The Gambling Recovery Lounge

Eric is joined in the co-host seat by Edgardo, as the show celebrates reaching the double-digit milestone, with Experience #10! They welcome their friends, Ryan and Kiki, into the Lounge, from San Diego, CA. Ryan is the compulsive gambler in recovery and Kiki, his wife, is the effected loved one. They share their stories of how Ryan got introduced to gambling, how it escalated in his life and their marriage, and ultimately led to him seeking recovery. Kiki shares the amazing journey of a spouse impacted by her husband's gambling addiction and how she reached her rock bottom, leading to her own journey of recovery. This episode demonstrates what is possible when compulsive gamblers and loved ones jointly seek recovery and face this devasting disease openly, honestly, and lovingly.

THANKS to Edgardo for co-hosting and producing this episode!

Eric welcomes Robert into the Lounge; a great friend and mentor in recovery. Robert shares about his gambling journey since early childhood, ultimately leading to a long-term addiction, primarily in the realm of sports gambling. His 30+ years in recovery through GA is full of experience, strength, and hope and Robert leaves no stone unturned throughout this riveting discussion. If you want 100% brutal honesty and what facing this devastating addiction can do to turn one's life completely around, you're in for a great experience. And there's even a surprise "recovery song" that Robert performs live!

THANKS to Edgardo for producing this episode!

Eric is joined in the Lounge by Gavin, from Wisconsin. Gavin is a 25 year-old gambler in recovery and talks about his journey through life. Learning about gambling at a very young age and navigating troubled waters throughout his adolescence, into early adulthood, Gavin brings a depth of extraordinary resilience and how anybody, at any age, can prosper through recovery. He also shares about the importance of his mom's support in getting him help and continued support in his journey. This is an episode that likely resonates with everyone and provides meaningful HOPE for those who feel hopeless from however a gambling problem has impacted your life.

THANKS to Edgardo for producing this episode!

Eric and Alyssa kick off season #2 by recapping a bit about season #1 and what they did during the break. Then, James joins the Lounge as this season's first guest. James is a great friend and brother in Recovery and he provides a candid interview about this life and journey through his gambling addiction and recovery.

Eric and Alyssa welcome Jeff and Carlos into the Lounge. They share the journey of their relationship, how they navigated through Jeff’s gambling addiction, the impact it had on Carlos’ life, and what Recovery has done for their relationship.

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa welcome Neil to the Lounge. After 7.5 years in recovery, Neil relapsed. He reminds us how we are never safe from the throws of this addiction, explains how he got the nickname "fingers", and how he is working his recovery different the second time around.

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa welcome Julia to the Lounge. Our beautiful friend and sister in Recovery leaves a lasting impression with her journey, on so many levels.

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa speak with Sebastian, Alyssa's husband and gambling partner. After gambling together, they joined recovery together. This episode will touch on some of the ups and downs of being a "hybrid" couple.

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PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa interview Edgardo - a loved one affected by a compulsive gambler. (and that compulsive gambler just happens to be Eric!) You won't want to miss this!

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa share their stories of gambling addiction and recovery journeys.

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

Drop a note to the hosts:

ERIC: [email protected]

ALYSSA: [email protected]