Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

By Adrienne Cossom

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 podca... more
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  1. Number 1: 69. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Predict and Prepare for Trip Ups

    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 started gambling again after one year away. This led to him struggling with gambling for the next twelve years. He is now eight months gambling free and shares what he now knows and is doing differently to make it stick long-term. We also hear from Allison Rice, who works as a counsellor with Gambling Support BC and brings twenty years of experience with helping people overcome addiction. Listen now to episode 69 and learn about: Common and predictable ways people get pulled back into gambling again after deciding to stop How to identify the particular signs that you are vulnerable to relapse How to notice all the tricky thoughts that keep you hooked into gambling, even after you stop To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada: click here United States: National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom: GamCare Australia: Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also reach out through [email protected]. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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  2. Number 2: 68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness

    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 working, we encourage you to take a risk and try something different. In particular, be willing to reach out for help and get guidance from those who know something about gambling issues. Listen now and hear: Georgete's story of getting 4-months away from gambling and how online recovery groups, working with a sponsor, and writing about GA's 20 Questions has helped her to get there. Why more is needed than just saying, "I'm done" to prevent a relapse. What to do when you reach that point of "enough is enough" (so you don't get pulled back into gambling again). To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada: click here United States: National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom: GamCare Australia: Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. In this and upcoming episodes, we talk about groups and supports that are available online. Here's some options to check-out: Recovery Road Online Gamblers in Recovery Gamblers Anonymous Gam-Anon GamTalk The Broke Girl Society If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also reach out through [email protected]. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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  3. Number 3: 67. Let's Talk About Gambling In Our Communities

    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? Do you ever have conversations with family, friends or the groups you're involved with about the risks of gambling or how to support people in your community who have been impacted negatively by gambling? In this episode, we hear from Sheri Pringle who works with Gambling Support BC and IS regularly out in the community talking about gambling. She's passionate about the issue. Her message is for all of us to give gambling the same attention as we do to alcohol, drugs and smoking. Tune in and hear about: How gambling is normalized in our day-to-day lives and communities (despite it causing harm for some of us) How to talk about gambling, including the risks and how to keep it in balance How organization and groups that use gambling to fundraise can be more attentive to community members who have been negatively impacted by gambling If you would like to read a summary of this episode, find the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. We're taking a holiday break in August 2023 and the next episode will be released in early September 2023. However, we are busy planning for the fall. If there is a question or topic that you would like us to address, please reach out through [email protected]. You can also connect through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada: click here United States: National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom: GamCare Australia: Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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  4. Number 4: 54. Is it Time to Retire From Sports Betting?

    The expansion of sports betting in North America had a headstart in the United Kingdom. In this episode, hear from James who lived through this in Britain. He talks about the impact on him of increased online access to sports betting and betting groups. And how what was once a Saturday afternoon trip to the betting shop to wager on a football game shifted into a daily habit on his phone. Listen now to this great conversation and hear about: why sports betting can become a daily habit that takes up more and more of your mental space why it can be hard to pull away once it becomes a habit, even though it's having a negative impact James' three key strategies for breaking a sports betting habit: cut off access, find your purpose, and talk about it what to say to friends and family who gamble when you decide to "retire" from sports betting For more information and help if you are thinking about cutting back or retiring from sports betting, read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. If you would like to connect with James and check out his fantastic travel podcast - Winging It Travel Podcast, click here. If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada: click here United States: National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom: GamCare Australia: Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Fold em Podcast. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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  5. Number 5: 53. Podcasts for Gambling Problems: Meet the Hosts

    I'm joined by SIX people who host and produce podcasts about gambling problems. They all have personal experience with this issue and have done a lot of work to address it, so don't miss this conversation. Hear about all of their podcasts and what each can offer you. For those making New Year's resolutions listen to a great discussion about how to kick start doing things differently with gambling in 2023. We also talk about how to keep the momentum going if you've already pulled back from gambling and want to avoid it getting out of control again. Listen and learn about: six different podcasts for gambling problems and get to know the hosts what worked for them as they first started to address gambling issues what helped them to stay on track and prevent a relapse how life can feel better - more quickly than you think If you would like to watch the video of this conversation, check it out at Fold em Podcast on YouTube. Here's who joined me on this episode and the link for their podcast: The After Gambling Podcast. Host: Jamie ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast. Host: Brian H The Broke Girl Society Podcast. Host: Christina Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast For Military Service Members and Veterans. Host: Dave Fantasy or Reality? The GPP. Host: Steve Voices .. The Podcast. Host: Brian W. You can also see Brian H and Christina on their YouTube Channel: The Bet Free Life. If you would like to learn more about these and other podcasts for gambling problems, visit the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada: click here United States: National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom: GamCare Australia: Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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