3-21 No Kiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 117 [AM46] Coping While Cooped Today's reading is about how we are utilizing the 12 step rooms.  Are we being critical and judgey?  Are we being will to accept personal differences? Do we believe that our HP is there with us? ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review! This helps us reach ot...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 116 [PM46]  Coping While Cooped The symptom of tonight's discussion was impatience.   Do you find yourself impatient before gambling?   As I was typing these notes,  something occurred to me. The most impatient I ever was in life was on the car ride to go gamble.  YEP! Impatience is definitely a symptom for me! -------------------------------------------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 115 [AM45] Coping While Cooped Today's reading reinforces our chat from last night about putting ourselves first.  It also notes how we must maintain our level of health and taking care of ourselves in order to be a good partner, friend. etc. Are you experiencing 'real love"? ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the sh...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 114 [PM45] Coping While Cooped It is so important to be kind to ourselves and to put our well being in front of all others.  I know that is hard... even more so I believe for the moms out there.   The old saying about putting your mask on first is so true.  Please take care of yourself!  This will help you take care of the others you are worried about. ------...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 113 [AM44]  Coping With Cooped Happy Mother's Day!! Today's reading talks about how our recovery time and process are different than those we impact.  Be kind to both yourself and your loved ones as you start your recovery journey.  Setting expectations can also negatively impact you, so I don't advise that. Have a wonderful Sunday Beautiful Pe...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 112 [PM44] Coping While Cooped Tonight we continue looking at factors that can contribute to a relapse. We need to prepare for when the world reopens and we have more opportunities and everyday stresses to lead us back to gambling. Have a fabulous weekend, Beautiful People! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 111 [AM43] Coping While Cooped Today's reading talks about sharing yourself even when you are feeling shy or unmotivated.  I challenge you to put yourself out there and meet some new people this week.  You are not alone and there is no need to feel that way. Happy Saturday Beautiful People! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy t...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 110 [PM43] Coping While Cooped Tonight we start looking at factors that can contribute to a relapse. We need to prepare for when the world reopens and we have more opportunities and everyday stresses to lead us back to gambling. Have a fabulous weekend, Beautiful People! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 108 [PM42] Coping While Cooped Bobbie shares her learnings tonight at dinner with some friends.  She stayed up way too late for long show notes, so Goodnight! ------------------------------------------------ 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! 107 [AM41] Coping While Cooped Today's reading discusses going to a Gambler's Anonymous meeting on those days you just don't want to.  Have you ever skipped a meeting because you didn't want to go?  Have you gone to a meeting when you didn't feel like it? There is something to going to a place of unconditional love and no judgment.  -...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 109 A Psychology Philosophy Around Gambling, Eating, and Other Addictions (ft. Neil from Mind Fit) Neil Babins shares some insight with us about managing our "beasts" / aka our addictions.  His expertise and easy communication style make it easy to understand his studies in this area. Neil shares parts of his journey with the "Food Beast"...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 106 [PM41] Coping While Cooped Today's hodgepodge of Bobbie's thoughts include self-awareness and the statement we chatted about tonight at Group.  People saying that they hate themselves... I hope you don't feel that way.  You DON'T DESERVE to feel that way.  It is ok to hate behaviors or actions, but not yourself!! Bobbie also finds anot...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 105 [AM40] Coping While Cooped Today's reading discusses how if we accept that we aren't perfect and can forgive our past mistakes, we can get to a place of harmony. Bobbie also has some opinions on how to view the "traditions" in 12 Step programs. If you want another perspective to working the 12 steps, here is the link to Justin's m...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 104 [PM40] Coping While Cooped Can you believe we have been doing this for 40 days and nights?  Crazy!  Tonight Bobbie chats about how the lead singer from Blue October is doing his step work with his virtual audience too.  He has a unique way of making the steps easy to grasp.  It doesn't matter if you are a gambling addict, an alcoholic, or someone who...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 103 [AM39] Coping While Cooped Today's reading talks about changing our social circles and activities once we quit our addiction.  If we remain in with our gambling, drinking, using crowd, it increases the chance of relapse if we are feeling down, depressed, or whatever other feelings trigger us. It is time to change to decrease the risk of that. Happy C...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 102 [PM39] Coping While Cooped Tonight I am chatting on more of the Step 5 work.  It is important to find the right person to share with.  Are you being honest, open-minded, and humble? If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below. https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challenge If you care to dona...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 101 [AM38] Coping While Cooped Can we trust our Higher Power?  Can we stay positive?  Are we able to turn things we can't handle or control over? Today's reading is reflective of these questions. Have a Happy Monday Beautiful People! If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below. https://www.321nokiddin...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 100 [PM38] Coping While Cooped HOLY MACARONI!!!  I can't believe its 100 already.  I should thank COVID for inspiring me to check-in, but I did the work.  Thank you for being with me every morning and night during my quarantine! Seriously, if YOU didn't exist, I would not be doing this.  Thank you for being you!  Thank you for wanting to do the work...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 099 [AM37] Coping While Cooped Today's reading discusses how laughter is good for us!  Laughter makes us feel better.  It is good for reducing stress & blood pressure, boosting endorphins and T- cells as well as it burns calories :) Have an amazing Sunday all!  Laugh & drink your water! If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambl...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 098 [PM37] Coping While Cooped Bobbie discusses Step 5 from the Gambler's Anonymous Writing the Steps book. Are you carrying guilt that doesn't serve you? If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below. https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challenge If you care to donate & support our...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 097 [AM36] Coping While Cooped When quitting gambling, take notice of your progress as you go.  Early on it could be as simple as getting proper rest or eating right.  As you go along, as relationships are rebuilt and your focus changes to the positive, take notice.  Check-in with yourself.  Acknowledge your progress.  Be grateful. Have a great weekend everyo...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 096 [PM35] Coping While Cooped Bobbie continues to learn from the conference she is attending this week. The message for the weekend is to focus on believing in yourself.  YOU are worth it!  Sometimes it is hard to give ourselves a break and think we are worth recovery and a better way of life.  I am here to tell you that you are worth it and you also deserve...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 095 [AM34] Coping While Cooped Today's reading discusses the courage to do something new and relinquishing the fear.  Staying bet free does take courage, but YOU can do it!  We are not alone. TGIF Beautiful People! If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below. https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gamb...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 094 Coping While Cooped Financial chat with Deanna Brown.  Deanna educates Bobbie and the audience on a overview of options regarding finances.  Coming from a poor background herself, Deanna can relate to the issue of no money. Her expertise helps shed some light on a myriad of alternatives out there, depending on individual age and circumstance.  If you have...

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 093 [PM34] Coping While Cooped Went to bed so grouchy and behaving like a pity potty addict.  Woke up and challenged myself to reframe and have a better attitude.  I hope you can learn from some of the knowledge I pass along from my learnings today. :) If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below. https://www.32...