Foundations of Recovery: Episode 103 ~ Self Compassion
Episode 103 of the The Broke Girl Society Podcast podcast, hosted by Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society, titled "Foundations of Recovery: Episode 103 ~ Self Compassion" was published on June 25, 2024 and runs 14 minutes.
June 25, 2024 ·14m · The Broke Girl Society Podcast
Summary
In this episode, Christina discusses the importance of self-compassion in recovery from gambling addiction. She defines self-compassion as treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance during difficult times. Christina emphasizes the need to recognize and accept imperfections, practice mindfulness, set realistic expectations, seek support, and engage in self-care. She also highlights the importance of challenging negative self-perceptions, learning from setbacks, and celebrating progress. Overall, self-compassion is seen as a crucial tool for building resilience and creating a fulfilling life in recovery. *If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as tool in your recovery journey. ~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' ~And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! https://bircheshealth.com/ ************************************************************************************************************* For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!) #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous #gambling Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ 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/ UK Help: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Australia Help: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Canada Help: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcasts: The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/ Support groups: The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/ Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSelfDiscoverySisterhood
Episode Description
In this episode, Christina discusses the importance of self-compassion in recovery from gambling addiction. She defines self-compassion as treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance during difficult times. Christina emphasizes the need to recognize and accept imperfections, practice mindfulness, set realistic expectations, seek support, and engage in self-care. She also highlights the importance of challenging negative self-perceptions, learning from setbacks, and celebrating progress. Overall, self-compassion is seen as a crucial tool for building resilience and creating a fulfilling life in recovery.
*If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as tool in your recovery journey.
~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!
https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/'
~And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!
*************************************************************************************************************
For more information on the GRIT Act:
https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf
If you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!)
#gamblingaddiction
#recovery
#gamblersanonymous
#gambling
Helpful links:
https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here
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/
UK Help:
https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings
Australia Help:
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/
Canada Help:
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling
Podcasts:
The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA
Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021
All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/
Support groups:
The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/
Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSelfDiscoverySisterhood
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