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Author, public speaker, and tech ethicist Keegan Lee joins Ambitious Addicts to share her journey exploring the impact of social media and digital environments on mental health, identity, and human connection. Keegan is the author of "60 Days of Disconnect," a personal reflection on stepping away from social media and what she discovered on the other side. Through her work and lived experience, Keegan dives into the reality of how digital devices can consume us, the psychological effects of constant connectivity, and how our relationship with technology shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us.  Today, Keegan speaks and educates globally on digital well-being, helping individuals, parents, and educators build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology while still embracing its benefits. Keegan can be found online at https://keeganwlee.com and can be reached via email at [email protected]. This episode is a production of the Self Discovery Sisterhood. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Music: "Kilkerrin" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351863 "Miniatures" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351866 "Kid Kodi" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351867 "Delmendra" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351867

Ambitious Addicts welcomes Oklahoma-based Christina Cook back to the show. Christina Cook, a gambler in recovery, created the Broke Girl Society Podcast and online community to help women. Christina retells a bit of the origin story of her recovery as a former problem gambler. Like a lot of people who fall into problem gambling as a vice, Christina speaks about life events such feelings of powerlessness in early childhood and later in adult relationships. "Not feeling like I had control in my life was a big catalyst," she said of gambling. For awhile, gambling became her solution. "Even my own [inner] voice went quiet ... it felt like a sense of peace for awhile." Later in the episode Christina recounts how those early traumas and experience struggling with problem gambling eventually shaped her vision for a women-centered community specializing in gambling recovery. Women were particularly underrepresented in her part of the country, so she saught a way for women to have a forum to connect. The Facebook Group Broke Girl Society has about 3500 members and hosts multiple virtual meetings weekly. People from all over the U.S. and the world tune into the Broke Girl Society podcast and visit the online community.  You can find the online facebook community here https://www.facebook.com/groups/brokegirlsociety/. Christina continues to attend conferences throughout the U.S. and the world to gather the latest emerging knowledge in the gambling harms space, so she can bring it back to her audience.  --- Do you know someone who you'd consider to be an Ambitious Addict? Please let us know at [email protected] This episode was hosted by Terra Carbert and produced by Kirk Klocke. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Ambitious Addicts is a production of the Self Discovery Sisterhood. Search Self Discovery Sisterhood on Facebook and Instagram; on Tiktok, find Terra at @selfdiscoverycoach Visit us on the Web www.theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com --- Music: Kilkerrin Kid Kodi Miniatures  ---

Nutrition coach Jimena Lerma joins Ambitious Addicts to talk about a long road to recovery from disordered eating and exercise addiction. Starting in her pre-teens, Lerma's relationship with her physical body was influenced by social pressure to achieve an unrealistic ideal. Internalized social pressure drove Lerma to adopt unhealthy eating and exercise patterns, which eventually harmed her health and overall wellbeing.  Lerma realized her yearning for an unattainable ideal of thinness was doing more harm than good, so she sought healing through holistic and spiritual means. Recovery came in fits and starts, but eventually stuck. Lerma eventually applied her own recovery journey and experience with practical and business knowledge to launch a coaching practice, mostly aimed at women looking to heal from disordered eating and improve their relationships with their body.  Lerma can be found on Facebook via her name or on Instagram @jimena.ler.ma She welcomes DM's with inquiries about taking the first step toward better health and wellbeing. --- This episode is a production of the Self Discovery Sisterhood. It was hosted by Terra Carbert and produced by Kirk Klocke. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Do YOU know a woman in recovery from a substance or behavioral addiction who might make a great guest on Ambitious Addicts? Email Terra at [email protected] --- Music: "Kilkerrin" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351863 "Miniatures" https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/351866

Welcome back to Ambitious Addicts! We were on hiatus for awhile as Terra focused on growing her recruiting and coaching business, but we're back. We're calling this our "relaunch" episode. Kicking us off is guest Kirk Klocke, who will serve as Ambitious Addicts' new producer, allowing Terra to focus her energy on hosting.  Kirk Klocke joins Ambitious Addicts having edited podcasts and written for numerous clients and media outlets. He too is in recovery. This episode starts with Terra providing a quick overview of her origin story related to recovery. Kirk and Terra then switch chairs, and Terra interviews Kirk about his recovery, dating back to that first drink, all the way through the present.  If you're new to Ambitious Addicts, with some exceptions, we will primarily focus on stories of women in recovery -- what life was like then, what happened, and what life is like now. We're particularly interested in women who have created a highly successful "second act" for themselves in recovery. Our guests have included speakers, authors, and businesswomen.  Do YOU know someone who has an amazing story of recovery? We'd love to hear from them. Email us at [email protected] with the details, and we'll be in touch. This episode was hosted by Terra Carbert, a Twin Cities based executive recruiter and life coach. It was produced by Kirk Klocke. Guest engineering was provided by Mike Frigon. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Thank you for listening, and we look forward to sharing our next great story of recovery! Here are links to Blue Dot Sessions' music tracks that appear in this episode: Borough Kid Kodi Kilkerrin Miniatures

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].  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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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/ / [email protected] Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/