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Fantasy Or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast Steve: Recovering Addict And Problem Gambler
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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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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[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
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[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!
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[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 -
[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!
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[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! -
[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/
Customer Reviews
Thank you
I just found your podcast a couple days ago and am working it into my morning routine, starting from the beginning. I have been a compulsive gambler for 18 years and have dabbled in all forms. But the thing that really brought me down in the end was a combination of the legalization of sports betting and DFS. My last bet was 08/21/21. From what I can tell after only the first few episodes, our stories are very similar. Thanks so much for the podcast.
Dan
Steve brings hope that sweeping life change is more than possible!
Steve lays it all out there and his level of transparency is refreshing, energizing, and motivating. He is articulate and well advanced in his recovery as he offers many meaningful insights and gems in regard to addiction and recovery. Keep spreading the hope that a new and much better life is waiting for us. Thank you for helping yourself and many others! A living example of recovery and practicing the 12th step!