Making Bets in a Burning House

Melissa

Join us in conversations about the ways that gambling addiction affects family and friends of compulsive gamblers. We share personal experiences and insights, speak with professional counselors and leaders of 12-step programs, and gather resources to help Affected Others find hope and healing in their lives despite the many fires individuals affected by gambling set.

  1. 6d ago

    48 BOULDER CITY BONUS EPISODE: Magon Peuker

    Don’t forget to visit woodfireroasted.com to sign up for their newsletter and maybe check out their coffee of the month club. My favorite coffees are Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and Guatemalan! Trigger Warning: Talk of attempted suicide and suicide People are doing amazing things in this world and one of them just happens to live right next door to me, Magon Peuker. This podcast was started for people who have been impacted by problem gambling. I have found that our community has so many other things that we can discuss that can help us build up our own strength. I particularly want to highlight people who have stepped up to change things and are helping others as well. Today, Magon will share her story about how she wrote three books, became a public speaker, started a Foundation, and is in the process of scheduling an amazing benefit dinner in our amazing town. I know that there are things in Magon's story that all of us can relate to, whether it's addiction, losing yourself, or being a mom. She not only rose from the ashes of her previous life, she created a community filled with people helping people. By telling her story, Magon shares that we are never alone, but sometimes we have to build the community and bring others in with a huge hug! If you would like to find out more about Magon, her books, and the Rae of Hope Foundation, here is her information: http://www.magonpeuker.com/ http://www.raeofhopefoundation.org/ And you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Wondering about the sliced carrots? Check out Episode 14 with Amanda the Recovery Coach and Addiction Makes Three

    48 BOULDER CITY BONUS EPISODE: Magon Peuker

  2. Aug 23

    47 Dr Anastasia Hronis

    Don’t forget to visit our sponsor at woodfireroasted.com to sign up for their newsletter and maybe check out their coffee of the month club. My favorite coffees are the Ethiopia ,Costa Rica, and Guatemalan! The Dopamine Brain, written by Dr Anastasia Hronis is our topic today. She shares with us how the opportunity to write a book presented itself, what dopamine is, how it impacts all of us, and what we can do to make sure that we are accessing dopamine in a healthy way. Wondering about the sliced carrots? Check out Episode 14 with Amanda the Recovery Coach and Addiction Makes Three

    47 Dr Anastasia Hronis

  3. Aug 9

    46 Brittney Collins-Jefferson

    Don’t forget to visit our sponsor at woodfireroasted.com to sign up for their newsletter. If you live in Reno, you can go by for a taste! Brittney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has personal experience with gambling addiction. I met her at a presentation of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling conference and I just knew I had to have her on the podcast. Today, Brittney shares her experience and feelings of being a failure when she decided to divorce her gambler. She knew that she needed to be a role model for herself and break the cycle so that her children grew up happy and healthy. Brittney also talks about learning how to believe you are enough and choosing yourself. I am so inspired by her passion and determination and I think that you will be too! You can reach Brittney here: https://www.myrestorativehealth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneycollins33/ https://www.facebook.com/Restorativehealthandlife/ https://www.brittneycollins.com https://www.instagram.com/brittneycollinslcsw/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brittneycollinslcsw

    46 Brittney Collins-Jefferson

  4. Jul 26

    45 Chris Hogan Financial Adviser

    Please visit our sponsor: Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee in Reno, Nevada. Use the code MBBH1ST for 10% off your first order. https://woodfireroasted.com Chris Hogan has been working in the financial world for years. I was delighted and honored when he said that he would come on the podcast to talk with us. I asked him, what do we do when we find out all our money is gone? How can we protect ourselves from this happening again? Chris Hogan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachhogan/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachchrishogan/ BOOKS: Retire Inspired: It's Not An Age, It's A Financial Number Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth - And How You Can Too

    45 Chris Hogan Financial Adviser

  5. Jul 12

    44 Anita Ondine Smith

    We are so excited to have Anita on the podcast today! She found herself in an amazing, loving relationship with Randy Livingston, retired NBA player and professional basketball coach. What she didn't realize was that he was hiding a gambling addiction from her. Anita's first thought to leave, then she thought, well, wait a minute. She didn't know it at the time, but that was the beginning of a new life and the first step towards becoming an author. This book is perfect for anyone just finding out they know someone with a gambling addiction. Or for someone who has known about it, but cannot live that way any longer. Assist How To Help Loved One With A Gambling Problem Without Losing Yourself. https://a.co/d/08mBPQim Codependent No More, Melody Beattie https://a.co/d/0ay8RIYo Andscape article about Randy Livingston By Mark J. Spears https://andscape.com/features/randy-livingston-no-longer-hides-his-story-of-gambling-addiction/ Mel Robbins https://www.melrobbins.com

    44 Anita Ondine Smith

  6. Jun 28

    43 Collaboration with Jodi Holstein

    Today, Jodi and I recorded an episode that we played on both our podcasts. Jodi and I both work with Evive on the other side of gambling addiction. She understands what parents are struggling with when their chid is a gambler. While I understand more what it's like to be married to a gambler. Please follow Jodi, no matter who you know as a gambler. We all need to support each other to beat this disease! Survival Strategies For Anyone Who Loves A Gambling Addict Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qz3hsp9A2fl3TkHnueatN YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@jodiholstein3965 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiholstein/ Are you ready to try a fabulous coffee? Looking add some style and taste to your morning routine? Head over to our NEW SPONSOR at https://woodfireroasted.com. I have personally been getting their coffee of the month for years!

    43 Collaboration with Jodi Holstein

  7. Jun 14

    42 Samantha's Story

    There are the typical things that come to mind when people think of gambling. Is day trading one of them? In this episode, we talk with Samantha who tells us her experience with her ex-husband who lost over $300k with day trading. A lot of that money was a cushion to help their new business make it through start up and then Covid. Samantha shares insights that we might not think of when we talk about gambling addiction. Tik Tok: @friendyoucallatmidnight  (so love this!) Instagram: @friendyoucallatmidnight  ODAAT Gambling awareness: https://www.instagram.com/odaatgamblingawareness/ Book: Strangers A Memoir of A Marriage Belle Burden

    42 Samantha's Story

  8. May 31

    41 G. Brian Benson

    At age 3, Brian told his mom that he was put on this earth to inspire people. Today we talk with Brian about following his intuition, learning how to be ourselves unapologetically, and how he remained positive despite a cancer diagnosis, open heart surgery, and losing his brother. He says that it's important to sit with our grief and sadness instead of trying to bypass it. Brian will also read two of his poems for us! My favorite quote in this podcast: We are all walking each other home. (Ram Dass) Gbrianbenson.com Sign up for his newsletter Friendly Words Guitar Man short movie: https://youtu.be/E2PZbLLxZHk?si=PL9wnygyc6BHxiRn Groove https://www.bodygroove.com (in your home) theworldgroovemovement.com (in-person classes. Step outside of your comfort zone!)

    41 G. Brian Benson
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Join us in conversations about the ways that gambling addiction affects family and friends of compulsive gamblers. We share personal experiences and insights, speak with professional counselors and leaders of 12-step programs, and gather resources to help Affected Others find hope and healing in their lives despite the many fires individuals affected by gambling set.

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