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Fold em offers straight talk about dealing with the fall-out from gambling. Whether you are looking at stopping or scaling back your own gambling or helping a family member with a problem, this podcast will help you take back control. Hear from gamblers who have been through it. Tips from counsellors. There is a way out from the hold gambling has on your life. Learn more about how to address gambling problems and find resources and support at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca
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With easy access to sports betting, many people are finding it has become a daily habit. Over time, it can take up more time, focus and money and stall your life. In this episode of Fold em, hear from James, a passionate traveller and podcaster, who was swept into this world but has since reclaimed his life. We delve into the impact of sports betti…
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Brian & Chris In This Episode... Early days gambling with friends Poker Boom Noticing a problem Recovery Finding Purpose Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutio…
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Brian & Chris In This Episode... Early days gambling with friends Poker Boom Noticing a problem Recovery Finding Purpose Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutio…
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In this insightful episode, Regina, a seasoned member of Gam-Anon with nearly 50 years of experience, discusses three vital themes for those impacted by a loved one's gambling problem. Regina talks about the difference between support and enabling, and how to detach with love. She also helps listeners recognize common emotional games that show up w…
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Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Podcast Notes Reddit Post Discussion The Atlantic's gambling article discussion Sports Jeff's group Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Glo…
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Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Podcast Notes Reddit Post Discussion The Atlantic's gambling article discussion Sports Jeff's group Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Glo…
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Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Recovery Month Responsible Gaming Education Month (eyeroll) Gambling Not Gaming Cool Down Periods GA Meeting Embarrassed by Gambling Why Did We Gamble? Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still strugg…
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Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Recovery Month Responsible Gaming Education Month (eyeroll) Gambling Not Gaming Cool Down Periods GA Meeting Embarrassed by Gambling Why Did We Gamble? Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still strugg…
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Brian & Jeff & Guest: Matt Shea In This Episode... Matt wrote the book 'The Casino Down The Street' https://www.mattsheabooks.net/ Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Glob…
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Brian & Jeff & Guest: Matt Shea In This Episode... Matt wrote the book 'The Casino Down The Street' https://www.mattsheabooks.net/ Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Glob…
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Has gambling got you down? You're not the only one. Tune in to this episode and learn what you can do about it. Hear from Chris about how gambling was the norm with his group of friends during their twenties. When he started online gambling, it became more and more consuming. He started gambling by himself, the bets came faster, and he gambled for …
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With cigarettes and alcohol, we take steps to protect those who use these products AND society in general from related harms. For example, there are age requirements to buy alcohol. We also see images and warnings of disease caused by smoking on a pack of cigarettes. Many say that more needs to be done to limit gambling-related harms, particularly …
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Brian In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Story Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. VanceDi Lee Street Media
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Brian In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Story Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. VanceDi Lee Street Media
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Hear a personal story of working through the Twelve Steps of Recovery and how it helped Georgete break free of a recurring and destructive gambling problem. Learn what's involved with each step and how you can access this recovery program. Georgete shares how working through the Twelve Steps with a sponsor and attending online meetings through Reco…
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Jeff and Brian In This Episode... Explain absence from podcasting Recovery Anniversaries A Trip to Las Vegas (for work) A discussion on lying Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor …
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Jeff and Brian In This Episode... Explain absence from podcasting Recovery Anniversaries A Trip to Las Vegas (for work) A discussion on lying Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor …
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It can be done. You can admit to yourself and others that gambling is causing problems for you. You can stop gambling, deal with the financial impact, and rebuild trust with important people. You can also put things in place to prevent a relapse. Laura joins us in this episode and shares how she did all of this. Listen to episode 82 and hear about:…
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If you live with chronic pain and gamble, you're more at risk for developing a gambling problem. If you've had a gambling problem and live with chronic pain and/or health conditions, it's important to get help for both issues to prevent a relapse. In this episode of Fold em, hear Patty's personal story. She tells us that when she was gambling, both…
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Many people deal with gambling problems on their own. They think, "I'm not as bad as others. I can fix this." For some, they just want to move on and avoid or delay getting help. Others can't stop thinking about the harms gambling has brought into their life, but feel too embarrassed to open up about it. This is our 80th episode of Fold em: Help fo…
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Casey Little(Gambling Clinician in Connecticut) In This Episode... Getting into the Field Working with clients Treating Problem Gambling Not bringing work home Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank y…
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Casey Little(Gambling Clinician in Connecticut) In This Episode... Getting into the Field Working with clients Treating Problem Gambling Not bringing work home Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank y…
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Making changes isn't easy. When gambling gets out of control, change is often more challenging. It can be hard to get to that place where you're ready to pull back from gambling. When you do stop, there are so many other issues to address (finances, relationships, your health) that it can feel overwhelming. It's not unusual to find that gambling ho…
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Scott M. (Lived Experience, Peer Counselor) In This Episode... Scott Gets Addicted Scott Gets Help Serving Time Working as a Peer Counselor Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - …
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Scott M. (Lived Experience, Peer Counselor) In This Episode... Scott Gets Addicted Scott Gets Help Serving Time Working as a Peer Counselor Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - …
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Dave Yeager (Lived Experience, Fall in The Problem Gambling Podcast For Military Service Members And Veterans)) In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Industry Panels "Responsible Gambling" Thoughts NYCPG Sightings Dave's Book Fall In (Audiobook coming July 15th) Write Your Own Book Gambling Rap by FACTS Manchester (CT) From the Youth Gambling Awarene…
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Dave Yeager (Lived Experience, Fall in The Problem Gambling Podcast For Military Service Members And Veterans)) In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Industry Panels "Responsible Gambling" Thoughts NYCPG Sightings Dave's Book Fall In (Audiobook coming July 15th) Write Your Own Book Gambling Rap by FACTS Manchester (CT) From the Youth Gambling Awarene…
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Jeff Waserman (Lived Experience) In This Episode... Problem Gambling Awareness Month Brian's Two Industry Panels Recap "Responsible Gambling" Discussion Join Jeff's Gambling Support Group/Email Jeff joinus@dcgp.org Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & R…
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Jeff Waserman (Lived Experience) In This Episode... Problem Gambling Awareness Month Brian's Two Industry Panels Recap "Responsible Gambling" Discussion Join Jeff's Gambling Support Group/Email Jeff joinus@dcgp.org Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & R…
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As you get pulled into gambling, your thinking changes. Your mind finds ways of convincing you to keep gambling, even when there are signs to stop. To an outsider, ideas such as "a win is just around the corner" or "I have a system that's guaranteed to win" seem irrational. But when you're in it, it feels real and true. In this episode, I'm joined …
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Sam DeMello (Lived Experience, Founder of Evive) In This Episode... Jeff's here! Sam's Story Evive's Origin Evive's Purpose www.getevive.app Use the code ALLIN to try Evive for free! Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggl…
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Sam DeMello (Lived Experience, Founder of Evive) In This Episode... Jeff's here! Sam's Story Evive's Origin Evive's Purpose www.getevive.app Use the code ALLIN to try Evive for free! Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggl…
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Elizabeth Thielen (Lived Experience, Gambling Counselor, Educator) In This Episode... Working with A Lived Experience Team Negative Impacts of Sports Betting Speaking to College Students Underage Gambling Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Hel…
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Elizabeth Thielen (Lived Experience, Gambling Counselor, Educator) In This Episode... Working with A Lived Experience Team Negative Impacts of Sports Betting Speaking to College Students Underage Gambling Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Hel…
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Experiencing grief and loss is hard enough. But, when grief leads to gambling problems, it gets harder. Grief (like other big stressors) can create risk for gambling getting out of control. It can also set the stage for a relapse if you previously stopped gambling. In this episode of Fold em, we hear from Sam about her experiences with grief and pr…
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The Grit Act is discussed. Legislation has been introduced to get some federal dollars into gambling addiction. Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management…
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The Grit Act is discussed. Legislation has been introduced to get some federal dollars into gambling addiction. Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management…
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One of the most distressing effects of problem gambling is the way is breaks down trust in relationships. In this episode, we offer guidance on how to rebuild that trust- emotionally and financially. You hear from Regina, who brings much experience on this topic. Seven years into her marriage, Regina's husband revealed he had a gambling addiction. …
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Brett from Austraila joins the show to talk about his gambling addiction and recovery. Brett is a good guy and wants others to hopefully not go down the same path. He is very open and honest and its a good conversation. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail…
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Brett from Austraila joins the show to talk about his gambling addiction and recovery. Brett is a good guy and wants others to hopefully not go down the same path. He is very open and honest and its a good conversation. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail…
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Jeff is back! Brian and Jeff talk gambling harm and recovery. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance…
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Jeff is back! Brian and Jeff talk gambling harm and recovery. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance…
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Eric joins the show to discuss recovery, GA, affected others, and so much more... hope!! Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Van…
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Eric joins the show to discuss recovery, GA, affected others, and so much more... hope!! Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Van…
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Another show, another person with lived experience sharing their story to help you! Terry joins Brian to discuss gambling in Tazmania, recovery, GA, family, and more... Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still strugg…
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Another show, another person with lived experience sharing their story to help you! Terry joins Brian to discuss gambling in Tazmania, recovery, GA, family, and more... Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still strugg…
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In this episode, you hear from someone whose career has focused on better understanding gambling problems. Dr. Marc Potenza is a psychiatrist and professor at Yale University and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research. Since he's very familiar with the research on gambling addiction, I asked him questions that I commonly hear in …
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Brian and Jeff travel to Minnesota for the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling's annual conference where they host the podcast in front of an audience. Listen to this or watch us here or copy this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTaE11lETE Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Em…
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Brian and Jeff travel to Minnesota for the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling's annual conference where they host the podcast in front of an audience. Listen to this or watch us here or copy this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTaE11lETE Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Em…
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Please welcome Alex from Ontario Canada to recovery! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance…
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