Ambitious Addicts Podcast

Booze Free with Becca

April 14, 2024 15:31 - 35 minutes - 81 MB

In this episode of Ambitious Addicts, host Terra Carbert speaks with Becca about her journey of overcoming addiction, including gambling and alcohol. Becca shares insights into the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the importance of self-discovery during recovery. Tune in to hear her empowering message of hope and transformation. Be sure to look us up on your favorite social channels, where you can find as Ambitious Addicts and check out Becca's podcast, We Transform Together (with...

Real Life Recovery with Jordiana Chevalier

August 12, 2023 16:29 - 36 minutes - 83.8 MB

In this episode of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, host Terra Carbert sits down with Jordii Chevalier for an inspiring conversation on real-life recovery. Jordii is a passionate spiritual life coach with a focus on life transitions. She is double certified as a Spiritual life coach by Starseed Academy as well as Life Purpose Institute. She is also trained to consult on human design by Starseed Academy, this along with her intuitive gifts allow Jordii to guide her clients through the proces...

Becoming Flawesome

July 14, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 59.6 MB

In this episode, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani joins me to talk about your new book, Becoming Flawesome. Despite achieving everything she thought would make her happy, she found herself lacking fulfillment. We chat a little about her own growth journey here and the importance of embracing our flaws...our dragons, so that we can become flawesome! Grab your free chapter of Becoming Flawesome Take the How Flawesome Are You? quiz Grab a copy of the book for yourself by 7/15 to take advantage of ...

Welcome Back

July 04, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MB

Welcome back! In this episode of Ambitious Addicts, we delve into the importance of prioritizing self-care and exploring the connection between addiction and personal history. I encourage you to create a space for healing and growth, going beyond indulgent self-care activities to truly address underlying wounds. Here's a list of the things I mentioned would be in the show notes Here's that list of the top 60 Women's Sobriety Podcasts Check out the book The Body Keeps the Scor...

Recovery from People Pleasing with Aarti Achar

April 14, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MB

In this episode I'm joined by Aarti Achar to talk about recovery from people-pleasing which is a common characteristic for those of us in recovery from codependency. She shares her experience strength and hope with us along with what has helped her to recover. Aarti is a happiness coach and helps people simplify their lives. If you are interested in learning how she could help you be sure to check out her website www.teawithaarti.com and book a consult with her. I personally have ...

Gambling Addiction Recovery with Jane

April 06, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MB

In this episode, Jane joins me to share some experience strength and hope with us for recovery from compulsive gambling. She shares a really cool way that she is addressing her character traits that she wants to work on and how she involves her family in this process. Jane found a HUGE list of characteristics a.k.a. character defects that we could all consider reviewing and adding to our own list of things we'd like to work on as we improve our lives one day at a time. Here's the list ...

Real Life Recovery with Nicole Robinson

March 17, 2023 02:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

In this episode, Nicole Robinson joins me to talk about her recovery journey as someone who was impacted by addiction, chronic pain, and journey. Nicole is a Somatic Healer & Coach, a CranioSacral Therapist, and a Women's Circle Facilitator in Frederick, MD. She loves diving into all things Body. She was brought to her work as a healer through her own journey healing from chronic illness and trauma. She did this by tapping into her inner wisdom through her body, which guided her toward h...

Affected by Gambling Addiction with Latosha

March 10, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend & sister in Recovery, Latosha Cox. She shares her experience strength and hope with us as a person in long-term recovery from being impacted by another person's gambling addiction. Like all my guests, Latosha has found healing and begun to grow in her dreams, hopes and desires for her life. She is now the founder of Black Girl Sabbatical and has a book in the works, Life After Divorce: Be Better NOT Bitter! Her website is coming soon. In the me...

Real Life Recovery - Tammy Vincent

February 10, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MB

In this episode, Tammy Vincent joins me to share her experience strength, and hope for recovery from being a loved one of an alcoholic. Tammy's journey of healing has led her to create a new way of thinking and living and she now has taken her teaching and created two books for teen children of alcoholics. Surviving Alcoholic Parents is a book for teens who are living with a loved one who has an addiction and Helping Children of Alcoholics & At Risk Students is a fabulous resources for...

A New Relationship with Alcohol - Claire Cleary

January 16, 2023 01:30 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MB

In this episode, Claire joins me to talk about her journey to choosing sobriety and how she now helps others develop an intentional relationship with alcohol. If you're looking for some help exploring your relationship with alcohol or your dry January is a little more difficult than you anticipated, be sure to get in touch and book a consult to see if her coaching might be right for you. As always if you've got topics you'd recommend or if you'd like to join me for an episode get in t...

2022 Recap with Christina from Broke Girl Society

January 02, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Christina from Broke Girl Society and I get together and recap 2022 and chat a little bit about what is coming up in 2023. If you have not checked out her podcast be sure to do so. If you are a woman in recovery from compulsive gambling and looking for support be sure to hop into the Broke Girl Society private community. Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Reside...

Real Life Recovery with Shelby John

December 30, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

In this episode, Shelby John from Confident Sober Women joins me to share her real life recovery story. Be sure to check out her website at https://shelbyjohncoaching.com/ or hop in her private facebook community As always if you need support for your own recovery or would like to join me here to share your experience, strenth and hope reach out at [email protected].

Episode 76 - The Hummingbird Story with Julie

December 09, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MB

In this episode my sister in recovery, Julie joins us to share another lesson in nature. Julie recounts her personal experience connecting with nature, a hummingbird, and her offspring. Julie also share's a little bit about her business, the blue owl, in Denman Island, British Columbia. Sounds amazing, right? Book your visit here https://blueowlondenman.ca/ We also chatted about the community where we met, The Broke Girl society which is an amazing group of supportive women all looki...

Real Life Recovery with Laura Hernandez

December 02, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MB

In this episode Laura H joins us to talk about her lived experience as a person in long-term recovery from addiction. She shares her experience, strength, and hope with all of us as she shares how she went from being actively in addiction to now working in a thriving business helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses. If you are looking for more ways to grow your business using social media absolutely be sure to check out her group https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualfemal...

Real Life Recovery with Catherine

November 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

In this episode I'm joined by a woman in long-term recovery who shares an incredible story of overcoming an addiction to meth, dealing drugs, and finding a completely knew life. "Catherine" shares her story of hope and healing that was helped along by one of the very DEA agents who once arrested her for her crimes. Catherine is now living a life she never imagined was possible, filled with kindness and acceptance. As always if you are looking for support with your own recovery please do...

Sisterhood

November 18, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MB

In this episode, I'm talking about the power of sisterhood. I also made some announcements about what's going on in my facebook community, why sisterhood, and a bit about the next few weeks of the podcast. More powerful stories of women in recovery coming up so stay tuned! I am telling you if you don't have a sisterhood present in your life right now go get one!!! Hop in to the facebook community here https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfdiscoverysisterhood or check out the website while ...

Real Life Recovery with Bevin Niemann

October 28, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

In this episode Bevin Niemann joins me to talk real-life recovery and healing from multiple addictions. Like many of the guests on this show, her story is one of hope and healing and incredible transformation. Today, Bevin helps intuitive empaths live each day with peace, connection, self-trust, and purpose. Through the Empowered Sensitive Leaders community, she teaches sensitives from across six continents to craft a lifestyle and career that lights them up! She served as the three-...

Lessons from the Trees

October 14, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode I reflect on the lessons trees in autumn have to teach us about letting go, trust, and growth. I talk a litte bit about how letting go of just one idea made room for my own personal growth. If you'd like to share your own lesson from nature with me, I'm all ears and yes I'm absolutely looking for a tattoo artist to concept this vision with. Get in touch if you need support for your own recovery, got an episode idea, or just want to connect in real life. The easiest w...

Real Life Recovery with Helen Newlin

September 30, 2022 01:37 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode, Helen N joins me to share her addiction and recovery journey. Helen bravely tells her story of hope, healing, and transformation. She's now a business owner using merchandise and books to unite those who have overcome things in their life. Get in touch with her on facebook or instagram to learn more about empowered feminine leadership, share in her journey, or to send her a note of thanks for sharing her experience strength, and hope with all of us.

How to Find Old Pain

September 09, 2022 02:29 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode I talk about how sometimes are reactions in the present are the result of old pain and some self inquiry writing you can do to uncover if there might be a connection to old pain. It's super important as you explore this part of yourself that you know it's okay to take a break. I strongly encourage you to talk these things out with at least one other person. As always if you are looking for support in your own healing and recovery, don't hesitate to get in touch. Ter...

Real Life Recovery with Soraia

September 01, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MB

In this episode Soraia S joins me to share her addiction and recovery journey. She's now embracing a life that centers around self-awareness, self-care, and sharing her gifts with the world to inspire more women and mothers to heal. Get in touch with her on facebook or instagram to learn more about empowered feminine leadership, share in her journey, or to send her a note of thanks for sharing her experience strength and hope with all of us. If you are looking for that awesome entrepr...

Making Decisions in Recovery

August 26, 2022 20:52 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode I share some perspective about why decisions can be so hard for us to make and some tips for helping yourself choose. Many of us make deciding what to do or how to do it a lot more difficult than it needs to be. I hope this episode helps you get closer to a choice by focusing on the goal instead of the decision. If you are having a tough time make a decision, want support for your recovery, or just need to connect with someone else in recovery to share what's going on...

Real Life Recovery with Tanya S

August 19, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode I talk with Tanya Russ about her expereince recovering from codepency and self-neglect. Tany is a certified master life coach and owner of Classy Touch CHIC Boutique & Self-care Suite, and a domestic violence victim’s assistant for the Clarksville Police Department. In an effort to fulfill her life’s purpose of glorifying God and helping to build his Kingdom, Ms. Russ finds pleasure in lovingly leading others into their God-given purpose in life as well. As a single-mot...

Real Life Recovery with Patricia B

August 04, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MB

In this episode Patricia B from Jai Wellness NYC joins to share her experience with recovery from alcoholism, and sex & love addiction, and her journey to wellness and entrepreneurship. If you'd like to get in touch with Patricia to thank her for sharing her story you can email her at [email protected]. To learn more about her work you can visit her website to find fitness classes, programs, or book a consult with her. If you'd like to follow along her journey on social media y...

Real Life Recovery with D'vyne Bean

July 21, 2022 15:34 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Devyne is in recovery from self-harm and she shares her story of healing and hope. Her story is a great reminder that there is no such thing as too young to recovery. Since finding recovery Devyne has found ways to continue her healing while embrading her ambitioun. Devyne is Chicago-native recording artist and serial entrepreneur, owning 3 businesses! She is the Founder/CEO of music production company, MooShooBeatz Productions, Vice President and Business Development at media consulti...

Boundaries & Relationships

July 08, 2022 23:30 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this epsiode I'm talking about boundaries and a common mistake we sometimes make when implementing boundaries. I share my personal experience with boundaries. I also announced the release of the Awareness to Action video course. You can find that course here - If you need support for your recovery, have any questions about the course, or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at [email protected] or book a consult call

Distraction and Recovery

June 30, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

In this episode I talk about distraction in recovery both in early recovery and as we go after our dreams for a bigger life with recovery. I share my personal experience with healthy, not so healthy and numbing distractions in my early recovery and some distractions I experience while working towards my bigger goals. If you need support for your recovery or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at [email protected] or book a consult call

Taking Action in Recovery

June 23, 2022 20:30 - 9 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode I talk about the impact of telling yourself you don't know where to start. It's important as we go after our new lives that we don't get stuck in confusion and that we know how to recognize when we are creating this confusion. If you need support for your recovery or just someone to talk to email me to share what's going on for you at [email protected] or book a consult call

Isolation in Addiction & Recovery

June 17, 2022 00:54 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

Christina and I get together to collaborate on a listener inspired conversation about isolation in addiction, isolation in recovery and moving out of isolation. Isolation is something we all experience both in addiction and recovery. One of the keys to our recovery has been learning to create connections. If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us directly through our facebook pages, via messenger or email. Ambitious Addicts Page Brok...

Real Life Recovery with Nerissa Hsu

June 10, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode I talk to Nerissa about her experience with drug and alcohol addiction recovery. She shares how her healing pathway opened up after going to a guided retreat using natural medicine, Ayahuasca. Nerissa is a certified Master Integrated Breakthrough Coach and the creator of the Lioness Method™ -utilizing hypnosis, timeline therapy, NLP techniques with the goal of serving thousands of vibrant female leaders. Be sure to check out the upcomping breathwork challenge, get in tou...

Friends In Recovery

June 02, 2022 21:30 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this episode I talk about the importance of making friends in recovery, a little bit about what happens in a 12 step meeting, the meeting after the meeting and a few ways you can make new friends in recovery. If you are struggling to make new friends in reocvery and feeling a little blocked in this area book a consult call and let's chat about what's going on for you. Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know someone I should invite to join me on the sh...

Sitting In The Middle

May 26, 2022 19:52 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode I talk about the noise our minds create when we are sitting in between what we want to have in our lives and the lives we have today. I walk through the SEARCH awareness model I teach for guiding thougtwork in coaching with an example of an experience I had recently watching someone shift her thinking. Are you sitting in the middle and want to sort our your thinking to help you shift from worry, doubt, fear, or uncertainty into calm confidence, anticipation, and exciteme...

Dumpster Diving

May 20, 2022 14:30 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this weeks episode I talk a little bit more about thoughtwork, mindset, manifestation and yes...dumpster diving. I encourage you to look at all of the thinking going on in your mind and looking for what needs to go out with the trash vs the hidden treasures you might be ignoring. If you'd like to learn more about how I can provide guided support for applying thoughtwork and mindset to your life, book a call Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know some...

Inviting Pain in Recovery

May 12, 2022 01:47 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode I talk about the importance of allowing our emotional pain as part of our recovery. I also share a little bit of a personal experience about dealing with painful memories and share a method that helps me find a way to see some of my most painful experiences in a new way. Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or know someone I should invite to join me on the show? Reach out anytime! You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook ...

Recovery Step 12

May 06, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 12 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power. Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime! You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook If you need support for your recovery please never hesitate contact me by email at [email protected].

12 Step Recovery - Working Step 7

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 46 MB

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 7: Humbly asked God of our understanding to remove our shortcomings. If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us. Ambitious Addicts Page Broke Girl Society Page

Gambling Addiction Recovery with Nikki A

April 28, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MB

In this episode I talk to Nikki about her experience with Gambling Addiction & Recovery She shares some great resources that you may want to check out A group for Estranged Mothers of Daughters Also some people you can check out Wayne Dyer, Russell Brand, and Gabor Mate And some book titles Taking Back Your Life Unbroken Brain Gripped by Gambling

Gambling Addiction Recovery with Christina

April 13, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

In this episode, I catch up with Christina from the Broke Girl Society and talk about all that has changed in her life in the first year of her recovery. She is a true example of what is possible with recovery and has created so many amazing results in her life in the past year. Be sure to check out The Broke Girl Society Podcast. If you are a woman in recovery or seeking recovery from compulsive gambling I highly encourage you to join The Broke Girl Society Facebook community Y...

Choosing Pain in Recovery

March 31, 2022 16:28 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode I talk about how in recovery we are choosing pain on purpose. I also share some details about the Rise to Recovery Summit coming up the week of April 4th. Two ways you can check out the summit 1. Check out the speakers and get your VIP forever all access pass here https://www.theroadforward.ca/risebeyondrecoverysummit 2. Head over the the facebook group and join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risebeyondrecoverysummit

Gambling Addiction Recovery with Lindsey

March 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Christina from the Broke Girl Society Podcast and our sister in recovery, Lindsey, who is early on in her recovery from compuslive gambling. If you're a woman in looking for or in recovery from compulsive gambling, be sure to check out the Broke Girl Society Facebook group. Reach out anytime email: [email protected] facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousxaddicts/

Giving Yourself What You Need

March 16, 2022 20:31 - 12 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this episode I talk about giving yourself what you need, mud on my tires, and the connection between our own feelings and those we imagine others have. I invite you to challenge yourself this week to explore your thinking for thoughts about other people's imagined emotions and how they may be connected to your own thinking and feelings. Reach out anytime email: [email protected] facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/am...

Asking for What You Want

March 09, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this episode I share some observations about the women who've come before us in the world asking for what they want. These women made so much possible for us by asking and continuing to ask. I invite you to challenge yourself this week to ask what for what you want and ask for what you need. Reach out anytime email: [email protected] facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousandaddicted/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousxaddicts/

Recovery Step 11

March 02, 2022 16:15 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MB

In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 11 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power. I explain how I see the difference for me between meditation and prayer and give a couple everyday examples of how I see my higher power at work in my life and the lives of others. Got an idea for a podcast episode or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime! You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Faceboo...

Real Life Addiction Recovery with Nicole K

February 16, 2022 12:42 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode, you get to hear the real-life addiction recovery story of Nicole K. She shares her experience strength and hope with us as a person in long-term recovery from drug addiction. It's an incredible story of overcoming old patterns and turning the experience into a life committed to helping others. If you are interested in learning more about how to get peer support from her organization Thrive Peer Support you can check out their website here https://thrivepeersupport.org/ ...

The Ripple Effect

February 03, 2022 01:43 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MB

In this episode I'm talking about the impact of change not only on ourselves but on the world around us. All changes both big and little can have an impact we never imagined were possible. Check out the video #skippingrocks on the Ambitious Addicts facebook or instagram If you have podcast ideas, want to be a guest, or need support for your own recovery get in touch!

Doing Laundry & Thoughtwork

January 26, 2022 19:17 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MB

The laundry never ends and neither does your thinking. In this episode, I talk about the importance of cleaning out our minds on a regular basis, how to approach thoughtwork and how this allows us to grow towards our goals. If you are looking for support in your own self-growth journey and curious about how I could support you as your coach book a consult If you are more of a self-study kind of person sign up to be notified with the classes are live. Got a fun learning from your tho...

12 Step Recovery - Working Step 6

January 23, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 27.5 MB

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 our Facebook pages also so be sure to give one of them a like and join us next month for S...

Gambling Addiction Recovery with John Simmons

January 19, 2022 16:19 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MB

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 touch with John and show your gratitude for sharing his experience or share your own story with him...

Recovery Step 10 - Personal Inventory

January 12, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MB

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 [email protected] 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

January 05, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.01 MB

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 many incredible tools coming your way. Head over to growthsisters.com to sign up for notificatio...

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