The Gambling Problem Podcast- Fantasy Or Reality?

Steve: Recovering Addict And Problem Gambler
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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. FEB 8

    [50] Super Bowl 2026 - Pushing Gambling and Creating More Problem Gamblers

    In this episode I talk about the Super Bowl and the advertising blitz this year. More has been bet this year and any other year and it’s going to continue to rise. More and more problem gamblers are being created, but there is help. Please reach out if you are in over your head or know someone who is at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com and I’ll help get you connected to help in your area!

    10 min

  2. 09/07/2025

    [49] Brian Hatch Joins Us Again To Talk Gambling, Recovery and Giving Back By Helping Others Recover

    Hey all! Back again with my first non solo episode in a long time! I'm joined by Brian Hatch who has his own gambling recovery podcast titled All In The Addicted Gamblers Podcast. Please go listen. We talk what we've been up to in our recovery these days, how we help others and give back while sharing some stories along the way! Enjoy the episode! Reach out with comments or questions to fantasyorreality@yahoo.com All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-the-addicted-gamblers-podcast/id956747473 The Bet Free Life :

    1h 9m

  3. 09/06/2025

    [48] What If They Won't Get Help or Refuse Treatment?

    Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! In this episode I detail some struggles I'm having with a family member suffering with an addiction. I also detail what i do and my suggestions how to handle when someone you love refuses to accept help or treatment. Let me know what you think. fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

    22 min

  4. 04/30/2025

    [47] Gambling In Silence - Open Up And Break Free From The Chains

    In this episode I read a post from Reddit and react to it. I talk about how gambling in silence just creates guilt and shame and drives us deep into isolation. Opening up and talking about it will break us free from the chains of addiction. Please reach out if you are struggling @ fantasyorreality@yahoo.com Zoom meetings every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Anyone can attend at Noon EDT Meeting code : 94780129154 Reddit post referenced : https://www.reddit.com/r/problemgambling/s/bgI872IdeR #gambling #gambling addiction #addiction #gambling problem

    14 min

  5. 04/02/2025

    [46] I’m Ready For Help; Now What?

    In this episode I detail step by step what worked for me once I made the decision to finally change. Everyones recovery will look different so take these tools and apply them to your recovery the best way that works for you. Family members please share this episode with people in your life that are having difficulties stopping or staying stopped gambling. If there are any questions please reach out to me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com For details about my upcoming meeting GROW ( Gamblers Recovering On Weekends) please reach out. It will be in person and through zoom Saturdays at noon.

    21 min

  6. 03/19/2025

    [45] The Weight Of A Gambling Addiction and Why To Ask For Help

    Hello Again! In this episode I talk about the weight of gambling addiction and how it feels. I try to explain how gamblers will often without realizing it cross a line into becoming addicted to gambling. The loses, the lies and amounts just keep adding up and before we know it we are carrying such a huge weight on our shoulders. We can’t relieve the weight of this addiction on our own. We need help. Reach out to family members, friends and the recovery community and ask for help. There are so many great resources out there for us to recover! Sorry if the audio isn’t the best I tried using my phone to record today and there may be a little background noise! Article I referenced: https://www.northwell.edu/news/insights/gambling-addiction-normalization

    19 min

  7. 03/13/2025

    [44] Im Back! Stories From The NYCPG Conference And More!

    Welcome back friends! Sorry its been a while, but after a great day at the NYCPG annual conference Im feeling reenergized and motivated to get back to talking about problem gambling and the way we can help each other! Stay tuned for more episodes! To reach out email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

    10 min

  8. 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
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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

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