"Shep and the King of Hearts" - Author Stacy Ladyman

In this conversation, Stacy Ladyman shares her journey of writing her book 'Shep and the King of Hearts', which explores the complexities of gambling addiction and its impact on families. Through her fictionalized narrative based from her own experience, she emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and community support for those affected by addiction. The discussion delves into the struggles of affected others, the healing power of storytelling, and the longing for connection amidst the challenges posed by addiction.ABOUT STACY:Stacy Ladyman holds a BA in journalism from the University of Arkansas and has worked in nonprofit areas of behavioral health, addiction recovery groups, and faith-based communities. Married with two adult children, she lives in the Princeton, New Jersey, area. When not writing, she occasionally works as pit crew for her amateur-sports-car-racing husband. This is her debut novel. For interviews, contact [email protected] Media Links:Website: https://www.stacyladyman.comOrder the Book: Shep and the King of Hearts - AmazonB & N,  Walmart, Bookshop.orgFacebook: Stacy J. Ladyman   Instagram: Stacy J. LadymanPodcast Interviews: Hello my Name is Craig with Craig Carton, Between the Lines with Jennifer Sienes, Wager Danger/Gateway Foundation **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/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] 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