Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. This episode covers sensitive topics, including pregnancy loss, drug addiction, and suicidal thoughts. If you are affected by these issues, support is available.

In this episode, we’re joined by Kiki, who shares her journey to recovery—reflecting on her background, how she was introduced to gambling, and the challenges she faced along the way. She also discusses the barriers women of colour encounter in support groups and the vital role self-care plays in healing.

Throughout this series of New Beginnings, mental health campaigner and broadcaster Natasha Devon is joined by Lisa Walker, New Beginnings lead facilitator and expert by experience, to explore the realities of gambling harms. While often discussed in broad terms, these issues are deeply personal—especially for women, whose experiences are too often overlooked.

• Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123 (24/7)

• Hub of Hope: hubofhope.co.uk

• Mind: www.mind.org.uk

• Gamble Aware: www.gambleaware.org (24/7 Free help, UK)

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