001- This episode introduces you to Bobbie the Awesome for the first time, as she shares her reasons for starting the podcast. Although her intent is to identify and explain the magnitude of compulsive gambling disorder as it relates to addicts and addiction, she also is cognizant of the other people such as friends and family impacted by this disease. She has been in recovery from gambling this time for over 31 months and is using this platform to share with the world what she has experienced and learned along the way.  Bobbie lists her top 10 reasons for starting the podcast in this episode.  This will lay the foundation of what to expect in future episodes.  You will also get assigned homework in this show! Don't worry- it's not hard. If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challenge------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook          : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram         : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest           : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn            : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube           : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite            : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook  : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter       : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube    : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite    : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show9 of us wrote about the concept of Belonging and share our individual stories about how we found belonging.Please check it out in the link below!Link to our book- BELONGING- Secrets to Soothe the Soul https://amzn.to/45qS6pl Get in touch with me! Questions or feedback or just want to connect? Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddin Instagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesomest Pinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatesta LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatesta YouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaA Website : www.321nokiddin.com **A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on: Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctober Instagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberband Twitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctober Youtube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficial Support the show