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. You will gain education about gambling disorder, various addictions and be exposed to different methods for recovery, abstinence and a better way of living for both the addict and loved ones, th ...
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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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Give 'em the Bird- Nonalcoholic Spirits with Milan Martin of Free Spirits
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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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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.comOleh Maria Simon
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050 - Easter Eggs, Sourdough, and GOODBYE
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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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049 - The Imbalance of Bigger Barns (Greed & Envy)
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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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048 - The Imbalance of a Demonic Tongue
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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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047 - The Truth About Demons and Hell
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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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046 - Chapter 8: The Imbalance of Character and Integrity
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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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045 - Big, Hairy, Audacious Prayers
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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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042 - COVID and Hobbies and the Holocaust
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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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041 - Chapter 7: The Imbalance of Sex, Trust, and Intimacy
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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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036 - Chapter 4: The Imbalance of Busyness
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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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035 - Chapter 3.5 - What Will Heaven Be Like?
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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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030 - Best Laid Plans Went Awry
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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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029 - Laodicea and the Book of Imbalance
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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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027 - A Few Blessings This Week
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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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Hey, all -- my sincerest apologies, but I made an impromptu decision to take a two-week summer break. All is well! I've just been ridiculously busy and have family coming up for a visit. I'm going to take some time to enjoy a bit of downtime with them. I'll be back on August 13th. Thanks! Take care. Support the show For more information about my bo…
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025 - Is Addiction a Generational Curse?
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In this episode, I address generational curses. Can things like alcoholism or addiction be handed down via our genetics? And if so, is there anything we can do about it? I tell the story of how as a young teenager, I thought my mother had cursed me. And I also (of course) share what the Bible has to say about curses. Support the show For more infor…
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024 - Blessed is the Poor, Cursed is the Rich
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In this episode, I take some time to dive deeper into the discussion of wealth and materialism. Is being poor a curse? Or is being rich a curse? What happens when we love money more than we love God? Should we look at our gambling addiction debt as something that's a curse? Last week, I referenced Randy Alcorn's book, and I want to link it here for…
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Midlife Crisis: How to Find Your Purpose w Marina Shakour Haber.
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 634 Embarking on the path of addiction recovery is a courageous step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. As you navigate this transformative journey, it's crucial to focus on finding happiness to support your healing and long-term well-being. In today's episode of 3-21 No Kiddin' Recovery Podcast, I …
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023 - Collections, Obsessions, and Idolatry
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In this episode, I dive into how having all-consuming collections, or obsessions, or attachments and infatuation with things, ideas, or people are really a form of idolatry and can leave us open and vulnerable to spiritual attack. I discuss some real life examples of how Christian believers (including myself) recognized that having these collection…
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022 - A Gambling Addiction Miracle
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In this episode, I'm sharing with you the miracle of what happened to me this week as I continue on my own journey of gambling addiction recovery. You won't even believe it. And in telling this story, I hope to help each and every one of you celebrate your own personal Independence Day. Support the show For more information about my books, podcast,…
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021 - The Struggle of Gambling Addiction Temptation
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In this episode, I discuss the struggle of temptation. In particular, why we give into gambling when we know we shouldn't, when we don't really want to do it, and why do we always find a way? Is there a way out of that temptation? Tune in to listen. And for those who want to take my spin-off podcast survey as I mentioned in the intro, here is the l…
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020 - Islam vs. Christianity: The Spiritual Attack of a False Religion
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This episode answers a listener question that asked me why I became a Christian, and why I chose Christianity over Islam. I grew up as a Muslim, but left the Islamic religion behind as a teenager. I mentioned before that Satan uses many, many forms of spiritual attack. One of the biggest, most successful forms of attack is the false religion of Isl…
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019 - Nefarious Demons, Self-Exclusion, and Codependent Relationships
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In this episode, I'll be talking about four things: 1- The movie Nefarious, and how it portrays demons who are intent on bringing God's people down and overtaking society--the spiritual battle between good vs. evil 2- What God expects of us as stewards of the money and gifts He's blessed us with 3-A deeper dive into self-exclusion and 4- Codependen…
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EVERYONE is impacted by ADDICTION! Most are Escaping!
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Day 18 of the #Fearless30Challenge: I don’t normally talk like this, but it has to be said! I can’t hold it back anymore today! It’s all coming out… If you desire to have: 1. Fulfillment 2.Joy & Happiness 3. Great Relationships 4. Presence 5. SERENITY In your life… Then it’s time that I call BS on escaping! Sp…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! “Day 17 of the #Fearless30Challenge: My Tale of Resilience… Today, I’m going to fearlessly share my entire journey with you… Once upon a time, I embarked on a remarkable journey, a journey that shaped me into the person I am today. It all started when I faced my greatest challenge, ADDICTION. Through the years…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! "Day 16 of the #Fearless30Challenge: I AM WORTH IT!! 💪 This goes for me and YOU!!! Today, I am going to fearlessly reflect on the old beliefs I used to have, beliefs that may resonate with many of my friends and readers. I used to believe I was unlovable and just not worth it. Not worth to be in healthy relati…
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The Key to a Fully Fulfilling Life
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 632 Are you searching for the secret to a life that truly fulfills you? Look no further. The key to unlocking a life of deep meaning, joy, and satisfaction lies within you, waiting to be discovered. It's time to embark on a transformative journey and embrace the power that resides within your own hands. Our gu…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Day 15 of the #Fearless30Challenge: The MOST Powerful Investment I Ever Made! Today, I want to take a moment to fearlessly reflect on a significant investment decision that has had a profound impact on my life. This post may be as cliche as the come, but it is my truth! The most POWERFUL Investment I ever made…
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! "Day 11 of the #Fearless30Challenge: Giving Back is Part of the Plan! I'm fearlessly declaring my biggest giveback goals today, because it fuels me to be more, do more and create more! In everything I do, my vision is to increase recovery from addiction and help people live playful happier lives! I aspire to c…
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018 - iGaming Privacy Practices, and Casino Shaming
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Hey, friends! In this episode, I answer a couple of listener questions that take me down a deep rabbit hole of uncovering some of the seriously concerning privacy policies and background check practices iGaming and online casino apps use to validate or verify your personal identity, financial situation, and player status. It'll blow your mind when …
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! "Day 12 of the #Fearless30Challenge: This ONE Failure ( Misconception) Shaped Who I Am Today and How We Are Going to get the 3-21 Dream to Fruition. Today, I want to fearlessly open up and share with you my biggest failure: Trying to do it ALL ALONE!!! We tell people all the time that you can’t recover alone… …
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I Invite You To Ponder This Conversation ( Warning- its a bit dark)
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! "Day 10 of the #Fearless30Challenge: Why I do What I do… Today, I want to fearlessly share with you why I do what I do: I am driven by a deep sense of purpose and passion for recovery, mental wellness & life options. It fuels my every action, motivates me to go the extra mile, and reminds me of the impact I ca…
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10 Values I am NOT in Alignment With!
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! “Day 9 of the #Fearless30Challenge: Who I am NOT Through my personal development journey the last 6 + years, I have really evaluated who the humans I best align and connect with and want to share my life & time with. These attributes are not conducive to who I am anymore. 1. Lying & Dishonesty 2. Manipulation …
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Shocking Information About Christianity that You Need to Know! w Roberta Grimes.
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! 631 In a world filled with diverse beliefs and ideologies, Christianity stands as a guiding light for millions of people around the globe. Rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, Christianity offers a profound message of redemption, compassion, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. Join us on a …
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Bernie Joins Us for Updates on PGHR
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Share Your Thoughts! Text Bobbie here! Since our last Chat, Bernie has updated his recovery group and become a 501C3. Him and his community can help get you literature and other resources that you may need. Below is the link to check it out! www.pghrfellowship.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881073189775004 Email Contact: peoplegro…
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