Summary

SummaryI spiraled into a 13-year gambling addiction, chasing the thrill of poker and numbing grief over my grandfather and mother’s deaths πŸŽ²πŸ’”. Pregnant at 21 and overwhelmed, I leaned on escapismβ€”blackjack, slots, and late nights at the casinoβ€”while neglecting my dreams and my child. God gently pursued me: first through a Jehovah’s Witness study, then with a β€˜tree of life’ sermon that stopped me in my tracks 🌳✨. My rock bottom came when I’d lost everything I’d built, praying only for a win. In Gamblers Anonymous, I learned the Serenity Prayer and began genuine prayer and meditationβ€”talking and listening to God πŸ™πŸ•ŠοΈ. Coaching added self-reflection tools, helping me align my values and embrace community over corporate profit. Today, I host Ambitious Addicts, guiding others from the depths of addiction to faith-filled hope 🌟. God restored my mind, my finances, and my purposeβ€”He can do the same for you!

In the midst of a gambling addiction, Terra Carbert went on a journey of discovery and found faith in Jesus was the answer to peace in her life.

Terra’s Podcast:
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https://ambitiousaddicts.com/

For help with your gambling addiction, check out this state by state guide on counselors and resources in your area: https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state/

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Time Chapters
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05:10 Battling grief and addiction
09:00 Mom’s cancer deepens struggle
13:30 Discovering escape in poker
17:20 Rock bottom financial loss
21:45 Seeking faith through GA
25:15 Power of prayer & meditation
29:50 Embracing Higher Power
32:30 Self-reflection & coaching
36:10 Launching Ambitious Addicts
40:00 Encouraging others in faith