Fantasy Or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast

In this episode I talk about the Super Bowl and the advertising blitz this year. More has been bet this year and any other year and it’s going to continue to rise. More and more problem gamblers are being created, but there is help. Please reach out if you are in over your head or know someone who is at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com and I’ll help get you connected to help in your area!

Hey all! Back again with my first non solo episode in a long time! I'm joined by Brian Hatch who has his own gambling recovery podcast titled All In The Addicted Gamblers Podcast. Please go listen. We talk what we've been up to in our recovery these days, how we help others and give back while sharing some stories along the way! Enjoy the episode! Reach out with comments or questions to fantasyorr...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! In this episode I detail some struggles I'm having with a family member suffering with an addiction. I also detail what i do and my suggestions how to handle when someone you love refuses to accept help or treatment. Let me know what you think. fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

In this episode I read a post from Reddit and react to it. I talk about how gambling in silence just creates guilt and shame and drives us deep into isolation. Opening up and talking about it will break us free from the chains of addiction. Please reach out if you are struggling @ fantasyorreality@yahoo.com Zoom meetings every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Anyone can attend at Noon EDT Meetin...

In this episode I detail step by step what worked for me once I made the decision to finally change. Everyones recovery will look different so take these tools and apply them to your recovery the best way that works for you. Family members please share this episode with people in your life that are having difficulties stopping or staying stopped gambling. If there are any questions please reach ou...

Hello Again! In this episode I talk about the weight of gambling addiction and how it feels. I try to explain how gamblers will often without realizing it cross a line into becoming addicted to gambling. The loses, the lies and amounts just keep adding up and before we know it we are carrying such a huge weight on our shoulders. We can’t relieve the weight of this addiction on our own. We need hel...

Welcome back friends! Sorry its been a while, but after a great day at the NYCPG annual conference Im feeling reenergized and motivated to get back to talking about problem gambling and the way we can help each other! Stay tuned for more episodes! To reach out email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

Hey all Im back in another episode to talk being over 3 years bet free, where I am in life and how life has changed over these past 3 years as an Ex problem gambler in recovery! Enjoy! fantasyorrerality@yahoo.com for comments or questions

Hello Again! In this episode I detail some ideas I have had, heard from others, and what my wife and I did early on handling our finances, access to money and retraining my relationship with money while rebuilding financial trust (slooooooowly!) I detail what other people have done, what worked for us and steps to go about taking while early on in recovery to stop then bleeding and how to slowly w...

Welcome back....Again!! Sorry for the long absence again, but I'm back with an episode on how I deal with the financial curveballs thrown at me in life. These financial difficulties are issues in the past that would absolutely triggered me into gambling again or even more. I talk about how myself and my wife are able to work through the types of things together now. COMMUNICATION! Enjoy! Thoug...

In this episode I detail my thoughts on the book I am reading titled "You Are Not Your Brain, The 4 Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life", as well as talking about why I don't see addiction as a disease anymore, how I do see it, and ways I went about changing my thinking and thought processes in my mind. I am not a doctor, scientist, ther...

Hey everyone! Welcome back after a four month break! In this episode I talk whats been going on in my life and what has worked for me in my long term recovery being almost 2 years and 4 months bet free! I hope you enjoy! Question, comments or to be a guest email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

Hey all its been 2 months since Ive checked in with you all so I thought today would be the perfect time! 2 years bet free for me today and I could not be happier! Thank you for joining me on this journey and I look forward to the next 365; One day at a time! Edit: I mentioned that I would be on the All Bets Off podcast; I meant to say Fold Em hosted by Adrienne Cossom! Sorry!! Ill put the episode...

In this episode I detail watching the Super Bowl which was the first sporting event I watched since I stopped betting almost 2 years ago, taking responsibility for my actions and not being the victim of my situation and other topics! Inspired by South Park!  Also come down and say hello at the NYCPG annual conference on problem gambling at the Marriot at 189 wolf rd, Albany, NY on March 8th and 9t...

This is an episode I have looked forward to having for a long time and it could not have been a better discussion. Brian comes on to tell his story of gambling, how and why he stopped, but also talks about a recent lapse in recovery where he began buying baseball cards problematically. Brian could not have been any more open and raw about what happened and we have a great talk about these topics a...

Hey everyone! In this one I discuss where I am at today and assess if it is where I want to be. I encourage you to ask yourself that question as well! If you are not where you want to be set small goals and work on them daily and I promise change will follow! If you want to be a guest or have questions email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

In this short episode I try to compare gambling addiction to something many people can understand. Addiction to sugar and poor food choices and how I think they compare. Hopefully this can help someone who's never had a gambling addiction understand a little better why people who have had or have a gambling addiction will make a poor choice in continuing a behavior we know isn't good for us.

Hey All! In this one I discuss the importance of meetings, but also why I believe its not the only thing we need. I answer this question and my thoughts on why. Send me your thoughts and ideas on this topic. Fantasyorreality@yahoo.com. PS: Sorry for the background noise in this one! Won't be recording there again!

If you have asked yourself either one of these questions take a listen to this episode. In this episode I go over signs to look out for in yourself or others to identifying a potential gambling problem. I go over thoughts and feelings I would have and why. Many times the line is blurred between having fun and the starts of a problem with gambling and we may not realize how far our addiction has go...

Hey everyone! Welcome to another podcast from the road! I hope this one sounds all right! In this one I talk about what works for me and my recovery and why physical fitness is so important to me. It helps my mindset and my mental health greatly and I would suggest anyone and everyone try a fitness lifesty; especially those coming into recovery! If you're not sure of where to start or begin with n...

In this episode I'm trying something a little different in an effort to try to get more podcasts out! My route has changed up recently and I have some time waiting to be unloaded so I figured why not try and record something on my phone? It may not compare to recording with a microphone on a computer but let's give this a shot! In this one I talk about my past weekend and how Saturday and Sunday w...

Im very excited to share this episode with everyone! In this one I am joined by 2 great friends in recovery Jamie S. (The After Gambling Podcast) and Todd S. who came on and shared his incredible story back in April (Ep 22). The three of us along with a small group meet through zoom every Monday night at 7:30 to have our weekly GA/Problem Gambling meeting where we discuss topics ranging from the D...

Hey everyone! This is a shorter episode in which I speak on the upcoming NFL and NBA seasons and we as problem compulsive gamblers need to mindful of this time. I also detail some special events and times upcoming and that just occurred with my incredible wife Kelly and my kids! Hope you all had a great Summmmah! 

In this episode I discuss some recent events in regards to Draftkings so called responsible gambling/gaming initiatives and being recognized for this at the recent NCPG Conference and my thoughts on it. What do you they were?!! Enjoy the episode! To be a guest or share thoughts email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com Article Referenced in this episode: https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/draftkings-atte...

In this episode I discuss having a great weekend with my best friend Johnny Boy and his family as well as the feelings it brought up being back in my hometown on Long Island. I discuss reframing my thoughts on certain feelings I had while there, how I dealt with restarting a relationship with a family member I had not spoken with in a year as well as learning to enjoy the journey and not be so foc...