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Evive Live is a conversation series at the intersection of gambling harm and behavioral health. Hosted by Adam Lyons (The Modern Meeting) and Christina Cook (The Broke Girl Society), each episode features clinicians, researchers, treatment providers, peer specialists, and people in recovery having the honest conversations the field needs — about what gambling disorder really looks like, what treat... more

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Dr. Wiley Harwell has run the Oklahoma Association for Problem Gambling and Gaming for nearly two decades. When he started, Oklahoma had zero Gamblers Anonymous meetings and no certified gambling counselors. Today, it's one of the most respected prob... more

Kitty Martz, Executive Director of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery in Oregon, joins Adam and Christina on this episode of Evive Live to talk about what she calls "ideological biodiversity" — the idea that no single recovery path works for everyon... more

Adam and Christina are joined by Kriston Vanhorn, Program Coordinator for the Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia. Kriston shares what problem gambling looks like in West Virginia, why calls to the state's helpline continue to rise, and ho... more

Adam and Christina sit down without a guest this week to get into something that doesn't get talked about enough: the gap between what people expect recovery to look like and what it actually is.

They cover the fear of losing gambling as a coping me... more

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Ronnie Wahkinney
Associate Director of the Oklahoma Association for Problem Gambling and Gaming
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Episode: Ronnie Wahkinney | Associate Director, OAPGG
Brian Ward
IGRS, BARA board member; peer support specialist with lived experience in gambling harm
IGRS, BARA; Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery
Episode: Brian Ward | IGRS, BARA - NCPG Board Member
Sal Guarino
Founder of The Recovery Partners; author; community engagement manager at Evive; person with lived experience
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Episode: Sal Guarino | Community Engagement Manager, Evive
Mike Scandria
Executive Director of the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling
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Episode: Mike Scandria | Executive Director, Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling
Matt Zarb-Cousin
Co-founder of Gamban
Gamban
Episode: Matt Zarb-Cousin | Co-Founder of Gamban
Dr. Paulette O'Gilvie
Casino and gambling researcher; professor; prevention specialist
Evive Advisory Panel
Episode: Dr. Paulette O'Gilvie | Casino & Gambling Researcher
Melissa Macillus
Host of Making Bets in a Burning House
Making Bets in a Burning House
Episode: Melissa Macillus | Host, Making Bets in a Burning House
Dr. Deborah Haskins
Internationally certified gambling counselor; President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling
Evive Scientific Advisory Board
Episode: Dr. Deborah Haskins | Chief Clinical Consultant, Evive Board Chair
Scott Meyer
Guest with lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery advocate
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Episode: Scott Meyer | Recovery Coach, Peer Manager

Hosts

Adam Lyons
Host with a focus on practical, actionable conversations about meeting structure and behavior change in professional and recovery contexts.
Christina Cook
Host with emphasis on recovery, community education, and advocacy across recovery and mental health communities.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • I ❤️ These Two!

    I’ve been listening to Christina for years and have been listening to Adam for almost a year. I’m so glad the two of you are collaborating! You guys make a real difference in people’s lives! ❤️

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    jski94
    United States6 months ago

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Content is credible, compassion-forward, and rooted in lived experience and research.
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The show stays focused on reducing stigma and expanding access to help.

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Scott Meyer | Recovery Coach, Peer Manager
Q: Do you remember the moment you realized this thing actually was a problem?
Scott describes the long process of denial and repeated attempts to stop, culminating in the moment he was confronted by the consequences of his actions, including the arrest and the realization that the problem extended far beyond his gambling itself.
Dr. Paulette O'Gilvie | Casino & Gambling Researcher
Q: What drew you to research in gambling and prevention?
Her early work with students on gambling among older adults and a personal experience at a casino outing with her mother propelled her into casino proximity research and prevention, shaping a career focused on urban environments and community impact.
Dr. Deborah Haskins | Chief Clinical Consultant, Evive Board Chair
Q: What brings you hope in all of this work?
She cites spiritual connection, personal trauma recovery, and a compassionate, connected community as sources of hope, arguing that trained, supported clinicians and peer specialists can sustain and grow effective recovery efforts.
Dr. Deborah Haskins | Chief Clinical Consultant, Evive Board Chair
Q: What are your thoughts around that? Can we dig into that a little bit?
Dr. Haskins discusses how many training programs lack an required addiction course, which shapes practitioners' abilities to treat gambling harm, and she emphasizes the need for more comprehensive, trauma-informed education and accountability in the field.
Sam DeMello | Evive Founder
Q: What is the most important thing that clinicians understand about Evive's approach?
Evive is designed to be inclusive and non-judgmental, offering multiple pathways (abstinence, harm reduction, and safer-usage options) to meet people where they are, with the aim of increasing engagement, reducing stigma, and supporting better outcomes rather than replacing clinician-led treatment.

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Evive Live centers on gambling harm and behavioral health, featuring clinicians, researchers, treatment providers, peer specialists, and people in recovery. Episodes explore what gambling disorder looks like, effective treatment options, recovery pathways, and practical tools for sustaining long-term change. A notable throughline is honest, lived-experience-led discussion that bridges clinical insight with real-world applicability, often touching on stigma reduction, policy considerations, and community-based support. The format tends to mix personal narratives with expert perspectives, yielding a resource that's both informative for professionals and accessible for individuals seeking understanding or help.

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2. Brian Ward
3. Sal Guarino
4. Mike Scandria
5. Matt Zarb-Cousin
6. Dr. Paulette O'Gilvie
7. Melissa Macillus
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