Hello & Welcome to Series 4 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast!   

We are joined by Ben Hamilton, founder of Kickin’ The Punt, who shares his moving gambling addiction story with us. Ben speaks with refreshing honesty and offers up inspirational advice and tips for people in recovery. 

‘Always remember your life is a lot better without gambling’ – Ben Hamilton  

We are also joined by Matt Blanks, service manager of Peer Aid, a new peer support service for those affected by gambling harms.   

‘There are other people out there like you that have had similar experiences’ – Matt Blanks  

Thank you so much for listening.

Timestamps:  

00:00 Introduction 

01:23 Ben Hamilton (Part 1) 

24:41 Matt Blanks 

44:35 Ben Hamilton (Part 2)  

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LINKS

Kickin’ The Punt Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/59648...

Peer Aid 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidPeer

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TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey.   

Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/

National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133  

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Betknowmore UK are a UK charity helping people take back control of their life from gambling. Betknowmore UK was established by individuals with lived experience of gambling harms, who now use that insight and knowledge to help others.  

Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Betknowmore