3-21 No Kiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 442 -- Do we twist the messages in recovery with our addictude thinking?  Are we being honest with ourselves and our "character defects" as they are called in the program.  I prefer to think of them as areas of opportunity in our personal development now. Do you find yourself having to be right or being the loudest voice in the room? My challenge fo...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 441-- It all goes back to faith. We need to realize and trust that everything that happens has purpose.  We may not feel it in the moment. Today's reading suggests that instead of praying for the situation to end or be easier, but to ask for courage and strength to get through what is happening. This takes practice, but will help you in daily life and in...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 440- Cleaning House as I will refer to it. We talk a lot about cleaning out the old emotions, but not as much about addressing past tangible issues. This can be old debt or a to do list. The premise is the same ultimately.  Get rid of the old so you can allow for the new.  This includes people, places and things. ----------------------------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 439-  Why are given so much hardship, grief,  frustration or any other challenge?  Do you believe that these opportunities are gifts or an excuse to have a pity party for yourself? This reading chats about what we are given and also about "singing the blues" about it.  I personally have mixed feelings about singing the blues regularly, especially wi...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 438- Veronica Shier is a Certified Life Coach and does mindset coaching, helping people no matter what circumstances they're in. She always believes that everybody has the opportunity to thrive and deserves to thrive in whatever situation. Join me as we learn new things from her! Connect with Veronica! Email address : thrivelifecoaching3@gmail.com Facebo...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 437- Learning acceptance can be the greatest gift! We can't change the past.  Accepting life on life's terms can be amazing!  We have the opportunity to make a beautiful  life with the things we have learned from our journey. Don't let life pass you by.  Accept the events as ways to improve what your future can be in relationships, work, marria...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 436- Everything is Perfect!  Everything is Improving! I really am loving this mantra & it applies again today!  Thank you James MacNeil for teaching it to me! Today's reading talks about worry. I am realizing I have been worrying lately and it isn't serving me.  It is actually messing me up. Are you a worrier?  Are you worrying about things that...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 435- Everything is Perfect!  Everything is Improving! I really am loving this mantra.  It takes away all the stress in my humble opinion. Today's reading is about using laughter and laughing as part of our healthy new lives. I also share how I almost started my day in a not great way which would have been a waste! Don't do what I almost did, -------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 434- Everything is Perfect!  Everything is Improving! I found this reading very interesting.  I had never thought of some of the things mentioned as Art before. We all have gifts that are our own form of art. What are yours? ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other ga...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 433 The timing of this reading couldn't be more perfect. It is important that we dial in and listen to our bodies, when we are stressed.  Not only do we need to identify it, we need to work through it and take care of ourselves.  If we keep the stress it goes into our bucket in a negative way and takes some of the room we need for positive! I am currentl...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 432- Friendship Now that we aren't gambling, friendship is even more valuable and important.  Having sincere, beautiful relationships with people who are your friends can be amazing. Making new friends in the program or in groups can be healthy and helpful for both you and the new or old timers in recovery.  Be open to new friendships. Have a stupendous...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 431- Living in today There are lot of reoccurring themes in the mediation book and I believe it is because they want us to think about what is important to our mindset and our recovery. Not living in the past as well as  not trying to predict the future will help us with today. Today, we need to be present and grateful.  Let's not focus or worry about wh...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 430- Patrick Foley is an avid boy scout and a former Priest. This is one of the most interesting episode for me. Patrick shares his experiences on how he became a Priest, a former teacher and about drinking after coming back in the real world. Find out how drinking alcohol affected his life. Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving day! Talk to you soon! -------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 429- Get to a Meeting when you don't want to! Be mindful of what your mind is telling you when you don't want to go to a meeting.  It is important to be sure you aren't isolating. Meetings not your jam?  Stay connected somehow.  Call a friend or your sponsor.  Go to church.  Do something. Your addiction will always want you back!  Don't le...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 428- Be Silly and Laugh! Its fun to laugh! This reading is about how humor can assist in our recovery.  Humor can assist in life right? Find ways to incorporate humor and laughter in your daily agenda.  It is so good for us and so worth it! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps u...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 427-  Most of us come from families that have addiction running across the generations.  Finding and working our recovery offers us a chance to stop that cycle. We have an opportunity and obligation to break that cycle.  Share your recovery! Set an example! Be loving and show no judgement! Be a safe place for our next generation! -----------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 426-  Do something every day for your recovery! Today's reading talks about staying close to our recovery practices and how we can't just do recovery part time.   I do something every single day for my recovery and I still have days that I struggle. Please keep your positive buckets full and replenish as needed.  It is important to our long term suc...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 425- Holiday Stress Am I the only one feeling stress starting to creep in?  Random emotions that are least pleasant than usual? We need to prepare my Beautiful People. Pay attention to what you are feeling Reframe the thoughts that don't serve you or make you grumpy or not feeling your best Avoid people, places and things that don't protect your men...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 424- I continue to not have all the answers on this topic.  What I do know is this; You should not be ashamed of having a gambling problem You should not be ashamed to ask for help It is a family problem You need to give yourself some grace You need to start healing from the inside out Times are changing and I believe the stigma is lessoning.  Stand up for yo...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 423- Who are you blaming? How does blaming others help us in our recovery?  It doesn't!  How does blaming ourselves help in our recovery?  It doesn't. Owning our actions, taking responsibility from them, learning from them and moving forward with the knowledge and strength to navigate the situation better in the future is what serves us. That is Rec...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 422- Step 11 reads as follows " Sought through prayer & meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out". As you know, saying the "G" word is still a struggle for me.  That is ok for me and it can be ok for you. The essence of t...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 421- We chat about how being present and peaceful can be obtained now that we are chasing or wanting the next thing.. new car, posh job etc. Its a bit like a journey- quit gambling- fog lifts- desire fades- finding ourself in the present occurs- gratitude for our simple pleasures of life. ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 420- This reading talks about 2 things.  We chat about our identities, as humans.  It also expresses how when we remove things that are consuming us and stripping us of our identity,  that we can then get closer to our spirituality. It is a fact for me that if I was still gambling, there would be no spirituality for me.  I wouldn't have had the open mind...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 419- Being happy doesn't have to take much effort. It can be found in little things like a piece of fruit, a conversation with a friend or an old song on the Zumba playlist. Today's homework is to identify some of the simple things that make you happy! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate an...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 418- Listen to listen Did you ever listen to actually hear when you were actively gambling?  Do you find yourself listening to people better in recovery? Listening is a life skill.  It helps with relationships, work and self development.  Along with all the other things we chat about here, it takes some practice.  I know you can do it though and I think you w...