Has gambling got you down? You're not the only one. Keep reading and tune in to this episode of our podcast to hear what you can do about it. Hear from Chris who got hooked by the thrill of gambling at an early age. Learn how online gambling pulled him down and what helped him to turn things around.

It can be done. You can stop gambling, deal with the financial ruin, and rebuild trust with important people. You can also put things in place to prevent a relapse. Laura shares her story of how she did this.

Hear from someone who is more than three years away from his last bet. He talks about making amends with his wife and family, letting go of guilt, and how the support and accountability from connecting with others in recovery has kept him on track.

Mental health issues can create a vulnerabilty for gambling and substance use to become a problem. Keep reading to learn why and what you can do to keep well and in balance.

One of the tricky things about problem gambling is that the mind deludes you into thinking you’re in control - even when you clearly are not. John Woods shares what he knows about this from personal experience and writing the book, “Gambling Addiction Explained.”

There is no question that gambling problems are stressful and difficult. But, can good things emerge from these problems for you and your life? Keep reading and listen to this episode to hear all the ways that life has changed for the better for Julie since stopping gambling 3 years ago and what contributed to this.

Gambling problems often lead people to do things they wouldn’t normally do. For some, that includes committing a financial crime. Hear Brian’s story of facing up to this reality, going through the court process, and what helped him to get through it.

The first nine months after you stop gambling can be challenging. Hear from Christina about how she moved through a tidal wave of emotions in the first 90-days and dealt with cravings. Learn about keeping life in balance, recovery in the forefront, and rebuilding a life that feels peaceful and meaningful.

Our reflex is usually to keep gambling issues private. But, opening up can not only feel good, it’s often what is needed to finally break free. Hear one man’s story of finding his voice and how it led him away from gambling.

Gambling problems are hard to discuss. Figuring out who to tell, how much to tell and how to talk about it is an important part of moving forward. Read on and listen to this episode to learn how to help these conversations go well.

When gambling has gotten out of hand, it can leave you feeling heavy with regret, anger, guilt and shame. Both gamblers and their family members feel this way. Hear two former gamblers share what helped them to feel better. Learn steps to start moving in this direction.

Learn to recognize the ways that gambling addiction changes your thinking, even after you have stopped gambling. Hear how to build a recovery mindset to prevent relapse. Get inspired by one man's story of breaking free from a poker addiction.