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. This recovery podcast includes lived experience episodes discussing all pathways to healing and all addictions including: Gambling Addiction Alcoholism Drug Addiction Sex Addiction Codependency Wor ...
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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 lo…
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Real Life Recovery with Jordiana Chevalier
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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 t…
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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…
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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 mentio…
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Recovery from People Pleasing with Aarti Achar
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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 i…
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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 …
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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 …
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Affected by Gambling Addiction with Latosha
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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 fo…
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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 …
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A New Relationship with Alcohol - Claire Cleary
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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…
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2022 Recap with Christina from Broke Girl Society
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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.…
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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…
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Episode 76 - The Hummingbird Story with Julie
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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://blueowlond…
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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…
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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 sh…
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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 n…
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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 …
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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 visi…
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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 leaders…
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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 a…
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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 journe…
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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 …
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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 he…
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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 v…
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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 busines…
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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 so…
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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 re…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 w…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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. Amb…
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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…
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Gambling Addiction Recovery with Christina
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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 woma…
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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 t…
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Gambling Addiction Recovery with Lindsey
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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: terra@ambi…
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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 ou…
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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] fa…
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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 a…
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Real Life Addiction Recovery with Nicole K
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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…
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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 rec…
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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 …
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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…
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Gambling Addiction Recovery with John Simmons
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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