The After Gambling Podcast

We often discuss the importance of language and the role of shame and stigma in addiction. However, it came to me today that this discussion is likely much more complex than we've considered in the past.

In this episode, I share what I think is a very different view on shame and stigma.

I get asked this question all the time, so I decided to do an episode on it. It's also something I need to be reminded to get back to myself.

While it's been over 11 years since I ran off the riverboat, there are still things in my life I need to address. In this episode, I share the unique framework I'll be using to go to war with my negative behaviors and actions.

365 Lovely Thoughts for Each Day of the Year

https://www.sugarbooandco.com/365-lovely-thoughts-pad/

Over the past three years, I've been on a bit of a journey with my health and fitness. I've seen just how impactful diet and exercise can be on my mental and physical well-being. In this episode, I share the things that work (and haven't worked) for me.

For the past several years, I’ve become concerned that the way we discuss mental health and mental health disorders might be preventing successful outcomes. In this episode, I share why I believe this and what I think we can do to correct the issue.

For the past several years, I've become concerned that the way we discuss mental health and mental health disorders might be preventing successful outcomes. In this episode, I share why I believe this and what I think we can do to correct the issue.

Recovery can no doubt be challenging. However, the mindset we bring into a difficult task can influence our outcomes. In this episode, I share my thoughts on making recovery a bit more fun and enjoyable.

In this episode, I share insight into how/why advertising works to influence us and how a simple change of mindset renders them useless.

One of the worst parts of addiction is the loneliness it creates. In this episode, I discuss that loneliness as well as how reconnecting can be so helpful in recovery. 

In this episode, I discuss how seeing others recover along with the growing number of tools available has shifted my view on pacing ourselves in recovery.