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Help for Gambling Problems
Hear real stories of inspiration and motivation, knowing you’re not alone
Ep. 27 - How Do I Talk About a Gambling Problem?
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.
Ep. 26 - How to Stop Online Gambling? Can Blocking Apps Help?
Online gambling can easily get out of hand. It’s common that despite your best efforts regaining control is hard. Learn about strategies, tools and apps that can help. Hear from someone who gambled online for 10 years and has now shut it down.
Ep. 25 - Do I Need to Stop Gambling? Can’t I Control it?
Even after gambling has gotten out of control and caused problems, it’s common to want to keep it going. If you are keeping the door open for gambling, read on for important tips. Learn from someone who returned to gambling and tried to control it.
Ep. 24 - How Do I Let Go of Regret, Anger & Guilt From Gambling?
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.
Ep. 23 - Gambling Help: Online Chat Rooms
Chat rooms are a great way to access help for gambling problems. You can be anonymous and connect 24/7 with people from around the world who are also tackling this issue. Learn more about chat for gambling addiction recovery.
Ep. 22 - Gambling Help: Online & In-Person Support Groups
Learn why support groups are really helpful for overcoming gambling addiction. Hear first hand from a poker player who attends Gamblers Anonymous and a counsellor who facilitates an online support group. Find groups you can attend.
Ep. 21 & 22 - Cross Addiction
Do you know about the risks for cross-addiction? Hear from someone who was twenty years alcohol free when he found himself with a gambling problem. Tips from a counsellor specializing in addiction. Learn how to watch out for and face cross-addiction. Important information for those in recovery and their families.
Ep. 19 - Gambling Addiction Recovery: Breaking Free From the Addicted Mind
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.
Ep. 18 - Casino Reopening: Staying Firm With Your Gambling Limits
As casinos reopen around the world, many are excited and others are nervous about gambling getting out of control. Learn how others are making plans to help them stick to their limits for gambling.
Ep. 16 & 17 - Gambling Addiction Recovery: It’s So Worth It!
When you’re faced with gambling problems, it’s hard to believe you’ll ever get your life back. But you definitely can and it likely won’t take as long as you think. Hear inspiring interviews with two people who broke free of gambling addiction and say that life is now better than ever.
Ep. 15 - Gambling and Gaming
Understand the difference between a fun activity on your mobile device and gaming addiction. Learn how to control gaming, especially if gambling and addiction have been a problem in the past.
Ep 14 - Gambling and Day Trading
Is cryptocurrency, stocks, and day trading gambling? Investing for the future is one thing, but when stock market addiction takes over, it can ruin you financially. Learn the difference between investing and gambling and how to make better investment decisions.