The Broke Girl Society Podcast
“It’s my hope that we can erase the stigma and shame so women will feel safe seeking the help they need without fear of judgment.”
Christina – TBGS Podcast Host
Recovery from gambling harm is more than just not placing a bet, it’s building a life you don’t want to escape from. Join Christina and her guests as they share lived experience stories, clinician/therapist insight about addiction, along with helpful tools and resources for building a solid recovery. It’s the mission of The Broke Girl Society to reduce the Shame and Stigma surrounding gambling addiction/affliction/harm in women.
Host: Christina Cook
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In this episode of the Broke Girl Society podcast, host Christina speaks with Dr. Meredith Ginley from the Tennessee Gambling Clinic about the unique challenges of gambling addiction and the importance of specialized treatment. They discuss the gambling landscape in Tennessee, including the impact of the lottery and scratch-off tickets, and share strategies for avoiding gambling temptations. The conversation emphasizes the role of therapy in recovery, the significance of understanding one's 'why,' and the evolving nature of recovery practices. Dr. Ginley highlights the importance of being seen and heard in therapy, and the hope that comes with seeking help for gambling addiction.
**If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.
~ 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!
~ The Gambling Clinic – Funded by the Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
https://thegamblingclinic.com/
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Helpful links:
https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here
https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software
https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ – 24/7 meetings all over the world
https://recoveryroadonline.com/ – meetings throughout the day
https://www.gamfin.org/ – Financial Counseling for those in the US.
Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com
Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/
Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/
UK Help:
https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings
Australia Help:
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/
Canada Help:
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling
Podcasts:
The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA
Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021
All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/
Support groups:
The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/
Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/