Sports betting has exploded in popularity. If you’re finding that betting with friends is turning into a habit that’s taking up more and more time and focus, keep reading and listen to this episode. We offer guidance on how to step back.

Did you know that living with chronic pain and health issues increases your risk for gambling problems? Keep reading and listen to this episode to find out why. Plus, the importance of getting help for pain and illness as part of recovery.

Is it time to make a change? Maybe you’re ready to do things differently with gambling. Maybe you’ve stopped gambling and want to make other changes. Keep reading for guidance on how to get a good start, keep it going, and get back on track if you have a setback.

Learn about five “mind traps” that commonly show up with problem gambling. Recognizing these can help you to step back and make clear decisions about your next move.

Grief and loss can trigger gambling problems. Learn why this happens and how to help yourself if you’ve been struggling with both issues. Personal stories and tips from a counsellor are shared.

What causes gambling problems? Does treatment work? Can medication help with urges? Keep reading and listen to this episode to hear answers to these questions.

Learn more about gambling urges and what’s going on in the brain. Why urges happen. How to recognize your triggers and urges. How to cope with and decrease urges. Understanding more will help you to have more control.

There are lots of options for free slots, poker and sports betting online. Learn about the unexpected risks and costs of playing on the free gambling apps and websites, particularly if you’re trying to pull back from gambling. Two former gamblers tell us why they said “enough is enough” to free play.

When you’ve already taken those hard steps to pull back from gambling and face the fall out, you want to keep the momentum going, right? We guide you through making a personal recovery plan, so you can feel more confident about staying on track.

There’s an important step that often gets missed when stopping gambling. This involves asking someone who knows about gambling issues or addiction to help watch out for signs that you’re at risk to gamble again. Keep reading and learn more.

Want to make sure that you don’t get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. Keep reading to learn about common ways people get pulled into a relapse. We also offer tips for identifying signs that you are at risk to gamble again.

What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? In this first of a four part series, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling on your life. We also invite you to take a risk and try different approaches. Keep reading and get inspired!