Ambitious Addicts Podcast

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 Prof Becca) It's always incredible to hear these stories help you on your own journey. Send a message or tag us in a post sharing a key takeaway from this episode. As always, if you need support for your own recovery or would like to join me here to share your experience, strength, and hope, reach out at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

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 process of rediscovering themselves. Her mission is to help people find who they really are, and embrace their calling by empowering them to speak their truth and overcome whatever blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs that are getting in the way of that. She is very passionate about her mission, as she gathered all of these lessons in her own journey of self-discovery. Throughout her life journey, she experienced, growing up in the Dominican Republic, moving to the USA at the age of 13, lots of unhealthy relationships, divorce, toxic coping mechanisms, depression and so much more, which all led to her discovering her life purpose. From finding purpose and personal growth to understanding the importance of being a friend to oneself, Jordi shares her journey of overcoming past hardships and embracing a new, fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the power of telling the hard truth, the significance of healthy relationships, and the transformative effects of self-acceptance. Plus, discover the fascinating tool of Human Design that can help individuals understand themselves better and unlock their true potential. Tune in to this episode of Ambitious Addicts and be inspired to step into your own dreams and hopes. Don't forget to check us out on your favorite social channels as Ambitious Addicts Podcast, and share your key takeaways from this episode. If you need support in your own recovery or want to share your own experience, reach out to Terra at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com. If you'd like to learn more about human design or how Jordii's coaching can support your growth be sure to check out her website at https://www.journeythruthedarkness.com/

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 the pay shipping only offer Be sure to look us up on your favorite social channels. You can find us as Ambitious Addicts Podcast on most social platforms. It's always incredible to hear these stories helping you on your own journey. Send us a message or tag us in a post sharing a key takeaway from this episode. If you need support for your own recovery or would like to join the me in sharing your experience, strength, and hope, reach out at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

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 Score If you want to see some highlights from my vacation you can see my facebook posts here If that inspires you to head to British Columbia and you're looking for a great place to stay be sure to include Julie's destination, The Blue Owl, on the list of places to stay during your visit! I'm forever grateful for your continued support and invite you to reach out any time for future episodes and to reach out with recommendations for guests or topics. You can reach me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

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 been a part of several of her programs and must say she is a delight to work with no matter what your goal is. Thanks for listening!

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 https://realisticrecovery.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/194-character-defects/ If you or a loved one is looking for some help in finding recovery, you'd like to join for an episode or just want to say hello you can reach me via email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com Terra

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 health, purpose, and love. As a Coach, she specializes in working with women entrepreneurs, using somatic healing to regulate the nervous system, generate embodied self-trust, plug in to that inner wisdom/intuition, and increase capacity for a thriving, joyful, prosperous life as an entrepreneur. Nicole loves nature, gardening, food, art, music, writing, & being in community. You can get in touch with Nicole on her websites: www.themind-bodyway.com www.nicolerobinsonlmt.com Or on Instagram Please reach out to her to share your thanks for her sharing her story.

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 meantime, you can reach her via email at coacht@blackgirlsabbatical.com, follow her on Instagram, or reach out to her via LinkedIn or Facebook I had a confession at the beginning of this episode about my recent experience with procrastinating and getting these episodes out. If you've been putting something off and want some help with procrastination yourself, I mentioned there's a free training you can get that here: Reframe Refuel Worksheets As always, thank you for listening and for your continued encouragement and support of the work that I do. I'm wishing you all the best in your own recovery journey. Reach out if you need support terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

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 anyone who works with or cares about a teen in a dysfunctional family. You can also learn more about Tammy's coaching at www.tammyvincent.com As always if you need support on your own healing journey don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

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 touch at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com

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 Residents) https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/

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 terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.

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 looking to live a life free from gambling. If you need support for gambling recovery check out the group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/brokegirlsociety As always if you need support for your own recovery or would like to share your experience, strength and hope with others, don't hesitate to message me directly.

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/spiritualfemaleentrepreneurs If you want to connect with another woman in recovery to expand your support connect with her here https://www.facebook.com/laura.hernandez329 If you're looking for a group like the one where the two of us met you can hop in here https://www.facebook.com/groups/werefer

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 don't hesitate to reach out for a helping hand or a listening ear. You can reach me at terra@ambitiuosadicts.com.

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 it's under construction here https://www.theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com

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-time host of The Shift Network’s Evolved Empath Summit, which reached 60,000 participants from 105 countries. She also produced the Lightworker’s Festival for Global Unity. Her writing has been featured on Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, GenX Woman, Spiritual Biz Magazine, and the Mind Body Spirit Network. Bevin resides in the Chihuahuan Desert with her partner Juan. She is a sacred activist, avid gardener, bookworm, and intuitive edge-walker. Interact with Bevin and become a sensitive lifestyle designer at http://www.empathleaders.com/ If you are interested in checking out the group where I keep meeting these incredible women who've created incredible lives while working a program of recovery, you can check out the facebook group here.

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 way to do that right now is to email me at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com or through facebook.

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.

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. Terra terra@ambitiousaddicts.com