3-21 No Kiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 242 [AM109] Coping While Cooped I really struggled with today's reading and how to make the best sense of it. There is a fine line between dwelling in the past and using to find a place of learning and gratitude. As always, you will have to decide for yourself on your approach and what works best for you. Stay Safe everyone!! ----------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 241 [PM108]  Coping While Cooped Tonight I have a little pissy party going on.  It's not nice of me and I am being totally self-centered. Once I am done whining about my self centered shit and addict thinking, I share our "L" words and we have a little fun. ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 240 [AM108] Coping While Cooped Learning is an important part of our recovery and our total well being.  Are you comfortable asking questions in your recovery environment, as well as your everyday life? If you don't know EVERYTHING yet, I would recommend, getting out of your comfort zone and start inquiring.  You may be surprised on what you learn! -----...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 239 [PM107] Coping While Cooped Ending the weekend with a bit of silliness on one of our "K" words. Shout out to my buddy Nick for 3 years clean today from Gambling , Drinking & Drugging!  Love ya buddy! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 238 [AM107]  Coping While Cooped Is fear or desire for ultimate control holding us back from being more adventurous in our recovery?  We deserve to have fun and make the best out of life. For me, the biggest shift was going on adventures that don't get me to a casino. Take time and recognize you deserve adventures and should make time for them! Your bonu...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 237 [PM106] Coping While Cooped "J" is our fun letter today.  First I have to share my honesty for the day and my run in with the cops. It has been a day!  Grateful as usual! :) ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 236 [AM106] Coping While Cooped Do you find yourself not liking everyone in your GA meeting or group?  There is value to listening to those who may not be your favorite.  My challenge to you would be to listen, whether you like or dislike people in your group. The reading discusses the special love we share in the rooms.  Don't miss out on that! --------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 235 [PM105]  Coping While Cooped "I" usually don't talk about my secret dream, but "I"f you are "inquisitive", you can learn a little about my big mission on this episode. ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may nee...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 234 [AM105] Coping While Cooped Today's reading shares some of the thoughts around how we live our life once we stop gambling.  I can relate it to both my gambling and drinking and share some personal examples of how stopping has improved my life. The word clarity is what keeps going through my mind on this reading.  I wish clarity for everyone! --------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 233 [PM104]  Coping While Cooped Today we do "H" and I am much calmer than last night. I "H"ope You're "H"appy! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages. -------------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 232 [AM104] Coping While Cooped Forgiving ourselves the way we would forgive others is the topic today.  Are you forgiving your past actions or hanging onto them in your bucket?  What are you holding onto?  Why?  What purpose are they serving? Please take a moment to think about this. If you are feeling really brave and committed to yourself, write them down....

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 231 [PM103] Coping While Cooped Yes- we cover some G words, but I have to say, I was fired up tonight! If you have ever struggled with people in the rooms, or in social media chats, feel free to visit me on the soapbox I was on tonight! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us re...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 230 [AM103] Coping While Cooped Today we chat about how to move a mountain while in recovery.  Are we feeling overwhelmed by this task?  Did we know we were doing this? What is our approach? Self-reflection is a huge part of my journey and this reading reminded me to take notice of my accomplishments, as well as to not get bogged down by trying to move the en...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 229 [PM101]  Coping While Cooped "F"un with "F" tonight!   Thanks again for letting me vent this morning! Tonight's word is definitely more on the laid backside. I hope you enjoy it! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may ne...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 228 [AM102] Coping While Cooped Between today's reading and my morning, I have maybe more questions than answers today?  It's all good. The reading focuses on freedom for our addiction and that is really one of the most precious gifts of recovery! Thank you for being there for me today as I process another situation in my life. I love you Beautiful...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 227 [PM101]  Coping While Cooped We are still getting more positive recovery words, instead of activities and I am ok with that! Thanks, Beautiful People for playing along! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages. -----...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 226 [AM101] Coping While Cooped I share 2 readings today because they both resonated with me as well as connected to each other, at least in my mind.  Do you pray gratitude as well as your needs or wants? Do you have faith that it will all be the way it is supposed to be or do you still want to control outcomes or other people? I hope we are all better people...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 225 [PM100] Coping While Cooped We are up to D already.  I couldn't make it past a couple of days without allowing more words.  Everyone is so good at this that I like too many! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messa...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 224 [AM100] Coping While Cooped We chat about the different recovery versus active gambling today. Life is better without betting.  Our thoughts get clearer, our relationships get truer and we have a shot of attaining our best lives. I may have got a little crazy about luggage today, but we are going to roll with it. ------------------------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 223 [PM99]  Coping While Cooped Had some fun with "C" words today, although one of my buddies claimed he was told to never use the  "C" word, which totally cracked me up.  Also shared some reflecting on how life events flow into each other and how things connect.  I may have also let your imaginary sibling die in this show, so I am sorry f...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 222 [AM99] Coping While Cooped Let's feel and understand that we are worth being loved today!  We deserve to love ourselves and to be loved by others.   I hope you all have a great weekend and find the time to be independent and free from the bet!  You deserve more than that! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 221 [PM98]  Coping While Cooped I love the different ways tonights B word can be used.  I am asking for a couple of things tonight if you could help me out PRETTY PLEASE! If you could answer this survey, I am sharing it as part of my homework.  I am in a class to help me design resources for gamblers who may not prefer traditional recovery methods.  If the li...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 220 [AM98] Coping While Cooped Before I do today's reading, I process some of my own guilt with you.  Dang it's hard sometimes sticking to what we know is best for ourselves!  Go figure! The reading has a similar theme.  Do you have someone in your life still struggling with addiction?  I hope this helps you with that situation. Love to everyone! --...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 219 [AM97] Coping While Cooped Tonight is the first night of our Self Care alphabet game.  It is important to incorporate activities that are good for your body, mind, soul and heart.  Just you... Things that make you happy and able to download or escape in a healthy way. ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 218 [AM97] Coping While Cooped Today's reading talks about the connection and likeness amongst the community.  Let's continue to focus on that. Also, what are you doing to prep for a holiday weekend?  Do you have a plan to stay bet free?  What walls are you putting in place? Will you spend the time on being present and enjoying yourself in a non-gam...