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

Saturday Step Special - Step Two 07.08.2021

Listen to two girls working a program of 12-step recovery together. Christina from The Broke Girl Society and Terra from the Ambitious Addicts podcast come together each month to work a step of 12 step recovery together. Christina, and Terra are both recovering compulsive gamblers. In each episode, you will hear their perspectives as they work the steps together. Christina is working the program f...

Real Life Recovery with Kim Scott 04.08.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Kim Scott. Kim and I met on the Addiction Recovery Group on Facebook. Be sure to check out the group if you are looking for daily messages of inspiration and a community and hope. So grateful to Kim for coming on and sharing her experience, strength, and hope. From addicted to drugs and hopeless to embracing recovery and showing us a...

Gambling Addiction - A Women's Roundtable 31.07.2021

Bonus episode! I'm so excited to in release the roundtable episode. 3 podcasts, 4 women in recovery from compulsive gamgline who share a passion for helping other women and even a little bit of discussion about Star Trek.  This was so fun to do and I'm super proud of Tiffany, Danielle, and Christina for sharing their truth so vulnerably.   Be sure to check out The Broke Girl Society podcast & Gamb...

Committing to Change 28.07.2021

In this week's episode, I'm talking about commitment, the odds of being born a human, and the compound effect of our decisions. Here's a link to the book The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (this is not a paid link) if you want to look it up.  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...

All Bets Are Off with Arnie Wexler 21.07.2021

In episode #20 we get to hear a lot of stories for a compulsive gambler in long-term recovery, an author, and a person who has dedicated much of their lives to helping the compulsive gambler who still suffers.   Be sure to grab a copy of Arnie's book All Bets Are Off if you are interested in checking out his website visit www.aswexler.com  Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email...

Addiction Recovery - Step 5 - Admitting Things 14.07.2021

In episode #19 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 5 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 touc...

Saturday Step Special - Step 1 10.07.2021

Listen to two girls working a program of recovery together. Christina from The Broke Girl Society and Terra from the Ambitious Addicts podcast come together each month to work a step of 12 step recovery together. Christina, and Terra are both recovering compulsive gamblers. In each episode you will hear their perspecitves as they work the steps together. Christina is working the program for gambli...

Real Life Recovery with Melissa Ebeh 07.07.2021

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life recovery story of Melissa Ebeh. Melissa and I met on the Women in Recovery group on Facebook.  She's now thriving in recovery and recently started her own business focused on health and wellness.   Get in touch with Melissa Ann on Facebook or Instagram Here are the resources Melissa shared in our conversation: The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle and the...

You Are Someone 30.06.2021

Are you getting in your own way in achieving your goals? As we seek big changes in our life whether that be for recovery or in going after our big dreams there are often thoughts that stand between us and the actions we need to take in order to achieve our goals. In episode #17 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I share a sneaky little thought that showed up as I was about to walk away from a task...

Codependency & Recovery with Kristina Dennis 23.06.2021

In episode #16 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, Kristina Dennis shares her experience strength, and hope with us in her journey along the path to recovery from codependency. To learn more about Kristina's resources her website to connect with her directly give her a follow on instagram and shoot her a DM. Do you have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email  podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com  I'...

Searching & Fearless - Step 4 16.06.2021

In episode #15 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 5 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 Here's a Link to The Work questions by Byron Katie Need more than a podcast worth of help, get in touch.  My DMs are open...

Happy Take Off with Danielle McLean 10.06.2021

In episode #14 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, Danielle McLean shares her experience strength, and hope with us.  To learn more about Danielle connect with her on LinkedIn to learn more about her work at Happy Take Off or career opportunities there, check out their website . If you're ready for a breakthrough in your recovery book a consult  and let's chat to see if I'm the right coach for you. ...

Hope Dealers & Dream Stealers 02.06.2021

In episode #13 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about how people in our lives and how as we grow and change and work towards making our dreams come true that there will be people who try to steal our dreams AND people who continue to support us and give us up. Need more than a podcast worth of help, get in touch.  My DMs are open and I'm happy to point you to resources if you or a lo...

Running Towards Your Goals 26.05.2021

In episode #12 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about how we run either to or away from something and how to run towards your goals.   If you listened to the episode and want to take advantage of the early bird special for the How To Actually Love Yourself workshop go here Need more than a podcast worth of help, get in touch.  My DMs are open and I'm happy to point you to resources i...

Impact with Lauren Tenny 19.05.2021

In episode #11 you get to meet Lauren Tenny an 18 year old in recovery from addiction from Meth and learn about her experience from addicted to ambitious in her recovery.  If you'd like to reach Lauren to book her as a speaker at your school, rehab, or place of worship you can email her at let912708@gmail.com on Instagram or on Facebook   If you're interested in checking out the group where we met...

Made a Decision 12.05.2021

In episode #10 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 3 in addiction recovery 12 step programs and my personal experience with this step.   If you listened to the episode and want to take advantage of the early bird special for the How To Actually Love Yourself workshop go here Need more than a podcast worth of help, get in touch.  My DMs are open and I'm happy to point you to r...

All In with Brian Hatch 05.05.2021

In episode #9 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast you get to meet Brian Hatch, co-host & creator of All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast. Brian's podcast is a long-form podcast with interviews surrounding gambling addiction with Problem Gamblers, Scholars, Writers, Judges, PHD's, Clinicians, Advocates, and more. It started with one gambler's story and has grown to over 200 episodes of gambling addic...

The Try Trap 21.04.2021

In episode #8 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about a trap we can get caught in when pursuing our goals. I talk about Yoda, Pink, Colbie Callait, and even Axel Rose as I ponder about the trap of using trying as a way to describe our goals. If ou find yourself trying a lot about trying but not actually doing, check out this episode for some advice about reframing your goals.  Need mo...

Broke Girl Part 2 14.04.2021

In episode 7 of the Ambitious Addicts podcast, you get to hear a bit more from Christina, a.k.a. BrokeGirl. CR on Instagram and Tiktok.  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 at brokegirl.cr@gmail.com contact me on Instagram or Facebook and you can reach me by email at terra@ambitio...

Broke Girl - Part 1 of 2 08.04.2021

In episode 6 of the Ambitious Addicts podcast, you get to meet the voice behind the BrokeGirl. CR Instagram and Tiktok account.  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 at brokegirl.cr@gmail.com contact me on Instagram or Facebook and you can reach me by email at terra@ambitiousaddict...

Coming to Believe 31.03.2021

In episode #5 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I discuss step 2 in 12 step recovery programs and"coming to believe". I share my experience, what others shared with me, the importance of shifting our beliefs and our thoughts.   If you want to learn more about my story  go to   https://www.ambitiousaddicts.com/about If you want to learn more about how I can help you  go to   https://www.ambitiousad...

Ambition and Addiction 24.03.2021

In Episode #4 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I discuss embracing ambition while in recovery. I share my experience , the learnings I gained while doing it, and a little bit about what I teach others who want to better understand how beliefs impact your ability to go after your goals.   If you want to learn more about my story  go to   https://www.ambitiousaddicts.com/about If you want to learn...

Happy Sober Free 17.03.2021

In this episode, I interview Emily Killeen. Emily is sobriety coach, spiritual yoga teacher and transformational retreat facilitator! She believes that connection, community and accountability along with SOME sort of spirituality and health and wellness are essential for sobriety success! After 15 years of bouncing in and out of recovery she's finally found so much freedom, abundance and joy in so...

Rock Bottom 15.03.2021

In Episode #2 of the Addicts Podcast I discuss the phrase "rock bottom" and my personal experience with the phrase as a person in recovery from compulsive gambling.   If you want to learn more about my story  go to   https://www.ambitiousaddicts.com/about If you want to learn more about how I can help you  go to   https://www.ambitiousaddicts.com/get-coaching If you want life coaching for recovery...

1. Powerlessness 12.03.2021

Admitting we are powerless is the first step in a 12 step program. In this episode, Terra discusses her own experience with the word powerlessness and how she's come to discover her own thinking was generating the feeling of powerlessness, and how her thinking shifted with her recovery to make recovery from compulsive gambling possible. If you are feeling powerless in any area of your life, look a...

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