The Broke Girl Society Podcast

In this episode, Bri shares her personal journey with gambling harm, including how it began, the struggles she faced, and the turning points that helped her seek recovery. She opens up about the impact gambling had on her finances, relationships, and mental health, while also reflecting on being raised around addiction and how those early experiences shaped her relationship with coping, escape, and healing.

Bri also discusses the challenges of navigating her own recovery while having a partner who still gambles, as well as the work she is doing around other behaviors, including marijuana use. Throughout the conversation, she speaks to the importance of resilience, support, honesty, and continuing to choose recovery one day at a time. Her story offers hope and encouragement to others who may be facing similar struggles.

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Connect with Christina Cook and The Broke Girl Society

Christina Cook is the founder of The Broke Girl Society, a recovery-focused community and platform supporting women impacted by gambling harm.

Website:https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebrokegirlsocietyEmail:christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com

The Better Institute(PA residents)Where people go to get better.https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/

EviveAn app designed to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and support your recovery journey.https://GetEvive.com

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services(Illinois residents)Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services.https://nicasa.org/

Adult Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/

Youth Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/

If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self-harm, please seek the help of trained professionals. We speak only from our own experiences. This podcast is meant to encourage and support your recovery journey, not replace professional care.

BGS Resource Bookhttps://bgs-media.com/resources/

GamFinFinancial counseling with professionals who understand the impact gambling can have on your financial health and goals. (U.S. residents only)https://www.gamfin.org/

Birches HealthFind a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home.https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsociety

IPGGC DirectoryFind a gambling-certified therapist.https://ipggc.org/directory/

Gamblers Anonymoushttps://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

24/7 Meetings Worldwidehttps://gamblersinrecovery.com/

Recovery Road Online Meetingshttps://recoveryroadonline.com/

UKBetknowmore UK – New Beginningshttps://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings

GambleAware / Breakeven – WINGShttps://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/wings-women-in-need-of-gambling-support/

GamCare – Women’s Pathwayhttps://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/womens-pathway/

Thrivin’ Togetherhttps://www.thrivintogether.org.uk/

IrelandExtern – Women’s Gambling Support Networkhttps://www.extern.org/our-services/problem-gambling/women-s-gambling-support-network

AustraliaThe Untangle Projecthttps://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/

Gambling Help Online – Peer Support Communityhttps://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/tools-resources/join-community

CanadaResponsible Gambling Council – Help for Canadianshttps://responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/problem-gambling-help/help-for-canadians/

CAMH – Problem Gambling Supporthttps://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling

Podcast SponsorsImportant NoteResourcesWomen’s Gambling Recovery Support Outside the U.S.