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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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82. It Can be Done: A Beautiful Life After Gambling
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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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81. Feeling Better: Managing Chronic Pain and Gambling
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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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360 Gambling Specific Clinician Casey Little on how to Treat a Gambling Addiction
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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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360 Gambling Specific Clinician Casey Little on how to Treat a Gambling Addiction
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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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359 LIVED EXPERIENCE Scott M. on developing an addiction, getting caught, getting help, and giving back
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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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359 LIVED EXPERIENCE Scott M. on developing an addiction, getting caught, getting help, and giving back
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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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358 Dave Yeager Wrote -Another- Book (Lived Experience/Veteran/Recovery)
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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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358 Dave Yeager Wrote -Another- Book (Lived Experience/Veteran/Recovery)
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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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357 Brian & Jeff Discuss "Responsible Gambling"
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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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357 Brian & Jeff Discuss "Responsible Gambling"
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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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78. Watch Out for Problem Gambling's Mind Traps
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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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356 Sam DeMello Founder of Evive (and Lived Experience)
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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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356 Sam DeMello Founder of Evive (and Lived Experience)
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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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355 Lived Experience and All Around Badass Elizabeth Thielen
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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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355 Lived Experience and All Around Badass Elizabeth Thielen
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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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77. Good Grief: Don't Let Gambling Take You Out
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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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353 Brett from Austraila joins the show to talk about his gambling addiction and recovery #talkinghelps #gamban #pokies
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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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353 Brett from Austraila joins the show to talk about his gambling addiction and recovery #talkinghelps #gamban #pokies
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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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352 Jeff and Brian together again talking gambling harm #gamblingaddiction #talkinghelps
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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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352 Jeff and Brian together again talking gambling harm #gamblingaddiction #talkinghelps
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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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351 Eric from Los Angeles #sportsbetting #LGBTQ #talkinghelps
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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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351 Eric from Los Angeles #sportsbetting #LGBTQ #talkinghelps
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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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350 Terry from Tazzy #talkinghelps #Australia
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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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350 Terry from Tazzy #talkinghelps #Australia
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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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75. Answers to Common Questions About Problem Gambling
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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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349 ALL IN LIVE in Minnesota #talkinghelps
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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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349 ALL IN LIVE in Minnesota #talkinghelps
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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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348 Alex of Ontario Canada is New to Recovery #talkinghelps
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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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348 Alex of Ontario Canada is New to Recovery #talkinghelps
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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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74. Gambling Urges: What's Going on in the Brain
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When you gamble, it affects your brain and body. It's common to experience an urge to gamble. This involves thinking a lot about gambling or winning, having a strong desire to gamble, and feeling restless, anxious, excited and/or irritable. Urges can also continue after you stop gambling and create risk for relapse. In this episode of Fold em, we r…
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You may have heard this before ... gambling problems lead to isolation and the way forward is through connection. Maybe you're thinking, "That sounds nice, but connection is not on my agenda because I'm working all the time to pay off debt and the people in my life don't trust me." Well hang in with us, keep an open mind, and listen to this episode…
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There are lots of options for free slots, poker and sports betting online. Seems innocent enough at first glance. However, there can be unexpected risks and costs of "free" online play, particularly if you've previously struggled with keeping gambling in check. In this episode, hear from two people who continued to play free online gambling games a…
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71. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Making Your Recovery Plan
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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? This is the final episode of four that provides guidance on how to stop gambling and stay on track long-term. In this one, we walk you through how to make a Recovery Plan for yourself. This plan outlines what is n…
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70. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Accountability Partners
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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. Why is this important? Because you may not be aware it's happening or will downplay it in your own mind. This is our third of four episode…
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347 Veteran and Gambling Harm Advocate Jonathan Crandall #talkinghelps
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Jonathan Crandall of the New York Council on Problem Gambling joins the show to dicuss his time in the Marnines, why it's important to help our Veterans, and his work as an advocate in the worls of gambling harm. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Pl…
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347 Veteran and Gambling Harm Advocate Jonathan Crandall #talkinghelps
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Jonathan Crandall of the New York Council on Problem Gambling joins the show to dicuss his time in the Marnines, why it's important to help our Veterans, and his work as an advocate in the worls of gambling harm. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Pl…
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69. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Predict and Prepare for Trip Ups
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Want to make sure that you or a loved one doesn't get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. In this episode, learn about common and predictable ways that people get pulled into a relapse. And, how to identify signs that you are at risk to gamble again. Be prepared in order to protect yourself. We hear from Shane who …
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68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness
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What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? We're answering this question for you over the next four episodes. In this first one, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling - on you and your life, as well as on those around you. If what you have been doing to address a gambling problem hasn't been…
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346 James Sinatra joins to discuss his former life a sports gambling guru and what we can do to prevent gambling harm #talkinghelps
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I met James via LinkedIn, he is fired up and ready to talk prevention of harm for young gamblers. 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 …
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346 James Sinatra joins to discuss his former life a sports gambling guru and what we can do to prevent gambling harm #talkinghelps
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I met James via LinkedIn, he is fired up and ready to talk prevention of harm for young gamblers. 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 …
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345 We're Back....Conference Wrap Up with Kitty Martz #talkinghelps
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After three months away from the podcast, Brian returns with Kitty Martz to recap the NCPG National Conference. 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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345 We're Back....Conference Wrap Up with Kitty Martz #talkinghelps
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After three months away from the podcast, Brian returns with Kitty Martz to recap the NCPG National Conference. 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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67. Let's Talk About Gambling In Our Communities
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Most of us encounter gambling daily in our communities. There's scratch and lottery tickets at the gas station, sports pools at work, and bingo down the road. In addition, there's all the gambling we encounter in fundraising - the 50/50 draws at local sporting events as well as raffles and community bingo. Do you think of all of these as gambling? …
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After finding out that your spouse has a gambling problem or has had a relapse, it's understandable that you feel like your life has been turned upside down. You likely are feeling shock, anger and hurt because of the secrecy that typically comes with gambling problems. Stress and anxiety are also high because your financial security and trust with…
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65. Taking Charge of Tough Conversations About Gambling
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When you have concerns about someone's gambling, it's not easy to talk about. It's often challenging to prevent these conversations from going off the rails. In this episode, we offer guidance for these tricky conversations. Spouses, family members and friends will hear strategies to use when first talking about gambling or if you suspect there has…
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