Making Bets in a Burning House

Making Bets in a Burning House

By MelissaEducation
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Making Bets in a Burning House episodes

  • EPISODE 50! How Do We Lose Ourselves?

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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



    48 min
  • 49 What Is Ted Hartwell Up To Now?

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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

    31 min
  • 48 BOULDER CITY BONUS EPISODE: Magon Peuker

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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

    56 min
  • 47 Dr Anastasia Hronis

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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

    45 min
  • 46 Brittney Collins-Jefferson

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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

    40 min
  • 45 Chris Hogan Financial Adviser

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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

    45 min
  • 44 Anita Ondine Smith

    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

    50 min
  • 43 Collaboration with Jodi Holstein

    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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    1 hr 22 min
  • 42 Samantha's Story

    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


    54 min
  • 41 G. Brian Benson

    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!)


    55 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…