Allison Zed shares her story of gambling harm and recovery

Episode 103 of the The Broke Girl Society Podcast podcast, hosted by Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society, titled "Allison Zed shares her story of gambling harm and recovery" was published on August 18, 2024 and runs 51 minutes.

August 18, 2024 ·51m · The Broke Girl Society Podcast

Summary

YouTuber Allison Zed shares her gambling journey, starting from her initial disinterest in gambling to slowly becoming a very serious problem. She talks about the impact of online casinos and the financial consequences of her struggle along with the importance of accepting the problem and seeking help. The conversation concludes with a discussion on setting boundaries and the challenges of sharing personal stories in the recovery community. Allison’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allisonzed Allison’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allison_zed **If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.   ~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!  https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' ~And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  https://bircheshealth.com/ ~ The Gambling Clinic - Funded by the Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.  https://thegamblingclinic.com/ ************************************************************************************************************* For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!) #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous #gambling Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / [email protected] Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/ UK Help: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Australia Help: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Canada Help: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcasts: The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/ Support groups:  The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/ Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSelfDiscoverySisterhood

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