The After Gambling Podcast

Jamie Salsburg
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The After Gambling Podcast is a show dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of problem gambling. As a former compulsive gambler, I experienced the shame and isolation of my addiction on a daily basis. I didn't feel like anyone could understand my problem and that it was up to me to use my willpower to quit gambling. Now, I want to reach out and help others overcome their gambling addiction.

  1. AG 107: We're All Addicts

    03/28/2025

    AG 107: We're All Addicts

    Discussing my observational take that we are all addicted to something. From sin products like gambling, alcohol, or tobacco to relationships, to work, to working out, to social media, I’ve yet to meet a person who wasn’t addicted to something. This shift in how we view addiction changes the story (and the weight that comes with it), freeing us up to stop hiding from each other and instead start shifting our thoughts and behaviors so this “curse” becomes a “superpower”.

    18 min
  2. AG 106: The Plan I'd Use to...

    03/21/2025

    AG 106: The Plan I'd Use to...

    In this episode, Jamie shares the plan he would suggest for behavior change to a friend, family member, podcast listener, and most importantly...himself.

    16 min
  3. AG 105 : Do it for YOU!

    03/18/2025

    AG 105 : Do it for YOU!

    After a year off, I'm back doing the podcast for all the right reasons and I encourage you to do the same in your life after gambling.

    41 min
  4. AG 104: Kick off #PGAM2024 with Steve Celebrating 9 Years

    03/01/2024

    AG 104: Kick off #PGAM2024 with Steve Celebrating 9 Years

    I often see the question "Does anyone ACTUALLY get better?" in many of the support groups online.  Well, today I bring you an interview with someone who can emphatically say "YES!" to that question. Steve is back again to celebrate 9 years...and he's actually already halfway towards ten as this interview took place back in October! If you want to learn more about Steve's journey, you can check out Episode 41 or follow him on X under the handle @gambling_free

    44 min
  5. AG 103: Making Time for Old Activities After Gambling

    01/16/2024

    AG 103: Making Time for Old Activities After Gambling

    A great reminder of the importance of reengaging with things we enjoyed doing before gambling in our life after gambling.

    13 min
  6. AG 102: State Failure & The Better Path to Treatment

    11/10/2023

    AG 102: State Failure & The Better Path to Treatment

    So, I read this article on the state of problem gambling funding titled "Despite Millions of Dollars Earmarked for Gambling Treatment in Massachusetts, Few in State Get Help" and it triggered a thought that has been brewing for a long time. Needless to say, I needed a bit of a vent...so, here goes!

    18 min
  7. AG 101: An Episode for Parents with Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, PC

    10/26/2023

    AG 101: An Episode for Parents with Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, PC

    As I say at the end of each episode, I have no letters before or after my name. I'm just a guy that had a gambling addiction. Well, today's guest has letters...lots and lots of letters. This past winter, I once again was blown away by the insights Jody shared centered on the "failure to launch" cohort at a conference and it resonated with everything I've experienced personally and have seen in many others. I asked her to share her wisdom on the podcast and she did not disappoint. While this is a tremendous episode for friends and family (specifically parents) to better understand and address gambling addiction in their loved ones, there is a ton of fresh insight for those of us who were gamblers as well...including a fantastic quote she highlights about finance. I encourage you to check out The Better Institute website to connect with Jody and her team which offers everything from online therapy to courses for providers, parents, teens, and athletes. As if that isn't a lot already, you can grab a copy of her book "The Gambling Disorder Handbook: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals" on Amazon.

    1h 6m
  8. AG 100: Mark Checkwicz

    10/24/2023

    AG 100: Mark Checkwicz

    When I first started the After Gambling Podcast, I never considered that an active gambler might listen as a way of reducing harm. In this 100th episode, I'm joined by Mark Checkwicz to take a different look at problem gambling and gambling harm, that through the eyes of a current gambler. Mark shares his journey of gambling, the impacts it has had on him, as well as how he uses the podcast to better examine his gambling behaviors. You can find Mark on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Mark_Checkwicz

    1h 25m
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The After Gambling Podcast is a show dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of problem gambling. As a former compulsive gambler, I experienced the shame and isolation of my addiction on a daily basis. I didn't feel like anyone could understand my problem and that it was up to me to use my willpower to quit gambling. Now, I want to reach out and help others overcome their gambling addiction.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Salsburg
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Salsburg
  • Show Website
    The After Gambling Podcast