Christina
Christina
BGS Shorts - Mindfulness
BGS Shorts - Mindfulness
BGS Shorts - Mindfulness
Monday 23rd June 2025
Explore mindfulness with Christina Cook as she shares its calming influence in gambling recovery. Embrace the present moment for healing.
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Episode Overview
- Mindfulness can help ground you during recovery.
- You don't need perfection or silence to practice mindfulness.
- Recovery involves understanding patterns and triggers.
- Embrace the present moment to ease racing thoughts.
- Mindfulness supports emotional healing and growth.
Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.
In this episode of The Broke Girl Society, Christina Cook shines a light on the practice of mindfulness as a powerful tool in gambling recovery. Inspired by the wisdom of Sharon Salzberg, she explores how mindfulness isn't about achieving perfection but about finding moments of peace amidst life's chaos. Christina offers a soothing reminder that mindfulness can be your anchor when your thoughts feel like they're spiralling out of control.
Recovery often brings a whirlwind of emotions, from urges and regrets to fears and doubts. But with mindfulness, you can return to the present moment, grounding yourself in reality and letting go of the past and future worries. Christina reassures her audience that you don't need to escape to a serene mountaintop or dedicate hours to meditation. It's about taking a pause, noticing your breath, and checking in with your emotions before reacting.
Whether you're facing a challenging day or simply need a mental reset, mindfulness can help you navigate the ups and downs of recovery. By staying present, you can better understand your patterns, triggers, and growth, ultimately leading to healing. So why not take a moment today to breathe deeply, feel your feet on the ground, and embrace the journey towards recovery? This episode serves as a gentle reminder that you're here, you're healing, and that's more than enough.