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3-21 No Kiddin' Recovery Podcast
3-21 No Kiddin’ began with one woman’s journey away from a bet—and has grown into an ongoing conversation about addiction, sobriety, recovery, self-care, wellness, and what it really takes to build a better life.
Creator and host Bobbie Malatesta began sharing her experience with gambling addiction and gambling recovery after placing her last bet on March 21, 2016. As her own journey evolved—including becoming alcohol-free—the podcast evolved with her.
Today, Bobbie explores problem gambling, alcohol addiction, substance use, behavioral addictions, sober living, mental and emotional wellness, personal growth, and alternative recovery modalities. Guests include people sharing their own lived experiences in recovery as well as professionals, experts, advocates, and practitioners offering different tools and perspectives for healing and healthier living.
There is no one-size-fits-all path to recovery. That's kind of the point.
Through honest conversations, personal stories, education, humor, mistakes, lessons learned, and a willingness to explore different approaches, 3-21 No Kiddin’ is about finding what works for you—whether you're in recovery, sober-curious, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to become a healthier, happier human.
What started as a podcast and personal mission has continued to ripple outward. 3-21 No Kiddin’ is now also a Recovery Playground and sober social club in Naugatuck, Connecticut, creating an alcohol-free, gambling-free adult space for connection, functional and non-alcoholic beverages, events, education, and community.
Subscribe and follow along as Bobbie continues learning, recovering, experimenting, growing—and talking openly about all of it.
Learn more: 321nokiddin.com
Instagram: @321nokiddinsoberclub
Special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October for permission to use “I Hope You’re Happy” as part of the 3-21 No Kiddin’ podcast.
3-21 No Kiddin' Recovery Podcast
What Used To Scare Me!
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"Day 6 of the #Fearless30Challenge: This Used to Scare Me A LOT!
Today, I want to fearlessly share with you something that used to scare me: FAILING!
There was a time when FAILING would send shivers down my spine and fill me with dread, and SHAME!
It held me back in life/business, limited my potential, and prevented me from trying, nevermind excelling.
It brought me to the point where I realized, there’s NO way I could continue doing this anymore to myself.
I discovered that failing was merely an illusion. It was a self-imposed barrier that I could overcome once I reframed what failing really was.
To me, failing is giving up.
I used to think it was about checking the boxes to be accepted or revered by others. That shit was EGO! One of my daily goals is to not let any part of my life be dictated by ego, nevermind the definition of my success!
Now, failure no longer holds power over me. Instead, it has become a catalyst for growth, a reminder that embracing the unknown leads to personal transformation. I CAN’T fail, if I DON’T GIVE UP!
I encourage you to fearlessly confront your own fears. It may be failure, public speaking, the unknown, or even success. Embrace the challenge and unlock the incredible possibilities that lie beyond.
Together, let's inspire each other to fearlessly step into the unknown and unlock our full potential.
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**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld & UPDOWN for granting us permission to use his music on the show!
