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.

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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.

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

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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.

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

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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.

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

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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.

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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.

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

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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!

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

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PRODUCER: Sebastian

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Eric and Alyssa launch this critically important Podcast about gambling addiction and recovery from it. In the initial episode, they share their personal stories of their own gambling addiction and recovery journeys.

Any donation you can provide, utilizing the "gofundme" link below, will help enable the continuation of the podcast for hopefully many years to come. Thank you for listening and taking part in this critical topic. Together, we can all help save and transform lives.

https://gofund.me/de2c751a

Special Thanks:

PRODUCER: Sebastian

Drop a note to the hosts:

ERIC: [email protected]

ALYSSA: [email protected]