Bobbie the Awesome discusses gambling addiction, self care, sobriety and recovery strategies for problem gambling, alcohol and addiction. Raising awareness around gambling addiction has become a passion for Bobbie as she continues her daily journey away from a bet while striving to be a better human. 3-21 No Kiddin' is now a podcast, a store front in Naugatuck CT, an online store and a PERSONAL MISSION for Bobbie. She continues to work towards helping adults live their best lives and recover ...
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Maria is just an average, middle American housewife and homesteader who never gave gambling much thought until she became addicted to slot games last summer. At her lowest point, God showed her that her compulsive gambling addiction, like many other addictions, was a spiritual attack. Maria published her book, "The Feeling Better: 10-4 Program" in March, 2023 and simultaneously launched this podcast. She addresses compulsive gambling and addiction from the spiritual perspective, helping thos ...
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Welcome to Against The Podds! This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health. Throughout the series, Aaron and Conor will be joined by experts, individuals who have battled with addiction firsthand, and a wide range of inspirational guests to share their journey, with the hope it educates the next generation on the dangers of gambling and other aspects of addiction From personal s ...
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode, the host introduces listeners to the world of functional drinks, exploring the variety of non-alcoholic options available in the market today. The discussion includes the benefits, flavors, and brands that exemplify this burgeoning category. Key Takeaways: Defini…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Reflections on the journey of Dry January, checking in with listeners about their experiences during the first week. Whether you are thriving or struggling, Bobbie emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and reflecting on personal feelings and changes. Key Topics Discussed: Checking In: How are you feeling…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Show Notes: Episode on Perspectives of Recovery and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Overview: Bobbie discusses the misconceptions surrounding non-alcoholic drinks and their role in recovery. Challenges the traditional narrative of labeling oneself strictly as an alcoholic, encouraging listeners to redefine their ident…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Diving deep into the implications of alcohol consumption on personal health and societal habits. Bobbie discusses the emerging trend of sobriety and the challenges faced by small, health-conscious brands in an industry dominated by major corporations, often referred to as "Big Alcohol." Episode Highlights: Bob…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! **Show Notes **Summary:** In this episode, Bobbie discusses the importance of using the money saved from not drinking to invest in personal development and experiences that enhance your life. She emphasizes shifting focus from what you perceive as lost with sobriety to opportunities for growth and happiness. *…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! **Benefits of Sobriety:** - Better sleep and possible improvements in blood work. - The subjective nature of individual experiences related to sobriety. - Noticing energy levels and physical responses to alcohol. - **Personal Insights:** - The speaker reflects on their experiences transitioning from alcohol to…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! In this episode, the host shares their personal journey towards sobriety, discussing the concept of "sampling sobriety" and the transformative experience of a sober trip to Asia. The insights cover the benefits of taking a break from alcohol, various approaches to sobriety, and the importance of adapting the e…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Dry January Podcast Episode Discussion on the significance of Dry January, a popular initiative for many to take a break from alcohol. 1. **What is Dry January?** - Origin and history of Dry January beginning in the UK around 2013/2014. 2. **Benefits of Participating in Dry January:** - Opportunity to focus on…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Show Notes for Episode: Kickoff to Dry January and Setting Up for Success 3-21. No Kiddin - Kickoff to Dry January **Overview:** In this episode, BobbIE shares insights and inspiration as we kick off Dry January and set intentions for a successful 2025 and beyond. He discusses the importance of self-care, maki…
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"My life began at 40" Karl Colley on Recovery, Giving Back and His Football Career
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Welcome to the season finale of Against The Podds Joining Aaron and Conor in the studio is former professional footballer Karl Colley. In this conversation, Karl discusses his journey through mental health struggles and gambling addiction, intertwined with his experiences in professional football. He reflects on his early life, school experiences, …
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PART 2: Against The Podds with with Criminal Justice System Lead for GamLEARN Tracy O'Shaughnessy
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor welcome Tracy O'Shaughnessy to the studio. Tracy is the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Development Lead for GamLEARN, a lived experience network that supports individuals impacted both directly and indirectly by gambling-related harm. Tracy joins t…
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PART 1: Against The Podds with with Criminal Justice System Lead for GamLEARN Tracy O'Shaughnessy
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor welcome Tracy O'Shaughnessy to the studio. Tracy is the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Development Lead for GamLEARN, a lived experience network that supports individuals impacted both directly and indirectly by gambling-related harm. Tracy joins t…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 1. Introduction to the "3, 2, 1. No Kiddin." special SIPS series with host BobbiE the Awesome and guest Milan Martin, founder and CEO of the non-alcoholic spirits brand Free Spirits. 2. Milan shares his journey from working in the advertising industry in New York City to starting Free Spirits, driven by his de…
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New Kind of Recovery & Drink Club!! Nonalcoholic & Functional Drink Membership Box curated for YOU!
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Introducing the Sips Club - A Monthly Non-Alcoholic Drink Box Key Points: 1. Bobbie is launching a new monthly subscription box called the "Sips Club" that will feature a curated selection of non-alcoholic and functional drinks. 2. The box will include "fan favorite" drinks, information about the brands and in…
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'I was sick of the lies' Against The Odds with professional football player Steven Caulker
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined by professional footballer Steven Caulker Steven went from playing for England and representing the UK in the Olympics to losing £250k in a casino in one night. Steven joins the lads to have a very open and honest chat about his journey…
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Against The Podds with UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined by UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins is the true definition of resilience. She joins the lads for a chat about her journey so far, the impact addiction has had on her outlook on life, and what keeps her str…
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'I had to go to prison for the crime I had committed' - Against The Odds with Andy May - Part 2
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined in the studio by Andy May. Andy joins the guys for a very honest and open conversation about his journey so far and how his gambling addiction has impacted not only his life but the people around him. Andy's gambling habit quickly spira…
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast It's time for another midweek catch-up with Aaron and Conor With the general election just around the corner, the lads dive into the recent scandal, which saw two Tory candidates and an officer from Rishi Sunak's close protection team being investigated by the Gambling Commission…
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined in the studio by Andy May. Andy joins the guys for a very honest and open conversation about his journey so far and how his gambling addiction has impacted not only his life but the people around him. Andy's gambling habit quickly spira…
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor sit down to pick their ideal England starting team for the upcoming Euros! To celebrate England's first game against Serbia this Sunday and the launch of Against The Odds Awareness Clubs away shirt, the lads are giving you the opportunity to be on…
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Gambling Addiction, Mental Health and Comfort Zones with Port Vale Defender Mitch Clark
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined by Port Vale Defender Mitch Clark In 2023, professional footballer Mitch Clark received a suspended three-month ban and a fine of £600 after admitting breaching Football Association betting rules. Mitch joins the guys to talk openly and…
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health In this episode, Aaron and Conor dive into the backstory of their friendship, how the podcast came to life, and what we …
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This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast This is the podcast that aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling, addiction and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health Throughout the series, Aaron and Conor will be joined by experts, individuals who have battled with addiction firsthand,…
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Support the show For more information about my books, podcast, resources, please visit my website: https://www.thefeelingbetter.com To get in touch, please click this link for my contact page: CONTACT ME Or you can email me directly: maria@thefeelingbetter.comΑπό τον Maria Simon
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Friends, this has been a long, incredible, unbelievable journey with you all. I'm sorry (not sorry?) to say this is my very last episode of The Feeling Better podcast. After a tough week where I suffered with a weird physical imbalance, I had some illumination from God about how to truly be the best ME for HIS kingdom: physically, mentally, and spi…
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Friends, this topic is a big one. The Imbalance of Bigger Barns addresses the whole "Keeping Up With the Joneses" mentality and wanting things we don't have. We don't have them and we think we should, and so we envy others. The grass is always greener on the other side... or is it? What kind of damage can envying things and coveting what other peop…
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Well, friends. In this episode, I get really into the guts of something that paints me out to be a complete jerk. Sometimes I wonder how God even stands me, let alone how I can stand myself. Let's just say I'm thankful for His grace and mercy, as well as my husband's. If you are someone suffering an addiction of ANY kind, whether gambling, porn, al…
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#demons #satan #ishellreal #hell Yeah, this might be a difficult episode for some people to grasp. My intention was to give you a short introduction to the discussion about the imbalance of a demonic tongue, which every one of us needs to hear. But I get into talking about Satan and hell, and I share with you my really creepy demon story, and provi…
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In this episode, I tell you three crazy stories about grace and mercy that happened to me last week, one of which explained why I wasn't able to get a podcast episode uploaded last Sunday. I also finally dive into the imbalance of character and integrity, and how I turned into wretched thief who stole while I was gambling. Sometimes imbalances invo…
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In this episode, I tell you how once again God came through for us, with an amazing story that defies explanation. I don't think anyone can deny the power of prayer at this point. How many times have I shared stories like this now? It's kind of mind-blowing! And that perfectly ties into a question I got from a listener, who asked me what kind of th…
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044 - A New Year, A New You! Resolutions That Will Change Your Life
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Enough is enough, right? Enough gambling. Enough loss. Enough failure. Enough living a life of confusion, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. Do you all want to make 2024 the most incredible and impactful year of your life so far? Then join me on this new venture. In this episode, I share with you two resolutions that will change everything for you. Th…
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043 - The Secret to Being Joyful - A Special Christmas Gift for Addicts
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Merry Christmas! You will never guess the gift God gave me for Christmas. I have finally learned the spiritual secret to letting go completely of worry, anxiety, stress, depression, and sadness. Once again, I got passed over for a job despite going through an intensive interview process. And I had COVID that lasted three weeks. My bank account is a…
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Friends, I can't thank God enough for all of you. Here is a short message for this week. And this is the link to my paid subscriber membership. More to come! The Feeling Better Spiritual Warrior Community Support the show For more information about my books, podcast, resources, please visit my website: https://www.thefeelingbetter.com To get in tou…
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Hello, friends! Man, as you can tell from my nasally voice, I am still under the weather, presumably with COVID as I had recently lost my sense of smell and taste. This is the hardest time of year for many of us current or former addicts. Between the short, dark days and all the holiday festivities, it can be tough to stay upbeat, positive, and pro…
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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 7--The Imbalance of Sex, Trust, and Intimacy. My apologies for not uploading a podcast episode last week, folks. I came down with some kind of nasty flu or virus that shifted to one of those horrid head colds. I had recorded my episode, but …
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040 - SO THANKFUL For My Gambling Addiction
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#gamblingaddiction #spiritualattack #suicide *NOTE: TRIGGER WARNING IN THIS EPISODE!* Happy Thanksgiving! It's my 40th episode! And, I just hit the 10,000 download milestone. I know it's crazy, but I am so ridiculously thankful for my gambling addiction. In this episode, I share with you actual recordings from me back this time last year in 2022. I…
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039 - Chapter 6: The Imbalance of Negative Thoughts (and Kat Von D)
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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 6--The Imbalance of Negative Thoughts. It's human nature to have negative thoughts, but did you know it's sinful nature to be someone who continually thinks, voices, or acts on negative thoughts? Sometimes, Christians are the worst at this. …
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038 - Chapter 5: The Imbalance of Relationships (A Tribute to Matthew Perry)
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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 5--The Imbalance of Relationships. This is also a bit of a tribute episode to actor Matthew Perry from the show "Friends," who battled the spiritual attack of addiction for many, many years. I also share three (actually four) heartbreaking s…
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037 - Israel vs. Palestine: IT'S OKAY
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I struggled putting my words together for this week's regular episode, which was supposed to be chapter 5 of my book, because this situation in the Middle East has been dominating my thoughts. I got into some heated arguments (again) with my family. And it wasn't even my Muslim family members that I clashed with, but rather, my Christian siblings. …
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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 4, The Imbalance of Busyness. I think many, many people, old and young, rich and poor, of every location and demographic suffer with having too busy lives that are chaotic, disorganized, and overwhelming. I bet you weren't…
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In this episode, I'm actually inserting a mini-chapter in between chapter 3 and chapter 4, because I realized that some of you may not actually know what it is that you're competing for in this contest of life. Do you really know what Heaven is? Do you understand what's revealed to us about our inheritance throughout the Bible? If not, have a liste…
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034 - Chapter 3: The Imbalance of Self-Importance
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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 3, The Imbalance of Self-Importance, or "Know Your Role." In this episode, I share the deepest, most intimate and personal story. I was finally able to dissect the real reason why I fell into a gambling addiction, and I br…
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033 - Chapter 2: The Imbalance of Self-Worth, Value, and Influence
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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 2, The Imbalance of Self-Worth, Value, and Influence. I think you'll be kind of surprised what I deem to be the biggest, most off-balance thing that nearly everyone around the world has as an idol to give them self-worth, …
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032 - Chapter 1: The Imbalance of Priorities
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Welcome to the Feeling Better Podcast! In this week's episode, I'm diving into chapter 1 of my new book, Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives. This first chapter dives into what I think is for most of us our number one primary imbalance, which is having the wrong priorities. Especially having one big, unbalanced priority that ho…
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031 - Imbalances: Fixing Our Broken Lives (Introduction)
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Here it is, friends. The introduction to my new book, "Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." In this introduction episode, I talk about what "balance" means from the Christian perspective, and why/how the armor of God is so critical when fending off the spiritual attack of addiction. I share how this book is a form of ointment…
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Hey, friends! Got some news for you this week. And, not suprisingly, my best laid plans went a bit awry. For those who want to check out Pastor Voddie Baucham's video on Brokenness, you can find that here: https://youtu.be/GVow8rSQwiA?si=yQtU1cIHX18KLc2L Support the show For more information about my books, podcast, resources, please visit my websi…
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Hey, friends! Check it out. I have a major announcement! But I've got to tell you the backstory first, about why God put the spiritual attack of gambling addiction on me, and what He's got planned for me next. If you suffer with an addiction, depression, or spiritual attack, you have check this out. It's super cool, and I'm both excited and nervous…
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In this episode, I take you along on my camping trip and tell you all about how I discovered the secret to letting go of your worries. Here's the link for my recommendation of an audio book by John Eldridge called: Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad You can also buy the paperback version here at this link: https://www.amazo…
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In this episode, I share some blessings that came upon me recently. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!!! Support the show For more information about my books, podcast, resources, please visit my website: https://www.thefeelingbetter.com To get in touch, please click this link for my contact page: CONTACT ME Or you can email me …
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026 - The One Where Maria Relapsed
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Yeah, friends. You read that title right. It's been one heck of a two weeks. I had a great time with my family, but I also succumbed to anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. And I messed up with a gambling addiction relapse. Have a listen to my story. Thank you all for listening. In this episode, I share my all-time favorite worship song, called "Breakt…
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