Gambling Addiction PODCAST #26: 'I Knew I Was Out of Control' - Bobbie's Story The Invisible Addiction

In this episode Bobbie ‘The Awesome’ Malatesta, shares her gambling addiction story with us.   

Owner of multiple businesses and podcaster (3-21 No Kiddin’), Bobbie has overcome personal and professional challenges to help clients in both the business and addiction areas. 🙌   

I wanted to find out more.   

When did she start gambling? 🤔   

How did she stop? (She experienced a relapse). 🛑   

How has she been able to move on with her life after gambling and help others? 💁   

Bobbie was awesome to speak to and she doesn’t hold back, with raw honesty and openness. I really enjoyed our conversation!   

And in another special feature for the Podcast, in this episode we’re also joined by Liz Riley, research and evaluation manager at Betknowmore UK, and Jean Mulleary, one of the co-ordinators on the Peer Aid Service. 🙏   

I wanted to find out what made them want to work in the charity sector and specifically the problem gambling area? ❤️   

How do they hope their work will have an impact in the future? 📈   

What are the main differences women may have compared to the struggle’s men may have? 🚺  🚹   

We don’t often hear from women on the Podcast, so it was great to get a ‘round-the-table’ look at the wider picture of women and gambling.  

I'm hugely excited to share the Podcast with you!  

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⏱️  Timestamps:  

00:00 Introduction 

01:30 Bobbie (part 1) 

37:58 Liz Riley & Jean Mulleary 

56:23 Bobbie (part 2)  

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ℹ️  LINKS ℹ️  

Bobbie:  

Email: bobbie@321NoKiddin.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/321NoKiddin 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddin 

Pinterest: www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatesta 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatesta 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaA

Website: www.321nokiddin.com  

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Peer Aid:  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidPeer

Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-treatment/gamcare-london/peer-aid/   

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With very special thanks to the sponsors of this episode, TalkBanStop.  

✅  TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey.   

Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/​

National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133  

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✅  Betknowmore UK are a UK charity helping people take back control of their life from gambling. Betknowmore UK was established by individuals with lived experience of gambling harms, who now use that insight and knowledge to help others.  

Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Betknowmore