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Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems
by Adrienne Cossom
Fold em offers straight talk about dealing with the fall-out from gambling. Whether you are looking at stopping or scaling back your own gambling or helping a family member with a problem, this podcast will help you take back control. Hear from gamblers who have been through it. Tips from counsellors. There is a way out from the hold gambling has on your life. Learn more about how to address gambling problems and find resources and support at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca
Episodes
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92. High Stakes: Why Youth Are at Risk For Gambling Problems and How to Help
Youth gambling is a growing but often overlooked issue with potentially serious consequences. With easy online access, gambling-like features in video games, and an explosion of advertisements for sports betting, young people are exposed to and getting involved with gambling - often without...
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91. The Hidden Toll of Gambling Addiction on Families
Gambling addiction is often seen as an individual problem, but its effects ripple far beyond the person placing the bets. For families, it can lead to financial instability, emotional distress, and fractured relationships. In this episode, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering her...
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90. Are you Having Fun? Maintaining Control When Gambling
Most of the Fold em episodes have been for those of you who decided to stop gambling. We've been helping you stop and stay stopped. This episode is different. It's for those of you are currently gambling or know someone who is. We explore the fine line between recreational gambling and losing...
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89. The Untangle Project: Women Helping Women With Gambling Problems
There are an increasing number of people speaking up about gambling related harm and the need to better address this. One of these people is Anna Martin from Australia. In this episode of Fold em, hear Anna's inspiring journey from gambling addiction to recovery. She tells us how she has been...
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88. Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Overcoming Gambling Problems
When gambling gets out of control it is a challenging and deeply isolating struggle. However, it is absolutely possible to get through this with shifting your mindset and accessing support and tools. One of the most crucial steps in overcoming this challenge is acceptance - acknowledging the...
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87. Sports Betting is Taking More Than It's Giving
With easy access to sports betting, many people are finding it has become a daily habit. Over time, it can take up more time, focus and money and stall your life. In this episode of Fold em, hear from James, a passionate traveller and podcaster, who was swept into this world but has since…
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86. Someone I Care About is Struggling With Gambling: Now What?
In this insightful episode, Regina, a seasoned member of Gam-Anon with nearly 50 years of experience, discusses three vital themes for those impacted by a loved one's gambling problem. Regina talks about the difference between support and enabling, and how to detach with love. She also helps...
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85. I'm Sick and Tired of Gambling: Now What?
Has gambling got you down? You're not the only one. Tune in to this episode and learn what you can do about it. Hear from Chris about how gambling was the norm with his group of friends during their twenties. When he started online gambling, it became more and more consuming. He started gambling…
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84. Sharing the Responsibility to Limit Gambling Harms: Industry, Government and Gamblers
With cigarettes and alcohol, we take steps to protect those who use these products AND society in general from related harms. For example, there are age requirements to buy alcohol. We also see images and warnings of disease caused by smoking on a pack of cigarettes. Many say that more needs to…
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83. Twelve Steps to Freedom: How the 12 Steps Can Help With Gambling Problems
Hear a personal story of working through the Twelve Steps of Recovery and how it helped Georgete break free of a recurring and destructive gambling problem. Learn what's involved with each step and how you can access this recovery program. Georgete shares how working through the Twelve Steps with…
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82. It Can be Done: A Beautiful Life After Gambling
It can be done. You can admit to yourself and others that gambling is causing problems for you. You can stop gambling, deal with the financial impact, and rebuild trust with important people. You can also put things in place to prevent a relapse. Laura joins us in this episode and shares how she...
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81. Feeling Better: Managing Chronic Pain and Gambling
If you live with chronic pain and gamble, you're more at risk for developing a gambling problem. If you've had a gambling problem and live with chronic pain and/or health conditions, it's important to get help for both issues to prevent a relapse. In this episode of Fold em, hear Patty's personal...
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80. Check it Out: GFFR and RRO
Many people deal with gambling problems on their own. They think, "I'm not as bad as others. I can fix this." For some, they just want to move on and avoid or delay getting help. Others can't stop thinking about the harms gambling has brought into their life, but feel too embarrassed to open up...
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79. Is it Time to Make a Change?
Making changes isn't easy. When gambling gets out of control, change is often more challenging. It can be hard to get to that place where you're ready to pull back from gambling. When you do stop, there are so many other issues to address (finances, relationships, your health) that it can feel...
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78. Watch Out for Problem Gambling's Mind Traps
As you get pulled into gambling, your thinking changes. Your mind finds ways of convincing you to keep gambling, even when there are signs to stop. To an outsider, ideas such as "a win is just around the corner" or "I have a system that's guaranteed to win" seem irrational. But when you're in it,...
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77. Good Grief: Don't Let Gambling Take You Out
Experiencing grief and loss is hard enough. But, when grief leads to gambling problems, it gets harder. Grief (like other big stressors) can create risk for gambling getting out of control. It can also set the stage for a relapse if you previously stopped gambling. In this episode of Fold em, we...
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76. Learning to Trust Again
One of the most distressing effects of problem gambling is the way is breaks down trust in relationships. In this episode, we offer guidance on how to rebuild that trust- emotionally and financially. You hear from Regina, who brings much experience on this topic. Seven years into her marriage,...
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75. Answers to Common Questions About Problem Gambling
In this episode, you hear from someone whose career has focused on better understanding gambling problems. Dr. Marc Potenza is a psychiatrist and professor at Yale University and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research. Since he's very familiar with the research on gambling...
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74. Gambling Urges: What's Going on in the Brain
When you gamble, it affects your brain and body. It's common to experience an urge to gamble. This involves thinking a lot about gambling or winning, having a strong desire to gamble, and feeling restless, anxious, excited and/or irritable. Urges can also continue after you stop gambling and…
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73. Finding Freedom Through Connection
You may have heard this before ... gambling problems lead to isolation and the way forward is through connection. Maybe you're thinking, "That sounds nice, but connection is not on my agenda because I'm working all the time to pay off debt and the people in my life don't trust me." Well hang in...
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72. "Free" Online Gambling Games
There are lots of options for free slots, poker and sports betting online. Seems innocent enough at first glance. However, there can be unexpected risks and costs of "free" online play, particularly if you've previously struggled with keeping gambling in check. In this episode, hear from two…
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71. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Making Your Recovery Plan
When you've already taken those hard steps to pull back from gambling and face the fall out, you want to keep the momentum going, right? This is the final episode of four that provides guidance on how to stop gambling and stay on track long-term. In this one, we walk you through how to make a...
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70. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Accountability Partners
There's an important step that often gets missed when stopping gambling. This involves asking someone who knows about gambling issues or addiction to help watch out for signs that you're at risk to gamble again. Why is this important? Because you may not be aware it's happening or will downplay…
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69. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Predict and Prepare for Trip Ups
Want to make sure that you or a loved one doesn't get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. In this episode, learn about common and predictable ways that people get pulled into a relapse. And, how to identify signs that you are at risk to gamble again. Be prepared…
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68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness
What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? We're answering this question for you over the next four episodes. In this first one, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling - on you and your life, as well as on those around you. If what you have...
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67. Let's Talk About Gambling In Our Communities
Most of us encounter gambling daily in our communities. There's scratch and lottery tickets at the gas station, sports pools at work, and bingo down the road. In addition, there's all the gambling we encounter in fundraising - the 50/50 draws at local sporting events as well as raffles and...
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66. For Spouses: Feeling Grounded Again
After finding out that your spouse has a gambling problem or has had a relapse, it's understandable that you feel like your life has been turned upside down. You likely are feeling shock, anger and hurt because of the secrecy that typically comes with gambling problems. Stress and anxiety are…
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65. Taking Charge of Tough Conversations About Gambling
When you have concerns about someone's gambling, it's not easy to talk about. It's often challenging to prevent these conversations from going off the rails. In this episode, we offer guidance for these tricky conversations. Spouses, family members and friends will hear strategies to use when…
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64. Will I Switch to Another Bad Habit or Addiction?
When dealing with gambling problems, many people worry about switching to another bad habit or addiction. It's important to pay attention to this because switching or substituting addictions (also called cross addiction) can be frustrating, de-moralizing and really dammaging to a person's life.…
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63. Sports Betting: A Hidden Problem on Campuses
Saul grew up betting on fantasy baseball. He says it was "a part of my life" and "what tied my group of friends together." In college, when a friend suggested they bet on sports with a bookie he didn't think much about it before saying "I'm in." Saul's experience is pretty typical. According to…
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62. Getting Your Time Back From Daily Fantasy Sports
Lots of people are playing fantasy sports. For some, particularly when you play daily or with multiple lineups, it can take up increasing amounts of time, focus and money. Steve Delaney joins us to share his experiences with this and how, for him, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) turned into something...
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61. For Spouses and Family: Taking Back Your Power With Gambling Debt
When spouses and family members learn about a loved one's gambling problem, money issues come into the open. Usually this involves debt and it feels overwhelming and emotional. Typically, people don't know what to do. There is often a reflex to step in and pay things off quickly. In this episode…
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60. Coming Out of the Shadows: Connections Between Gambling, Mental Health and Substance Addiction
It's not easy to talk openly about gambling issues. Nor is it easy to talk about living with mental health issues. In this episode, hear an open, thoughtful and inspiring conversation about one man's experiences with Bipolar Disorder and how this contributed to drinking, gambling and gaming…
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59. Stop Yourself From Sliding Into a Relapse With Problem Gambling
It can be frustrating if you've promised yourself to pull back from gambling and then find you're back at it again. Sometimes this happens the next day. Sometimes after a month, year or more. It's not easy or simple to stay away from gambling when you're really hooked in to it. But as difficult…
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58. Delusions of Control: John Woods Talks About Gambling Addiction
John Woods knows a lot about gambling addiction. He gambled for 30 years and tried it all - slots, horse races, online poker and sports betting. John knows about hitting rock bottom because of gambling, the promises you make to yourself to stop, and the tricky ways it pulls you back in. But most...
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57. Our Relationship and Finances Survived a Gambling Problem
Gambling problems put a huge strain on relationships and finances. It's hard to know what to do and where to turn for help. Listen to this episode to hear from someone who gets it and got through it. Jane talks openly about how her marriage and family were impacted by her husband's gambling, what...
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56. How to Recognize and Feel More in Control of Gambling Urges and Cravings
When gambling becomes a habit, you likely are not even aware of having urges and cravings to gamble. You just do it automatically. When you decide to pull back or stop gambling, then you might notice that it's hard to resist urges to gamble. In this episode, we help you to slow things down and...
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55. Surfing Gambling Urges and Cravings
As you gamble more, it's common to notice more urges and impulses to gamble. These cravings can lead to gambling becoming a habit. They also can make it hard to decrease or stop gambling. In this episode, I'm joined by Kari Olson, who is a counsellor with Gambling Support BC who specializing in...
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54. Is it Time to Retire From Sports Betting?
The expansion of sports betting in North America had a headstart in the United Kingdom. In this episode, hear from James who lived through this in Britain. He talks about the impact on him of increased online access to sports betting and betting groups. And how what was once a Saturday afternoon...
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53. Podcasts for Gambling Problems: Meet the Hosts
I'm joined by SIX people who host and produce podcasts about gambling problems. They all have personal experience with this issue and have done a lot of work to address it, so don't miss this conversation. Hear about all of their podcasts and what each can offer you. For those making New Year's...
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52. Betting During the Holiday Season
The holiday season can bring more exposure to gambling - through gifting scratch and lottery products, invitations to meet at the casino, or family and friends placing a bet on a card game or sporting event. In this episode, Tracy Tsui, who provides gambling outreach support joins me. We talk…
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51. Getting Your Spark Back as You Face Gambling Problems
As people face gambling problems, it's common to feel low, stressed and anxious. You may feel relief from opening up about this issue but find that feelings of shame and guilt are hard to shake. As you return to activities that used to be enjoyable, or do things to help yourself feel better, it...
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50. Can Gambling Problems Have a Silver Lining?
There is no question that gambling problems are stressful and difficult. But, can good things emerge from these problems for you and your life? In this episode, hear from Julie who recently marked three years without gambling. She is joined by her counsellor, Allison Rice. They talk about all the...
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49. When Gambling Problems Lead to Crime: Moving Forward
Problem gambling leads people to do things they wouldn't normally do. For some, this includes committing a financial crime, such as forgery, embezzlement and theft. These crimes come about as a way to deal with debt and to get money to gamble. Facing a gambling problem is hard enough, but when it...
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48. Taking Charge of Your Money
In this episode, hear from Marcia about how she not only stopped gambling, but also made changes to how she and her partner handle money. Almost two-years in, she tell us "It feels amazing to not be worried about money. Having that security also helps my gambling recovery." Amanda Martin, from…
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47. Gambling Debt Help: Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy
For some, gambling leads to a situation where you can't pay your bills and debts when they are due. This is incredibly stressful. Listen now to hear about two options for addressing insolvency: a consumer proposal and personal bankruptcy. Blair Mantin, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and President…
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46. Gambling Debt Help: Dealing With Creditors and Collection Agencies
With gambling debt, it can feel like you're backed into a corner. But, there are options for moving forward besides hoping for a big win. In this episode, hear Adrian share his story of stopping gambling and getting out of a tough cycle with payday loan companies and living pay cheque to pay...
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45. Sports Betting: The Downside of Getting Into the Action
The ads with celebrity endorsements and incentives to give sports betting a try are everywhere. Hear from Joel Soper, a compulsive gambler who knows the industry well, about the risks and downsides of sports betting. Listen now to this episode and learn about: Joel's personal experience with…
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44. Thinking Straight About Gambling: Myths and Facts
It's common to get caught up in the emotions of gambling. Who hasn't had thoughts such as, "I'm on a lucky streak!" or "I'm due for a win anytime." In this episode, we share examples of how our thinking gets off track because of the emotions of gambling. We present some facts to help you think...
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43. Warning Signs of a Gambling Problem
How do you know if gambling is a problem? In this episode we help you to recognize the warning signs of a gambling problem. We also offer guidance on next steps to take if you or a loved one have concerns about gambling. Listen now to learn about: seven warning signs of a gambling problem what to...
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Fold em offers straight talk about dealing with the fall-out from gambling. Whether you are looking at stopping or scaling back your own gambling or helping a family member with a problem, this podcast will help you take back control. Hear from gamblers who have been through it. Tips from counsellors. There is a way out from the hold gambling has on your life. Learn more about how to address gambling problems and find resources and support at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca
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Adrienne Cossom
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