embodied self-trust, plug in to that inner wisdom/intuition, and increase capacity for a thriving, joyful, prosperous life as an entrepreneur.   Nicole loves nature, gardening, food, art, music, writing, & being in community. You can get in touch with Nicole on her websites: www.themind-bodyway.com www.nicolerobinsonlmt.com Or on Instagram   Please reach out to her to share your thanks for her sharing her story.   

    Affected by Gambling Addiction with Latosha

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 55:43


    In this episode, I'm joined by my friend & sister in Recovery, Latosha Cox. She shares her experience strength and hope with us as a person in long-term recovery from being impacted by another person's gambling addiction.  Like all my guests, Latosha has found healing and begun to grow in her dreams, hopes and desires for her life. She is now the founder of Black Girl Sabbatical and has a book in the works, Life After Divorce: Be Better NOT Bitter! Her website is coming soon. In the meantime, you can reach her via email at coacht@blackgirlsabbatical.com, follow her on Instagram, or reach out to her via LinkedIn or Facebook I had a confession at the beginning of this episode about my recent experience with procrastinating and getting these episodes out.  If you've been putting something off and want some help with procrastination yourself, I mentioned there's a free training you can get that here: Reframe Refuel Worksheets As always, thank you for listening and for your continued encouragement and support of the work that I do. I'm wishing you all the best in your own recovery journey. Reach out if you need support terra@ambitiousaddicts.com   

    Real Life Recovery - Tammy Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 26:45


    In this episode, Tammy Vincent joins me to share her experience strength, and hope for recovery from being a loved one of an alcoholic.  Tammy's journey of healing has led her to create a new way of thinking and living and she now has taken her teaching and created two books for teen children of alcoholics. Surviving Alcoholic Parents is a book for teens who are living with a loved one who has an addiction  and Helping Children of Alcoholics & At Risk Students is a fabulous resources for anyone who works with or cares about a teen in a dysfunctional family.   You can also learn more about Tammy's coaching at www.tammyvincent.com  As always if you need support on your own healing journey don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    A New Relationship with Alcohol - Claire Cleary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 33:49


    In this episode, Claire joins me to talk about her journey to choosing sobriety and how she now helps others develop an intentional relationship with alcohol.   If you're looking for some help exploring your relationship with alcohol or your dry January is a little more difficult than you anticipated, be sure to get in touch and book a consult to see if her coaching might be right for you.  As always if you've got topics you'd recommend or if you'd like to join me for an episode get in touch at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com    

    2022 Recap with Christina from Broke Girl Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 63:13


    Christina from Broke Girl Society and I get together and recap 2022 and chat a little bit about what is coming up in 2023.   If you have not checked out her podcast be sure to do so.  If you are a woman in recovery from compulsive gambling and looking for support be sure to hop into the Broke Girl Society private community.   Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/

    Real Life Recovery with Shelby John

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 44:00


    In this episode, Shelby John from Confident Sober Women joins me to share her real life recovery story.   Be sure to check out her website at https://shelbyjohncoaching.com/ or hop in her private facebook community  As always if you need support for your own recovery or would like to join me here to share your experience, strenth and hope reach out at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com. 

    Episode 76 - The Hummingbird Story with Julie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 45:06


    In this episode my sister in recovery, Julie joins us to share another lesson in nature.  Julie recounts her personal experience connecting with nature, a hummingbird, and her offspring.  Julie also share's a little bit about her business, the blue owl, in Denman Island, British Columbia. Sounds amazing, right? Book your visit here https://blueowlondenman.ca/  We also chatted about the community where we met, The Broke Girl society which is an amazing group of supportive women all looking to live a life free from gambling.  If you need support for gambling recovery check out the group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/brokegirlsociety As always if you need support for your own recovery or would like to share your experience, strength and hope with others, don't hesitate to message me directly.  

    Real Life Recovery with Laura Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 35:07


    In this episode Laura H joins us to talk about her lived experience as a person in long-term recovery from addiction.  She shares her experience, strength, and hope with all of us as she  shares how she went from being actively in addiction to now working in a thriving business helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses.   If you are looking for more ways to grow your business using social media absolutely be sure to check out her group https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualfemaleentrepreneurs If you want to connect with another woman in recovery to expand your support connect with her here https://www.facebook.com/laura.hernandez329 If you're looking for a group like the one where the two of us met you can hop in here https://www.facebook.com/groups/werefer 

    Real Life Recovery with Catherine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 69:10


    In this episode I'm joined by a woman in long-term recovery who shares an incredible story of overcoming an addiction to meth, dealing drugs, and finding a completely knew life. "Catherine" shares her story of hope and healing that was helped along by one of the very DEA agents who once arrested her for her crimes.  Catherine is now living a life she never imagined was possible, filled with kindness and acceptance.   As always if you are looking for support with your own recovery please don't hesitate to reach out for a helping hand or a listening ear. You can reach me at terra@ambitiuosadicts.com.  

    Sisterhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 20:45


    In this episode, I'm talking about the power of sisterhood. I also made some announcements about what's going on in my facebook community, why sisterhood, and a bit about the next few weeks of the podcast. More powerful stories of women in recovery coming up so stay tuned! I am telling you if you don't have a sisterhood present in your life right now go get one!!! Hop in to the facebook community here https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfdiscoverysisterhood or check out the website while it's under construction here https://www.theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com 

    Real Life Recovery with Bevin Niemann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 46:22


    In this episode Bevin Niemann joins me to talk real-life recovery and healing from multiple addictions.   Like many of the guests on this show, her story is one of hope and healing and incredible transformation. Today, Bevin helps intuitive empaths live each day with peace, connection, self-trust, and purpose. Through the Empowered Sensitive Leaders community, she teaches sensitives from across six continents to craft a lifestyle and career that lights them up! She served as the three-time host of The Shift Network's Evolved Empath Summit, which reached 60,000 participants from 105 countries. She also produced the Lightworker's Festival for Global Unity. Her writing has been featured on Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, GenX Woman, Spiritual Biz Magazine, and the Mind Body Spirit Network. Bevin resides in the Chihuahuan Desert with her partner Juan. She is a sacred activist, avid gardener, bookworm, and intuitive edge-walker. Interact with Bevin and become a sensitive lifestyle designer at http://www.empathleaders.com/ If you are interested in checking out the group where I keep meeting these incredible women who've created incredible lives while working a program of recovery, you can check out the facebook group here.

    Lessons from the Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 13:36


    In this episode I reflect on the lessons trees in autumn have to teach us about letting go, trust, and growth.  I talk a litte bit about how letting go of just one idea made room for my own personal growth.  If you'd like to share your own lesson from nature with me, I'm all ears and yes I'm absolutely looking for a tattoo artist to concept this vision with.   Get in touch if you need support for your own recovery, got an episode idea, or just want to connect in real life.  The easiest way to do that right now is to email me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or through facebook.  

    Real Life Recovery with Helen Newlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 46:33


    In this episode, Helen N joins me to share her addiction and recovery journey. Helen bravely tells her story of hope, healing, and transformation.  She's now a business owner using merchandise and books to unite those who have overcome things in their life.   Get in touch with her on facebook or instagram to learn more about empowered feminine leadership, share in her journey, or to send her a note of thanks for sharing her experience strength, and hope with all of us. 

    How to Find Old Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 19:48


    In this episode I talk about how sometimes are reactions in the present are the result of old pain and some self inquiry writing you can do to uncover if there might be a connection to old pain. It's super important as you explore this part of yourself that you know it's okay to take a break. I strongly encourage you to talk these things out with at least one other person. As always if you are looking for support in your own healing and recovery, don't hesitate to get in touch.     Terra terra@ambitiousaddicts.com 

    Real Life Recovery with Soraia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 39:24


    In this episode Soraia S joins me to share her addiction and recovery journey. She's now embracing a life that centers around self-awareness, self-care, and sharing her gifts with the world to inspire more women and mothers to heal.  Get in touch with her on facebook or instagram to learn more about empowered feminine leadership, share in her journey, or to send her a note of thanks for sharing her experience strength and hope with all of us.  If you are looking for that awesome entrepreneur community where I keep meeting these amazing women in recovery who are boldly going after their dreams here is a link to the group. 

    Making Decisions in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 16:33


    In this episode I share some perspective about why decisions can be so hard for us to make and some tips for helping yourself choose. Many of us make deciding what to do or how to do it a lot more difficult than it needs to be.   I hope this episode helps you get closer to a choice by focusing on the goal instead of the decision.   If you are having a tough time make a decision, want support for your recovery, or just need to connect with someone else in recovery to share what's going on for you please don't hesitate to reach out.  terra@ambitiousaddicts.com is how you can reach me via email you can also find and follow Ambitious Addicts Podcast on both instagram and facebook    

    Real Life Recovery with Tanya S

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 46:45


    In this episode I talk with Tanya Russ about her expereince recovering from codepency and self-neglect. Tany is a certified master life coach and owner of Classy Touch CHIC Boutique & Self-care Suite, and a domestic violence victim's assistant for the Clarksville Police Department.   In an effort to fulfill her life's purpose of glorifying God and helping to build his Kingdom, Ms. Russ finds pleasure in lovingly leading others into their God-given purpose in life as well. As a single-mother that has overcome many of life's obstacles and adversity; it is her desire to educate, encourage, and empower other women (personally and professionally) to do the same for them too to achieve all that God has in store for them to receive.   Her passion to see other women consistently progress in all areas of life. This is what has fueled her to share the importance of INTENTIONAL self-care in women. Having experienced burnout, depression, anxiety and even stress from life's events; it is her desire to see the beautiful woman within to evolve in ways even they could never imagine.   Tanya Russ has written and published four books; “21 Day Journey with Jesus,” “7 Principles to Press Into the Presence of God,” the “Join the Journey Prayer Journal,” and lastly “The Balancing Act,' a collaborative book written by 10 certified life coaches teaching strategies and providing tools and resources for women to live a more balanced and healthier lifestyle.   Mrs. Russ enjoys serving and supporting others daily embracing Psalm 100:3 and sharing her moto, “It's only by the grace of God that I am who I am” as a testament of the importance of maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and the honor she lives to give HIM daily for all that HE has done for her.    If you'd like to thank Tanya for sharing her experience be sure to get in touch with her on facebook. If you'd like to join her BOSS Lady Movement join the group here. You can also check out the self care items in her botique here   As always if you have feedback on the show, topics you'd like covered or are in need of support for your own recovery reach out directly anytime at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    Real Life Recovery with Patricia B

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 32:46


    In this episode Patricia B from Jai Wellness NYC joins to share her experience with recovery from alcoholism, and sex & love addiction, and her journey to wellness and entrepreneurship.   If you'd like to get in touch with Patricia to thank her for sharing her story you can email her at jaiwellnessnyc@gmail.com. To learn more about her work you can visit her website to find fitness classes, programs, or book a consult with her.  If you'd like to follow along her journey on social media you can find her on both instagram and facebook. As always if you need support for your own recovery want coaching support to take life to the next level don't hesitate to reach out to me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

    Real Life Recovery with D'vyne Bean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 51:34


    Devyne is in recovery from self-harm and she shares her story of healing and hope. Her story is a great reminder that there is no such thing as too young to recovery.  Since finding recovery Devyne has found ways to continue her healing while embrading her ambitioun.   Devyne is Chicago-native recording artist and serial entrepreneur, owning 3 businesses! She is the Founder/CEO of music production company, MooShooBeatz Productions,  Vice President and Business Development at media consulting company, Devyne Business Consulting. Lastly, and the co-founder of luxury clothing brand, Lusso Grandeur. Be sure to get in touch to thank her for sharing her experience strength and hope also check out her social media to follow and long and support her entreprenerial journey. Instagram Facebook Check out her music on Beat Stars Visit her website Follow the fashion on Lusso Grandeur As always if I can be a supportive person in your recovery community or you'd like to join me for an episode or share podcast ideas reach out anytime via email terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    Boundaries & Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 20:02


    In this epsiode I'm talking about boundaries and a common mistake we sometimes make when implementing boundaries. I share my personal experience with boundaries.  I also announced the release of the Awareness to Action video course. You can find that course here -  If you need support for your recovery, have any questions about the course, or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or book a consult call

    Distraction and Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 18:56


    In this episode I talk about distraction in recovery both in early recovery and as we go after our dreams for a bigger life with recovery.  I share my personal experience with healthy, not so healthy and numbing distractions in my early recovery and some distractions I experience while working towards my bigger goals.  If you need support for your recovery or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or book a consult call

    Taking Action in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 9:32


    In this episode I talk about the impact of telling yourself you don't know where to start.  It's important as we go after our new lives that we don't get stuck in confusion and that we know how to recognize when we are creating this confusion.   If you need support for your recovery or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or book a consult call

    Isolation in Addiction & Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 48:50


    Christina and I get together to collaborate on a listener inspired conversation about isolation in addiction, isolation in recovery and moving out of isolation. Isolation is something we all experience both in addiction and recovery. One of the keys to our recovery has been learning to create connections.   If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us directly through our facebook pages, via messenger or email. Ambitious Addicts Page Broke Girl Society Page terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    Real Life Recovery with Nerissa Hsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:37


    In this episode I talk to Nerissa about her experience with drug and alcohol addiction recovery. She shares how her healing pathway opened up after going to a guided retreat using natural medicine, Ayahuasca. Nerissa is a certified Master Integrated Breakthrough Coach and the creator of the Lioness Method™ -utilizing hypnosis, timeline therapy, NLP techniques with the goal of serving thousands of vibrant female leaders. Be sure to check out the upcomping breathwork challenge, get in touch with her on istagram, or through her website if your looking to add another strong woman in recovery to your growth community.  We also talked about the book Miracle Morning as another resource you can add to your list of resources for your growth. As always if you need support for your own recovery, got a podcast episode idea, or want to join me as a guest get in touch! You can email me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    Friends In Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 14:40


    In this episode I talk about the importance of making friends in recovery, a little bit about what happens in a 12 step meeting, the meeting after the meeting and a few ways you can make new friends in recovery.  If you are struggling to make new friends in reocvery and feeling a little blocked in this area book a consult call and let's chat about what's going on for you.  Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know someone I should invite to join me on the show? Reach out anytime!   You can alwsays get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  Never hesitate contact me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com if you need support for your own recovery, help finding your way to recovery, or another friend in recovery. We grow better together! 

    Sitting In The Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 18:05


    In this episode I talk about the noise our minds create when we are sitting in between what we want to have in our lives and the lives we have today. I walk through the SEARCH awareness model I teach for guiding thougtwork in coaching with an example of an experience I had recently watching someone shift her thinking.   Are you sitting in the middle and want to sort our your thinking to help you shift from worry, doubt, fear, or uncertainty into calm confidence, anticipation, and excitement for what is coming? Email me to share what's going on for you at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or book a consult call  

    Dumpster Diving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 20:48


    In this weeks episode I talk a little bit more about thoughtwork, mindset, manifestation and yes...dumpster diving.  I encourage you to look at all of the thinking going on in your mind and looking for what needs to go out with the trash vs the hidden treasures you might be ignoring. If you'd like to learn more about how I can provide guided support for applying thoughtwork and mindset to your life, book a call Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know someone I should invite to join me on the show? Reach out anytime!   You can alwsays get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  Never hesitate contact me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com if you need support for your own recovery or if you need help finding your way to recovery.  

    Inviting Pain in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 13:10


    In this episode I talk about the importance of allowing our emotional pain as part of our recovery. I also share a little bit of a personal experience about dealing with painful memories and share a method that helps me find a way to see some of my most painful experiences in a new way.  Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know someone I should invite to join me on the show? Reach out anytime!   You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  Never hesitate contact me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com if you need support for your own recovery or if you need help finding your way to recovery.   Get in touch via 

    Recovery Step 12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 13:21


    In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 12 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power.   Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime!   You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  If you need support for your recovery please never hesitate contact me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.  

    12 Step Recovery - Working Step 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 46:28


    Christina and I get together to work the steps of 12 step recovery.  Christina's working on her gambling recovery and I'm working on my codependency. This time we are talking about step 7:  Humbly asked God of our understanding to remove our shortcomings. If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us.  Ambitious Addicts Page Broke Girl Society Page

    Gambling Addiction Recovery with Nikki A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 48:03


    In this episode I talk to Nikki about her experience with Gambling Addiction & Recovery  She shares some great resources that you may want to check out A group for Estranged Mothers of Daughters Also some people you can check out Wayne Dyer, Russell Brand, and Gabor Mate And some book titles Taking Back Your Life Unbroken Brain Gripped by Gambling

    Gambling Addiction Recovery with Christina

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 48:58


    In this episode, I catch up with Christina from the Broke Girl Society and talk about all that has changed in her life in the first year of her recovery.  She is a true example of what is possible with recovery and has created so many amazing results in her life in the past year.  Be sure to check out The Broke Girl Society Podcast.  If you are a woman in recovery or seeking recovery from compulsive gambling I highly encourage you to join The Broke Girl Society Facebook community  You can grab a copy of the journals we talked about on Amazon Be sure to also check the YouTube Show she and Brian Hatch co-host - The Bet Free Life

    Choosing Pain in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 15:15


    In this episode I talk about how in recovery we are choosing pain on purpose. I also share some details about the Rise to Recovery Summit coming up the week of April 4th. Two ways you can check out the summit 1. Check out the speakers and get your VIP forever all access pass here https://www.theroadforward.ca/risebeyondrecoverysummit 2. Head over the the facebook group and join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risebeyondrecoverysummit

    Gambling Addiction Recovery with Lindsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 66:20


    In this episode I'm joined by my friend Christina from the Broke Girl Society Podcast and our sister in recovery, Lindsey, who is early on in her recovery from compuslive gambling.  If you're a woman in looking for or in recovery from compulsive gambling, be sure to check out the Broke Girl Society Facebook group.   Reach out anytime email: terra@ambitiousaddicts.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousxaddicts/

    Giving Yourself What You Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 12:19


    In this episode I talk about giving yourself what you need, mud on my tires, and the connection between our own feelings and those we imagine others have. I invite you to challenge yourself this week to explore your thinking for thoughts about other people's imagined emotions and how they may be connected to your own thinking and feelings.   Reach out anytime email: terra@ambitiousaddicts.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousxaddicts/

    Asking for What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 14:40


    In this episode I share some observations about the women who've come before us in the world asking for what they want. These women made so much possible for us by asking and continuing to ask. I invite you to challenge yourself this week to ask what for what you want and ask for what you need.   Reach out anytime email: terra@ambitiousaddicts.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousxaddicts/  

    Recovery Step 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 20:53


    In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 11 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power. I explain how I see the difference for me between meditation and prayer and give a couple everyday examples of how I see my higher power at work in my life and the lives of others.   Got an idea for a podcast episode or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime!   You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  Or you can shoot me an email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.  

    Real Life Addiction Recovery with Nicole K

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 27:18


    In this episode, you get to hear the real-life addiction recovery story of Nicole K.  She shares her experience strength and hope with us as a person in long-term recovery from drug addiction. It's an incredible story of overcoming old patterns and turning the experience into a life committed to helping others.  If you are interested in learning more about how to get peer support from her organization Thrive Peer Support you can check out their website here https://thrivepeersupport.org/ If you'd like to get in touch with me to share feedback, podcast ideas, or guests you would recommend or if you'd like to be a guest. You can get in touch via email me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    The Ripple Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 18:56


    In this episode I'm talking about the impact of change not only on ourselves but on the world around us. All changes both big and little can have an impact we never imagined were possible.  Check out the video #skippingrocks on the Ambitious Addicts facebook or instagram If you have podcast ideas, want to be a guest, or need support for your own recovery get in touch! 

    Doing Laundry & Thoughtwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 13:52


    The laundry never ends and neither does your thinking. In this episode, I talk about the importance of cleaning out our minds on a regular basis, how to approach thoughtwork and how this allows us to grow towards our goals.  If you are looking for support in your own self-growth journey and curious about how I could support you as your coach book a consult  If you are more of a self-study kind of person sign up to be notified with the classes are live.  Got a fun learning from your thought work that you want to share, have an episode idea, or want to come on as a guest, send me an email terra@ambitiousaddicts.com  

    12 Step Recovery - Working Step 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 60:05


    Christina and I get together to work the steps of 12 step recovery.  Christina's working on her gambling recovery and I'm working on my codependency. This time we are talking about step 6:  Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.   If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us. We also decided to do these episodes live on our Facebook pages also so be sure to give one of them a like and join us next month for Step 7  Ambitious Addicts Facebook Page Broke Girl Society Faceook Page

    Gambling Addiction Recovery with John Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 38:05


    In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of John Simmons aka new John Simmons. He shares his addiction recovery journey with compulsive gambling and the importance of his faith in his healing. We discuss the importance of increasing awareness of this addiction as the availability of gambling continues to increase.  We also talk about finding your purpose.   Want to get in touch with John and show your gratitude for sharing his experience or share your own story with him? All the details are below Web: testimonyhouse.org  or bettingyourlife.com E-Mail: john@testimonyhouse.org Facebook: John Simmons, Testimony House   Youtube: Testimony House If you'd like to get in touch with me to share feedback, podcast ideas, or guests you would recommend or if you'd like to be a guest. You can get in touch via email me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

    Recovery Step 10 - Personal Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 12:41


    In this episode, I am talking about my personal experience with Step 10 in 12 step recovery.    Do you need support in your own recovery or have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email me terra@ambitiousaddicts.com  Prefer to get in touch via social media, cool! You can find me on Instagram with the username ambitiousXaddicts and Facebook under ambitious and addicted.

    Going After an Amazing Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 13:07


    In this episode, I share more about the process I use when I set a big goal. Learn about the FIND process. It's the process I follow and teach to make a plan for achieving your goals. I also talk a little bit about what to be on the lookout for as you begin to move closer towards your goals in recovery and in life.    In 2022 I want to support you as you go after your amazing life! There are so many incredible tools coming your way. Head over to growthsisters.com to sign up for notifications as new options for learning are released.   Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com I'd love to hear from you! Prefer to get in touch via social media, cool! Get in touch on Instagram and Facebook 

    Celebrating Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 11:00


    In this episode, I share an exercise I do at the end of every year to help me continue in my growth towards my goals. Celebrate your success, begin building your brag book! You will grow and both your recovery and your goals by beginning to practice the two year-end exercises shared in this episode.   In 2022 affordable life coaching solutions for women in recovery are coming!  Head over to classes.ambitiousaddicts.com and sign up to be notified when the classes are up.    Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com I'd love to hear from you! Prefer to get in touch via social media, cool! Get in touch on Instagram and Facebook 

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