Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society

The Broke Girl Society Podcast

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At its core, The Broke Girl Society Podcast is dedicated to breaking the silence, reducing stigma, and building a supportive community where women affected by gambling harm feel seen and heard. Host Christina Cook, drawing from her own lived experience, brings an empathetic and genuine perspective to every episode; understanding the unique challenges, shame, and stigma tied to gambling harm, particularly for women. Through candid conversations with guests, she highlights stories of courage, setbacks, curiosity and amazing resilience.#gambling #addiction #recovery #hope #gamblingaddiction

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Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society

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thebrokegirlsociety.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Our Friend Josh Update! 23.04.2024

Josh is back to let us know how his recovery journey is going! I'll give you a spoiler... He's hit the 3 YEAR BET FREE milestone! This episode is sponsored by: The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! ⁠https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' AND Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works! ⁠https://bircheshealth.com/ For more information on...

Val's Story (Joined by her husband Mike) 07.03.2024

Val comes on to share her journey of gambling harm and recovery along with her husband Mike, who shares his perspective from the other side. This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' And https...

In honor of Tiffany K. - Sharing her message of hope. 17.02.2024

This episode is in honor of Tiffany K who passed away way to soon. Recorded in August of 2021, Tiffany shared her message of hope with so many of us through her podcast, on social media and her recovery meetings. It was her hope that everyone find the hope and help they need to recover! She will be missed! You can find the Gambling Got the Girls podcast anywhere podcasts can be found! This episode...

Brian Ward- Different Recovery Pathways 01.02.2024

Brian Ward host of Voices...The podcast comes on to talk about different pathways of recovery. He's a fun guy, great musician and has a fabulous beard! Pathways we talked about in this episode: https://recoverydharma.org/ https://smartrecovery.org/ https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online G...

Step 9 w/ Terra Carbert from the Ambitious Addicts Podcast 15.01.2024

Terra and I are talking about Step 9: AMENDS - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. This is a huge milestone in recovery and please don't rush it. Process all the emotions that come with this step and don't forget to put yourself on that amends list. This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get...

Maureen's Story 24.12.2023

Maureen joins us to share her journey of addiction, recovery and some of the wonderful things she's learned over the last 21 months. This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' And https://b...

Rob M - Recovering Out Loud Through Social Media 08.12.2023

Rob is 24 years old and ONE year in recovery from gambling harm. He share his journey of recovery through his social media. We talk about what it takes for him to not only be vulnerable with his thousand of followers across social media, but the ins and outs of recording and interacting with his followers. Rob also takes the mic to ask me some questions about my own journey and recovery. I hope yo...

Monique's Story 04.12.2023

Monique joins us this episode to share her story of gambling harm and recovery with us. As of this episode Monique was 147 days bet free and share her hope for the journey ahead! This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com...

Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Wired For Addiction 25.11.2023

Dr. Evelyn Higgins has spent a good part of her career dedicated to research and development in the science of addiction recovery. Listen in as she shares her own personal connection to addiction with loved ones and the work she does to help us better understand the bio-psycho-social side of addiction. For more information on Dr. Evelyn Higgins and Wired For Addiction: https://www.wiredforaddictio...

Alyssa Whatley w/ ATL Tax Lawyers shares tips about how to address tax issues from gambling. 30.10.2023

Alyssa Whatley is a tax attorney with ATL Tax Lawyers. I came across Alyssa on TikTok and reached out to her to see if she would be willing to come on and talk about tax issues for problem gamblers and here she is! Tax issues are a huge obstacle for a lot of us in recovery and Alyssa graciously shares some tips and tricks on how to navigate some of these issues. *Trigger warning: there is mention...

Claire Donegan - THRIVE Recovery Ireland 16.10.2023

Claire Donegan is the CEO and Founder of THRIVE Recovery in Ireland. She joins us to share her journey of gambling harm, recovery and the work she does with her non-profit Thrive Recovery. Claire also shares what the landscape of gambling looks like in Ireland. To reach Claire Donegan: https://thrive-recovery.com/ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! A...

Working Step 8 With Terra from The Ambitious Addicts Podcast 30.09.2023

Recovery Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Terra and I talk about what it takes to prepare for making amends to those we harmed. Episode theme: Willingness This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!  View more Problem Gambling Resources at: https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' F...

Dave Yeager - Fall In Book 14.09.2023

Dave comes back on to recap his story and share the writing process for his new book, Fall In: A Veteran with Gambling Problem. Great episode for everyone but especially for military members and veterans. Book Links: Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143892968 Amazon: https://a.co/d/5ghPhFS Sponsored by: The Better Institute - Where people go to get better. https://better...

Marcia's Story 14.08.2023

Sorry it's been so long! We are back with Marcia who is joining us to share her journey of recovery from problem gambling. For more information on support services in British Columbia visit: https://www.gamblingsupportbc.ca/resources Thanks to our sponsors at The Better Institute: https://betterinstitute.com/⁠ (PA Residents) Where people go to get better! For more information on the GRIT Act:...

Maria - The Feeling Better Podcast 11.07.2023

I get to chat with a fellow recovery podcaster, Maria! She shares her journey of gambling harm and recovery with us along with the story of her book and podcast! Find her book and podcast here… https://www.thefeelingbetter.com/ For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you’d like to support the work I do:  Patre...

Michelle M - Gambling harm, Recovery and Research in the LBGTQ+ Community **Audio is fixed! 16.06.2023

** Audio is fixed! Our friend Michelle is back (You can find her original story in the first season of the podcast) to talk about her research and work in the LGTBQ+ community for gambling harm. She shares a lot of wonderful insights form her own perspective as someone who is part of the LBGTQ+ community and an advocate in the gambling harm space. Her research is helping others have a better under...

Mom Guilt with the ladies of The Broke Girl Society FB group. 26.05.2023

Guilt is something all of us in recovery are familiar with, but mothers carry a whole other layer when it comes to their relationship with their children. Now, since I'm not a mother to human children (just the cutest cats ever), I brought in some reinforcements to share their experience with mom guilt and gambling. Terra with the Ambitious Addicts Podcasts along with Sarah and Mandi from the BGS...

Bea Aikens - Founder of Lanie's Hope 17.05.2023

Bea Aikens shares her journey of gambling harm, her recovery and the advocacy work she does through Lanie's Hope, the foundation she set up to honor her sister. For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf To reach Bea Aikens or to find more information on her advocacy work: https://lanieshope.org/ If you’d like t...

Annie from Australia 22.04.2023

Annie joins us to share her journey of gambling harm and recovery. She also gives us a glimpse into the landscape of gambling in Australia. If you’d like to support the work I do:  Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thebrokegirlsociety #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International...

Francie's Story 17.03.2023

Francie comes on to share her journey of gambling harm and recovery. As you'll hear, grief plays a huge part in her story.  If you’d like to support the work I do: Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thebrokegirlsociety #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources He...

How to tell a loved one about our gambling problem w/ Jody Bechtold 01.03.2023

Jody, a gambling harm clinician and CEO of The Better Institute, comes on to share her advice on how to tell your spouse, partner or loved one about your gambling problem. You can reach Jody by email: jody@thebetterinsitute.com If you’d like to support the work I do: Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thebrokegirlsociety #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanon...

Gen's Story 10.02.2023

Gen comes on to share her story of gambling harm and her journey of recovery.  If you’d like to support the work I do: Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=819987   Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thebrokegirlsociety #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://bet...

Lydia's Story - New to Recovery 31.01.2023

Lydia is new to recovery and has come on to share her journey of gambling harm, thoughts on exploring recovery and what that can look like for her. If you’d like to support the work I do: patreon.com/user?u=819987 #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinst...

Jessica H's Story 15.01.2023

Jessica H joins us to share her experience, strength, and hope of recovery from gambling harm. *Trigger warning - talk of suicidal thoughts/attempts in this episode. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, text 988 for help and resources. Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling blocking software #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamban Helpful links: https://www.ncpga...

Happy New Year! My friend Terra joins me to recap 2022 and to share our hopes for 2023. 30.12.2022

2022 has been a busy year full of some really hard changes in my personal life, a few wonderful adventures and a shit load of amazing friends! Listen in as Terra and I share our 2022 recovery recap! Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling blocking software #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamban Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International...

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