A Psychology Philosophy Around Gambling, Eating, and Other Addictions (ft. Neil from Mind Fit)
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" and we can see how the concepts he discusses are relevant to any addiction. For more of Neil and to learn mor...
7 Maj 20201h 21min
Do You Hate Yourself Because of your Gambling Addiction?
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 another one of her character defects! I thought we were done with that stuff in April when we did S...
6 Maj 202014min
Gamblers Forgiving Ourselves So We Can Live in Harmony
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 meetings that Bobbie keeps mentioning. https://getbackup.tv/programs/stayhome-and-talk-recovery-and-positivity-withmemp...
6 Maj 202025min
Justin Does Step 4 Work too!
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 doesn't have a "labeled" addiction, it never hurts to strive to do better. ----...
6 Maj 20207min
A Gambler's Whole New World after Quitting
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 Cinco Da Mayo Beautiful People! ------------------------------------------------ Did you enjoy ...
5 Maj 202016min
(Part 2) Step 5 from Gambler's Anonymous - Another Exercise
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 donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy t...
4 Maj 202017min
Can A Gambler Trust Their Higher Power?
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.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challenge If you care to donate & support our mission to raise ...
4 Maj 20208min
100th Episode Celebration! What this Gambling Addict Learned the last 99 Episodes.
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 so you can achieve the Amazing life you deserve!! Cheers Beautiful People! If ...
3 Maj 202011min
