Terra Carbert

Ambitious Addicts Podcast

The Ambitious Addicts podcast is a weekly show about addiction recovery, ambition in recovery, and real-life stories of recovery. Episodes Feature lived experiences of both the host, Terra Carbert, and other women in recovery who have gone on to create lives they never even imagined were possible when they were actively living in their addiction. This recovery podcast includes lived experience episodes discussing all addictions including:Gambling AddictionAlcoholismDrug AddictionSex AddictionCodependencyWorkaholismFood Addiction And moreNo two people recover the same. The Ambitious Addicts pod...

Author

Terra Carbert

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.ambitiousaddicts.com

Latest episode

May 1, 2026

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Episodes

12 Step Recovery - Working Step 6 23.01.2022

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...

Gambling Addiction Recovery with John Simmons 19.01.2022

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 touc...

Recovery Step 10 - Personal Inventory 12.01.2022

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 05.01.2022

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 ma...

Celebrating Your Success 29.12.2021

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 classe...

Emotional Intimacy In Recovery 23.12.2021

In this episode, I talk about building emotional intimacy with your self and give you two exercises you can apply to help you begin to establish greater knowledge of your emotions and how they impact your life. I demonstrate how I sit with my feelings and how you can do the same.  I also announce what's coming for you in 2022. If you need a link to get notified when those minicourses launch head o...

Real Life Addiction Recovery with Tamar Medford 15.12.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Tamar Bedford. She shares her addiction recovery from alcohol addiction, drug addiction, food addiction, and we talk about workaholism and codependency. We also talk about neuroplasticity and all that has been possible in her life through recovery and continuing to work on herself and limiting beliefs. Want to get in touch with Tamar...

Working the 12 Steps - Step 5 08.12.2021

Christina and I get together to work the steps of 12 step recovery again. Stay tuned until the end to catch me making a few bloopers! Christina's working on her gambling recovery and I'm working on my codependency. This time we are talking about step 5: Admitted to ourselves, to God, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.   If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some...

Emotional Response to Change 02.12.2021

In this episode, I talk about becoming more familiar with your response to changes in your life. I talk about the different types of changes we experience and how our thoughts about the changes directly connect to the way we feel and act when we are in the midst of change in our lives.  If we are going to grow into the best version of ourselves, we have to be ready to embrace change.   Do you have...

Addiction Recovery - Step 9 - Wherever Possible...Except 24.11.2021

In episode #36 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about the three things where I get stuck in my work on Step 9 in 12 step recovery. Advice welcome!   I know the holidays can be hard on many of us in recovery. If you need support, please do not hesitate to reach out. I'm happy to be a supportive person in your recovery community. Do you need support in your own recovery or have podcast...

Real Life Sex Addiction Recovery with Ashley 17.11.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Ashley B. She shares her addiction recovery journey with alcohol and sex addiction. We talk about the importance of perceptions of sex addiction, her life now and I learned about lactation cookies!  Want to get in touch with Ashely and show your gratitude for sharing her experience or grab some sweets? All the details are below Insta...

Emotional Acceptance in Recovery 10.11.2021

In this episode, I talk about becoming more familiar with your emotions, accepting your emotions and the importance of building emotional intimacy with yourself so that you can begin to master using your emotions to your advantage.  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...

Gambling Addiction & Recovery - Thoughts & Behaviors 03.11.2021

In episode 33 of the Ambitious Addicts podcast, Christina from The Broke Girl Society and I share some stories about gambing, why we were gambling, the behaviors that were signs of our addiction and a bit about each of our recovery journeys.  If you want support, encouragement, or help with a gambling problem you can: contact Christina on both  Instagram  and Tiktok and you can reach her by email...

12 Step Recovery - Step 8 20.10.2021

In episode #32 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 8 in addiction recovery 12 step programs and my personal experience with this step.   Do you need support in your own recovery or have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email me podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com   Prefer to get in touch via social media, cool! You can find me on Instagram  with the username ambitiousXaddict...

Real Life Addiction Recovery with Adam Miller 13.10.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Adam Miller. He shares his experience with addiction recovery, mental health recovery, and SMART recovery. Adam bravely shares his experience finding a way in recovery despite an experience of abuse in his own treatment journey.   Want to get in touch with Adam and show your gratitude for sharing his experience or to learn more about...

12 Step Recovery - Step 4 09.10.2021

Christina and I get together to work the steps. This time we are talking about step 4: Made a searching and fearless moral and financial inventory.  If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us.  terra@ambitiousaddicts.com brokegirl.cr@gmail.com  

Emotional Responsibility in Recovery 06.10.2021

In this episode, I talk about the a couple of methods you can use to better understand what's driving your emotions and take responsibility for them.  You'll learn an exercise you can use to help you see where you are giving away your power and how to take it back.    Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email  podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com  I'd love to hear from you! Prefer to get...

Real Life Addiction Recovery with Adun S 29.09.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Adun S. they share their story of finding their way into recovery and self-transformation to create a life they never imagined was possible. Adun is a Holistic Recovery Specialist, Transformational Life Coach, Spirit Bridge Practitioner, Animist Minister, and Intuitive Healer, that embraces and honors the grit that goes into what we...

12 Step Recovery - Step 7 22.09.2021

In episode #28 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 7 in addiction recovery 12 step programs and my personal experience with this step.   If you're a woman or identify using pronouns she/her/hers join us in the Ambitious Women In Recovery  group on Facebook Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email  podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com  hit me up! Prefer to get in tou...

Real Life Recovery with Amy Guerrero 15.09.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Amy Guerrero and her story of finding the way into a self-created pathway to healing. On a journey to heal her trauma Amy stumbled (pun intended) into a conscious sober lifestyle and her deeper purpose to support people. Today, Amy supports sober people to heal past traumas to feel more freedom, pleasure & purpose, to create healthy...

Protecting Your Peace 08.09.2021

In this episode I talk about the importance of protecting your peace in order to protect both your addiction recovery and your goals.  You'll learn an exercise you can use to help you gain insight to where chaos is creeping in.   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...

12 Step Recovery - Step 3 05.09.2021

Christina and I get together to work the steps. This time we are talking about step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us. 

Real Life Addiction Recovery with Inas B 01.09.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Inas B.  Inas and I met when in a clubhouse room where I was honored to hear her words of wisdom and so much strength in recovery. Tune in as Inas shares her journey from addiction to recovery and now living a life beyond her imagination. Inas shares her strength in her recovery with us sharing how she was able to stay in recovery th...

Gambling Addiction Recovery - With Tiffany K 18.08.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Tiffany K. Tiffany and I met when we recorded the Roundtable episode a few weeks ago.  She agreed to join me here to share her experience, strength, and hope with us.  Listen in to learn about her experience with addiction to compulsive gambling and her story of recovery!  Be sure to check out the Gambling Got the Girls Podcast or ge...

12 Step Recovery - Step 6 11.08.2021

In episode #23 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 6 in addiction recovery 12 step programs and my personal experience with this step.   If you're a woman or identify using pronouns she/her/hers join us in the Ambitious Women In Recovery  group on Facebook Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email  podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com  hit me up! Prefer to get in tou...

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