New Beginnings from Betknowmore

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we look back at season 2 of New Beginnings, reflecting on the wide range of stories from our guests and considering what we can learn from their recovery journeys. These conversations...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, Kerry shares her powerful journey of recovery from gambling addiction. Facing the risk of losing her children, she worked with social services, found strength in support groups like Ne...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we're joined by Angela, who shares her powerful story of overcoming homelessness triggered by her gambling addiction. Angela opens up about how gambling impacted every aspect of her li...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  This episode also features descriptions of self harm.  In this episode, we’re joined by Kim, who shares her journey through recovery and her struggle with codependency after hitting rock bottom. She op...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we’re joined by Emily, who is dedicated to helping people in recovery navigate the challenges of seeking support within the workplace. She discusses the difficulties of maintaining emp...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we’re marking International Women’s Day 2025 by exploring the theme Accelerate Action through the lens of addiction, recovery, and sisterhood. Today’s discussion focuses on how women c...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. In this episode, we’re joined by Cat, who explains how creative writing and journalism aided her recovery. She also shares the moment she decided to make a change in her life and the support network tha...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline, who shares her journey through addiction and recovery. She also opens up about the struggles of rebuilding after relapse, the resilience it takes to start over...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. This episode covers sensitive topics, including pregnancy loss, drug addiction, and suicidal thoughts. If you are affected by these issues, support is available. In this episode, we’re joined by Kiki, w...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. In the second season of New Beginnings, mental health campaigner and broadcaster Natasha Devon is joined by Lisa Walker, lead facilitator and expert by experience, to explore the realities of gambling h...

This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harm which some people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the national Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020133 Welcome to the final episode for season one of the New Beginnings podcast. Over the last couple of months Abi has spoken with an array of incredible women, all of whom have bravely shared their journey of strug...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.This episode also has mentions of suicide, alcoholism and domestic violence, if you find any of these issues triggering and/or require help please contact the following helplines;Samaritans: 116 123Alcoh...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.Recovery is a journey you need to start and continue….On this week’s episode Abi is joined by Christina Cook. Today, Christina is the host and founder of the Broke Girl Society podcast. This wasn’t alway...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133Making the decision to put your wellbeing first is a brave step, but where do you go from there? Breaking the cycle of gambling harms, remembering, and sticking to your 'why' takes time and dedicat...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133‘We as women are too strong. We’re too brave and too proud…’This week join Abi and her two guests Harp Edwards and Bianca Colclough. Harp is the Women’s Residential Service Manager at Gordon Moody,...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133Episode 5, Relationships, join Abi and her guests, mother and daughter Nicola and Megan. In this episode, Megan bravely discusses her experiences with both substance misuse and gambling harms, whil...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some people may fin triggering, for 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133Let’s be honest, for many the idea of having to face these three aspects is enough reason to not stop their gambling harms. It can appear too big, too strong, and too hard. Join Abi Feltham and her...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some people may fin triggering, for 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133 Health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do, understanding what your mind and body needs is pivotal to a woman’s recovery from gambling harms. Deciding to take the first step into reco...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harm whichsome people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the national gamblinghelpline free on 0808 8020 133 Money, goals and planning your life is tough at the best of times, even more so when you are experiencing gambling harms. The idea of who or where to turn to and how to ask for help can be overwhelmi...

Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harm whichsome people may find triggering, for 24/7 support please call the national gamblinghelpline free on 0808 8020 133Today’s guests are women Betknowmore UK have had the privilege to not only work withbut, support on their journey as they recovered from gambling harms. Lisa Walker originally joined the charity to tr...

It's Safer Gambling week and we at Betknowmore are working across all fronts to amplify this message using the voices of lived experience and collaboration with our partners in an important time across the sector. Mark Saggers is joined by our very own Head of Safer Gambling Ben Davies, Niall O'Connor from YGAM and Colin Walsh from Gamcare discussing all things safer gambling. Learn more about you...

Mark Saggers talks to Hampshire Cricketer Chris Wood about his recovery from Gambling addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Saggers talks to some of the people involved in Peer Aid. Peer Aid is a service designed to help individuals empower themselves. The service uses experts who have experience gambling harm themselves. Follow the Peer Aid twitter account @AidPeer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Saggers talks to some incredible Women who have discuss their lived experience of Gambling. Guests include Liz Karter MBE, Liz Riley, Jean and Lisa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices