New Beginnings from Betknowmore

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Betknowmore UK is a charity working as a nationwide provider of services within the National Gambling Support Network. We are committed to improving the lives of everyone affected by gambling and have a range of podcasts utilising a variety of voices from our team of experts by experience. For more information on Betknowmore UK visit: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ To contact us please email podcasts@betknowmoreuk.org Find us on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

  1. Overcoming addiction while homeless

    03/20/2025

    Overcoming addiction while homeless

    Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we're joined by Angela, who shares her powerful story of overcoming homelessness triggered by her gambling addiction. Angela opens up about how gambling impacted every aspect of her life, ultimately leading her to experience housing insecurity and strained relationships with her children. She describes her journey through recovery, highlighting how regaining control has allowed her to rebuild her life, find stability, and form deeper bonds with her children. Throughout this series of New Beginnings, mental health campaigner and broadcaster Natasha Devon is joined by Lisa Walker, New Beginnings lead facilitator and expert by experience, to explore the realities of gambling harms. While often discussed in broad terms, these issues are deeply personal—especially for women, whose experiences are too often overlooked. • Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123 (24/7) • Hub of Hope: hubofhope.co.uk • Mind: www.mind.org.uk • Gamble Aware: www.gambleaware.org (24/7 Free help, UK) • Shout: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/issues/help-self-harm/ Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org Twitter: betknowmore Instagram: Betknowmore UK   New Beginnings is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min
  2. Accelerating Action for Women in Recovery

    03/08/2025 · BONUS

    Accelerating Action for Women in Recovery

    Disclaimer: This podcast will be discussing sensitive topics around gambling harms which some may find triggering. For 24/7 support please call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.  In this episode, we’re marking International Women’s Day 2025 by exploring the theme Accelerate Action through the lens of addiction, recovery, and sisterhood. Today’s discussion focuses on how women can support each other in recovery, break free from cycles of addiction, and push for better policies that address the real struggles women face. We’ll explore how to accelerate action—not just in policy, but in community, solidarity, and the fight against the barriers that hold women back. Joining us is returning guest Kiki Marriott, alongside new guest Lisa Hynds, as we dive into the challenges women face in recovery—particularly when it comes to gambling harms, addiction stigma, and seeking support. Throughout this series of New Beginnings, mental health campaigner and broadcaster Natasha Devon is joined by Lisa Walker, New Beginnings lead facilitator and expert by experience, to explore the realities of gambling harms. While often discussed in broad terms, these issues are deeply personal – especially for women, whose experiences are too often overlooked. • Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123 (24/7) • Hub of Hope: hubofhope.co.uk • Mind: www.mind.org.uk • Gamble Aware: www.gambleaware.org (24/7 Free help, UK) Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org Twitter: betknowmore Instagram: Betknowmore UK   New Beginnings is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

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Betknowmore UK is a charity working as a nationwide provider of services within the National Gambling Support Network. We are committed to improving the lives of everyone affected by gambling and have a range of podcasts utilising a variety of voices from our team of experts by experience. For more information on Betknowmore UK visit: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ To contact us please email podcasts@betknowmoreuk.org Find us on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube