Jamie Salsburg

The After Gambling Podcast

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The After Gambling Podcast is a show dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of problem gambling. As a former compulsive gambler, I experienced the shame and isolation of my addiction on a daily basis. I didn't feel like anyone could understand my problem and that it was up to me to use my willpower to quit gambling. Now, I want to reach out and help others overcome their gambling addiction.

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Jamie Salsburg

Episodes

GSS 007: Coming Clean to Your Family & Friends About Your Gambling Problem 21.02.2018 11:02

We often keep those closest to us in the dark about our gambling problem. In this episode, I discuss the best advice I have ever heard at a Gamblers Anonymous meeting and how you can use it to begin the conversation about your gambling with family and friends.

GSS 006: The Near-Miss—How Games Are Designed to Hook Compulsive Gamblers 16.02.2018 10:02

In this episode, I introduce something called The Near-Miss which is used to exploit the way problem gamblers think. From slot machines to scratch off tickets, the near-miss is built into the design of gambling games in order to keep gamblers gambling, even when they are losing. LINKS TO ARTICLES The Near-Miss Effect by Jonan Lehrer The Psychology of the Near Miss by R.L. Reid Why Your Brain Loves...

GSS 005: Dealing with Gambling Thoughts & Urges in Recovery 12.02.2018 11:27

If you're like me, you've likely had your attempts to quit gambling unravel when a gambling thought or urge enters your mind. In this episode, I cover how I use The Full Story method to help me in my recovery from compulsive gambling.

GSS 004: From Anti-Gambling to Addicted Poker Player 09.02.2018 19:50

In this episode, I share how I went from someone who hated gambling to becoming addicted to poker.

GSS 003: Running Off the Riverboat—The Day I Quit Gambling 08.02.2018 14:09

In this episode, I share the details from the last day I gambled.

GSS 002: The Plan I Use to Quit Gambling 08.02.2018 22:42

In this episode, I cover the day-to-day actions I took and continue to take in order to quit gambling. For many years, I was stuck in the same cycle. I would try to quit gambling, but would always end up repeating my past mistakes. Now, I have over 7.5 years of clean time. Here, I outline the two key pieces to my recovery.

GSS 001: Introducing the Gambling Still Sucks Podcast 07.02.2018 22:02

In this introductory episode, we cover the Who, What, Where, When & Why of The Gambling Still Sucks Podcast. Jamie introduces himself and gives you an idea of who he is and why he has decided to create a podcast to help bring awareness to problem gambling. Whether you yourself are trying to quit gambling, are looking for ways to help a friend or loved one stop gambling, or work with individuals st...