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In this episode we have Tim M. who was great enough to come share his story of how trading stocks and options led to a severe addiction for nearly 2 years. Like many of us at the end of it he thought his life was over, but decided to come clean to his wife, family and clients and made a decision to change no matter what lie ahead. Over the last nearly 2 years he has rebuilt his life and gained perspective that true recovery gives us. He volunteers at the Connecticut Council On Problem Gambling, has a Tik Tok dedicated to helping other called Betting On Recovery amongst many other things he does to give back and continue his recovery journey! Thank you for listening and if you have questions or comments please email the show at [email protected]

In this episode Matty W. Shares what has worked for him to recover from multiple addictions with multiple and shifting pathways as his recovery has progressed! He has been clean for 6 and a half years and been a CASAC ( Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor) for 5 years. Matty has some great tools he has used personally and now incorporates with his clients including breath work and meditation. Matty shares great insights for those just entering recovery as well as those who have long term recovery. Enjoy! Anyone who would like to reach out to myself or Matty please email [email protected]

Note: My computer did not download the zoom recording properly unfortunately so there is no video for this one. Hopefully we will have another one with Chris in the future! Hello All! In this episode we have Chris L. who is a CASAC-G which is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor with a Gambling Treatment Certification . He is a counselor at New Choices in Schenectady, NY and runs several groups at this treatment center along with providing one on one counseling. He has a great story from start to finish with so many great personal insights on his own addictions and why he has dedicated his life to helping other recover as well! Chris was very brave and open to share everything he did here and I thank him for the great conversation! If anyone would like to reach out to Chris or have comments or questions email [email protected] and I will pass it on! If you would like to be a guest please email the same email!

Welcome! This is the new All Recovery Series on Fantasy or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast where we are going to be talking to people from all walks of recovery! The focus of each story will be primarily of the individuals recovery journey and not so much on the addiction. Our first guest is Erinn E. She works for the New York Council on Problem Gambling as the team leader of the northeast region. She was gracious and brave enough to come and share some great insights on what brought her from addiction into a recovery mindset, the tools that she used and didn't use to be successful long term in recovery as well as some great advice for those new to recovery. Thank you very much to Erinn for being the firsts guest of this new series! To reach out to Erinn or myself with questions or comments email [email protected] Instagram link for the show : https://www.instagram.com/fantasyorrealitygpp?igsh=N3R1YzN5cmNxNW90&utm_source=qrr

In this episode I talk about the Super Bowl and the advertising blitz this year. More has been bet this year and any other year and it’s going to continue to rise. More and more problem gamblers are being created, but there is help. Please reach out if you are in over your head or know someone who is at [email protected] and I’ll help get you connected to help in your area!

Hey all! Back again with my first non solo episode in a long time! I'm joined by Brian Hatch who has his own gambling recovery podcast titled All In The Addicted Gamblers Podcast. Please go listen. We talk what we've been up to in our recovery these days, how we help others and give back while sharing some stories along the way! Enjoy the episode! Reach out with comments or questions to [email protected] All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-the-addicted-gamblers-podcast/id956747473 The Bet Free Life :

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! In this episode I detail some struggles I'm having with a family member suffering with an addiction. I also detail what i do and my suggestions how to handle when someone you love refuses to accept help or treatment. Let me know what you think. [email protected]

In this episode I read a post from Reddit and react to it. I talk about how gambling in silence just creates guilt and shame and drives us deep into isolation. Opening up and talking about it will break us free from the chains of addiction. Please reach out if you are struggling @ [email protected] Zoom meetings every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Anyone can attend at Noon EDT Meeting code : 94780129154 Reddit post referenced : https://www.reddit.com/r/problemgambling/s/bgI872IdeR #gambling #gambling addiction #addiction #gambling problem

In this episode I detail step by step what worked for me once I made the decision to finally change. Everyones recovery will look different so take these tools and apply them to your recovery the best way that works for you. Family members please share this episode with people in your life that are having difficulties stopping or staying stopped gambling. If there are any questions please reach out to me at [email protected] For details about my upcoming meeting GROW ( Gamblers Recovering On Weekends) please reach out. It will be in person and through zoom Saturdays at noon.

Hello Again! In this episode I talk about the weight of gambling addiction and how it feels. I try to explain how gamblers will often without realizing it cross a line into becoming addicted to gambling. The loses, the lies and amounts just keep adding up and before we know it we are carrying such a huge weight on our shoulders. We can’t relieve the weight of this addiction on our own. We need help. Reach out to family members, friends and the recovery community and ask for help. There are so many great resources out there for us to recover! Sorry if the audio isn’t the best I tried using my phone to record today and there may be a little background noise! Article I referenced: https://www.northwell.edu/news/insights/gambling-addiction-normalization

Welcome back friends! Sorry its been a while, but after a great day at the NYCPG annual conference Im feeling reenergized and motivated to get back to talking about problem gambling and the way we can help each other! Stay tuned for more episodes! To reach out email [email protected]

Hey all Im back in another episode to talk being over 3 years bet free, where I am in life and how life has changed over these past 3 years as an Ex problem gambler in recovery! Enjoy! [email protected] for comments or questions

Hello Again! In this episode I detail some ideas I have had, heard from others, and what my wife and I did early on handling our finances, access to money and retraining my relationship with money while rebuilding financial trust (slooooooowly!) I detail what other people have done, what worked for us and steps to go about taking while early on in recovery to stop then bleeding and how to slowly work your way back into responsibly handling money. Heres a link to the True Link debit card I reference. www.Truelinkfinancial.com Questions, comments, or to be a guest [email protected]

Welcome back....Again!! Sorry for the long absence again, but I'm back with an episode on how I deal with the financial curveballs thrown at me in life. These financial difficulties are issues in the past that would absolutely triggered me into gambling again or even more. I talk about how myself and my wife are able to work through the types of things together now. COMMUNICATION! Enjoy! Thoughts, comments or to be a guest email at [email protected]

In this episode I detail my thoughts on the book I am reading titled "You Are Not Your Brain, The 4 Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life", as well as talking about why I don't see addiction as a disease anymore, how I do see it, and ways I went about changing my thinking and thought processes in my mind. I am not a doctor, scientist, therapist, researcher, elephant, yada yada yada these are just my thoughts and opinions! Please share yours @ [email protected] Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Your-Brain/dp/1583334831