Fantasy Or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast

Steve: Recovering Addict And Problem Gambler
  • 5.0 (6)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Fantasy Or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast

Hi! I'm Steve and I'm a recovering addict and problem gambler. This is going to be a podcast thats deals with addiction of all kinds, but my main focus will be on gambling and the impacts its had on myself, my family and where I am today. I've done it all and then some from my early drug years to my problem with DFS ( Daily Fantasy Sports), but now I'm in recovery and I'd like to share this journey with you. Email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com to be a guest or share thoughts and ideas. #gamblingaddiction #gamblingproblem #sportsbetting #Dailyfantasysports #recovery

  1. 08/08/2024

    [ep43] 3 years Bet Free

    Hey all Im back in another episode to talk being over 3 years bet free, where I am in life and how life has changed over these past 3 years as an Ex problem gambler in recovery! Enjoy! fantasyorrerality@yahoo.com for comments or questions

    19 min

  2. 03/09/2024

    [42] Finances And Gambling - Stop The Bleeding

    Hello Again! In this episode I detail some ideas I have had, heard from others, and what my wife and I did early on handling our finances, access to money and retraining my relationship with money while rebuilding financial trust (slooooooowly!) I detail what other people have done, what worked for us and steps to go about taking while early on in recovery to stop then bleeding and how to slowly work your way back into responsibly handling money. Heres a link to the True Link debit card I reference. www.Truelinkfinancial.com Questions, comments, or to be a guest fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

    20 min

  3. 03/02/2024

    [41] Managing The Curveballs Thrown At You In Life While In Recovery

    Welcome back....Again!! Sorry for the long absence again, but I'm back with an episode on how I deal with the financial curveballs thrown at me in life. These financial difficulties are issues in the past that would absolutely triggered me into gambling again or even more. I talk about how myself and my wife are able to work through the types of things together now. COMMUNICATION! Enjoy! Thoughts, comments or to be a guest email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

    17 min

  4. 10/25/2023

    [40] Is Addiction A Disease? I'm Not So Sure...

    In this episode I detail my thoughts on the book I am reading titled "You Are Not Your Brain, The 4 Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life", as well as talking about why I don't see addiction as a disease anymore, how I do see it, and ways I went about changing my thinking and thought processes in my mind. I am not a doctor, scientist, therapist, researcher, elephant, yada yada yada these are just my thoughts and opinions! Please share yours @ fantastyorreality@yahoo.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Your-Brain/dp/1583334831

    30 min

  5. 08/27/2023

    [39] Long Term Recovery And What Works For Me

    Hey everyone! Welcome back after a four month break! In this episode I talk whats been going on in my life and what has worked for me in my long term recovery being almost 2 years and 4 months bet free! I hope you enjoy! Question, comments or to be a guest email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

    21 min

  6. 05/03/2023

    [38] 2 Years Bet Free

    Hey all its been 2 months since Ive checked in with you all so I thought today would be the perfect time! 2 years bet free for me today and I could not be happier! Thank you for joining me on this journey and I look forward to the next 365; One day at a time! Edit: I mentioned that I would be on the All Bets Off podcast; I meant to say Fold Em hosted by Adrienne Cossom! Sorry!! Ill put the episode details in when its comes out!

    12 min

  7. 03/04/2023

    [37] Taking Responsibility, Watching the Super Bowl and other topics!

    In this episode I detail watching the Super Bowl which was the first sporting event I watched since I stopped betting almost 2 years ago, taking responsibility for my actions and not being the victim of my situation and other topics! Inspired by South Park!  Also come down and say hello at the NYCPG annual conference on problem gambling at the Marriot at 189 wolf rd, Albany, NY on March 8th and 9th! https://nyproblemgambling.org/conference/ Movie I reference: 4 Good Days : https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10344522/

    31 min

  8. 02/06/2023

    [36] Lived Experience - Brian Hatch (All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast, The Bet Free Life) Joins Us To Talk Recovery, Marriage And A Recent Lapse In His Recovery

    This is an episode I have looked forward to having for a long time and it could not have been a better discussion. Brian comes on to tell his story of gambling, how and why he stopped, but also talks about a recent lapse in recovery where he began buying baseball cards problematically. Brian could not have been any more open and raw about what happened and we have a great talk about these topics and more including our upcoming attendance at the NYCPGs annual conference March 8th and 9th! Come down and say hi to us! Enjoy the episode!  All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-the-addicted-gamblers-podcast/id956747473 The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA New York Counsel On Problem Gambling Conference Information: https://nyproblemgambling.org/conference/

    57 min
See All (48)

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Hi! I'm Steve and I'm a recovering addict and problem gambler. This is going to be a podcast thats deals with addiction of all kinds, but my main focus will be on gambling and the impacts its had on myself, my family and where I am today. I've done it all and then some from my early drug years to my problem with DFS ( Daily Fantasy Sports), but now I'm in recovery and I'd like to share this journey with you. Email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com to be a guest or share thoughts and ideas. #gamblingaddiction #gamblingproblem #sportsbetting #Dailyfantasysports #recovery

Information

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada