The After Gambling Podcast

Can personality test help us to learn & grow? I think the answer is yes. I recently participated in a study on recovery from compulsive gambling and it was a very positive experience. The second half of the study was self-guided completion of various questions similar to those found on a personality test. As I answered the questions, several things jumped out and I'll be using what I learned to im...

If we are going to discuss gambling as a form of entertainment, then we need to separate it into two parts: A) entertainment derived from the game B) entertainment derived from the wager size/risk taken. If the entertainment level DOES NOT change with wager size/risk taken, then entertainment is from the game itself. but... If the entertainment level DOES change wager size/risk taken, then enterta...

I'm a firm believer that addiction is strengthened by isolation. Removing the isolation through communication weakens the addiction and allows us to begin a path of recovery. In this episode, I share my thoughts on how over-communicating is key for both the addicted and their support system in order to find success.

In this episode, I'm joined by Tom Brew . Tom is celebrating 25 years clean from gambling with the release of his latest novel Darkness that highlights the mind and struggles of a problem gambler. Darkness  is a follow-up to Tom's first novel The Ties That Bind. Tom and I discuss many different topics including how quickly the frequency and sizes of his wagers increased, the impact gambling had on...

In this episode, I dive into game theory (finite vs infinite games) and discuss why it's literally impossible to win at the game of gambling. Simon Sinek https://startwithwhy.com/  

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on using self-exclusion as a part of your recovery plan when quitting gambling.

With a new year comes New Year's Resolutions. In this episode, I discuss New Year's Resolutions and other big proclamations that we often make when attempting to quit gambling. I also suggest an alternative approach which has been much more successful in my life.

Are we being curious enough? In this episode, I dive into why I encourage everyone to be more curious when it comes to problem gambling, regardless of your position or views. 

In this episode, I answer the Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions and share thoughts and reflections on each question and how my life was impacted by my gambling. Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/content/20-questions

We often view recovery as a straight line of perfect performance. However, the reality is that recovery is messy and sometimes results in relapse. In this episode, I discuss what relapse tells us and how we can avoid relapses through education and actions.

It's always great to connect with others that are sharing their story of recovery from a compulsive gambling problem. In this episode, I'm joined by YouTube Vlogger and Tweeter Andy Margett. You can connect with Andy using the links below. Subscribe to Andy's Vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXyRpLSwjGYAmbb_IQ8blg Follow Andy on Twitter: @baronmad79

What's the best way to move forward after deciding to quit gambling? Is it really a good idea to remind ourselves? Or should we forget it ever happened and move on with our lives? In this episode, I share what I've seen in order to help you with your recovery plan.

It's often said that problem gamblers chase losses. While it's fundamentally true, I come at this with a different angle that I believe can help us to see the full story.

In this episode, I'm joined by Keith Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling here in the United States. We discuss the Responsible Gaming Principles for Sports Gambling Legislation outlined by the NCPG and wonder aloud why there is widespread support for the guidelines, until it comes time to implement them. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING https://www.ncpgambling...

What good is coming from arguing with each other? What good is trying to censor recovery resources? What the hell is our goal?

I wanted to shake up the format of the show a bit, so I figured let's call it season III and get to work. I'll be posting shorter, but more frequent episodes. However, we'll still have the longer format for interviews. Also, I'll be doing a lot more on social media, so follow along there: INSTAGRAM @aftergambling TWITTER @aftergambling FACEBOOK After Gambling Page

In this episode Steve ( @gambling_free ) joins the show to share his story. He discusses how he became a compulsive gambler, the lies and hiding, relapse and successful recovery as he is now 4 years clean from his gambling addiction. Follow & Thank Steve on Twitter: @gambling_free  

Living with a gambling addiction is both mentally and physically exhausting. Even in recovery, exhaustion can lead to anxiety and depression. In this episode, we talk about exhaustion from gambling and I suggest ideas to help in recovery.

When in the midst of a gambling, we create walls of lies that separate us from our family, friends and work lives. In recovery, we need to begin to remove these walls to return to the person we were prior to our addiction.

Bans and potential bans on gambling—especially during live sport—are a hot topic these days. In this episode, I share a unique solution to this complicated issue that. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_KgK9NQB1Il

Last night, my Cleveland Browns football team won the first game in nearly two years. In this episode, I discuss why this was such a special moment for me and why betting on games takes away the pureness and connection that is at the heart of sport. 

We often compare our life after gambling addiction to our lives before our gambling began. So, do things get better? Do the urges and thoughts go away? I cover these topics in today's episode.

How can you fill your time after you quit gambling? What are healthy new hobbies to start in order to fill the time that was spent gambling?  In this episode, I'll provide four areas to look to in order to fill the time spent gambling in order to prevent gambling thoughts or urges. 

Steve Ruddock is a casino & gaming analyst and consultant. You can find Steve on Twitter @SteveRuddock . In this episode, Steve and I discuss potential issues with rushing sports betting into the United States market, whether there will be an increase in problem gambling as a result of PASPA being overturned and whether poker is actually gambling.

"Should I tell someone I'm dating about my gambling?" "Why is it so important to tell my family?" "Can't I just fix my debts without anyone knowing?" I'll cover these questions and more in this episode.