Bobbie Malatesta

3-21 No Kiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast

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Bobbie the Awesome discusses gambling addiction, self care, sobriety and recovery strategies for problem gambling, alcohol and addiction. Raising awareness around gambling addiction has become a passion for Bobbie as she continues her daily journey away from a bet while striving to be a better human. 3-21 No Kiddin' is now a podcast, a store front in Naugatuck CT, an online store and a PERSONAL MISSION for Bobbie. She continues to work towards helping adults live their best lives and recover from whatever has impacted them on this journey. You will gain education about gambling disorder, var...

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Bobbie Malatesta

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Defects and Strengths in Gambling Addiction and Recovery 06.04.2020 10:21

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 042 [PM10] Coping While Cooped Back to Step 4! Let's rate those defects & strengths! In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie&apos...

Gamblers- Stay in Your Own Lane! 06.04.2020 9:32

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 041 [AM9] Coping While Cooped Today's reading shows discuss gratitude and how we should be grateful for the little things as a starting point. "Staying in our own Lane" is another point to consider when trying to maintain a healthy you. In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind eac...

How this Gambler handles Stress! 05.04.2020 10:09

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 040 [PM9] Coping While Cooped Let's talk about STRESS! In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful...

Relational and Recovery Skills for the Compulsive Gambler 05.04.2020 10:40

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 039 [AM8] Coping While Cooped Today's reading shows us that friendships can help us with both relational & recovery skills. Bobbie shares her thoughts on how we may want to behave in recovery groups & talks about Abstinence vs. Recovery. In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind eac...

Its been a week for this Gambler in Recovery! 05.04.2020 5:49

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 038 [PM8] Coping While Cooped HAS IT REALLY BEEN A WEEK ALREADY? In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. We have started working on Step 4 and exploring our strengths and weaknesses. Yes- you are getting homework, and you still have to drink your water & SMILE! S...

Coping Strategies for the Gambler 04.04.2020 9:54

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 037 [AM7] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the underlying focus each day or share. Homework due tonight- Step 4...

Step 4 Continued for the Gambler in Recovery 03.04.2020 8:14

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 036 [PM7] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. We have started working on Step 4 and exploring our strengths and weaknesses. Yes- you are getting homework, and you still have to drink your water & SMILE! Self-care and staying positive are t...

2 Readings for the Gambling Addict in a Pandemic 03.04.2020 10:12

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 035 [AM6] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Today we have 2 readings and discuss the positive aspects of Covid-19. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will...

(Part 1) Michelle's A Compulsive Gambler Story: Gambling is My Reward- I deserve this! 03.04.2020 29:40

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 034- Part 1 of Michelle's story. In this episode, Michelle, a compulsive gambler shares what led her to gamble. Have your tissues ready as Michelle shares her journey honestly and completely with us. We discuss why we are entitled to gamble and why it is our reward. The powerful conclusion of Michelle's story will be in the next episode. If you wou...

Working Step 4 with the Compulsive Gambler. 02.04.2020 11:48

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 033 [PM6] Coping While Cooped STEP 4 - Let's do some work!! New plan for evening shows. Let's do some Step 4 work together! It's a big one, so by doing little pieces daily we can work on this big task. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the underlyi...

Thoughts of a Gambler in Quarantine 02.04.2020 9:06

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 032 [AM5] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Drink your water & SMILE! Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successfu...

Bedtime thoughts with a Gambler in Quarantine 01.04.2020 7:11

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 031 [PM5] Coping While Cooped PM5 In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Drink your water & SMILE! Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding success...

Recovery for the Gambler is a Long Term Game 01.04.2020 9:20

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 030 [AM4] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the...

Be a Rainbow Spreader in Gambling Recovery 31.03.2020 10:04

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 029 [PM4] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. BE A RAINBOW SPREADER! Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recover...

Keeping Inner Peace in Recovery 31.03.2020 9:54

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 028 [AM3] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the...

Let's Laugh Together Fellow Gamblers! 31.03.2020 8:11

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 027 [PM3] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the...

Applying Readings to Our Current Situation in Gambling Addiction Recovery 30.03.2020 7:25

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 026 [AM2] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 (EP23) starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs surrounding successful recovery and that will be the...

Coping During Covid for the Gambler 30.03.2020 9:44

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 025 [PM2] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 starts a week after working her day job from home. Tonight, Bobbie chats about her local YMCA & how to make grocery shopping a free workout. Self-care and staying positive are two of the...

Surviving the Craziness in Gambling Recovery 29.03.2020 8:07

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 024 [AM1] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs and that will be the underlying focus each day or share. ---...

Checking-in with A Compulsive Gambler 29.03.2020 11:04

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 023 [PM1 ] Coping While Cooped In this episode, Bobbie shares her feelings, coping strategies, and what everyone else may be on her mind each day of her quarantine. Day 1 starts a week after working her day job from home. Self-care and staying positive are two of the pillars of Bobbie's beliefs and that will be the underlying focus each day or share. I...

Step 3 - Gambler's Anonymous 27.03.2020 25:17

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 022- Bobbie reviews Step 3 in her virtual GA meeting with herself. 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 mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show: https://www.buymeacoffee....

3-21 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 3 YEARS CLEAN TODAY 21.03.2020 26:36

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 021- How crazy is it that my 21st episode is my anniversary of March 21 being my last bet?? Sharing my thoughts about my 3 years bet free and the current state of affairs. 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 & suppo...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month w/ Bernard Zeitler 20.03.2020 50:22

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 020 Bobbie interviews Bernie from Michigan and they discuss various aspects of addiction and recovery. Bernie has been in long term recovery and has written books, hosts a Facebook group called " Problem Gambling Hope & Recovery". Bernie shares his perspective on addiction, recovery, and his experience. -- If you would like to participate in o...

Get the Message? Listening with Your Heart 13.03.2020 31:57

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 019- In this episode, Bobbie talks about how her listening skills are evolving in recovery... She shares examples of who she listens to and why. Another aspect of listening that isn't done with our ears, but more listening with our hearts is shared. Bobbie also talks about how Brene Brown's work continues to impact her life. If you would like to p...

[Part 2] Grieving the Death of the Parent Who Abandoned You, Coping Skills 06.03.2020 20:40

Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 018- One of Bobbie's focuses since 2019 has been to utilize better-coping skills to handle life's not-so-good moments with options better than gambling or drinking. This is part 2 of the 3 days following the passing of Bobbie's biological father. This death was followed by the death of his mother a week earlier, and it was a lot to process. T...