The Problem Gambling Podcast

On this episode, Barry and Maureen discuss slips and relapses; overcoming shame and goal planning, ahead of the Christmas period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Barry and Claire discuss ways to prepare for Christmas in recovery. This episode was recorded live on the Stop Gambling App platform with a couple one of our Stop Gambling App users in attendance. Thanks to Maureen for her contribution! We discuss urge surfing, thought-stopping and HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) The podcast is produced by Extern Problem Gambling, part of the...

On this episode, Barry and Claire discuss ways to prepare for Christmas in recovery. This episode was recorded live on the Stop Gambling App platform with a couple of app users in attendance. Thanks to Maureen for her contribution! The podcast is produced by Extern Problem Gambling, part of the Extern charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the first episode of the podcast (May 13th 2020). Former co-host, Tony O'Reilly, joins us to discuss his favourite moments from the podcast, so far. The podcast is co-hosted by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with AnneMarie Caulfield, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. For more details on the work of the GRAI, go to www.grai.ie The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Richie Paxton, Head of Programmes at EPIC Restart Foundation. To learn more about EPIC Restart, go to: https://www.epicrestartfoundation.org/ The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with recovering gambler, Andy May, discussing his recovery from addiction and his experience of prison. The podcast is co-hosed by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who both work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies for the sound in the first couple of minutes. Technical issues that couldn't be fixed in the mix! Interview with Declan Cregan. Declan is the island of Ireland Training Officer for the charity, Gambling With Lives. He discusses his recovery from gambling addiction and his harm prevention work. For more on Gambling With Lives, go to: www.gamblingwithlives.org Co-hosted by Claire Donegan a...

Interview with Kerri Nicholls, a Recovery Coach with Reframe Coaching and recovering gambler. Kerri discusses her own recovery from gambling addiction and the challenges with being a woman who bet on sports. More on Reframe Coaching can be found here: https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/team/kerri-nicholls The podcast is presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambl...

Interview with recovering gambler, Rob Minnick. Rob is also known as 'Rob ODAAT'. He produces a massive amount of helpful content across several social media channels. Information on all of his content is available on https://www.odaatgamblingawareness.com/ The podcast is co-presented by Barry Grant and Claire Donegan, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

In this episode of the podcast, Claire and Barry talk to Owen Collins about his experience of gambling addiction and recovery. Owen has over 50,000 followers on his TikTok channel (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.recovering.gambler), where he shares brilliant information on recovery from gambling addiction. The Problem Gambling Podcast is part of Extern Problem Gambling, which is part of the charity,...

Interview with Kay Wadsworth, a member of Gambling With Lives, whose daughter, Kimberley, took her own life as a result of her gambling addiction. Co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is an Expert by Lived Experience. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction. This season of the podcast is to promote the new Extern Problem Gambling service, EmpowerHer R...

Interview Tracy Madlin - a grateful recovering compulsive gambler and lived experience support worker. Co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire in an Expert by Lived Experience and Recovery Coach. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction. This season of the podcast is part of the promotion of a women's service within Extern Problem Gambling - EmpowerHer Re...

Interview with Lived Experience Expert, Christina Cooke, discussing her recovery from gambling addiction and her podcast, 'The Broke Girl Society'. The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is a Lived Experience Expert and Recovery Coach. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction. This season of the podcast is promoting the new Extern Problem...

Interview with Julie Martin, a Lived Experience Expert and Affected Other. Julie is the coordinator with BetKnowMore's Peer Aid Project. In this episode, Julie discusses her experience of life with her husband, who had a severe gambling problem. The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is an Expert by Lived Experience and a Recovery Coach. Barry is an Addiction Counsel...

Interview with Megan Vanderson, a Safer Gambling Manager at EPIC Global Solutions. Megan discusses her recovery from gambling and substances. This season of the podcast is focuses on women who have been harmed by gambling, in order to raise awareness of our new support service for women - EmpowerHer Recovery Network. The podcast is co-hosted by Expert by Lived Experience, Claire Donegan and Addict...

In this episode, Tony and Barry talk to Lill-Tove Bergmo, Magnus Pedersen and Kristian Vike, who work at Norway's gambling addiction support service, Spillavhengighet Norge.  We learn how Lill-Tove successfully campaigned for a complete ban on land-based slot machines in Norway.  We also discuss our collaboration on an Erasmus Plus project on Experts by Experience.   Presented by To...

In this episode, Tony and Barry discuss the concept of Negative Core Beliefs, from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - and how they can impact on problem gambling and other self-destructive and self-defeating behaviours.   Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant. Proudly Sponsored by Gamban. If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per mont...

Tony and Barry talk to Timmy Long, co-host of The 2 Norries Podcast, about his experience of addiction to gambling, alcohol and drugs and his life in recovery.   Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant. Proudly Sponsored by Gamban. If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here .  (All Payments S...

In this episode, Tony and Barry speak to Claire Donegan , CEO of Thrive Recovery about her own recovery from gambling addiction and her new peer support program, which launches in November 2022. Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant. Proudly Sponsored by Gamban. If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so...

In this episode, Tony and Barry speak to Liz and Charles Ritchie, founding members of the UK charity, Gambling With Lives.  The charity was founded to support family members who had lost a loved one to gambling related suicide.  Gambling With Lives is one of the lead campaigners for reform of gambling regulation in the UK.  For more on their work, go to:  www.gamblingwithlives....

In this episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry return to exploring some common irrational beliefs around gambling.  This is a continuation of an earlier episode ( Season 1, Episode 6 ).  The worksheet, developed by the Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario, is available here: https://learn.problemgambling.ca/PDF%20library/cbt-changing-your-thinking.pdf  The podcast is proudly sponso...

In this episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry discuss 8 common cognitive biases that restrict self-awareness and drive gambling behaviours.  The list was made available by the CHO 8 region of Ireland's Health Service Executive (national health service), on their twitter feed .   The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban . If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work...

In this episode, Tony and Barry talk to Tony Parente - recovering gambling addict and founder of the charity, Gamlearn.  Tony discusses his recovery from gambling addiction and the insidious industry practices used to incentivize his continued gambling.  To learn more about the work of Gamlearn, go to: https://gamlearn.org.uk/  The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban . If you wou...

In this episode, Tony talks to Nick 'The Gambling Guard' about his brilliant work on social media, inspiring others to recover from gambling addiction.  Check out Nick's amazing videos and content here: https://www.gambling-guard.com/ The Gambling Guard Website The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban . If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by payin...