Adam saves money...to gamble. In part two of Adam’s conversation with Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director of Research at Kindbridge Research Institute, the focus shifts to his work with veterans and military members and the fight to better understand problem gambling. Dr. Smith shares how Kindbridge is expanding research efforts far beyond what’s been done in the past for Veterans, why the lived experience community is important to the cause, and the urgent need for more studies in this field. He tackles big questions—like what it will take to secure greater funding for gambling research—and offers insight into how data, advocacy, and awareness can shape the future of prevention and treatment.

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Adam gets a promotion and hits another jackpot. Adam sits down with Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director of Research at Kindbridge Research Institute. Growing up as an affected loved one — his uncle’s struggle with substance use brought him into AA meetings as a young boy, offering support from the sidelines. Following in his parents’ footsteps as academics, he dedicated his career to understanding addiction, with a special focus on gambling. In Part 1 of a 2-part conversation, he breaks down how addiction is defined, explains the importance of peer-reviewed research, and shares insights from his early work in the gambling addiction space.

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Adam is joined by his friend Eric. From meeting in 2017 at Twin River while Adam dealt to Eric on the poker table, to starting a pandemic podcast together, they had developed a strong bond over a short period of time. But over the years, Adam’s gambling addiction would test — and nearly break — that bond through loans, lies, and manipulation. We get to hear Eric’s side of the story, as they revisit unforgettable moments, hard-learned lessons, and the impact addiction can have on friendship. 

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Adam is NOT a Disney Adult...He's a Disney Enthusiast. Eric is a compulsive gambler in recovery. He recounts his early gambling experiences, the role his sexuality played in shaping his addiction, and the deep financial and emotional consequences that followed. Eric highlights the life-saving value of community and connection in recovery. Adam and Eric discuss the challenges within Gamblers Anonymous, including its need to evolve and become more inclusive. Eric also shares the personal growth he's experienced through the 12 steps — and how the process helped him reclaim his life.

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Adam rings in the New Year and this time he's not alone. Kitty Martz is the Executive Director of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery. She's also someone with lived experience and is the Founder of The Lived Experience Collective. After starting over three different times, Kitty has found peace and purpose working in recovery. Adam and Kitty talk about what it means to be "clean now" and how important it is to find your own path. Kitty and Adam explore harm-reduction vs. abstinence and the different ways to combat the expanding accessibility of gambling. 

Adam meets Glenn and The Buffallllooooo Machine. Katrina Arroyo has been in gambling services since 2016. She is currently the Manager of Clinical Programs for the PGNO (Problem Gambling Network of Ohio). Adam sits down with Katrina as she opens up about breaking the stigma, advocating for greater awareness around gambling harm, and what it means to truly show up for her clients. They also discuss what makes Gambling different than Drugs or Alcohol, her style and approach as a clinician without lived experience, and how the young demographic is particularly at risk. 

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Adam finds a new home away from home. Fresh off the National Conference on Problem Gambling (NCPG) 2025, Adam returns with some strong reflections—and serious concerns. From dwindling GA attendance to gambling operators skirting advertising guidelines, the conversation gets real about what's broken in the current recovery landscape. Stephen and Ken help unpack Adam's conversations with advocates, specialists, and lived-experience voices from across the country—and asks a big question: What does the future of recovery look like, and how can we evolve GA to meet the moment?

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Adam is back East (again) and starts his new job at MGM Springfield. Battling with anxiety early in his life, Josh Hampton eventually turned to pills and became a self-proclaimed "dope boy." The only problem, instead of selling the product, he was using. He eventually became addicted which led to years of incarceration and chaos. Along the way, gambling crept into his life, compounding the damage. But today, Josh is in recovery - using his lived experience to help others as the Problem Gambling Coordinator at Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness in Asheville, NC.

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Adam is in Columbus, Ohio at the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling. Alex and Adam recap his first few hours in Columbus and get an unexpected visit from a special guest via Facetime. Eight months after launching the podcast, Adam and Alex revisit Episode One — this time as listeners, not hosts. They reflect on what’s changed in their lives and recovery journeys, and how the podcast has grown along the way. 

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Adam and Noah are in the home stretch. Jenn and Adam explore what it actually looks like to prepare for the tough moments in recovery. They discuss the essential tools and support systems that have been pivotal in their healing process — from affirmations and journaling to the importance of community and having a trigger plan. Adam is joined by Stephen and Meaghan on his monthly 12-mile walk, a tradition inspired by the 12 steps of recovery. Every few miles, they check in. The conversations that follow are filled with gratitude, reflection, and the kind of peace that only comes after chaos.

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