The After Gambling Podcast is a show dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of problem gambling. As a former compulsive gambler, I experienced the shame and isolation of my addiction on a daily basis. I didn't feel like anyone could understand my problem and that it was up to me to use my willpower to quit gambling. Now, I want to reach out and help others overcome their gambling addiction.
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AG 104: Kick off #PGAM2024 with Steve Celebrating 9 Years
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I often see the question "Does anyone ACTUALLY get better?" in many of the support groups online. Well, today I bring you an interview with someone who can emphatically say "YES!" to that question. Steve is back again to celebrate 9 years...and he's actually already halfway towards ten as this interview took place back in October! If you want to le…
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AG 103: Making Time for Old Activities After Gambling
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A great reminder of the importance of reengaging with things we enjoyed doing before gambling in our life after gambling.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 102: State Failure & The Better Path to Treatment
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So, I read this article on the state of problem gambling funding titled "Despite Millions of Dollars Earmarked for Gambling Treatment in Massachusetts, Few in State Get Help" and it triggered a thought that has been brewing for a long time. Needless to say, I needed a bit of a vent...so, here goes!By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 101: An Episode for Parents with Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, PC
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As I say at the end of each episode, I have no letters before or after my name. I'm just a guy that had a gambling addiction. Well, today's guest has letters...lots and lots of letters. This past winter, I once again was blown away by the insights Jody shared centered on the "failure to launch" cohort at a conference and it resonated with everythin…
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When I first started the After Gambling Podcast, I never considered that an active gambler might listen as a way of reducing harm. In this 100th episode, I'm joined by Mark Checkwicz to take a different look at problem gambling and gambling harm, that through the eyes of a current gambler. Mark shares his journey of gambling, the impacts it has had…
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The more we seem to discuss mental health and addiction issues, the higher the numbers seem to go. And I don't think this is a coincidence! For the past 10+ years, I've been studying our current messaging and listening to the stories of those impacted to try to figure out where we are going wrong. Most notably, I've been trying to figure it all out…
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John Gall had a brilliant take on how to build systems. "A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over with a working simple system." In this episode, I discuss how I'm creating my s…
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In this episode, I cover the five benefits I see in my daily life when I keep my spaces and tech neat and orderly.By Jamie Salsburg
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Winding down 2022 with a reflection that can help us all in 2023.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 095: Healthy Skepticism in Pursuit of Truth
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When gambling, I blocked out any input that didn't align with the "truth" I wanted to believe. After gambling, I have come to see great value in skepticism and the pursuit of truth and share thoughts on the topic in this episode.By Jamie Salsburg
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Sometimes we miss our goals. Then what?By Jamie Salsburg
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In this episode, we look into sunk cost bias and loss aversion to better understand what truly drove and eventually ended my gambling.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 092: Counting Days vs Making Days Count
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In this episode, I discuss a few ideas that were triggered by listening to Atomic Habits by James Clear. I also give an update on my progress as I tackle my procrastination and look to continue becoming the best version of myself. In the open, I mention the great work Christina is doing with The Broke Girl Society. You can check out the podcast her…
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In this episode, I respond to posts from r/problemgambling.By Jamie Salsburg
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When we are no longer gambling, we are blessed with this incredible amount of "new" time. In this episode, I share a few thoughts on how we can best use this time to improve our lives.By Jamie Salsburg
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After more than a year away...the podcast continues on.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 088: Why Exploring Shame & Stigma Matters
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In the last episode, I highlighted some things about shame and stigma that I found interesting. In this episode (part II), I discuss why exploring this topic is so important.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 087: A Very Different View on Shame & Stigma
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We often discuss the importance of language and the role of shame and stigma in addiction. However, it came to me today that this discussion is likely much more complex than we've considered in the past. In this episode, I share what I think is a very different view on shame and stigma.By Jamie Salsburg
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I get asked this question all the time, so I decided to do an episode on it. It's also something I need to be reminded to get back to myself.By Jamie Salsburg
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While it's been over 11 years since I ran off the riverboat, there are still things in my life I need to address. In this episode, I share the unique framework I'll be using to go to war with my negative behaviors and actions. 365 Lovely Thoughts for Each Day of the Year https://www.sugarbooandco.com/365-lovely-thoughts-pad/…
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AG 084: Focusing on Our Health in Recovery
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Over the past three years, I've been on a bit of a journey with my health and fitness. I've seen just how impactful diet and exercise can be on my mental and physical well-being. In this episode, I share the things that work (and haven't worked) for me.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 083: Using Coaching to Grow In Recovery
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For the past several years, I’ve become concerned that the way we discuss mental health and mental health disorders might be preventing successful outcomes. In this episode, I share why I believe this and what I think we can do to correct the issue.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 082: Are We Complicating the Story of Mental Health Disorders?
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For the past several years, I've become concerned that the way we discuss mental health and mental health disorders might be preventing successful outcomes. In this episode, I share why I believe this and what I think we can do to correct the issue.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 081: Taking on Challenging Tasks and Making Them Fun & Easy
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Recovery can no doubt be challenging. However, the mindset we bring into a difficult task can influence our outcomes. In this episode, I share my thoughts on making recovery a bit more fun and enjoyable.By Jamie Salsburg
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AG 080: A Different Take on How to Approach Gambling Ads
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In this episode, I share insight into how/why advertising works to influence us and how a simple change of mindset renders them useless.By Jamie Salsburg
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