The Broke Girl Society Podcast

Dating is hard but dating as a person in recovery comes with its own set of challenges. When do you tell a potential date about your past and recovery? How do you navigate the emotional roller coaster of dating and maintain your sense of awareness? How do you set healthy boundaries when getting to know someone to protect your recovery? Well, the wonderful ladies of The Broke Girl Society FB group...

Bren from Canada comes on the podcast to share her story of compulsive gambling and recovery. Her story is a perfect reminder of why it's so important to break the stigma and shame of this addiction.  *Please note that there is mention of sexual assault in this episode.  Sexual Assult Hotlines: Canada 1-877-303-2642  US 1-800-56-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ Podcast sponsored by Gamba...

Carin is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the Maryland Center of Excellence. She shares with us her own journey of recovery from problem gambling and how helping her family overcome opioid addiction started her path of advocacy for awareness to help other struggling with addiction. ** Audio glitch fixed. You can find more information on problem gambling for the state of Maryland here: Mary...

Lisa from the UK comes on to share her story and to talk about a program she helped develop for women who are struggling with gambling harm. you can find more information about New Beginnings and the Betknowmore UK charity through the link below. https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling blocking software #gamblingaddict...

There are a lot of opinions on bankruptcy and gambling addiction. Karina Lucid, a debt relief attorney from New Jersey, comes on to share information about the different types of bankruptcy along with some interesting facts. You can reach out to Katrina at www. KarinaLucidLaw.com. Check out her book Bankruptcy - A Fresh Start. Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling block...

I'm joined by my Friend and Co-host Kelly and our guest Nicole who is the wife of the All In podcast host Brian Hatch. Great conversation of marriage and recovery.  Fun Run information if you are in the Albany, NY area: We are excited to be hosting our first ever “Shine a Light on Problem Gambling” Recovery One Mile Fun Run/Walk and Awareness Event . The event will be held rain or shine on Sa...

Terra joins me to chat with Lindsey about her recent S.L.I.P. after the loss of her father. We talk about grief, recovery tools and the importance of finding our way back when we get a little lost. 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...

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 Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecov...

Amy learned early on through her Peer Support work that she was going to be telling her story A LOT. So, Amy decided to create a show where she can use her artistic talent and tell her story in a different way. We talk a little about her story and she shares a few parts of her performance show with us.  You can find Amy performing her show in/around Portland, OR. If you would like more inform...

My friend Kitty Martz who is the Executive Director of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery in Oregon comes on to talk about her Lived Experience Survey and the (Non-anon/Recovery in the Public Eye) panel we will be doing in Boston next month for the National Council on Problem Gambling 2022 conference. Here is the link for the Lived Experience https://questionpro.com/t/ATRE0ZtOph   We appreci...

Terra and I talk about isolation and how it can play a role in our addiction and can impact our recovery. I'm an introvert and empath so isolation has shown up for me throughout my life. Gambling was a way for me to be social and nonsocial at the same time.  Thanks for listening! Podcast sponsored by Gamban: Visit Gamban.com for online gambling blocking software Helpful links: https://ww...

A huge shout out to the fantastic ladies of The Broke Girls Society: Kayo, Julie, Ginny, DJ, Terra and Lindsey for coming on and sharing their experience, strength, and hope with us!  Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Residents) https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking softwar...

Kristina Dennis, a Life Coach, Comes on to share her journey of healing and recovery from alcohol and codependency. Now with almost 25 years of recovery herself - she devotes her life and career to helping others navigate the healing process and build a recovery that meets their individual needs. You can reach Kristina here https://kristinadennis.com/ Books by Melody Beattie: https://www.amazon.co...

My twin sister Michelle comes on to talk about the recent article I did for the NY Post and all the nitty gritty details I shared. She will be back for a more in-depth episode in the future for The Broke Girl Society: The Other Side.  https://nypost.com/2022/05/06/female-gambling-addict-lost-nearly-500k-before-getting-help/ Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and In...

Terra and I are back talking about Recovery Step 7. Listen in as we talk about how this step is meant to help us understand the need to have our shortcomings/character flaws/defects removed to help allow us to keep building a healthy recovery. Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Res...

Terra and I are back talking about Recovery Step 7. Listen in as we talk about how this step is meant to help us understand the need to have our short comings/character flaws/defects removed to help allow us to keep building a healthy recovery. Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://betterinstitute.com/ (PA Re...

Dr. Nathan Smith from the Kindbridge Research Institute walks us through a gambling study done back in 1947. It was fascinating to see how relatable a study from so many years ago could still ring true in behaviors of a gambler today. We also talk about comorbidity (other health/mental conditions) and gambling addiction. Oh, and menstrual cycles, hormones and how they can affect recovery!&nbs...

Gail from Canada comes on to share her strength, wisdom, and hope with us. I'm always so inspired by these stories and the vulnerability it takes to talk about our past with addiction and the hope we hear when they talk about the amazing changes in their lives from recovery. There is hope and there is help!  Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources...

Sarah comes on the podcast to share her journey of gambling addiction and recovery with us and she brought along her son Matthew to share his experience growing up with his mom's addictions. Great conversation! So check it out! This episode is sponsored by Gamban. If you or someone you know is struggling with online gambling visit gamban.com and download their blocking software. For help with prob...

My friend Terra From Ambitious Addicts joins me to chat with our friend Lindsey about how she’s doing so far in early recovery. This podcast is sponsored by Gamban. If you are struggling from online gambling please visit Gamban.com and download their gambling site blocking software. #gamblingaddiction #recoverypodcast #gamblersanonymous

Seven women of The Broke Girl Society join me to talk about recovery and share their strength, wisdom and hope. It was really wonderful to feel the connection of women supporting each other. In this episode we have Nikki, Julie, Lisa, Lena, Rachael, Terra, Lindsey and myself. from ages 35 - 73 with less than 24 hours bet free to almost 6 years.   We get really open and vulnerable in this episode....

This was technically episode one of the BGS - The Other Side Series. In this episode Kelly catches us up on her recovery and shares some exciting news about her own podcast specifically for affected others called I, Butterfly. Kelly is so amazing and the passion she has to help others who are on the other side of addiction is a beautiful to watch and be a part of! Links: I, Butterfly : https://pod...

It was just after midnight on March 6th, 2021 that I placed my last bet and it was later on in the same day that I asked for help and started my journey of recovery. Thank you to everyone who as been a part of my journey this far... Here's to day 366! Don't forget to check out Terra's podcast: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 And Check out The Bet Free Life on YouTube: https://www.youtube....

For me, one of the scariest things about stepping out of the chaos of my gambling addiction was the financial mess I had created from the years of this addiction. I've had this conversation with so many others in the recovery community. I reached out to Lauren and asked if she would like to come share her story and wisdom on the podcast and she said, YES! Listen in as she talks about her own strug...

Nikki S. Comes on to share her story of her struggle with addiction, how it took her to prison and her life today with the wonderful support of her daughter. * Not an editing blunder. I intentionally left it as is. #gamban #gamblingaddiction #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast