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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
Giving Back!
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"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 create a world where people heal for themselves and for future generations.
To fulfill this vision, giving back and a non profit side of the business is an integral part of my mission.
One of my biggest giveback goals is transitional housing for the folks coming out of rehab & prison, veterans and people living on the street. People will be able to train for jobs, have resources like food, shelter, interviewing clothes and training that will enable a smoother transition back into everyday life.
Coming out of rehab or jail, most people will be going back to the circumstances they came from. If where they came from contributed to the addiction or using was a way to cope with those environments, why would we send people back there?
We need to give everyone a chance, WITH THE RESOURCES TO DO SO VERY AVAILABLE, and expect their Best and expect that they will fail. Let’s help them have a better chance of succeeding!
Share your own giveback goals and let's inspire each other to make a meaningful difference.
#Fearless30Challenge
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**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld & UPDOWN for granting us permission to use his music on the show!
