Patrick Belliveau & Ryan Burgio: Gambit's AI Tool to Fight Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Dive into a powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast with Pat and Ryan, the visionary founders of Gambit, a company revolutionizing conversational AI to tackle real-world challenges like addiction and mental health support. This episode explores their journey of building the world’s first AI tool designed to provide 24/7, non-judgmental guidance for those battling addiction, their loved ones, and anyone seeking personal growth. Pat, five months sober after a struggle with alcohol that nearly cost him his business and life, shares raw moments, like choosing to engage with their AI instead of a bottle of bourbon, finding solace in its empathetic responses. Ryan, who never faced addiction himself, reveals how Gambit’s AI helped him navigate tough conversations to support Pat, strengthening their partnership and deepening his understanding of the disease. Driven by the tragic loss of a loved one to fentanyl, their mission at GambitCo—blending cutting-edge technology with human-like empathy—aims to transform lives.

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Timestamps:
00:05:01 - Sharing Sobriety Struggles and Need for Constant Support
00:06:24 - Emphasizing Non-Judgmental Support in AI Tool
00:07:10 - Highlighting AI’s Role in Scaling Support for Recovery
00:12:48 - Confronting Drinking’s Impact on Business Partnership
00:13:37 - Using AI Tool to Understand Addiction Communication
00:14:26 - Learning to Preserve Strengths in Recovery Process
00:15:33 - Recognizing AI’s Value for Supporting Loved Ones
00:18:51 - Choosing AI Chat Over Drinking Bourbon
00:19:20 - Feeling Validated by AI’s Non-Judgmental Response
00:23:04 - Describing Emotional Depth in Building AI Personalities
00:31:32 - Redirecting Urges Through AI Conversation
00:32:22 - Reflecting on Lack of Off-Switch in Addiction
00:34:13 - Advocating for Environmental Changes in Support
00:35:10 - Finding Personal Growth Through AI Interaction
00:44:28 - Recalling Sobriety Turning Point After Confrontation