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2025/01/25
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2026/10/04
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48 min.
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Join us in conversations about the ways that gambling addiction affects family and friends of compulsive gamblers. We share personal experiences and insights, speak with professional counselors and leaders of 12-step programs, and gather resources to help Affected Others find hope and healing in their lives despite the many fires individuals affected by gambling set.
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51 Kate Seselja
2026/10/04
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Kate is an advocate with lived experience from Australia. She shares her heartfelt story with us today.
One thing that she mentioned that I want to point out is that she never thought something like this would happen to her. Gambling addiction can happen to anyone. Please talk to your people, open the conversation, and let's get rid of the stigma.
You can reach Kate here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeprojectaustralia
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.hope.project/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-seselja/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/seselja_k
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kate.seselja
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kateseselja.bsky.social
GHLEE: https://www.ghlee.org/
Sliced Carrots Episode 14 Amanda from Addiction Makes Three
Yoga with Adriene https://yogawithadriene.com
Find What Feels Good https://fwfg.com
APTPG https://www.aptpg.org
EPISODE 50! How Do We Lose Ourselves?
2026/09/20
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Our beautiful Katie is back with us to celebrate Episode 50 and talk about how we lose ourselves.
Today we talked about these previous episodes:
Episode 6 Stay or Go
Episode 14 Addiction Recovery Coaching
Episode 47 Dr. Anastasia Hronis
Consistent by Primal Potential https://open.spotify.com/show/4SG42V3ApnIwnU7sicRVdz?si=23979c86a03d4e3f
49 What Is Ted Hartwell Up To Now?
2026/09/06
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We are excited to have Ted Hartwell on again as he starts a new adventure at Peopleworks in New Mexico. He also tells us about his passion for karaoke and how it helped him when he was early in his recovery.
Peopleworks https://peopleworksnm.org
[email protected]
Wondering about the sliced carrots? Check out Episode 14 with Amanda the Recovery Coach and Addiction Makes Three
48 BOULDER CITY BONUS EPISODE: Magon Peuker
2026/08/30
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Trigger Warning: Talk of attempted suicide and suicide
People are doing amazing things in this world and one of them just happens to live right next door to me, Magon Peuker.
This podcast was started for people who have been impacted by problem gambling. I have found that our community has so many other things that we can discuss that can help us build up our own strength. I particularly want to highlight people who have stepped up to change things and are helping others as well.
Today, Magon will share her story about how she wrote three books, became a public speaker, started a Foundation, and is in the process of scheduling an amazing benefit dinner in our amazing town.
I know that there are things in Magon's story that all of us can relate to, whether it's addiction, losing yourself, or being a mom. She not only rose from the ashes of her previous life, she created a community filled with people helping people. By telling her story, Magon shares that we are never alone, but sometimes we have to build the community and bring others in with a huge hug!
If you would like to find out more about Magon, her books, and the Rae of Hope Foundation, here is her information:
http://www.magonpeuker.com/
http://www.raeofhopefoundation.org/
And you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Wondering about the sliced carrots? Check out Episode 14 with Amanda the Recovery Coach and Addiction Makes Three
47 Dr Anastasia Hronis
2026/08/23
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The Dopamine Brain, written by Dr Anastasia Hronis is our topic today. She shares with us how the opportunity to write a book presented itself, what dopamine is, how it impacts all of us, and what we can do to make sure that we are accessing dopamine in a healthy way.
Wondering about the sliced carrots? Check out Episode 14 with Amanda the Recovery Coach and Addiction Makes Three
46 Brittney Collins-Jefferson
2026/08/09
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Brittney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has personal experience with gambling addiction. I met her at a presentation of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling conference and I just knew I had to have her on the podcast.
Today, Brittney shares her experience and feelings of being a failure when she decided to divorce her gambler. She knew that she needed to be a role model for herself and break the cycle so that her children grew up happy and healthy. Brittney also talks about learning how to believe you are enough and choosing yourself. I am so inspired by her passion and determination and I think that you will be too!
You can reach Brittney here:
https://www.myrestorativehealth.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneycollins33/
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativehealthandlife/
https://www.brittneycollins.com
https://www.instagram.com/brittneycollinslcsw/
https://www.tiktok.com/@brittneycollinslcsw
45 Chris Hogan Financial Adviser
2026/07/26
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Chris Hogan has been working in the financial world for years. I was delighted and honored when he said that he would come on the podcast to talk with us. I asked him, what do we do when we find out all our money is gone? How can we protect ourselves from this happening again?
Chris Hogan
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachhogan/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachchrishogan/
BOOKS:
Retire Inspired: It's Not An Age, It's A Financial Number
Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth - And How You Can Too
44 Anita Ondine Smith
2026/07/12
We are so excited to have Anita on the podcast today! She found herself in an amazing, loving relationship with Randy Livingston, retired NBA player and professional basketball coach. What she didn't realize was that he was hiding a gambling addiction from her.
Anita's first thought to leave, then she thought, well, wait a minute. She didn't know it at the time, but that was the beginning of a new life and the first step towards becoming an author.
This book is perfect for anyone just finding out they know someone with a gambling addiction. Or for someone who has known about it, but cannot live that way any longer.
Assist How To Help Loved One With A Gambling Problem Without Losing Yourself.
https://a.co/d/08mBPQim
Codependent No More, Melody Beattie
https://a.co/d/0ay8RIYo
Andscape article about Randy Livingston By Mark J. Spears
https://andscape.com/features/randy-livingston-no-longer-hides-his-story-of-gambling-addiction/
Mel Robbins https://www.melrobbins.com
43 Collaboration with Jodi Holstein
2026/06/28
Today, Jodi and I recorded an episode that we played on both our podcasts.
Jodi and I both work with Evive on the other side of gambling addiction. She understands what parents are struggling with when their chid is a gambler. While I understand more what it's like to be married to a gambler.
Please follow Jodi, no matter who you know as a gambler. We all need to support each other to beat this disease!
Survival Strategies For Anyone Who Loves A Gambling Addict Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qz3hsp9A2fl3TkHnueatN
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@jodiholstein3965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiholstein/
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42 Samantha's Story
2026/06/14
There are the typical things that come to mind when people think of gambling. Is day trading one of them?
In this episode, we talk with Samantha who tells us her experience with her ex-husband who lost over $300k with day trading. A lot of that money was a cushion to help their new business make it through start up and then Covid.
Samantha shares insights that we might not think of when we talk about gambling addiction.
Tik Tok: @friendyoucallatmidnight (so love this!)
Instagram: @friendyoucallatmidnight
ODAAT Gambling awareness: https://www.instagram.com/odaatgamblingawareness/
Book: Strangers A Memoir of A Marriage Belle Burden
41 G. Brian Benson
2026/05/31
At age 3, Brian told his mom that he was put on this earth to inspire people. Today we talk with Brian about following his intuition, learning how to be ourselves unapologetically, and how he remained positive despite a cancer diagnosis, open heart surgery, and losing his brother. He says that it's important to sit with our grief and sadness instead of trying to bypass it. Brian will also read two of his poems for us!
My favorite quote in this podcast: We are all walking each other home. (Ram Dass)
Gbrianbenson.com
Sign up for his newsletter Friendly Words
Guitar Man short movie: https://youtu.be/E2PZbLLxZHk?si=PL9wnygyc6BHxiRn
Groove https://www.bodygroove.com (in your home)
theworldgroovemovement.com (in-person classes. Step outside of your comfort zone!)
40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach
2026/05/17
What is your relationship like with your gambler? Is there any love or does it go straight to hate? Do you want to stay with your gambler or run out the door screaming?
Either way, Gemma is going to help us work on ourselves first so that we can learn to work on our relationships. This can be any relationship, but we need to learn to put ourselves first. We must learn to heal and love ourselves first before we can help the people we love.
www.gemmanice.com
Gemma also has a weekly Friday newsletter that you can subscribe to!
Social Platforms:
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanicerelationshipcoach
Pintrest – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GemmaHayleyNice/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gemmanicerelationshipcoach
Twitter – https://twitter.com/GemmaHayleyNice
Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/yogigemma
39 Dr Amelia Kelley - Gaslighting And How to Recognize It
2026/05/03
We are thrilled to have Dr Amelia Kelley on this weeks episode. She talks with us about what gaslighting is, how we can recognize it, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
https://www.ameliakelley.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sensitivity-doctor/id1649511241
https://www.instagram.com/drameliakelley/
https://www.facebook.com/DrAmeliaKelley
https://www.aimeesays.com/en/home
38 Sal Guarino with The Recovery Partners
2026/04/19
There are different paths through recovery for everyone. Today, I talk with Sal Guarino from The Recovery Partners to show you another option available for recovery for you and the gambler. \
https://www.therecoverypartners.com
https://www.getevive.com
37 Obstacles to Recovery for the Gambler and Non-Gambler with Rick Smith
2026/04/05
Rick is back on the podcast today to talk about things that can hinder recovery. You might be surprised to hear what some of these things are. But the good news is, you can change the way you see recovery.
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