Beth McDonough - Standby...
Episode 133 of the The Broke Girl Society Podcast podcast, hosted by Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society, titled "Beth McDonough - Standby..." was published on October 30, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.
October 30, 2025 ·62m · The Broke Girl Society Podcast
Summary
In this episode of the Broke Girl Society podcast, host Christina Cook talks with Beth McDonough, a former newscaster who shares her very public journey through alcohol addiction and recovery. They discuss the complexities of co-occurring disorders, the impact of trauma on mental health, and the stigma surrounding addiction. Beth recounts her experiences with alcoholism, the consequences of her actions, and the importance of seeking help. Beth's new book, 'Stand By,' is a testament to her journey and a guide for others navigating similar struggles.Find Beth here: https://www.bethmcdmedia.com/Stan By on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5OEZlUm**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/'~ Gamfin - Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only). https://www.gamfin.org/ ~ Evive - An app that can help you better understand your relationship with gambling and help you navigate recovery in a new way! Use code BGS for ONE year free!! https://www.getevive.com/~ Birches Health - Find a Gambling Certified Therapist through telehealth that allows you to have a session in the comfort of your own home. https://bircheshealth.com/ Resource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/-************************************************************************************************************For more information on the GRIT Act:https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdfIf you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!)#gamblingaddiction#recovery#gamblersanonymous#gamblingHelpful links:https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Herehttps://800gambler.org/https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the worldhttps://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the dayChristina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / [email protected]UK Help:https://gordonmoody.org.uk/https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginningsAustralia Help:https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Canada Help:https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling
Episode Description
In this episode of the Broke Girl Society podcast, host Christina Cook talks with Beth McDonough, a former newscaster who shares her very public journey through alcohol addiction and recovery. They discuss the complexities of co-occurring disorders, the impact of trauma on mental health, and the stigma surrounding addiction. Beth recounts her experiences with alcoholism, the consequences of her actions, and the importance of seeking help. Beth's new book, 'Stand By,' is a testament to her journey and a guide for others navigating similar struggles.
Find Beth here: https://www.bethmcdmedia.com/
Stan By on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5OEZlUm
**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/'
~ Gamfin - Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only).
~ Evive - An app that can help you better understand your relationship with gambling and help you navigate recovery in a new way! Use code BGS for ONE year free!!
~ Birches Health - Find a Gambling Certified Therapist through telehealth that allows you to have a session in the comfort of your own home.
Resource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/
-************************************************************************************************************
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://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]
UK Help:
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
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