Monique joins us this episode to share her story of gambling harm and recovery with us. As of this episode Monique was 147 days bet free and share her hope for the journey ahead! This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' And https://bircheshealth.com/ For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d lik ..read more

Dr. Evelyn Higgins has spent a good part of her career dedicated to research and development in the science of addiction recovery. Listen in as she shares her own personal connection to addiction with loved ones and the work she does to help us better understand the bio-psycho-social side of addiction. For more information on Dr. Evelyn Higgins and Wired For Addiction: https://www.wiredforaddiction.com/ Or email staff@wiredforaddiction.com This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! &nb ..read more

Alyssa Whatley is a tax attorney with ATL Tax Lawyers. I came across Alyssa on TikTok and reached out to her to see if she would be willing to come on and talk about tax issues for problem gamblers and here she is! Tax issues are a huge obstacle for a lot of us in recovery and Alyssa graciously shares some tips and tricks on how to navigate some of these issues. *Trigger warning: there is mention of suicide in this episode. If you are having thoughts of self harm please call or text 988 or seek the help of a professional. Reach Alyssa Whatley Here: https://atltaxlawyers.com/ This episode is sp ..read more

Claire Donegan is the CEO and Founder of THRIVE Recovery in Ireland. She joins us to share her journey of gambling harm, recovery and the work she does with her non-profit Thrive Recovery. Claire also shares what the landscape of gambling looks like in Ireland. To reach Claire Donegan: https://thrive-recovery.com/ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' And https://bircheshealth.com/ F ..read more

Recovery Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Terra and I talk about what it takes to prepare for making amends to those we harmed. Episode theme: Willingness This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do:  Patreon: patreon.com/user?u ..read more

Dave comes back on to recap his story and share the writing process for his new book, Fall In: A Veteran with Gambling Problem. Great episode for everyone but especially for military members and veterans. Book Links: Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143892968 Amazon: https://a.co/d/5ghPhFS Sponsored by: The Better Institute - Where people go to get better. https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do:&nbs ..read more

Sorry it's been so long! We are back with Marcia who is joining us to share her journey of recovery from problem gambling. For more information on support services in British Columbia visit: https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca/resources Thanks to our sponsors at The Better Institute: https://betterinstitute.com/⁠ (PA Residents) Where people go to get better! For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do:  Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u ..read more

I get to chat with a fellow recovery podcaster, Maria! She shares her journey of gambling harm and recovery with us along with the story of her book and podcast! Find her book and podcast here… https://www.thefeelingbetter.com/ For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do:  Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thebrokegirlsociety #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find Sta ..read more

** Audio is fixed! Our friend Michelle is back (You can find her original story in the first season of the podcast) to talk about her research and work in the LGTBQ+ community for gambling harm. She shares a lot of wonderful insights form her own perspective as someone who is part of the LBGTQ+ community and an advocate in the gambling harm space. Her research is helping others have a better understanding on how best we can support members of all diverse communities seeking help for gambling harms and how much work we have ahead of us. For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambl ..read more

Guilt is something all of us in recovery are familiar with, but mothers carry a whole other layer when it comes to their relationship with their children. Now, since I'm not a mother to human children (just the cutest cats ever), I brought in some reinforcements to share their experience with mom guilt and gambling. Terra with the Ambitious Addicts Podcasts along with Sarah and Mandi from the BGS join us for this chat. For more information on the GRIT Act: ⁠https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf⁠ If you’d like to support the work I do: Patreon ..read more