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, Christina is joined by Jim and Janice from GamFin to explore the financial harms caused by gambling.
Jim shares his personal experience with gambling-related harm and how it led him to his work at GamFin.
Janice explains her role in guiding clients through the complexities of their financial situations while also acknowledging the emotional toll of gambling. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing the emotional dimensions of gambling-related harm, the vital role of financial counseling in recovery, and the long-term, generational impacts of gambling behaviors.
Janice and Christina also delve into the challenges of managing debt and recovering from gambling related harms. They stress the importance of understanding one’s financial reality, setting achievable goals, and navigating the emotional aspects of financial recovery.
They also highlight the significance of self-compassion and the need for strong support systems as individuals work through the difficulties of financial management and recovery.
**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/’
~Birches Health – Online Gambling Disorder Treatment That Works!
~ The Gambling Clinic – Funded by the Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
https://thegamblingclinic.com/
~ Gamfin – Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only).
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https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf
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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/